VOL. XV, NO. 8
FEBRUARY 22, 1974
Summer Program Ideas
To Enliven Rerun Season
To Enliven Rerun Season
By STAN LATA
As the rerun season approaches, the television station owners look for summer replacements for the programs that are too lousy to show a second time. Here could be a summary of some of their ideas.
The head of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) thought of replacing the characters in "All in the Family" with the first family of the United States and having a big idiot as the president, but the producer didn't like the idea of situation comedy that was a reality.
The detective line‑up in CBS won't change, although there was a suggestion to have a detective show starring a normal, happy, healthy detective, but the president of the station would never air such an unbelievable show.
In desperate search for a show that would boost their summer ratings, the president of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) has given Euell Gibbons his own show. The only problem is that Euell keeps eating his set.
As the rerun season approaches, the television station owners look for summer replacements for the programs that are too lousy to show a second time. Here could be a summary of some of their ideas.
The head of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) thought of replacing the characters in "All in the Family" with the first family of the United States and having a big idiot as the president, but the producer didn't like the idea of situation comedy that was a reality.
The detective line‑up in CBS won't change, although there was a suggestion to have a detective show starring a normal, happy, healthy detective, but the president of the station would never air such an unbelievable show.
In desperate search for a show that would boost their summer ratings, the president of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) has given Euell Gibbons his own show. The only problem is that Euell keeps eating his set.
Johnny Carson will be given a short vacation when reruns of "The Tonight Show" are aired.
The best of his shows will be played. After the two are aired, "The Tonight Show" will continue taping with guest hosts as usual.
The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) will try to stick with documentary programs such as "The Life and Death of a Pigmy," "Breeding Ants," "Collecting Bird Droppings," and "A Visit to a Prune Juice Company."
On the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Julia Child will have another show in addition to "The French Chef." No details on her new show were given, but sources say she'll be the Dean Martin of PBS. "Sesame Street" will introduce a new character while it tapes during the summer. Sources indicate that the new character will be a cat, giving Big Bird a permanent rest.
The best of his shows will be played. After the two are aired, "The Tonight Show" will continue taping with guest hosts as usual.
The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) will try to stick with documentary programs such as "The Life and Death of a Pigmy," "Breeding Ants," "Collecting Bird Droppings," and "A Visit to a Prune Juice Company."
On the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Julia Child will have another show in addition to "The French Chef." No details on her new show were given, but sources say she'll be the Dean Martin of PBS. "Sesame Street" will introduce a new character while it tapes during the summer. Sources indicate that the new character will be a cat, giving Big Bird a permanent rest.