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THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 1988 D6 1 THURSDAY TV Movies rated by stars designates movie PRIME TIME mm Wacky heroes lead the way as children's TV By MIKE HUGHES Gannett News Service 6 vV 1 A -7 TOO 7l30 00 30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 ":30 Q1 News Tennis Ops Admissions Highlights (Premiere) itm Ataandtr, Mlehssl Bodi 1 OutolThis I Cosby I Bob Hope Special ci I LA law News Tonight Tonight World Show i "iiiw Bustin- the Marbles 81) New Taxi Soap- Spoons Loose Peter Fafc, Burt Yiwing ABC News EponLA flacinj with His Moon ('84) ABC News Special New. Nightim. SeanPeiMliMtatiiMcGovem 7 Win, Lose I Hollywood I News tajtad nMi' cCnection Connection or Draw Squares ndSon ChHdren wmection M-A-S'H Current MTV Video Music Awards I WKRPin Affair i 11 "Wheeiol Jeopardy! Jewel in the Crown I Jewel in the Crown News Hill Street Blues Fortune 5- TNnkind NHK News KTE News I Live Action KBS News Humor Tower KTENewi gJ" 03 Grow Rich (Japanese) (Korean) English (Korean) (Korean) (Korean) (Korean) Biadcasbng bp it UM iaan sar isar lii) Wild World "Golde fold I Mystery! Struggles lor Poland Comrades MacNeil ol Animals Empire Pasadena Primavera ElExtranoRetornoDe DosVidas Noticiero America Mala EJ Diana Salazar 1 I (6:00) Home Shopping Home Shopping aggy g. Combat I Fugitive Hearty People's CABLE CHANNELS 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 njei iMoneyline I Sports I NewsNight I ln8id9 I NewsNight Update I Spprto CNN Tonight Politics '88 LateNight "(frOOi I Theater Best ol Walt Disney Ashlord and Simpson: Tuzzbucket IfteiT- Olympic DISN pre8ents Going Home and Harriet Dream (5 00) College Football Greatest I Sports- Auto Racing Tuto Auto Sports- Sports-ESPN 1 Moments Center Racing Racing Look Center (6 00) Sweet Comedy Hour Live: Body Double (B, '84) Inside the NFL HBO Dreams (PG-13, '85) Harry Shearer Craig Wwon, Melanle Griffith 1 Crook and I Video- You Can I American NashvilleNow Sunset Serenade ('42) NASH Chase Country Be a Star Magazine fay00 Martin's 54 Where Smothers Ann Room lor I Mister Ed I Donna i Martin's 54, Where Smothers NICK Laugh-In Are You? Brothers Solhern Daddy Reed Laugh-In Are You? Brothers (6 30) li Polo: From the Los Angeles Equestrian Center Del Mar Football Sport ot It Your PRIME your Call Show Kings Call The Happy Road ('57) I rtol Pursuit (PG-13.

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After a year of duty on the pay-cable Disney Channel, "The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" reaches ABC Saturday, taking over the a.m. slot. "We're trying to keep the same charm and style as the original stories," promises producer Karl Geurs. With the extra finances that come from Disney deals, he's also able to double the usual animation, and work in some songs. More is on the way from the same people.

The Disney Channel will be showing "Chip 'n' Dale and the Rescue Rangers" this season, before it heads into syndication. Odd characters are abounding on Saturdays. After watching "Pee-wee's Playhouse," people can catch Jim Varney's "Hey Vern, It's Ernest" (11 a.m. on CBS, beginning Saturday) and Martin Short's "The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley" (11:30 a.m. on NBC, beginning Saturday).

Saturday cartoons are aiming for whimsical heroes and offbeat touches. On NBC, "ALF" is expanding to an hour, from 10-11 a.m. On ABC, "The Real Ghost-busters" airs at 9:30. a.m. Back in 1969, there were some things a reasonable grown-up avoided.

