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Prime time
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TV Aunt Hannah
fall is the family hour. From 7 to 8 p.m.,
the networks and the National Association
of Broadcasters (NAB) have voluntarily
agreed to keep sex and violence on the
small screen to a level safe for family con
sumption. That is, a level low enough so
the kids don t get ideas.
Reactions to this scheme have varied.
Some say it's the reason "Fay," a Thurs
day night show about a divorcee with a
love life, has been marked for the ax. But
another reason might be that the NBC
show hasn't been popular-Nielsen rated it
61 of 70 for its first week on the air.
Others say the family hour keeps sub
stance and intelligence off the tube, along
with sex and violence.
Peter Citron, in the Omaha World
Herald, said the network's scheme doesn't
make much difference. He may have a
point. CBS's "Cher," which begins Sun
day's family hour, is as full of innuendo
and belly buttons as any show on the air.
"Animal conflict is the only acceptable
violence left to TV programmers today,"
said Jonathan Donald, executive producer
of the syndicated "Wild, Wild World of
Animals" series. Aunt Hannah isn't sure
what he meant by that, and she wonders
about his position on sex.
But Aunt Hannah has her own theory
on the family hour. She believes it is really
a clever and insidious plan to, corrupt
America's youth while the backs of their
moral guardians have been turned.
Aunt Hannah recommends:
Fear on Trial (Thursday, Cn. 6 and 10, 8
p.m.) George C. Scott stars in this movie,
'The Land of Plenty", from
the American Issues Forum,
the true story of a TV and radio personal
ity's fight against a blacklist. John Henry
Faulk, played by William Devane, was ac
cused of Communist activities in 1956. It
wasn't until six years later that the famous
lawyer, Louis Nizer (Scott), was able to
win his suit against the witch-hunting
vigilante group, AWARE, Inc.
Edward II (Thursday, Ch. 12, 11 p.m.)
Christopher Marlowe's tragedy is per
formed by a British cast, starring Ian
McKellen. A homosexual affair between
the king and his arrogant young adviser
starts a power struggle among the barons of
the court.
Sleeper (Friday, Ch. 7, 8 p.m.) Woody
Allen and Diane Keaton in the year 2173.
One of the funniest movies ever made,
combining witty satire and knee-slapping
tomfoolery.
Katherine (Sunday, Ch. 7, 8 p.m.) A TV
movie tracing the change of a sweet young
thing into an underground radical. Sissy
Spacek's fictional portrayal can be seen as
similar to changes many people went
through during the 1960's and 1970's.
Patty Hearst comes to mind:
The Land of Pteaty (Monday, Ch. 12, 9
p.m.) Part of the American Issues Forum.
Sounds like an epic production tracing the
land and it's uses throughout history as a
foundation for a way of life. I wonder if
they'll talk about the good deal we got
from the Indians f pr Manhattan?
Cleopatra (Cable TV Ch. 9: Sunday, 7
p.m.; Monday, 7 p.m; Tuesday, 2 p.m.;
Wednesday, 1 a.m 2 p.m, 11 p.m.) Eliza
beth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison
and thousands of others give the public
what Hollywood wants.
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Xerox is proud to present a major television special
starring George C. Scott and William Devane. "Fear On Trial is
the gripping dramatization of the true story of John Henry Faulk,
a CBS broadcaster who was unable to find work because a group
of self-appointed arbiters questioned his beliefs and his patriotism.
In the 1950's and early 1960's, the hysteria of Communist
witch-hunts, defamation and blacklisting drove teachers from
their jobs, forced ministers from their churches and put
performers and writers out of work.
"ftar On Trial is die story of one man who chose to
fight back.
Tonidtt on the CBS-TV Network.
Arkansas fing-ger correct
By Theodore M. Bernstein
Arkansas breaks even. Out in that state,
according to Margery Calderwood of North
Little Rock, the inhabitants pronounce
finger as fing-ger, whereas, she says, she has
heard people from the East pronounce it
fin-ger. She asks which is correct. That
Eastern pronunciation, if it is really used
by many people, which is dubious, is
wrong and the Arkansas version is right.
On the other hand (or should we say
"on the other five fing-gers"?), our
correspondent reports that a customary
phrase out her way is "been bein'," as in,
'The bugs right now are not as bad as
they've been being'," or "I've been bein'
real busy." Score that one against the
Arkansans.
A subjunctive question. Two sentences
are submitted by Leonard Stein of Phila
delphia for a verdict concerning which is
correct, Number one reads: "If I am
elected, the first thing I would do would be
to clean up crime." Number 2 reads: "If I
am elected the first thing I would do is
clean up crime."
The verdict here is that neigher sentence
is correct because each begins with a clause
in the indicative mood ("If I am elected)
then switches to the subjunctive ("The first
thing I would do"). The solution is not
to put the first clause into the subjunctive;
no condition contrary to fact is suggested.
"IF does not need to be followed
always by the subjunctive mood. Often it
introduces a clause of supposition and in
such cases the indicative mood is usual: "If
John was in town yesterday, I did not
know about it." Mr. Stein's should read:
"If I am elected, the first thing I will do
will be (or is) to clean up crime."
Let it be said here, incidentally, but not
unimportantly, that the subjunctive is
almost a vanishing species in today's
English.
Word oddities. The origin of moot,
meaning debatable or hypothetical, arouses
the curiosity of Elaine Stallworth of
Willow Grove, Pa. The word comes from
the Old English mot and gemot, meaning a
meeting or discussion.
Originally a noun denoting an early
English assembly, the word also developed
into an adjective, for example in moot
point.
(c) 197S Theodora M. Bernstain
Nightfall
by K. Alice Betts
Lincoln's basic appraoch to nightlife is
bold, aggressive and loud. Restaurants and
cocktail lounges offering a subdued and re
laxing atmosphere are few, but they do
exist.
Barrymore's is quietly nestled behind
the Stuart Bldg., 13th and P streets, with
an alley entrance. Formerly part of the
Stuart Theatre, Barrymore's (credit Jim
Haberlan, owner and designer) has been re
furbished and decorated to maintain a
theatrical aura.
An illuminated plant arrangement serves
as an interesting focal point, while the rest
of the establishment is dimly lit with
"natural" wood tables and chairs.
The theatrical concept is authentic, with
high-rising ropes, pulleys and cat walk,
remnants of the grand old Stuart Theatre.
The original brick walls lend Barrymore's a
nostalgic character.
A recent addition, the elevated party
room, places you amidst the theatrical arti
facts, providing an overview of the lounge.
Opening at 8 , ajn., Barrymore's serves
continental-style breakfast with bagels and
rolls. A luncheon menu of salads and sand
wiches is offered daily from 11:30 ajn.
until 2 pjn.
Cocktails are available until 1 a.m., with
fr.ee popcorn and hors d'oeuvrrs.
Since its opening last year, Barrymore's
has become my, and many others' favorite
recluse. Seek and ye shall find.
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