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13 PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTEs Tuesday, Ocl. 14, 1986 WQEX returns to air Thursday Reba Mclntire takes 2 top country awards i op wii 1 ers." It will air a nightly newscasts taped at the Post-Gazette and fea-: turing the newspaper's staff. It will feature a live sports call-in show; with the irreverent Beano Cook. heavy dose of job information andj assistance will be offered to help the; unemployed. "We've bitten off more than we; can chew," Tiven said frankly, al-; most in a bragging way.

The notion of doing all this with eight to 10 people and a half million-dollar budget is absurd. But people who know WQED, and who know me, think we can pull this off. We want do things other people can't do, or won't do." (Continued from Page 11) trative assistant Susi Simons and five technicians. Volunteers add the equivalent of three other full-timers. As for programming, Tiven said, "You have to do something with a different look from the rest of TV and cable, and something that complements WQED in all the right places.

We had to look at areas where WQED doesn't excel. I wanted to create a station that will show up in the listings as just off-the-wall enough to be found." Thus, WQEX will feature such British cult favorites as the science-fiction drama "Doctor Who" and the John Cleese comedy "Fawlty lOW- ment; the Oak Ridge Boys Band, top instrumental group; veteran fiddler Johnny Gimble, instrumentalist of the year, "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes," by George Jones, top video; "On the Other Hand" by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, song of the year. McEntire, who spent 10 years on the rodeo circuit, has had two straight No. 1 country hits this year: "Whoever's In New England" in May and "Little Rock" in September. The Stringtown, singer said she was told upon entering the music business that there were a lot of things that could not be done in the industry, especially by a woman.

"Well y'all just proved 'em wrong," she told a cheering audience. "I'm very proud to carry the banner for country music." Previous female winners of the top entertainer award were Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -Reba McEntire, a former rodeo barrel racer, was chosen yesterday as entertainer of the year and top female vocalist at the 20th annual Country Music Association awards show. The 31-year-old performer, who gave up her rodeo career seven years ago, became the first singer to win No.

1 female vocalist three straight years since Tammy Wyn-ette did so in the late 1960s. "I'm not gonna cry; I'm gonna faint," McEntire said after winning the association's top award on the show televised live nationally from the Grand Ole Opry House. "The entertainment business means the world to me." Balladeer George Strait, 34, was named top male vocalist for the second consecutive year. In his acceptance speech, Strait dedicated the honor to his daughter, Jennifer, 13, who died in a traffic crash in June. Dan Seals, who formerly was half duo of England Dan and John Ford Coley, won single of the year for his song "Bop" and shared top vocal duo honors with Marie Osmond, who was celebrating her 27th birthday.

The Judds, a mother-daughter duo who have been singing professionally for three years, won the award for best vocal group for the second year in a row. "This is a magic moment we'll remember all the rest of our lives," Naomi Judd, a former registered nurse, told the audience as her daughter, Wynonna, stood at her side. Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame were humorist Whit-ey Ford (the Duke of Paducah), who died earlier this year, and song publisher-record producer Wesley Rose. Other winners included: "Lost in the Fifties Tonight," by Ronnie Milsap, album of the year, former catfish cook Randy Travis, Horizon Award for career develop Willie Nelson aS Tuesday's TV programs Music Association Awards; reat moments from past orld series. Africa's Three-Faced Heritage Three cultures contribute to life in 20th century Africa.

Take an inside look, on THE AFRICANS Tonight at 9 Tuesday prime time I 8:00 8:30 I 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 CBS Wizard Movie "Miles to Go" AgQ Baseball Playoli California Angels at Boston Red Sox NBC Matlock Crime Story 1966 PBS Nova The Africans Managing Our Miracles 22 Movie "Defiance" Wrestling Fall Guy Charlie's Angels Bob INN News Newhart Bleak House Purlie rMCti Kfagic Kingdom Movie "The Horse's Mouth" Predators UISIM Celebration EC DM Superbouts Pedroza Roller Derby Kick Boxing From COrn vs. Imports Atlanta in a Movie "Red Dawn The Weird nPU Hitchhiker -Tales rmmf Movie "Moving Vio- Movie "Revenge ol the Nerds' "Until Sep- lotions" (Cont.) tember" Curt Movie "Victory" Huey "Streets wnll Lewis Fire" iC A Wrestling Motorcycle Bicycle OA Racing Racing Consult listings tor possible local pra-amptions TV Worth Watching I This ad made possible by PPTN and CPB. 1 III 1 II I TIH II II III I III 40 Jimmy Swaggart 43 Mori "Devil Dogs of the Air" (1935) Margaret Lindsay, Pat O'Brien. A cocksure young pilot gets his wings clipped during test flight ffl Falcon Creel 12:40 (D Movie "The Deadly Game" (1982) George Segal, Trevor Howard. A group of retired criminal lawyers who meet In a Swiss mountain cabin Involve a stranded American in the mock "trials" they create to amuse themselves.