"I didn't think I wanted to be involved in a new children's show," says Bob McGrath. "But when I saw the plans they had, I thought it was quite exciting." Caroll Spinney had the same reaction. "When they said it was from Children's Television Workshop, I thought about wooden toys. I had no idea what it was." They both stuck around to find out. And now 19 years later they're part of the mega-empire of "Sesame Street." The show sprawls around the globe, including at least a dozen co-productions.

But beyond that, it's been part of a revolution in TV for kids. Look around the new season and you'll see an odd batch of heroes. There's Spinney, still hiding inside the yellow expanse of Big Bird. There's McGrath, still being his pleasant self. There's ALF, Mighty Mouse and Winnie the Pooh.

There's Pee-wee Herman and Ernest and Ed Grimley. What's going on here? You might say that kids TV has reached a new phase. And for that, go back to the "Sesame" founders. "CTW has a long history of doing humor that is aimed at appealing to adults and older siblings," says Joan Ganz Cooney, the founder of Children's Television Workshop. Now those duo-level laughs seem to be a trend.

A second generation is in Fozzie Bear It all started with 'Sesame Street' front of the tube, often with their parents (some of them "Sesame" alumni) nearby. "Kids are far more sophisticated today than they used to be," Cooney says. And now her group is trying fresh territory. On Monday, "Square One" launches its second season on PBS stations, usually on weekday afternoons. At 7:30 p.m.

on Sept. 19, CTW's blitz-paced "Encyclopedia" premieres on pay-cable HBO. All those shows try to mix kid appeal and grown-up fun. That's a formula that Judy Price, CBS' Saturday-morning programmer, has also groped for. She's scored big successes with Jim Henson's "Muppet Babies" (8:30 a.m.), "Pee-wee's Playhouse" (10 a.m.) and "Mighty Mouse" (10:30 a.m.) TV HIGHLIGHTS TV'S BEST BETS Jilgjp.

I exander, Michael Beach. An account of a college speech professor whose interest in teaching is rekindled by a student's desire to learn and escape ghetto life. "Burning Questions: The Poisoning of America" ABC, 10 p.m. Hugh Downs reviews the problems associated with the environment, including the greenhouse effect, the ozone layer depletion, toxic waste, acid rain and garbage dumping. "48 Hours" CBS, 8 p.m.

"Smoking War" A look at America's crusade against smoking and the battle that is heating up between smokers and non-smokers. "Bob Hope Special" NBC, 8:30 p.m. Ted Turner, Morgan Fairchild, Phyllis Oilier, Brooke Shields and Tony Randall join Bob Hope in a spoof of TV news shows. Movie: "Open Admissions" CBS, 9 p.m. Jane Al Jane Alexander Stars in 'Open Admissions' threatened with failure because of a Signal Corps sergeant.

9:30 Cheers Sam helps Rebecca pro-less her love for Evan Drake before he's transferred overseas. (Stereo) (Re)(CC) Sanford and Son Fred is aghast when Lamont dates the sister of their Puerto Rican neighbor. 63 All American Jazz "Moonlight in Vermont" and "I Can't Stop Loving You" by Jazz Minds; a solo performance ol "It's All Right with Me" by Bobby Hamilton. (Stereo) 10:00 LA. Law Kelsey represents "the Salamander," a former TV hero who has taken to real-life crime fighting.

(Stereo) (Re) (CC) 63 Molorweek The Mitsubishi Precis subcompact; adding an auto sunroof; problems with climate control systems. 63 Struggles for Poland The Polish Church and its role before and during World War II; relations between Poland and the Vatican since Cardinal Wojty-la's election as Pope John Paul II. (Part 8 of 9) (CC) 11:00 Taxi Alex tells Elaine to see a psychiatrist after she becomes unglued at an art show. ID WKRP In Cincinnati Andy and Herb convince Mr. Carlson to program a "Dear show.

