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THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER. WEDNESDAY MORNING. APRIL 5. 1967 IT a Scrccniitif TV TV Hounttup AFTRA Strike Riles Viewer Strike May Postpone ABC Oscar Show we merely furnished an open audience," Brinklcy told the National Association of BroadcasV ters, "and 13 or 20 weeks are rials has been completed for the season. CBS' "Red Skelton Hour" topped the Nielsen ratings for the fortnight ending March 19, withj the same network's Andy Grif- fith and Jackie Gleason second I not enough.

NBC's April 23 "The Law and the Prophets," using master-j pieces of religious art to illustrate the Old Testament, will no commercial comedienne Fannie Flagg, frequent guest on "Tonight" and "The Merv Griffin Show," star in a Town Hall concert Tuesday evening. S. L. S. NBC's "Bonanza," perennial leader until CBS Smothers Brothers (eighth in this listing) opened in the same time slot, is fourth, followed by NBC's Dean Martin and CBS "Lucy Show" and "Daktari." Winding up the top 10 are NBC's Walt Disney and ABC's "Bewitched." New York Hyde Makes Plea for ETV CHICAGO, April 4 (UPI).

Federal Communications Commissioner Rosel II. Hyde told commercial broadcasters their duty to present public affairs shows would not end with the creation of educational television and radio systems. "It would be unwise indeed tragic if there were only to be one source of broad information on public issues or one source of cultural programming," Hyde said in a speech to the annual convention of the National Association of Broadcasters. "The need is for a complementary service, not a substitute," Hyde said in urging the broadcasters to support the growing efforts to broaden the range of educational radio-television programming. SHORT SHOTS: From Philip Rosenzweig, of Upper Darby: "A recent 'Andy Williams Show' with Charlie Weaver, Pat Crowley and Sonny Cher seemed deliberately to assemble 'losers' in a clinker.

Every time I suffer through such a program I long for the voice of Gogi Grant." From Mary Ann Race: "Cheer, wave the flags, ring the bells! Dr. Kildare's back on Channel 17. It's the best TV programming news in ages. Gosh, I'm happy!" From Miss M. L.

Mutolese, of Havertown: "Somebody should smother those Smothers Brothers. Their comedy is awful!" From "Trenton "Thanks for your Interview with William Shatner. As avid fans of 'Star we hope you will write about our favorite, Leonard Nimoy, the magnificent Mr. Spock." forum for letters pro and con. Like your own.

"Regarding that opening number from 'Cabaret' on the Tony Award show, which immediately followed 'The Robe' on Easter Sunday," writes Mrs. Madeline M. Fahber, of Bridgeton, N. "how could ABC permit such a vulgar, crude, obscene dance to be shown on such a holy day? "Needless to say, we did not watch the rest of the show or even the rest of the dance. It actually made me sick to my stomach.

"The wonderful feeling we received from watching 'The Robe was ruthlessly destroyed at the sight of such filth. From the sublime to the ridiculous! "ABC should keep a closer watch on its scheduling of pro Hollywood The Motion Picture Academy said on Wednesday night the Academy Awards presentations, to be aired on ABC, won't be made Monday night as scheduled if the radio and television strike is on then. Arthur Freed, Academy president, said alternate dates for the award ceremonies are April 17 and April 24, both Mondays. The ABC, NBC and CBS networks have been struck by the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and some participants in the ceremonies have indicated they would not cross a picket line. Sixteen taped series originating in Hollywood have been affected by the strike four on CBS and six each on ABC and NBC.

Most are daytime serials. The taping of most nighttime se and third. Philadelphia ABC plans to colorcast the fourth 76ers-Celtics game of the NBA Eastern Division playoffs in Boston Sunday at 2 P. M. Giannel 17 will carry it here.

"The Student Film Scene" will present movies made by students in four New York and Cal WUHY to Air Kincaid Tribute A memorial to William Kincaid, former flutist with the Philadelphia Orchestra who died last week, will be aired Wednesday from 11 P. M. to midnight on WUHY-FM. An interview with Kincaid and some of his pupils and friends are included with recordings of his ifornia universities on Channel1 12's "Sunday Showcase" Sunday! David Brinkley, NBC newscaster, says the networks cancel new programs because of low Nielsen ratings before the public has had time to accept them. "A program we think is good should not be canceled until it's had a fair chance of finding its I at 9 P.

M. Singer Eddy Arnold, who will i guest on the April 19 and Mayj 24 "Danny Kaye Shows," and grams. By HARRY HARRIS Of The Inquirer Staff THE AFTRA strike's disruption of regular programming riles a Viewers' Views correspondent. "I don't know who is right in this conflict between the network and the performers," writes Mrs. Anna Fisher, "and, to be perfectly honest, I don't care.

"All I know is that whenever there is a disagreement between employers and employes and a strike results, it's the public that gets it in the neck. "I don't see why the audience should be deprived of some of its favorite programs while the two eides are haggling. "Sooner or later the issues in every strike are resolved and the only real inconvenience is to the customers who enrich ALL the parties to that strike. "Can't the FCC do anything to guarantee that there will be no interruption of the service to the public that TV is duty-bound to provide?" "Chet Huntley's action in crossing his own union's picket lines would seem to place him in a most equivocal position," opines Louis Markowitz. "Aside from the fact that it undoubtedly alienated all union members and union sympathizers, it poses a unique problem.

