Show Dim future for two comedies By MIKE DUFFY Newspapers Notes from the Captain Video file: Things are looking decidedly rocky for “Designing Women” and “The Tortellis" two of the season’s best new comedy series “Designing Women” now on Sunday nights plunged to No 50 in this week’s ratings It’s worse for “The Tortellis” the screwball comedy from the makers of “Cheers” that slid to No 57 this week Renewal for either series looks slim Too bad Dan Hedaya has been giving an performance as lovable lout Nick scheming Tortelli world’s goofiest TV repairman Tubular titanic: You no doubt recall the grand 1986 boondoggle known as “The Mystery of A1 Capone’s Vaults” Geraldo Rivera huffed and puffed but not a thing of value was found Despite sensational ratings the show became a symbol of television’s continued infatuation with exaggerated ballyhoo and hollow hype Now according to Electronic Media magazine the company that produced the Capone caper is planning to open three safes recovered from the Titanic in a live special in August or September The good news? No Geraldo this time Dog jokes: A gold star to NBC’s “Amazing Stories” for Monday night’s offbeat animated tale “Family Brad Dog” Bird’s irreverent “Looney d portrayal of a pet dog’s hectic life showed what sort of simple giggly joy can be generated by cartoons blessed with a little real wit and imagination Meanwhile “ALF” star ALF also engaged in a bit of canine humor Monday night His newest enemy is Bob Barker The game show host? 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