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I I if. Go 'Behind the Scenes' on the set of the new Kurt Russell film, 'Escape From 8:30 p.m. INNER TUBE CLINTON TO CHAT WITH RATHER THIS SUNDAY ON '60 MINUTES' For most of the week, top Republicans have been slinging mud at President Clinton. On Sunday," he'll return fire. CBS' "60 Minutes" has landed an exclusive interview with the President, which will air Sunday at 7 p.m.

He's expected to respond to the intense criticism leveled by Republicans. Clinton will chat with CBS anchorman Dan Rather at the White House on Sunday have been green-lighted for A rrr V-N afternoon. How much of the another round of shows. "Nightline" were bolting San Diego, some ABC tricksters decided to have a little fun. When the "Nightline" crew returned after Tuesday night's telecast their last from San Diego someone had changed the "Nightline" sign to "Gone Fishin'." R.H.

Dot's all He's back: MTV announced yesterday that comic Dennis Miller will host "The 1996 MTV Video Music Awards" for the second year running. The awards show will be televised live from Radio City Music Hall on Sept 4. Also, joining the list of scheduled performers are Hootie the Blowfish and the Cranberries. Actor Kevin Bacon and rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg have been added to the list of presenters Tonight at 10, "Late Night" host Conan O'Brien guests on CNBC's "Charles Grodin." CBS says OJ. Simpson prosecutor Christopher Darden will make a cameo appearance.as a preacher on a September episode of its Saturday night hit "Touched By an Angel." Saturday night at 8, A E's "Biography This Week" profiles vice presidential hopeful Jack Kemp "Jamie deRoy friends" will feature singer-songwriters Eric Hansen and Andrew Uppa today at 3 p.m.

on Manhattan Cable's Ch. 17. C.S. The network has told stations that starting in fall 1997 when the new rule kicks in the network will begin airing three hours of educational programing as part of its Saturday morning kids block. ABC will have two hours of educational programing on the air this fall.

Those shows are the animated "The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" and "Brand Spanking New Doug," as well as the live-action shows "Flash Forward" and "The ABC Weekend Special." Last month, White House and TV executives hammered out a deal in which stations are required to air three hours each week of educational shows. The rule was then approved by the FCC. R.H. Back in four years? Can't say the folks at ABC News don't have a sense of humor. Out in San Diego where the network has posted 300 people to cover the Republican National Convention, many of the network staffers are spread among 25 office trailers.

To help folks maneuver around the trailer city, ABC staffers put signs on each labeling what's inside, such as public relations or "World News Tonight" On Tuesday, after word spread through the ABC compound that Ted Koppel and "Politically Incorrect With Bill Maher" starts its new season Sept 12. "Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist" comes back in October with 13 new episodes. The sketch comedy show "Exit 57" returns Sept. 17 with seven new episodes.

"Whose Line Is It, Anyway?" resumes in January with 11 new shows. And "Mystery Science Theater 3000" will debut six episodes late this year. Christy Slewinski Busy Bill Boggs Veteran TV host Bill Boggs really gets around. Boggs, a regular on the Television Food Network, this week heads South to shoot "Historic Traveler," a pilot for cable's Travel Channel. The show, according to Boggs, is a tie-in with the magazine of the same name.

For the pilot, he'll follow the path of Robert E. Lee. hour-long broadcast will be devoted to Clinton remains to be decided. I The taping will occur on the eve of Clinton's 50th birthday. i Rather is doing the interview, instead of a regular "60 Minutes" correspondent, because the anchorman is "owed one," according to a source.

NBC's Tom Brokaw had the last major network interview with Clinton, last month, which coincided with the launch of the NBC and Microsoft-owned MSNBC. As a result, Rather was in line for the next "biggie." In 1992, then-candidate Clinton and his wife used a "60 Minutes" interview to help squelch speculation of marital infidelity. Richard Huff Funny business Comedy Central fans should be happy: Five of their faves IN THE HOUSE: Dan Rather "It's a combination history program and travel show," Boggs said. Meanwhile, Boggs and" the folks at TVFN are working on a new monthly show for him, "Bill Boggs' Corner Table," which would feature the host interviewing celebrities. R.H.

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