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Show t t. i1 Si f ( Opinions and Editorials HIE SAMPLER Friday, Oct. 10. 1080 Saved from 'the boob tube Cable TV brings back She memories by C. W. Beaman While sifting through the television channels recently to find something decent to watch. I saw actor Jimmy Stewart being interviewed on a talk show. As I looked at Stewart. I could only remember the gentleman when he was at the peak of his career with The Philadelphia movies like Story" and Anatomy of a Murder. THE MAN in front of me, however, was only a shadow of the handsome and gallant figure he once was. 1 1 is face could have put a prune to shame. But his appearance on late night television a few years back showed Stewart at his best when those inno- cent looking features of his just begged for pimple cream. AGE IS NEVER kind to any entertainer, and so we are left with his or her old pictures to remember them by. The best outlet around has al- ways been cable television. At 10:30 p.m. in my home town, the local station would always fea- ture one of my favorite stars in the movies that made them famous. The classics. Or as I call them, "cob-we- b cinema." THESE WERE the nights. But afternoons, as well, were filled with memories as the stations the best of the telesaw fit to n vision comedies and dramas. And so we watched The Beverly Hillbillies, Andy Griffith, Leave it to Beaver, I Love Lucy, Perry Mason and Highway Patrol. Until a few yean ago, I could sit down with a drink and sandwich and re-ru- ( Captain Kangaroo and Hotel BalEvery Sunday when this Salt Lake Tribunes TV guide section arrived, derdash have more going for them. SO WITH the networks going she would run and hide it. the ratings numbers with ones after When I did find it, (and there were times I did), I would sit froth- of their own (36C, 38D, etc.), and animal series (Boomer, ing at the mouth and drooling over throwing in the cable TV section in the back. Those Amazing Animals) as good BECAUSE I was an ardent measure, I was left with watching watcher of these old shows, the new breasts or beasts. ' When the news of cable TV at shows on television were always second choice albeit MASH and a few Dugway came to me, I was under- watch Broderick Crawford run I had never noticed before through cow manure, grain fields, mud puddles and oil fields without dirtying his trusty blue suit. BUT DPG didnt have cable television. And I didnt know what to do. Suddenly at 10:30 p.m., I had to listen to Doc Severensen explain why Ed and Johnny werent there. Personally, I didnt care. standably excited. others. But without cable, I began to tune in. And I discovered something The Command has done us a great service by contracting with the Superior Satellite Company to bring cablei TV into our homes. Su- zanne Somers chest. Hen wasnt the only one. On the Dukes of Hazzard, the shows storyline normally concerns two subjects: cars and Catherine Bach. WKRP In Cincinnati throws in. Loni Anderson IT WILL give us a chance to watch the movie and television industry in its beginnings and view presentations with the greatest actors and actresses that ever graced the screen. Specials and documentaries will also be more readily available. But the best part of the deal will be the opportunity to watch some real entertainment instead of all those boobs on what has truly become the boob tube. for good measurements, err, mea- sure. THIS SEASONS newest shows arent much better when it comes to sensible comedy. In short, I found that watching far between. and few were vies these days with the three television BACALL, BOGIE, Grant and is networks like, viewing burlesque Holden were all memories. And I gave my wife headaches. for three hours. Jimmys pimple- - cream- - look mo- Hat day at DM IS (r ; THAT Dan Andrus!) LOTS OF' THINGS have changed with the advent of the four day work week. Remember TGIF, "Thank Goodness Its Friday: Now its Sure Happy Its Thursday. By the time you read this, Jill Kirk will be Mrs. Tim Briggs. Nothing wrong with that Captains eyesight! ARCOMs to Lt. Marshall Ferrell (DATS a good deal), and to newly promoted 1LT Jim (Its hard to be humble) Endahl. Now its Major Dave Scott. Pfc John Hammonds signed the line and raised his right hand for three more. CW3 Lee will be flying the friendly skies of Korea. Is it true his automatic pi- by Doug Whey Did you see the sign at the entrance to Tooele Army Depot a couple of weeks ago? Welcome SOI Team. Aw, come on, thats like welcoming the plague to your home. On second thought thats not a good analogy. You can take medicine to get rid of the plague. That new MP at the gate in the evenings is a pleasant addition. I wish some others would take a page from his book. It sure makes going through that gate easier when you get one of those big, broad grins Hel-qui- st from Pvt Gerald Jones. THE HOMECOMING Football lot bailed out once? Game. . . ah, yes. Im not going to look back on the game. Chris Bea-me- n In the Damn the