CD Hill Street Blues An outraged lieutenant hands Furillo an ultimatum after his daughter is raped and stabbed; Daniels is bitten by a tenement rat 63 Comrades Life on a Soviet collective farm is observed in this profile of the Kulinich family. (Re) (CC) 11:30 Tonight Show Scheduled: comic Martin Short; musicians Johnny Clegg and Savuka. With host Johnny Carson. (Stereo) Soap Jodie battles for custody of his baby; Leslie wires herself with a bomb; Jessica receives devastating news from her doctor. fS Lais Show Host: Ross Shafer.

Scheduled: Paul Mazursky, director of "Moon over Parador." (Stereo) 11:35 U.S. Open Tennis Highlights Highlights from Flushing, N.Y. 12:00 Honeymooners Ralph plays hooky1 from work to attend a ball game with Ed; Ralph thinks Alice is pregnant. (CC) 0 Police Story An undercover rookie takes on a dangerous assignment in the narcotics division. ID Rockford Files A reporter is killed shortly after mailing some conclusive evidence to Rockford.

63 Comrades A profile of director Dinara Asanove, who makes controversial films despite the rigid content restrictions imposed by the Soviet government. (Re) (CC) 12:05 0 Movls "The Imagemaker" (1986) Michael Nouri, Anne Twomey. A former media adviser to political figures draws an ambitious journalist into' his elaborate scheme for financing a movie about media manipulation. 12:30 Late Night with David Lettermin Scheduled: comic Jerry Seinfeld. (Stereo) 0 Odd Couple Oscar becomes a somnambulist and vents his frustrations against Felix while sleepwalking.

1:00 Movie "Mission to (1977) Richard Egan, Ricardo Montal-. ban. In the Old West, hardship dominates the life of a California mission priest. Police Woman A girl commits suicide after mailing a carton of drugs to the police. CO Movie "Now and Forever" (1983) Cheryl Ladd, Robert Coleby.

A woman turns to alcohol when her husband is arrested on a rape charge. CD Movie Vi "The Screaming Woman" (1972) Olivia de Havilland. Joseph Cotten. Returning home after treatment for a mental breakdown, a woman senses that someone is buried alive on the grounds of her estate. Michele Mercier, Daniel Gelin.

A young girl goes to Africa looking for her brother, an accused Nazi collaborator condemned to die. 2:00 0 Sally Jessy Raphael Scheduled: Tani Freiwald's allegedly fraudulent appearances on national talk shows. 4:00 Geraldo Scheduled: Is swinging sexual suicide? EVENING 6:00 Matt Houston A young girl is kidnapped to insure the death of the victim of a car-bombing incident. A-Team The A-Team helps a small-town sheriff fend off a vengeful motorcycle gang. 19 Three's Company Jack feels guilty about not standing up to a tough guy who makes a play for Chrissy.

6:30 f3 Too Close for Comfort With college graduation approaching, Monroe applies lor jobs without any success. EQ Bach lor Export A profile of the International Bach Academy of Stuttgart, West Germany. 7:00 Entertainment Tonight Actor Judd Hirsch. (Stereo) Silver Spoons Rick, Freddy and Alfonso come up with a clever idea to save the school's failing newspaper. M'A'S'H While a search goes on lor a dog that bit Radar, Hawkeye defies Frank to take care of a case of hysterical paralysis.

ED Oconee: The Valley of the Chiefs Archaeologists' findings about a 13th-century Indian chiefdom, located in five towns along Georgia's Oconee River. 63 Perry Mason A brilliant young scientist is accused ol the murder of his deceitful, greedy wife. 7:30 Clue You In: The Case of the Mad Movie Mustacher While watching a movie involving a vandal who defaces THURSDAY MORNING 7:00 Today Scheduled: actors Richard Gere, Richard Dreyfuss and River Phoenix. (Stereo) 0 Good Morning America Scheduled: singer Debbie Gibson; the reforestation of Mount St. Helens.

(CC) 9:00 Live Regis Kathie Lee Scheduled: actress Theresa Russell, singer Debbie Gibson, former man Walter Hudson. 10:00 Mid-Morning LA. Topic: Denny McLam. fB Movie "The Heroes of Tele-mark" (1965) Kirk Douglas, Richard Harris. A water plant is destroyed in World War II to stave off German development of an atomic bomb.

