Show ADVICETELEVISION 10A Saturday November 4 1995 Exploring depths of Cousteau TV TIPS Standard-Examine- wire services r LEM’S LOT TBS airs special covering 85 years you’d think after 85 Jacques Cousteau have a lot to reminisce about But Sunday night’s TBS salute “Jacques-Yve- s Cousteau: My First 85 Years” is hardly a walk down memory lane It’s no biography either and those looking for dates and places in this two-hospecial will be mighty frustrated Cousteau’s films have never been about chronology or details It’s the emotions he’s after the senses the instincts - awe adventure compassion preservation That’s what his TV documentaries have conveyed over the past 30 years first in his ‘‘Undersea World” specials for ABC - when a new Cousteau hour was truly a network event - and since 1981 on TBS with Ted Turner as his unwavering benefactor And those feelings form the heart of “My First 85 Years” The special leaps head first into the water kicking off with dazzling views of jellyfish manta rays leafy sea dragons underwater caves penguins whales and seals He’s got you spellbound right off the bat -primed to absorb the message of his g mission Cousteau isn’t just an explorer (though he’s a crucial one) or an inventor (though his Aqua-Lun- g brought scuba diving to millions) or a filmmaker (though he’s won Oscars Emmys and Peabodys and been inducted into the Television Hall of Fame) He’s an educator most profoundly hoping more than ever now to influence the behavior 'of the world’s exploding billions so e can avoid destroying our home planet and sealing our own doom I That may sound heavy But the lonly heavy thing about “My First 85 Years” is the captain’s thick and voice He’s earnest French-accente- d his own best storyteller Sunday night’s two hours are full of fascinating chapters from his myriad James decided to celebrate Christmas at home this year Our problem: Our families still expect us to come and pick up our gifts They have suggested that if Jeff has a trip to or near their area he can come by their homes and pick them up This is very inconvenient for him I say that if you plan to buy gifts for people who live far away you should also plan to have not expect the gifts delivered them to be picked up Abby what do you think about this? - Finally home for Christmas DEAR FINALLY HOME: Most families who celebrate Christmas arrange to have their gifts delivered However since this is a new situation in your family it - long-distan- may take some getting used to When your family asks about Jeff picking up the holiday gifts he TBS is saluting Jacques Cousteau with a catch it Sunday at 7 pm on TBS expeditions - across the Atlantic and Pacific to the Antarctic down the Amazon up the Everglades Here he is in the Middle East enabling the first underwater oil explorations there impacting the world economy There he is outside Greece salvaging treasures from ancient wrecks bringing tears to his eyes by finding the missing arm that completes a statuette retrieved years earlier Note it’s the small achievement that truly moves him As grand as many of Cousteau’s adventures have been he’s always understood the power of the intimate moment Instead of just relating the astonishing results he takes us along on his journeys to share the thrills dangers and celebratory moments of his crew members who become familiar characters themselves As does Calypso his beloved research ship launched in 1950 and about to be replaced by a rt Calypso 2 There are his sons and colleagues Phillippe (killed in a plane crash the film fails to inform you was in 1979) and state-of-the-a- Jean-Mich- el Vs' DEAR ABBY Abigail Van Buren Universal Press Syndicate er singer-danc- Sun and this means break in routine Sudden shift of interests taking him into rough waters Michael Jackson because o his wide varied contacts is no stranger to astrology ARIES 19): SudAs if re- (March denly it comes together! leased from bondage you experience greater freedom of thought action Focus on reading writing possibly falling madly in love Taurus plays role y TAURUS (April 20): Anes message Focus on where you live lifestyle marital status Music m your life dance to your own tune Wear shades of blue bong voice to sonorous sound Let s heart J GEMINI (May 21 June 20): Those who thought you were ready to bow I out will be embarrassed dining on crow You are hi aH the way! dinar position highlights luck m speculation m enjoytng fantastic winning streak CANCER (June 22): Back-- I mg comes from prosperous individual ’ who says You are worth all I can give1' Moon position emphasizes motion production prestige Love re-lorship torrid Capricorn Involved g LEO (Juty 22): Telephone can - word you have been awaiting' Focus on pubkshmg travel Inspira 20-Ma- -- 21-Ju- ty at 23-Au- John Elton - B MAD TV A Woody Allen action film boxing announcer Michael Buffer oversees a gang fight boxing champion Roy Jones Jr gets odd KSTU Channel 13 Lifetime B BEFORE THEY WERE STARS 11495 (who we’re never told split with his But Cousteau’s story ultimately isn’t about them It isn’t even about him The captain’s life remains an enigma after “My First 85 Years” You wanna know about the man? Go to the library You wanna know about the mission you watch Sunday’s TBS special Cousteau’s script (written by his second wife Francine) employs its own poetry to make the natural world come alive photography flowing music vivid turns of phrase dancing eloquently into our ears in the way scents open up our senses eye-poppi- Cousteau only refers to his past to make his point about the future Sunday’s final segment cuts between a Cousteau expedition and man’s landing on the moon drawing the connection between outer space and inner space all of which we’ve come to understand is our seamless environment - and in its unspoiled state our most essential resource “My First 85 Years” makes it clear that when it comes to global resources Cousteau is also one of our most precious should let them know that there are no trips scheduled to their destination - and that since you will be mailing their gifts to them they should plan to do likewise DEAR ABBY: I have enjoyed your column for as long as you have been writing it and have learned a lot from you However your response to “Annoyed in Minnesota” leaves me puzzled What is the difference between saying “I don’t care” and “I am delighted to let you make the choice”? The words may be different but the meaning is the same Both put the responsibility of making the decision on someone else Both are equally spineless and manipulative When I entertain guests I’m not flattered when they “let me make 'the choice” for them I insist they accept decline or state their preference It’s the least they can do Perhaps it’s my age (You and I are the same age) If you use this letter you may use my name Imo McCosh Emporia Kan DEAR IMO: You’re right both phrases mean the same thing But “I’m delighted to let you make the choice” has a slightly more gracious ring DEAR ABBY: While in Champaign 111 on business recently I - 5753 (T) Timon & Pumbaa View Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (CC) GD Today (CC) m Red Green QD On the Other Hand 03) Adventures of Blmky USA World Wrestling Federation Mama WGN MotorWeek is bought a local newspaper and was delighted to find your column opened with a letter from my old friend Ed Wojtas Ed was commenting on the boob who didn’t remove his hat while he was a dinner guest Ed and I worked for the Rock Island Railroad in the mid-196and we heard this story about our boss: GW Kelly a gracious Southern gentleman with a delightful sense of humor (and senior vice president of the railroad) was returning from lunch As he entered the elevator he observed that the only other passenger was about a head taller than he with long blond hair flowing onto his shoulders Mr Kelly removed his hat The young man glowered down at him and asked him why he had removed his hat Mr Kelly replied that he always removed his hat in the presence of ladies or anyone he wasn’t sure of He said he thought the kid was going to take him apart! 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