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bv Ernie Bushmiller Oscars, 'Masada'boost ABC into first place NEW YORK Boosted by Hollywood glittef and a $23 milliftft ffitaiseries, ABC pushed past CBS to claim the No. Jpdt to ttoS pffatthttme raMHgs face of the first time since mid- rFebrtiary, according to figures am the A.C. Nielsen Co. Though Part of "Masada" thfe four-part rnlnlserles that Hifts through Wednesday night finished No. 7 among programs broadcast In the tteek ending April 5, it was one of tour ABC programs in the Top 10 and contributed heavily to network's showing.

4 Hie rating for the first chapter of "Masada," Sunday night, WttyUr ABC's research department estimated an audience viewers for the premiere episode. Overnight FatiHgs for Part II of "Masada" Monday evening dipped Slightly, to three major cities New York, Chicago and Ixw ABC's broadcast of the annual Academy Awards program, delayed by the assassination attempt on President Reagan, was the week's top-rated show, beating out the season's most popular show, "Dallas" on CBS. The rating for the Oscar program was 31, not particularly high for the show that normally finishes fnr nhcnd of the -competition. Nielsen says the rating means of all the homes In tho country'wlth TV, 31 percent saw at least part of the program. ABC also listed the "Barbara Walters Special" untl Boat" in tho week's Top 10, and compiled rating of Ifl.i, compared to 18.4 for CBS and 16.1 for NBC.

The networks say that means in an average prime-time minute during the week, 10.1 percent of the nation's homes with TV were tuned to ABC, NBC has finished last for five weeks in a row, but the network's rating in the most recent survey was Its highest in the week ending March 1. CBS had three programs among the week's half-dozen lowest rated. NBC's "Hill Street Blues" and a CBS movie, "More Wild Wild West," tied for 58th place, followed'by an ABC film, "Vampire," "That's My Line" on CBS, "NBC Magazine with David Brtnkley" and CBS' "Rlker," The week's Top 10: I Academy Awards, with a rating of 31 representing 24.1 million homes, ABC; "Dallas," 30 or 23.3 million, and "60 Minutes," 28.1 or 21.9 million, both CBS; "Dukes of Hazzard," CBS, and "Barbara Walters Special," ABC, both 27.4 or 21.3 million; "M-A-S-H," 27.2 or 21.2 million, CBS; "Masada," Part 27.1 or 21.1 million, ABC; "House Calls," 26.7 or 20.8 million, CBS; "Love Boat," 25.6 or 19.9 million, ABC, and "Lou Grant," 22.4 or 17.4 million, CBS. The next 10 shows: "Archie Bunker's Place," CBS, and "Diff'rent Strokes," NBC, tie; "Greatest American Hero," ABC, and "Real People," NCAA Championship, Indiana vs. North Carolina, NBC; "Mork and Mindy," ABC, and "One Day at a Time," CBS, tic; "Alice," CBS, and "Qulncy, M.E.," NBC, and "Magnum, P.I." CBS, tic.

NBC has relief warmed up in case of strike LOS ANGELES (AP) rejuvenating slKht.s and sounds of baseball return to the airwaves thi.s week. But Tor the second straight year, fans face tho prospect of having the game pulled out from under them Just as baseball Is finding Its sunrimer rhythm. a Memorial Day war docs erupt between the millionaires who own the game and tho affluents who play It, NBC Intends to implement a back-up plan devised for hist season's threatened strike, offering amateur, minor league and Japanese basebal) where "Game of the Week" Is supposed to be, "Wolll give the people baseball," NBC Sports spokesman Mike Cohen. A commendable humanitarian gesture. NBC already has contract rights to at least one gumc of the World Series, which the network will broadcast on May, 29 If there Is a strike.

On the June 6, NBC will broadcast a baseball special featuring segments of selected World Scries. If the stlke continues, NBC will seek to work deals with Japanese baseball and minor league baseball. Sponsors have told NBC they will go along with the plan for awhile, but they'll pull out If the baseball doesn't draw an audience. In which case, NBC will quickly withdraw from the humanitarian business. ESPN, the cable sports network, plans to feed the baseball addiction whether or not there is a major league strike.

ESPN intends to broadcast several of the College World Series playoffs in late May, and then will televise amateur baseball on the Babe Ruth, American Legion and Little League levels through the summer, NBC will televise the All-Star game and two other prime time games this season. This is the year that NBC gets the post-season playoffs, with ABC broadcasting the World Series. And there is wonderful news from ABC: That network's "Monday Night Baseball," which was cut to a shameful five games last year, has been doubled this season. "Monday Night Baseball" was cut down last year largely because the other two networks, most notably CBS, had been using the night to beef up its weaker series. Horoscope By STELLA WILDER Wednesday, April 8 Born today, you possess in almost, perfect balance two gifts' thai in combination all biit 1 insure your success in the world: good judgment and Intuition.

Sensitive, insightful and sympathetic, you are able to glean the mood of people and the day simply by a quick assessment of.the air around you. You are very nearly TV listings WEDNESDAY CABLE 6 00 30 .00 30 8 00 30 id: 12: WTBS Atlanta All in the Family Santera and Son Movie: 'On tht Waterfront" II Ntwi ti Night Otlltry Movif Three Gum (or Taxss' Movie: WOR New York BullMya Music rtovle: 'Strings on Train' Yawark and Reality Meat the Mayors Barmy Hill Show Mauda it Movie: 'Boll for Adano' WGN Chicago larnay Millar Carol Burnett Show Movia: Tirahousa' it Chicago Cubs '81 Naws Prisoner Call Block Odd Couple Movia: 'Carousal' It ESPN Sports Network ESPN Sports Center if 11 National League 1981 Perspective Auto Racing '81 tt ti ti ESPN Sports Center WCT Tennis from Frankfurt Singles Doubles ti II always right. The accuracy of your judgment is sure to put the competition off its mark; the sureness of your instincts causes Joy in you but despair in those who oppose you. At the same time, there is nothing dour about your nature. You are a fun-loving, happy person.

If a woman, you are particularly friendly, for you have learned how to balance satisfaction with the life you have and ambition for the life you want. Also born on this date are: Elizabeth Asquith, author, dramatist; John Gavin, actor. To sec what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide. Thursday, April 9 Aries (March 21-April 19) Take care that in your eagerness to share information you don't pass along mere rumor or.

idle gossip. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Personal affairs must be handled with kid gloves today. Those who oppose you may regret having taken action. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Family matters threaten to interfere with important business transactions. Weigh gains against losses carefully.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) New Brauhfete Herald-Zeitung I Wednesday, April 8,1981 8A TELL I LOST A ABOUND by Charles M. Schulz Good works carry you far toward your altruistic goals. Financial matters may cause some unhappy moments now. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Don'tbe so overcome by a new romance that you fail to see the failure of old ideas.

Make plans realistically. Virgo (Aug. 23-Scpt. 22) Family members cooperate, but only if you ask them. Don't expect anyone to volunteer for a difficult task.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) If you handle personal affairs discreetly, you will be able to combine what you have with what you want. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov.

21) Improve your personal financial picture. Accept additional responsibility for a monetary remuneration! Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Spend time alone with a good friend. A doubtful relationship isn't worth your time or effort today.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) If you are capable of keeping a secret, you will do all involved a great service. Consider the consequences. Aquarius (Jan.

20-Feb. 18) At-home activities demand both time and concentrated effort. Don't be discouraged by initial failures. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Make the most of a loved one's willingness to listen.

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