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Show 4 less liw i Smut razzle-dazzle- 9 itQBiiDD ai vMe sBemntlla by Jerry Buck Associated Press Writer RICHARD ROUNDTREE Shaft K figures John astrologlcally speaking, a Taurus Roundtree is a Can cor Taurus the Bull Is strong, .silent, solid, tena-nou.strong-willeCancer the Crab ts moody, pessimistic and secretly craves the limelight "Night and day," said Roundtree, who will bring his movie portrayal of e, Shaft, the black to CBS this fall The series will rotate on Tuesday nights with James Stewart in made-for-Hawkins and movies "shaft is quick to make a decision and stands on it. will die by that decision," said Roundtree i'll sit on s, super-detectiv- T Richard Kium!ir- ni lie iiikI - mm Mfc LfViM id haft or npjKi-it- e. a decision, procrastinate until I figure out what's the best thing to do SURROUND myself with people who I think are 1 better equipped certain areas Shaft wouldnt do that If he makes a mistake thats, well, you know, thats my decision But 1 dont trust myself that way. I think theres a tremendous difference between the two of us Obvious things. Of course. Im playing a character Thats where the acting comes in " CBS obviously hopes to capitalize on the enormous popularity of the three "Shaft movies. The question is whether that appeal can be condensed for the small screen In "Its got to be scaled down," Roundtree agreed "As Im learning, television is .so tremendously different from features The obvious things to be toned down are the sea and the violence And when you do that you have to have a heck of a story to keep peoples Interest You need more character development SHAFTS EXPLOITS will be less razzle-dazzle- Middle American view ers will accept a bljck superhe- ro Theres never been anything like It on television benetfore One work official who Is black said he does not think they will accept sudi a romantic black hero. NBC. which w ill also offer a black detective, Tenany.' as part of its Wednesday Mystery Movie, has opted for a quiet, unspectacular sleuth who is family oriented and compulsively middle class. Roundtree said, "I think with the stories that have been chosen we wont have any problems whatsoever. Were dealing with a detective who has cases to solve (Continued on page 13) high-rankin- , Roundtree $ald.,but still flashy enough tu pique Interest In one episode he or rather a stunt man w ill break through the gta$3 In the second floor of an athletic club and dive Into a pool. A more Important consideration Is whether white , WJ41I4IU 4; H 1. M.i... 11 FAMILY PORTRAIT SALE it $ die time of year to be planning forth holidays. Its not too lady to have pw Family Portrait and Christmas cauls made for Christmas ENGAGEMENT PORTRAITS . . . . . . For Wedding Announcements and Newspaper Articles Proofs in one day in lab. Finished Glossy in only a few days I ml 4. K J I Giving. Our Newest 2nd location, very center of Salt lake County population and our usual MIDTOWN, Is in die fine downtown location makes It convenient for your family to get o f) J ONLY - r-- "I - V . t XV H X 2 3 together. J Reg. j $15.00 Value s , HURRY, OFFER EXPIRES SEPT. 15, HURRY, OFFER EXPIRES SEPT. 15, 1973 UTAHS QUALITY NO SITTING CHARGE PORTRAIT STUDIOS for nearly 30 years NOW WITH TWO CONVENIENT -- " W Downtown 221 South State Ph. 328-893- 1 PORTRAIT STUDIOS PERSONALIZED SERVICE 0 -- I LOCATIONS UQmmHESQAL QUALITY e 1973 OPEfl 5 DAYS MON SAT, OPEN MONDAY NIGHTS UNSURPASSED BJ 772 Plenty of Free Parking! m E. 3 3300 S. Ph. 487-415- i t U e w II ,J 1 l 1U' bf PI) J i ' s 4 |