OSalhrJeey Raphael Scheduled: Kitty Kelley, author of "His Way: The Unauthorized Biography of Frank 9 Joe Franklin 40 Getting Together 1:100 Movie "Seizure: The Story of Kathy Morris" (1980) Leonard Nimoy, Penelope Mil-ford. Based on the true story of a young singer's harrowing brush with death following brain surgery. (R) 1:15 17 Movie "Ten Little Indians" (1966) Hugh 0'Brlan, Shirley Eaton. Ten disparate people meet their deaths when they are Invited by an unknown host to a secluded mountain mansion. 1:30 Love Connection Movie AT Highlights Senatorial debate, WPXI and WTAJ at 7 p.m.: Pennsylvania's contenders for a U.S.

Senate seat, incumbent Republican Arlen Specter and Democratic challenger Bob Edgar, square off in a live forum sponsored by 2 the League of Women Voters. "Mile's to Go," CBS at 9 p.m.: Jill Clayburgh stars as a woman with cancer "Mississippi Gambler'' 1953) Tyrone Power, Julie GET THE GOLD OUT! Channellfl's SSOAOQ Jackpot BINGO Adams. A nverooat nam "bier decides to build a in this made-for-TV movie, which also features Tom Skerritt and Mimi Kuzyk. "1986," NBCat 10 p.m.: The weekly newsmagazine this week focuses upon a new Colorado law that prevents the prosecution of homoeowners who In- legitimate gambling house anti-Nazi friend escape to France, and the Kuhns send their son out of Germany to safety. Stars Jeffrey Frank tnd Steven RutHing.

(Part 2 of2) ffl Charlie's Angels 9.30 40 Ron Hembree 1030000)186 Scheduled: a look at a musical documentary performed by residents of th Cabrini Green housing project in Chicago; report on a Colorado law that makes homeowners who injur or kill intruders on their property Immune from prosecution. 09 Managing Our Miracles: Health Care in America Moderated by Yale University President Benno C. Schmidt panelists, including Drs. William De-Vries and Robert Jarvik. debate the benefits and problems of the artificial heart vs.

an organic transplant. 22Wreerling 40 A Cry for Miracles ffl Bob Newhart 10:10 17 Movie "Death Penalty" (1980) Colleen Dewhurst, David Labiosa. A determined psychologist confronts strong opposition from the authorities when she tries to rehabilitate a teen-ager convicted of murder. 10:30 ffl INN Newe QQ) News 9 Cerol Burnett end Friends 09 Profllee of Nature 22 What's Happening!) 40 Hatch! ffl Late Show Host: Joan Rivers. Scheduled: Diahann Carroll, Vic Oamone, actor Bronson Plnchot In stereo.

11:300 Barney Miller QNighHine OO CD Tonight Host: Johnny Carson. Scheduled: Piano teacher Marguerite Hanusa, comedians Tom and Dick Smothers. In stereo. 03 Hot Shot Amanda investigates the deadly goings-on at a TV game show. 9 Police Woman 09 Timmy and Latti 22 A8 In the Family 43 8Ur Trek Late Night 12:00 Hot Shot Broderick asks Amanda and Jake to search for his old Army buddy.

Dick Cavett Show 22 Movie "The Barry Newman, Harold Gould. A doctor is acquitted after a second trial for his wife's murder. 40Lightmuie fflTleeofthe Unexpected 12:15 17 Portrait of America: Arkeneae A profile of this state as on rich In family ties and a strong sense of work, featuring an interview with Virginia Alexander, a resident who still holds afternoon teas In remembrance of past traditions. Host: Hal Hoi brook. 12:30 OQO) Late Night with David Letterman Scheduled: singer Bob Soger, comedian Jay Leno.

