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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...taken one of the greatest teams in sports history, the New York Yankees, and turned them into a bad show. As master of ceremonies Steinbrenner decides which act goes first (and is then repeated) and on whom the spotlight shines. For Steinbrenner, baseball is one grand opportunity to have his name on the marquee...

Author: By Christine Dimino, | Title: George Steinbrenner, You're No Lou Gehrig | 11/18/1988 | See Source »

...roles seem to blend together, and her characterization of a 19-year-old boy in "The Arrangement" is not credible. But Vinton brings a fantastic amount of energy to her part of "A Defenseless Creature," and she does have a wonderful stage presence, seeming to draw the spotlight even in scenes where she plays only a minor part (as in "The Sneeze...

Author: By David L. Greene, | Title: `The Good Doctor' Appears Healthy | 11/10/1988 | See Source »

...most of us, the Olympics are a catalyst for our imagination. They spark fantastic dreams about winning the race and being in the spotlight. For Thompson, the dreams were a reality--but so was the intense work...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Poetry and Rowing Become One | 10/22/1988 | See Source »

However, following a timeout, the Cadets notched the tying goal with just 10 seconds remaining in the game. The national spotlight would have to wait for another six minutes of overtime...

Author: By Michael Stankiewicz, | Title: Aquamen Gain National Recognition at Ivies | 10/18/1988 | See Source »

Suddenly, then, Thailand has been thrown into the spotlight like a freshly discovered starlet. Thai restaurants have become the trendy's choice from Kansas City to Tokyo, and the newly crowned Miss Universe is a Thai (though a resident of what Thais call their 74th province, California). SPORTS ILLUSTRATED posed this year's splashy swimsuit issue on Thailand's beaches, and a new Orient Express is scheduled to start its luxury runs from Bangkok to Singapore in less than two years. As fast as Thailand has come to Hollywood (there are scores of Thai restaurants on Melrose Avenue alone), Hollywood...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Travel: The Smiling Lures Of Thailand | 10/17/1988 | See Source »

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