10:30 Home Scheduled: from Indianapolis, a bike rally and a travelling fitness van. 0 Movie "Riders of the Rockies" (1937) Tex Ritter, Yakima Canutt. A cowboy turns rustler to catch a gang of outlaws making border raids. 11:30 ED Reading Rainbow In Pere Calders' "Brush," a lonely boy treats a brush like a pet dog. (Re)(CC) AFTERNOON 12:00 19 Hour Magazine From 1984: actor Jack Lemmon; Joan Rivers; "Leave It to Beaver" cast members Jerry Mathers, Tony Dow and Barbara Billingsley.

(Re) 1:00 19 Movie "The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe" (1976) John Mclntire, Jeanette Nolan. Joshua Cabe's three daughters plot to smuggle their adopted father out of prison before he is hanged for a murder he didn't commit. BD Zoobilee Zoo A magic ring brings trouble to Whazzat. (Re) E3 Movie "Black Sun" (1967) 8:30 63 Art and Redevelopment In Old Pasadena A look at the redevelopment ol Pasadena's old commercial district and its impact on the resident artistic community. Produced by Art Center College of Design film students.

63 Hogan's Heroes Hogan and his men discover a German spy in their midst. Inspiring drama! JANE ALEXANDER in OPEN ADMISSIONS Advertising CBS 9:00 CD Jewel In the Crown Susan goes to Calcutta to visit Merrick, who was seriously injured in a Japanese ambush trying to save Teddie. (Part 6 of 14) BD Mystery! "Cover Her Face" Dalg-liesh locuses his murder investigation on the Maxie household and, in particular, the family's domestic helper Sally 63 Combat! A wire-laying mission is Moon" (1984) Sean Penn, Elizabeth Mc-Govern. In late 1942, just before he's scheduled to leave for boot camp, a teenager from the wrong side of the tracks falls in love with the new girl in town. (CC) MTV Video Music Awards Multiple nominations to "Need You Tonight" by INXS, George Harrison's "When We Was Fab" and Prince's Got the Look." Scheduled performances by additional nominees Aerosmith, Cher, Elton John, Guns 'n' Roses, Michael Jackson, Jody Watley.

Host: Arsenio Hall. From the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles. (Taped) ID Jewel in the Crown When Lady Manners persuades the governor to review Kumar's case, evidence against Merrick becomes clearer. (Part 5 of 14) EQ Jessye Norman: Singer Soprano Jessye Norman reveals key moments in her career and how she dealt with racial prejudice. S3 Tales from the Golden Empire The region of Kern County yields unique experiences for host Huell Howser.

valuables, two pre-teens decide to enter the picture and give the case's celluloid detective a hand. The catch: if they don't solve the case in a half hour, they'll be trapped in the movie forever. Out of This World Evie hopes to see her alien father when she participates in a youth astronaut program. (Stereo) (Re) Bustin' Loose Sonny starts his community-service job at the loster home. (Stereo) (Re) Eye on L.A Featured: Jacko; lacy and racy; and RPV's.

ED Wild, Wild World of Animals The various types of kangaroos and their different lifestyles. 8:00 Cosby Show Sondra and Elvin come home from college to announce their engagement. (Stereo) (Re) (CC) Movie All the Marbles" (1981) Peter Falk, Burt Young. A hustling, wisecracking manager pushes his two female wrestlers toward the top. Movie "Racing with the FONTftNA PCRFORAUNO ARTS CCNTCft NOWMUIRPUTSA COMPUTER YOUR HOME AND YOU IN A NEW CAREER! "POUR GIRLS FOUR" SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 5, 1 988 KfiY BRLLARD, HCICN O'CONNCLL KfiV STARR MRRGARCT WHITING A SALUTE TO BENNY GOODMAN, TOMMY DORSEY the PIED PIPERS" SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 2, 1 988 "ULTON" MARTHA TILTON TONV MARTIN "THE FOUR FRESHMEN" SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1989 "SIO CAESAR G.

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