In stereo. 9 Entertainment Tonight Highllghtsfrom the Country Jackie falls in love with I policeman, much to Henry's disappointment. 7:05 17 Sanford and Son 7:30 Evening Magazine Frankie Avalon, Bobby Ry-dell and Fabian; Gams Show Magazine. $1,000,000 Chance of a Lifetime 9 Entertainment Tonight Highlights from the Country Music Association Awards: Sreat moments from past orW Series. Wheel of Fortune Newlywed Game 09 Profile of Neture 22 All in the Family 43 M'A'S'H ffl Alice 7:35 17 Honeymooners 8:00 Call Terry A preview of the Pittsburgh Staelers with hosts Terry Bradshaw and John Sanders.

OBaeeball Playoff California Angels at Boston Red Sox. Ql Matlock A veteran football player is charged with the murder of the team's owner. In stereo. OOD Wizard A racetrack accident may cause a jockey to give up custody of two orphaned children. 9 New 09 Nova (Season Premiere) This award-winning science documentary series examines how the victims of a former Argentinian government's reign of terror are being Identified through the efforts of a forensic anthropologist and a geneticist 22 Movie "Defiance" (1980) Jan-Michael Vincent, Theresa Sal-dana.

A courageous young man takes a Ion stand against members of the violent street gang terrorizing his neighborhood. 40 Getting Together 43 Magnum, PX ffl Fall Guy 8. -05 17 Movie "Money from Home" (1953) Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis. A man is forced to stop th favorite horse from winning an Important race when a gangster takes care of the debts the man owes. 8:30 9 81,000,000 Chance of a Lifetime 9.

-00 OO CO Movie "Miles to Go" (Premiere) JiH Clayburgh, Tom Skerritt. After years in remission, a woman's cancer returns, leading her to come up with an unorthodox plan to ensure her family's security. (D Crime Story While working on a case against a racist landlord, Abrams falls in love with a crusading journalist. In stereo. 9 Movie "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" (1979) (Part 2 of 2) Robert Conrad, Ted Bessell.

Six divorced men share a summer beach house as well as their stories about breaking up. ffl The African A look at how contemporary African social organizations and lifestyles have been shaped by the influence of the native, Western and Islamic cultures. 43 Blood and Honor The Nazis discover that Mrs. Monkmann has Jewish roots, Ernst Keller is Imprisoned for helping his jure or kill intruders on their property. Connie Chung reports.

"Managing Our Miracles: Health Care in America," PBS at 10 p.m.: Choosing who may be eligible for a heart transplant, and the factors involved, are the topics of tonight's program, which features surgeon Michael VDeBakey. rvnrrt vsi PTawnj ri i sr i KDKA-PiHtburgh (CBS) 7 aT UITIC ilBM f4U ni ME-T'iiiuuryn nuw; WJAC-Johmtown(NBC) WTRF Wheeling (CBS) WTOV-Steubenville (NBC) 9 WOR-New York (Ind.) (D WTAJ-AHoona(CBS) (D WTO-Pittsburgh (NBC) IB WQED Pitteburgh (PBS) -K A WPXI-TV. 237-1100 jTtf i nun imi i inn i -i -i i 17 WTBS-Atlanta(lnd.) 22 WPTT-Pittsburgh(lnd.) 1. 10 WPCB-Pitttburgh(lnd.) 43 WUAB Cleveland (Ind.) I ES WPGH-Pittsburgh (ind.) Lstt-mlnuta program Changs or i eancaOationa msy mads by toe stations or tht natworka. Indkataa dotad-captiomd for tha haaring impaired.

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An American occupation officer in Italy wins the love of the townspeople when he replaces the bell in their church. Ntghtwatch 01 Superior Court CO Newe 22 New Generation 40 Dean end Mary: Mutic That MinUter ffl Senford and Son 1-00 CD Strike It Rich 22 Jimmy Swaggart 40 100 Huntley Street ffl Movie "Caravans" (1978) Anthony Quinn, Jennifer O'Neill. Based on the novel by James Michener. In 1948, a young diplomat in a small Mid-Eastern country seeks a politician's daughter who has run off with the leader of a nomadic tribe. 3:10 17 Movie "An American Dram" (1966) Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh.

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