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Show o o Steve Allens Triumphant Return about being youre a creative person, you don't worry about being canceled, because a comedian is like a painter. dont care where paint as long as can paint," claimleast bit canceled. worried "If I I ed Allen. Over the years, Steve has had the chance to also be a student of comedy and it was interesting to hear him state that, "comedy in this particular nation at this particular time is more vigorous than ever! Yet, the erudite comedian had some rather disparaging remarks about the current state of the art on TV and in the nightclubs. Said Allen, dont like the dirty things on TV at all. And, you very rarely see a clean nightclub act. This could be part of I the large process off-be- by Steve K. Walz New York Author. Entertainer. All of those Scholar. Innovator. words best describe the multifaceted talents of Steve Allen, whose comedic career took off like a rocket during the early days of TV, and has endured long enough to propel him back into the national spotlight with a new prime-tim- e NBC series. To some people, this accomplishment is nothing short of miraculous since Steve virtually disappeared from the TV comedy scene during the latter portion of the 1970s, when comedians such as Chevy Chase, John Belushi, Steve Martin and Richard Pryor were beginning to find an audience for their zany humor. Turnabouts Allens return to the prime-tim- e fold began to take shape earlier this year when he appeared on the 'Big Show variety program. Although the ratings nixed the series, TV critics hailed Allens return. The clincher came on this years Emmy Awards program, with Steve being ushered in as a last minute host due to the prolonged actors strike. Allen proceeded to salvage an otherwise boring telecast with his masterful comedic abilities. Now back in the weekly series grind once again, Steve isnt the brand of of social disintegration. think it will not get worse especially in the case of commercial TV, since that is strictly an advertising medium. Steve did have some positive things to say about 'All in the Family and MASH' which he admitted, "changed the state of situation comedies for the better. Believe it or not he also found Monty Python's brand of humor fun to watch as well. "Monty Python is the most creative amongst the British groups. With them, it.s possible to be vulgar and creative at the same time, he said. Homework During Allens network hiatus, Steve committed himself to penning various books and developing the public television series Meeting of the Minds. With his 22nd book 'Explaining China on the bookshelves, Steve isnt one to rest on his laurels. A creative person sometimes cant account for some of the things that didn't program attract them. myself genetically to do all of those things. do seem to be getting more creative as get older. Age has nothing to do with comedy either. Bob Hope is as funny as ever. Maybe the more you do, the better you get, Allen hypothesized. For all that he has accomplished during his lengthy career, Allen just doesnt see himself as a legendary He stated emphatically, figure. "Who the hell cares about history today! You're just an old newspaper blowing down an alley, 10 days after you die. Do detect a tinge of bitterness here, or is Steve Allen being a realist? I REPORT: Shogun, claimed by its pros made for TV, ducers to be the most expensive was insured by one of the largest policies issued on an cost of the production entertainment project. Over-al- l was estimated at $20 million. Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies, an insurer of motion picture and TV programs, provided a total of $48 million protection that covered cast performance, master copy of the negative film, faulty camera work, (Drops, sets, wardrobe, extra expense and damage . . . There is a good deal more to Leigh McCloskey, the newly arrived young medical school student, Mitch Cooper, in CBS-TV- s Dallas, than meets the eye. The eye sees what appears In actuality, to be the typical blond California beach-goer- . he is an experienced, solidly trained, dedicated young actor who takes his craft seriously, paints, sketches, plays guitar, molds clay, is fascinated by scenic design and once had serious notions of being a marine biologist. In fact, looking ahead at himself 10 years from now, he pauses, I would hope to be able to look back and know had never sold out. . . 'Ryans Hope is slated to go on location to Ireland. This is the second time the show has made a pilgrimage to the 'old sod. CONFIDENTIAL mini-serie- third-part- y I . One of the most beautiful new faces on the town this season in New York is the TV model Nina counReeves, whose home base is the try in Far Hills, New Jersey where one of her horsey companions is none other than Jackie Onassis. As a matter of fact, her dad is none other than Richard Stone Reeves, who ranks as the leading painter of race horses in America. Nina is now under heavy consideration as a Charlies Angels replacement and we can see why . . Danny Thomas has made a deal with the boss of his new ABC-Tseries, I'm A Big Girl Now.' If the show is a hit, Danny will get special time off to make fund raisin-1 appearances for his St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will make up for his absences by shooting scenes whenever his employer dictates. A good substitute title for the show, if it wasnt already taken, is 'All In The Family, since Danny's producer is his own son, Tony. TV BACKSTAGE: riding-to-houn- . TV CLOSEUP: Veteran performer Henderson Forsythe (Dr. David Stewart on As The World Turns') will be starring in the new feature film 'Crisis at Central High, which is currently in production. The film also stars Joanne Woodward . . . Viewers should come prepared for an extraordinary experience of raw animal vitality in Etosha: Place of Dry Water, the brilliant wildlife film which premieres the 1981 season of National Geographic Specials on Public Television on January 7. This film launches the Societys sixth year on Public Television. The specials are with WQEDPittsburgh under a continuing grant from Gulf Oil Corporation . . . Generally speaking, most people choose to vacation in some idyllic setting where they can sightsee or lounge on a beach, but lovely Kristen Meadows (Mimi King) of One Life to Live' spends her precious time off on a fat farm in New Jersey. Her efforts have certainly paid off as viewers got to see just how this spicy blonde was running around Llanviews Health Club in an adorable little string bikini. NCAA FOOTBALL Two traditional collegiate football powers the Buckeyes of Ohio State led by standout QB Art Schlichter (top left) and RB Calvin Murray (top right) and the Penn State Nittany Lions featuring ace DB Pete Harris (lower breakaway RB left) NCAA BASKETBALL DePaul and Curt Warner (lower right) will square off in the 10th renewal of the Fiesta Bowl, which will be telecast live on NBC FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, from Tempe, Ariz. CHECK LISTINGS FOR TV COttPUiOG SCKVICCf. INC EXACT superstar Mark Aguirre, whose team was upset by UCLA in last years NCAA playoffs, will be looking for revenge when he leads the Blue Demons against the Bruins and their lightning fast guard Rod Foster in a national-- , ly televised clash on NBC, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27. CHECK LISTINGS FOR TIME. TV COMWIOG URVICCS. INC. EXACT TIME |