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4 Paris Oct. 26, 1979 Bob Denver is still working LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Is there life after "Dobie Giilis" and "Gilligan's Island?" Indeed there is, says Bob Denver, though it may be something of a gypsy existence these days. Denver, 44, earned a bit of fame in the 1950s and 1960s, first as Dobie Giilis' beatnik sidekick, Maynard G. Krebs, and later as the.

title character in "Gilligan's Island," the continuing saga of a group of people shipwrecked on a desert island. Maynard G. Krebs would be proud of Denver's approach to his latest calling. Instead of running back and forth between home and stage, Denver, 44, and wife Dreama, 29, live on the road. Out of a suitcase.

They've been married about two years, and have been traveling the dinner theater circuit since the wedding. "Our marriage is getting better and better," says Denver, who is appearing through Oct. 28 at the Derby Dinner Playhouse in Clarksville, across the Ohio River from Louisville. He and his wife are featured in a production of "The Star-Spangled Girl," a play by Neil Simon detailing what, happens when an all- American girl moves in next door to two fellows trying to publish a "protest" magazine. "The Many Loves of Dobie Giilis," with Dwayne Hickman in the lead role, was broadcast 1959-62.

"Gilligan's Island" featured Alan Hale Jim Backus and Tina Louise. After several years on television, and a stint as Woody Allen's replacement in the Broadway production of "Play It Again, Sam," Denver says he "discovered dinner theater in '71." It was love at first sight, he says. Not only was it steady and satisfying work, but it rescued him from the eye- burning smog of Los Angeles, his home for 20 years. Although plans don't include anything as settled as buying a house, the Denvers do plan to establish some roots in Tacoma, in November. "I'm going to open a Bob Denver Dinner Theater in Tacoma next month," he says.

"I give them my name and let them have the responsibility. I'd like to take this show up there." Carson-watching is not so easy as you may think By PETER J. BOYER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) Carson-watching, that delicate pastime, is not the simple sport some apparently believe it to be. I suggested to an old pal recently that watching the Johnny Carson-NBC situation was something like China-watching must have been in the days before recognition. "Horse- feathers," responded he, a former China-watcher.

Why, asked was it any different? "China-watching," he said, "was like trying to make a picture by connecting the dots, and often, a lot of the dots were missing." Just like Carson-watching, I offered. In China, at least, you didn't have to deal with Beverly Hills entertainment lawyers, whose secretaries never run out of lines such as, "Sorry, Mr. Tort is oiling his skates." Yes, a tricky business, Carson-watching. And in recent weeks, imprudent Carson dot-connectors might have been misled by some bum dots. You may remember that a month ago, Carson and NBC submitted their little misunderstanding to a referee, retired Judge Parks Stillwell of the Los Angeles Superior Court.

In a legal procedure called a "general reference," Carson and NBC asked Judge Stillwell to decide whether Carson's contract with NBC has already expired, as Carson claims, or if Carson is bound to NBC until the spring of 1981, as the network claims. This action was seen by Carson-watchers as a bad sign. If Carson's going to court, it was reasoned, he must be serious about leaving NBC. But then came October 1, and a Johnny Carson prime time special, his 17th anniversary show. The show was a smash, drawing 50 million viewers or so, and at the end, Carson said something like, "I'm going to be here for awhile." This was a dot with meaning.

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Then network President Fred Silverman, pleased with the success of Carson's special, was quoted as saying: "I'm looking forward to our working things out with Johnny, and to his remaining a member of the NBC family for a long, long 1 The network and its biggest star had agreed in their general reference petition that "Carson will file and serve his complaint within 30 days from the dale That was Sept. 12. Thirty days passed, and no documents from Carson. Carson didn't file his complaint on time, someone close to the case confirms, but only because he got an extension to give his lawyers more time to prepare the case. The matter has not been settled, and Carson's documents "will be filed with the court shortly." Carson-watchers were back at dot one.

WILLIAM HOLOEN and Mickey Rooney In "Bridges Al Toko- Ri," personal drama sat Navy carrier baud jet and helicopter rescue loams during Korean War, Monday at 10:30 p.m. on ABC-Channel 8. I MUHAMMAD All as a former slave who-wins a seat In the U.S. Senate and leads his neighbors In a battle to hold onto land they legally pu8rchased on the open market In "Freedom Road," a two part drama airing Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. on NBC-Channel 5.

LINDSAY WAGNER and Alan Felnstein star In "The Worlds Of Jenny Logan," the drama special about a modern day woman who journeys to the past to find her true love airing Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. on CBS-Channel 4. Classified Ads Get More Results Some of the best buys in town are in classified Pacino defies 'And Justice For All' by Steve K. Walz Every day we read about corrupt judges thrown in the clinker. To wit, we also lap up the publicity that usually emanates from milestone court cases in.

which the lawyer has theatrically gotten his client scot-free. Well, Columbia" Pictures' 'And Justice For All' carries this scenario a bit further. Gavel to gavel In the flick we have a dedicated young' attorney, Arthur Kir'kland (Al Pacino), who really believes in what he's doing and is genuinely concerned about people. Then we have Judge Rayford (Jack Warden) who eats lunch on the fourth floor ledge outside his office, and when he gets some time off he flies his private helicopter with his gas tanks on empty. Review We also have one Judge Fleming (John Forsythe), who believes in law and order, so much so that he locks up a kid whose only offense is that he drove with a faulty tail-light.

In his spare time, Fleming, who's pushing 60, likes to deal in kinky trysts. But wait, we're not finished yet. There's also a lusty lady lawyer (Christine Lahti), who's investigating Kirkland's background and his bedroom manners. Now we're really ready for Norman 'The Russians Are Coming' Jewison's satirical verdict on the legal system. Kirkland can't get the kid out of jail because the young man bears an uncanny resemblance to a criminal down south.

Secondly, Pacino's search for evidence that would clear his client of any wrongdoing takes longer than the state will allow him. Judge Fleming also hates Kirkland's guts because the young maverick attorney beat the hell out of him when the judge rendered an unfavorable decision against him before. The female attorney who is continuing her grilling of one of Kirkland's associates also hops in and out of his bed. She is his sounding board for his legal gripes. He wants legitimate justice, she seeks power and a reputation.

Kirkland's clients continue -to get the short end of the legal stick, one begins to wonder if he was cut out for this business to begin with. His only solace is Grandpa (Lee Strasberg) who instills pride in his grandchild and keeps him honest. Irony plays a big role in this film, as Fleming is caught red-handed raping and abusing a young woman. Guess who Fleming picks as his lawyer? Kirkland tells Rayford (an out of court friend) that there's no way he's going to handle this one. Rayford cautions him that Fleming's power base is so solid that he could destroy Kirkland's ambitions for life.

reluctantly prepares Fleming's defense. Mind you, Fleming maintains his innocence all along until one of Kirkland's nutso clients, as a favor to him. comes up with some great little incriminating photos. The ensuing courtroom brouhaha is a theatrical classic. Rendering a verdict This film drains you emotionally even though you know it's nothing more than a Yet there are many truisms in it as well.

Pacino is devastating. He becomes Kirkland. as Pacino has done with most ol the characters he plays. In 'And Justice For he's also a cross between Peter Falk's Columbo, Perry M.ison. Frank Serpico and Jimmy Stewart's Mr.

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