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...that a 320-customer survey proves consumers prefer its blue-stripped Ultra Glide razor to Gillette's white-stripped Atra Plus. Not surprisingly, Gillette has conducted its own customer survey, which it says establishes the opposite sentiment. Alas, an issue that once would have been judged at the bathroom sink now seems likely to be decided in court...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Advertising: Close Shaves, Battling Blades | 6/5/1989 | See Source »

...took a job wrapping chocolates; as the candies hurtled past on a conveyor belt, the hapless duo tried to keep pace by stuffing half of them into their mouths. Seeking to emulate a pioneer woman, Lucy opened an oven to remove freshly baked bread -- and was pinned against the sink by a loaf 8 ft. long. At long last hired for a commercial, she grew increasingly malaprop attempting to pronounce Vitameatavegamin, the 46-proof tonic she was touting, and swigging, at each take...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Lucille Ball: 1911-1989: A Zany Redheaded Everywoman: | 5/8/1989 | See Source »

During such an interim, many would sink into deep depression, but not McCormack. Where another person might have wallowed in self-misery, McCormack applied himself toward staying on top of his game...

Author: By Hank Hudepohl, | Title: The Life of a Recovering Athlete | 4/22/1989 | See Source »

...time this three-hour flight of fancy floats into its finale--complete with a duel and the usual matchmaking--the audience is more than ready to get off the plane. The ungainly plot and romantic leads nearly sink the fantastic minor players and amusing slapstick comedy. In the end, though, the levity and enthusiasm pull through and keep the show from crashing...

Author: By Brooke A. Masters, | Title: Too Much Cargo, Too Little Fuel | 4/14/1989 | See Source »

...happen. On Tuesday night, TJ won another game and started another season. Hey, if the sinker can still sink...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: TJ, The Ageless Wonder | 4/6/1989 | See Source »

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