Torpedoes Department, all 18 made the distance in the recently completed raft trip down the Green River. Now do you want some real adventure training? Try the same stretch in May when the river is up. IT1 bet the uniforms wont be the only thing that is green after that one. DID YA KNOW - Jill Duncan in the Clothing Sales Store is also a will do that on the Sports Pages. Hie Mustangs may have lost the game, but the band and won the halftime. That band is superb. It looks good and sounds great. A couple of sidelights. . . when Carla Brown was named Homecoming Queen, her mother was in the stands. Everytime she tried to take a picture someone jumped up in front of her. D-Ett- es chimney sweep. H. B. Mullendore in Civilian Personnel used to play - Bill Radcliff in AV is considered by his peers as one of this Anybody get some good shots? You could make a proud mother very happy if you would take her a copy at the Credit Union Office. By SSG Ph3 Hale mained undaunted by adding a Tex Ritter sequinned suit, and new Tony of the bearded the Llamas to his irrepressible fedora. He Being playboy Directorate for. Management Infer- - proudly strolled into the building to. . mation Systems (DMIS) isnt easy by a .you guessed it. . .no reaction. kng stretch. On the fourth day Dan gave up and showed Like Rodney Dangerfield, Dan up in regular clothing, but to . his. .and Andrus just cant "get no respect. everyone elses surprise. . .everyone in DMIS was wearing a hat! A couple of weeks ago, Dan ap-employees, from Director to pound for work in the absolute latest in the hatters trade.. mo reaction from keypunch operator, were wearing everything firom panama specials to his Tom Sawyer straws. The next day he tried again, this They.figured if Dan could dress up. time adding a Gucci shirt to his ensemble. . again no reaction. . wesaii some people just dont But our fearless fashion plate re-no get respect! hatters of DM IS From lefts Roy Keeling and Sam Elfhor. co-worke- l? pro-footbal- countrys finest nature photogs. Super Sam Liddiard was in good form. Unfortunately, Super Sam, Sr. was called away from the game to help fix a problem with the South Summit bus and missed the entire halftime show. By the way, young Sam attended a Drum Majors school and came back with honors. A lot of guys spent many hours away from home in the evenings to build that press box. Just as many wives are happy it is finished, so now the "old man will be home in the evenings for a change. Good job. -- Capt. Gilmores license plate on his car is just a coincidence? - and SSG Jim Routh of Hq Supply was on the Armys Motorcross team. Is leather going to be the next item in short supply? Check the new prices at the Clothing Sales Store. Boots went from $18 to $30, and glove shells from $5 to $13. The Oct. 1 total increase for guys was $37.49, for the gals the clothing bag increase was $17.96. Well there gpes the pay. . raise. . f. The not-so-ma- d f K31K1 New Wild Oats $14.00 Mens DRESS PANTS ... $5.00 SUNTANS . $5.00 JEANS ... w I .., - . t ifc t KHLV2 CORDS .. & I BROWN DENIMS - , ...$5.00 SWEATS ..$5.00 N o OieinSi il,.. From ButP 1 quality MAVERICK DEN)M JACKETS fmetfftianaiss. $19.50 OPEN Daily 10-- 6 Fridays 10-- 8 a Layaway with 10 down 3 m From left: Karen Steed, Wendell Monson and From left standing: Rhonda Dunyon, Virginia Fox and Kim Harthun. Sitting, Dorothy Keeling. A1 Remington: I AAV AUGUST W T F M T I I T IMS UMBUBUU OCTOBER 1980 I SBBSMSS BBBBB I M i I W T F 1 1 t I a MnUUMHM nBBBBBB MSSBB8B SEPTEMBER M T W T I OCTOBER laivm 1114 111414 t a a hubii I 1 an 1 12 HHC FamilyCompany picnic at Cava. Bus leaves Timpano gas at 9 a.n. 13 COLUMBUS DAY 287 Legal Holiday, the Coaanissar; and CoMnunlty Club will be Closed today. The main vbar will bo open normal hours. 288 14 DWC BOARD 15 MEETING FRIES at 7:30 p.n. 19 294 20 Flag FDotball at 7i30 p.n. 17 ITEMS, 291 The for Salt dwCldnCrSon Lake ' NORTH SUMMIT GAME the bus: (AWAY) 297 ' Every Thura at the 7:30 p.n. 298 I at 7:30 p.n. Flag Football at 7:30 p.n. Pisza night isClub ty The Liberty Jhis leaves at 9 Everyone can use this free Hie money you transportation. save on gas will give you nore 303 30 304 31 305 Halloween! Spook info in The Sampler and Alley Weekly Lookfor Bulletin! Liberty b leaves ; SPOOK ALLEY ' '- I ; yr- at 9 A.M. ride . 299 for the Sanmler I Herat Flag Football AFB on your door tonight Mustang Fpotball t Duchesne 302 Football FUND-RAISI- clout at the cash 301 DYA e Bus Leaves for Lake City and (on Salt Liberty from HHC. ..Save gas register. 300 18 292 Request) Hill Look at Bus Liberty OF 295 21 Flag Football Articles L. HANDICRAFTS AND BAKED GOODS FOR SCOUT 481 Deadline for Sampler I i AUCTION AT PARK CHAPEL USABLE TROOP 293 I 6:30 P.M. 7 P.M. Flag Football 290 T B UUMHHIIU T 286 DECEMBER IKIVIM 111414 i4aa?a iataiBU alenBUBB IBUBD MB M1TIS MU BBBBBBB BUBBBBB BBBBBBB anaaaa aBBBBBBB aaaa Haanvaa BBSMBBS a NOVEMBER UTWtMI HHC at 9 Football Bus Leaves for Liberty Salt Lake City at 9 a.n. DYA The |