Week of December 1, 1982

year-old dentist with the first permanent artificial heart

implanted in a human. The historic operation took place at

the University of Utah.

The nation’s unemployment leaps from 10.4% to 10.8%.

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy takes himself out of the 1984

presidential run - a decision he attributed for concern of his

children and divorce proceedings that are wrenching his family.

Latin trip - President Reagan meets with President Efrain Rios Montt of

Guatemala and promises U.S. support for the military ruler’s battle against leftist

guerrillas.

President Reagan scraps the idea of asking Congress to speed imposition of the

1984 tax cut scheduled for July 1 and instead, will stress a hike in the gasoline

levy,

Update - Artificial heart recipient Barney Clark suffers seizures that placed him in

critical condition and doctors are testing for brain damage.

Kevin John Masterson, who surrendered to the FBI for questioning in the Tylenol

poisonings and “went berserk” when jail inmates accused him of the killings,

waives extradition for return to Illinois.

Greeting card publishers say nostalgic themes are among the most popular

designs in this year’s Christmas greeting cards. Teddy bears, adaptations from

“The Night Before Christmas” and engravings from the Dickensian Era are

popular.

passes for 216 yards as the Cowboys beat the

Redskins 24-10.

The San Diego Padres reportedly, have offered free

agent Steve Garvey $6 million.

Superdome - Thomas Hearns defeats Wilfred Benitez

at the Superdome in a 15 round decision.

Week of December 1, 1982

present state of foxing and says he will never be a

commentator for another professional fight. “I love

amateur boxing and if the company wants me to, I

would do Olympic boxing. But professional, no. I

have walked away from it. I am past the point where

I want to be a part of it. I don’t want to be a party to

the hypocrisy, the sleaziness… I’m worn out by it,”

said Cosell.

Media - Sportscaster Vin Scully - best known for

his LA Dodgers broadcasts on the West Coast,

signs a multiyear contract with NBC that will pay

him $1 million per year. The contract calls for Scully

to do play-byplay on 28 baseball game-of-the-week telecasts as well as playoff

and World Series games. He’ll also be involved in the network’s golf coverage.

A 2,000-ft television and FM radio tower collapses killing five and injuring three

others who were working on the structure. The tower is located on the edge of

Houston, TX and was to be used by nine FM stations and KTXH television in

Houston.

Entertainment -

British comic Marty Feldman (48) collapses and dies while finishing a new motion

picture in Mexico. He collapsed and died in his hotel room, shortly after returning

fro the set of “Yellowbeard.”

Rock FM stations got a jump on the new Led Zeppelin

album “Coda.” The much anticipated album was played, in

some cases - 10 days before its official release -

something Atlantic Records was not happy about.

Television news -

CBS airs a Carol Burnett tribute with over 100 celebrities in

gather. Look for Lucille Ball, Bette Davis, Sammy Davis Jr.,

Steve Lawrence, Jack Paar, Burt Reynolds, James Stewart

and others.

Week of December 1, 1982

Carol Kane comes aboard as a regular cast member of “Taxi” but the ratings of

the series aren’t that good. NBC airs the show Thursday nights.

In its first major commitment to public television, General Electric makes a 42.5

million grant in support of “Inside Story” which has been off the air since April to

lack of funding.

Thursday night television -

CBS - Magnum, P.I., Simon & Simon Knot’s Landing, Nightwatch

NBC - Fame, Star of the Family, Cheers, Taxi, Hill Street Blues, Tonight Show,

Late Night With David Letterman

ABC - Joanie Loves Chachi, Star of the Family, Movie, Nightline, The Last Word

PBS - Sneak Previews

after she’s accused of cheating on a term paper.

Taxi - Simka’s cousin, a monk whose order

forbids worldly stimulus except once every 10

years, shows up at the garage. She’s played by

Carol Kane.

At the movies -

My Favorite Years

They Call Me Bruce?

Victor/Victoria

Officer and A Gentleman

Time Bandits

House Where Evil Dwells

Five Days One Summer

Week of December 1, 1982

Week of December 1, 1982