Word: screen
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...people point the finger at Ronald Reagan, as the pioneer of substance-less campaigning oriented to the little glass screen. And in a fit of self-flagellation, the media have even blamed themselves. In a democracy however, there are no excuses. We, the people, are the guilty ones, and we always get what we deserve...
...Yale backup QB Mark Brubaker led the Elis to a touchdown with :29 seconds to go in the half. Facing third-and-nine from the 11-yd. line, Brubaker dumped a screen pass to Kevin Callahan, who raced into the endonze...
After Brubaker had two potential interceptions dropped by Harvard, Kevin Brice broke up the middle for 26 yards, and from the shotgun formation on third and nine, Brubaker lofted the ball to Callahan on a screen pass. Callahan followed his blocks, and then leaped over from the three-yd. line. There were 26 seconds left on the scoreboard...
...happened to TV since Pug and his clan last faded from the screen. Network audiences have dropped precipitately, and mini-series can no longer count on big audiences. What's more, the rising cost of these productions -- and the fact that they usually do badly in reruns -- have made them poor investments. The networks, as a result, have largely abandoned them in favor of more modest four-and six-hour dramas. War and Remembrance is an anachronism even before it airs. "It's hard to say 'never,' " says ABC Entertainment president Brandon Stoddard, "but it's very unlikely...
...which enacted its chase policy seven years ago, supervisors cancel 85% of all pursuits by motorcycle cops. Dallas imposed strict chase rules two years ago. The result: chases are down 12.5% since last year. If the trend continues, someday the thrilling rides may be mainly confined to the silver screen...