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the marvin kitman sunday show Testing Ch. 67's visible impact For years, Long Island was one of the largest land masses with 000 inhabitants in a civilized area without its own commercial television station. Social scientists call that condition "cultural deprivation." In November, Ch. 67 in Central Islip went on the air. Yet, many residents report that they still have not been able to get this fine station on their TV Executive Producer sets.

Why? Technical reasons. There appears to be some kind of mystical blockade, perhaps from outer space, a shield or something, preventing the signal from getting through to such far-off-thebeaten-track places as Mineola, Freeport and Hempstead. Perhaps natural obstacles, such as Roslyn Heights, block reception in lower-lying communities. Ch. 67 is widely seen in Westport, Conn.

In some Nassau County communities, the station can be seen by climbing on the roof and installing a special four-bay roof antenna. In others, the loop antenna is effective. On the other hand, there hasn't been a single complaint about reception in Central Islip. Ch. 67 can be seen from any point in downtown Central Islip.

The reception pattern is very confusing. As a favor, I would appreciate it if you would stop reading this column here, try to tune in Ch. 67, and report back the results. If everybody participates in this experiment, we will have the first true picture of Ch. 67's role in the community (TV is a visual medium, and to have maximum impact, it has to be seen).

This survey is like the Audubon Society's annual bird count, except that we are checking the migratory habits of the UHF air waves. A. I live in DIRECTIONS: 1. Tune in Ch. 67.

(community) (county) (That number can be found on the B. I did see Ch. 67. UHF dial, the place where, as Jo- I did not see Ch. 67.

seph Vesely of Merrick, who recent- C. I have a TV set. ly began exploring the mysteries of D. It has the TV set, said, "I discovered there it hooked up to the UHF antenna terminals? are a bunch of funny Mexicans on Yes. No.

one of the 2. Answer E. I have a roof the questionnaire. 3. Clip and mail F.

If you got Ch. 67, was the picture and sound of watchto the Marvin Kitman Show able quality? Yes. No. Newsday, 550 Stewart Garden G. Are you interested in reading more.

fewer. City, N.Y. 11530. reviews of Ch. 67 shows? A.

What is your favorite Ch. 67 program? Here are some clues: And while I have your attention, I thought I might ask you regular Ch. "The Nassau Suffolk "10-4 Police 67 viewers a few questions. There "Long Island may not be many of you out there, "Trim and making possible one of the great "Chef "Long Island Bowling dreams in TV science. A problem "Captain about the Nielsen ratings is that it "67 Action News" "Long Island Chiefs" (pro uses sampling techniques.

A small football). (6:30 sample of the population as a whole Island Newsmakers" is asked what it watches; the pref- "Long Island Home Buyer" "Long erences are multiplied by millions. With such a small group to deal "It's "Blue Light with, a survey about Ch. 67 con- "Snow "Black ceivably would be asking everybody "Long Island Rock Shoppe" "Toast of Long what he watched. It might be the "Long Island Cougars" first truly accurate TV rating sys- "Long Island (pro hockey) tem.

"67 Action News" (10:30 "Long Island Game of edition). Week" (high school or "Ahab and college). "Home Handyman" Other show. B. Did you ever watch "The Fairchilds" (the first soap opera about Long Island people and problems ever canceled in the history of television)? C.

Are we better off without "The Fairchilds" than we were with "The Fairchilds?" the D. Do you prefer live Yes. No. Don't care. those born since the 1950s, who may never have seen a live program other than news or sports, these shows can be recognized by the people walking in front of a camera while a show is on the air.) G.

Do you prefer local programing (the chance to see people from the next town) or syndicated shows (the chance to see people from Hollywood)? Local Canned SWITCHES 6:00 talks 2 to 3 Eric 60 Sevareid. Minutes. Alice Roosevelt Longworth The Sunday Trade Afternoon Union With Women. Poet Audre Lorde. TV 8:30 11 Equal Time.

"The Controversy Over NonreturnBottles." Inside Long Island. Bob Brady. Here are the late additions and changes made by the College Basketball. Queens at Hunter able television networks and local stations. 9:30 11 Puerto "Department (live).

Rican New Yorker. of Corrections Recruitment Drive." Israel in and Dance. Song Today Footlights. Broadway music. 10:00 AM 2 3 Lamp Unto My Feet.

Maj. Gen. Jeanne Jazz. Continuous till midnight (stereo). M.

Holm and Sister Ann Gillen discuss women's rights. RADIO BEST Mystery Theater. E.G. Marshall, host. 10:30 2 3 Look Up and Live.

"Sing My Songs," Nor- Just Music. Continuous till 1 AM. man Atkins and Judy McCauly take a musical jour- Oldtime Radio. The Lone Ranger. ney.

Today Let's 'Tell Tales. Jewish lore and 11:00 2 Camera Three. "Le Piano Vivant: Today's 9:30 -WPLJ: American Woman. Barbara Johns- legends. Piano Music," recital by pianist Marie-Francoise Waterston.

Blues. With Alan Ingber. Bucquet. Traditional Latin Mass. Watermelon Extract.

"Shortcuts." Noon 4 First Estate. "Exorcism," Catholic laymen and Riverside Church Service of Worship. Service of Music. Organ recital. clergy discuss the subject.

(This segment replaces the 12:15 PM-WHLI: Report from Washington. Rep. Otis Let's. Find Out! Newsmaking discussions. "Do It Yourself Weddings" feature.) Pike (D-Riverhead).

Eternal Light. Also WNBC-FM at 11 12:30 PM 7 News Conference. Rep. Shirley Chisholm Sixth Age. "Designing Group Residences PM.

(D-Brooklyn). for Senior Citizens." 10:35 WCBS: Face the Nation. King Hussein of Jordan. 1:00 4 Positively Black. "Jazz," with Sy Oliver, Billy Opera Stars of Tomorrow.

Soprano Jazz. Continuous till 6 AM. Taylor, Gil Evans and Stanley Cowell; also the New Suzanne Cogan and tenor Carlos Santana (stereo). Midnight-WFUV: The Big Broadcast. Music from the Orleans Heritage Hall Jazz Band.

Latin Roots. Artists and forms of Latin '20s and '30s (stereo). 1:30 7 8 Issues and Answers. Deputy Director of the music (stereo). Midnight-WBAB: L.I.

Spectrum. "The Man Made Doll: Federal Energy Office, John C. Sawhill, the man who On Wings of Song. Jewish liturgical Story of a Transsexual." would administer federal gasoline rationing plans. music (stereo).

Midnight-WKCR: Black Music Unlimited (stereo). 5:30 2 3 Energy "What's the Car in Your Interview. Mayor Abraham D. Beame. Midnight-WNBC: Soul of Reason.

Jazz-pianist Mary Future?" manufacturers looks are at what planning the major because of American the auto fuel tary with Domenico Italia Canta. Serafini. Music, sports and commen- Lou cratic Williams, National Basil Committee. Patterson, vice chairman, Demo- Part shortage. Folk Music of the World (stereo).

Midnight-WNYC-FM: While the City Sleeps. DO YA ART PEE 0002 5.