"How, in the future, can Huntley's comments on anything involving management and labor be looked upon as in any way objective? "If performers want to take strong political stands and run the risk of diminishing their box-office appeal, that's their own suicidal privilege. But the men who bring us the news slonga 3 going California to should be especially cautious to avoid seeming incapable of de tached judgment." AYMOND BURR's new video vehicle doesn't seem prom Ising to at least one viewer. MsssssssssssssaMaMasjMalMaiWlBllMllllM IIJI II jj Three strikes and you're out!" writes Marion Benasutti, 1 Ms of Camden. "Alas, for the second time I am forced to dis agree with you out loud about the 'movie' that served as the pilot for a new Raymond Burr series. "I usually sit through one entire new program, if only to give it an even break, but this was positively the worst ever.

"The scenes you commend between Burr and Donald Mitchell 6- were over-dramatized, overplayed, over-everything. "Maybe it's because I am a writer that I find myself being this critical, but I don't think so, because I love movies and 1 love TV if they are reasonably good. "I am continually amazed at so much talent (acting, directing, etc.) adding up to zero. Even Burr, usually so good, ought to blush at this one. It was so riddled with cliches that it was positively sickening.

"And to think it could go on and on! Heaven forbid!" "I do wish you'd be clearer in your writing," postcards "Philly Fan." "Your review of Raymond Burr's show seems favorable, but you predict a 'non-run. "I always thought that meant tw be finished, down the drain. Are you on LSD? Is 'The Avengers coming back next season?" It was just a little joke. The character Burr plays couldn't have a long run, see, because he's confined to a wheelchair. As to your two questions: (1) No.

(2) No. TNDIGNATION is aimed at us J- and ABC. "Shame on you," writes "A Viewer," "for writing that article a few weeks ago about Betty White, Jimmy Dean and a few others. "I dare you to write a line about that fat, ignorant Jack E. Leonard or Jack Carter or Jackie Mason.

The audience hollered out on one Channel 3 show that they stink. They're all loudmouths, jealous of any M. C. "Yet you had the audacity to have dinner show on and a ZHSo write such uncomplimentary things about clean, upright entertainers. What were you paid? "Mention the slobs who never shut up during a show and cut their own throats when they are heard.

It is not entertaining when they come on. It is disgusting." Anent Miss White and Dean, Wc have a 6:10 show time every evening. (To San Francisco.) And a 9:30 show time every morning. (To Los Angeles.) Show us your ticket and we'll usher you in to our Jetarama Theatre. (We call it a theatre because it's like Saturday night at the movies.) You'll be shown to a comfortable seat.

Then shown a color movie on our big, wide, up-front Jetarama screen. (It's the one you can see comfortably. Without squinting or squirming.) We have a little something planned in addition to the show, too. (Besides 6 channels of stereo and entertainment. And our Extra Care.) Appetizers.

(Ever tried our Shrimp Curry?) Gourmet entrees. (Chicken Kiev? Or how about filet mignon with sauce Bearnaise? And, of course, an endless array of refreshments from our well-stocked galley. All in all, it should be a gala occasion. Don't you agree? So don't be a no-show. DIVORCE SUITS BEGUN T)vor.

Meriam Elizabeth vs. Robert Lee. i Shadding, Rachel E. Baker vs. Leon-! rd.

MrGarvey, William L. vs. Judith M. Schroeder. Dorothy J.

vs. Frederick1 H. I Carrol. John vi Rosemarie. Pierce.

Raymond v. Martha Rnbinon, John vj. Elizabeth G. DiPietro, Richard vs. Elizabeth.

Ahrams. Raymond L. vs. JoAnne Sto- thers or JoAnne Mrothers. Karpen.

Joseph F. vs. Betty M. Bates. mendlv sides hhaw.

Marian Hill vs. WU iam R. Wathington. Ernestine vi. Vaufhn or Ainert vauinn.

Parker. Theresa, by Margaret Weldon. St sL guardian vs William. O'Boyle, Patricia Ann v. John Ed' ward.

Hair st on, George W. vs. Marie. Gentry. Elizabeth Mary Ransoa vs.

John L. Peoples. Leroy vs. Catherine. United Baldino, Michael Joseph vs.

Ruth Anne. Wenger. I.inda, by Catherine A. Cos- Nonstops to California. Leave Philadelphia 9:30 AM "Leave Philadelphia 6:10 PM grove, guardian, vs.

Ellis D. Brabazon. Dorothy vs. James. Cohen.

Mary Mildred vs. Paul Allen. Lucas. Walter A. vs.

Marie. Arrive Los Angeles Arrive San Francisco 9:00 PM "United shows me a lot." DIVORCES GRANTED Slawter. Frances A. from Harry V. Wolf.

Paula from Henry. Jervis, Naomi from Leroy, Jr. Vitelli, Frederick from Geraldine A. Canfield. Doris from James J.

Locke. Dorothy from Herbert. Delia Polla. Charlotte M. from Regler.

Richard W. from Anna R. Russum. Emmett Olen or Emmett from Geraldine. Russell, Edward L.

from Margaret S. Saitta. Jo.ephine from Anthony. Williams. Geraldine from John W.

I Wendkoa, Mitzi K. or Mitn A. from Carl M. fitmi hy Inftijht Motion Pleturtt.