Week of February 1, 1981

The Reagan Administration withdraws as “unworkable and incredibly costly”

proposals by the Carter Administration that would have required non-English-

speaking children to be taught in their native language.

President Reagan tells visiting South Korean President Chun Doo Hwan that the

U.S. will maintain the strength of its forces in South Korea, giving the area the

same commitment and weight it accords to its European alliances.

United States would “very probably” want to deploy

neutron warheads in Europe, a move that would reverse a

controversial 1978 decision by the Carter administration.

The official communist newspaper “Pravda” tells its

readers that President Reagan “suffers from a “childhood

disease” marked by the need for power and denial of

reality. The newspaper accused Reagan of presuming

that “what is good for the United States is good for all.”

President Reagan’s cabinet is completed after Raymond Donovan was sworn-in

as secretary of labor and Jeane J. Kirkpatrick took the oath as U.S. ambassador

to the United Nations.

Up to 4,000 airline pilots - a number equal to about 10% of the nation’s fliers,

face possible felony charges or civil penalties for their role in an alleged massive

tax fraud conspiracy. According to the IRS, the alleged conspiracy was guided by

a Honolulu businessman and was designed to create fictitious income-tax

deductions through a complex series of “sham paper transactions.”

The Department of Education discards bilingual education rules proposed by the

Carter Administration. The rules would have forced public schools to teach non-

English speaking students in English and their native language. The proposed

rules were heavily criticized by educational groups and school boards.

Diet” author Dr Herman Tarnower as an “adulteress,” a

“whore,” and a “slut” in a letter to him. Harris is charged

with shooting and killing Dr Tarnower in a jealous rage

over an affair with 38-year-old Lynee Tryforos. Harris

says he was committing suicide and she tried to stop

Week of February 1, 1981

him when the gun went off.

Jean Harris murder trial continued - the jury hears the so-called “Scarsdale

letter” in which Harris attacked her rival for diet doctor Harman Tranower’s

affections as “a thieving slut” and a “vicious, adulterous psychotic.”

It’s learned that singer Peter Yarrow of “Peter, Paul & Mary” was granted a full

and unconditional pardon by President Carter before he left office. Yarrow served

in jail briefly after being arrested for “taking indecent liberties” with a 14-year-old

girl in August of 1969.

President Reagan turns 70 this week - but a surprise party has been leaked-out

from the White House, spoiling the festivities.

Now in Attica Prison, officials say The Son Of Sam

transsexual inmate. The inmate, Louis Quirros is

serving 6 to 10 years for stabbing a fellow

transsexual. Calling himself “Dianne,” Quirros is

taking hormones to make his breasts grow and has

had silicone implanted in his chest. Berkowitz is said

to be depressed after officials moved “Diane” to the

other side of the cellblock after noticing the budding

romance.

The diary of Anne Frank, the tale of the Jewish girl’s

ordeal in hiding from the Nazis during WWII, will be published in full next year for

the first time. The book will contain the so-called first and second versions of

Anne’s diary and the version edited by her father, Otto, who died last August at

91. He was the sole survivor of eight Jews hiding in an Amsterdam house who

were betrayed August 4, 1944. Anne Frank died in Belsen concentration camp in

In Vergas, Minnesota, two bank robbers try to make their would-be escape in

their stolen pick-up, but find out it’s missing. The stolen pick-up was spotted by

its owner in front of the bank and he drove away in it. The robbers tried to flee on

foot, by were caught.

for his movie, TV and top-40 hits including “The Good, The Bad, and

the Ugly, “For A Few Dollars More.”

Week of February 1, 1981

cancer. Cole’s 1958 hit “Topsey Part II” is the only

drumming record ever to sell over a million copies

Passing - Donald Douglas (88) - founded Douglas

Aircraft in the backroom of a Santa Monica CA

barbershop in 1920.

Passing - Margaret McNamara (65) - wife of former

the first woman to be elected chief executive of a state

without following her husband. The two-term governor

resigned her office effective new-years day because of her

illness (61 of cancer).

Papermate unveils the “Eraser Mate 2.” -

a disposable ballpoint pent. When the

Ereaser Mate was introduced two years

ago, many industry observers believed that

consumers would tire of the novelty of erasable ink. Bankers

recommended not using the pen for signing checks. At $1.98

and despite the negative comments, the company says the

original was a real success. “Eraser Mate 2” sells for just 98

cents.

In sports - the NBA East beats the West 123-120. Nate (Tiny)

Archibald of the Boston Celtics gets the game’s MVP.

At the drugstore - Oil Of Olay - 6oz jar - $4.69 ... Q-Tips - Box of

170 - .79 ... Tylenol Tablets - (100) - $2.19

Bestsellers include - “Rage Of Angels” - Sidney Sheldon, “The

Covenant” - James A . Michener, “Side Effects” - Woody Allen,

“Never-Say-Diet Book” - Richard Simmons.

Week of February 1, 1981

Playing in Las Vegas -

Aladdin - Wayne Newton

Caesars Palace - Frank Sinatra. Cher begins February 5

Frontier- Mel Tillis, Dottie West

Hilton - Bill Cosby, Natalie Cole

Sahara - Rich Little

Sands - Neil Sedaka, Doc Servinsen

Beverly Hills businessman Richard Cohen (44) - at the

home of the bride’s mother, Nancy.

Some Golden Globe awards -

Radio news - Red Barber, Hall of Fame broadcaster for the Brooklyn Dodgers

and New York Yankees joins National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” as a

sports commentator.

The FCC has turned down a request that it split up its AM stereo proceeding and

rule separately on whether it is wise to choose a standard system or allow the

marketplace to determine which of five competing systems is best. The split was

sought by Kahn Communications, one of the companies offering AM stereo. Last

April, the FCC allowed AM stereo and designated the Magnavox system as the

industry standard, but has now taken that decision under reconsideration.

Week of February 1, 1981

WKTU-FM says its playing disco and other music. Program director Michael Ellis

says, “Now we’ll play any record that’s popular. We’re not trying to push any kind

of music. That’s what old top 40 stations lost sight of.”

WNBC is finally getting its due. Cume is up to 2.833 million persons listening to

radio 66 during the week. Rival WABC has fallen to about 2.5 million. Advertising

billing is way up for WNBC - some 75% from the previous year. WABC program

director Jay Clark says the station will stay the course with music, but that WABC

is adding New York Yankee baseball this spring.

me roar) sues her manager-husband Jeff Wald for

divorce. Reddy asks for joint custody of their only

child Jordan (8).

Yoko Ono releases something called “Walking On

Thin Ice” - an urgent, yet gently philosophical

expression of loss. Yoko writes on the back of the

record jacket: “Getting this together after what

happened was hard, but I knew John would not

rest his mind if I hadn’t. I hope you like it, John. I

did my best.”

“Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree,” a song

which became the symbolic anthem for the nation during

the Iranian hostage crisis, is being re-released in a “revised

edition” to make lyrical reference to the hostages return.

The single to be released by MCA records, will be

first version back in the 1970’s, which was overshadowed

by Tony Orlando and Dawn.

Attorney Lee Eastman, Paul McCartney’s father-in-law, nixes a request by

Wisconsin Governor Lee Dreyfus to turn over the rights to the song “On

Wisconsin” which Paul McCartney owns. Eastman says the song is part of a

group of important songs of similar nature which are published as an entity and it

would be a great disservice to separate “Oh Wisconsin,” from such songs as

“Across the Field,” “The Buckeye Battle Cry” and “Dear Old Nebraska.”

Rock ‘n’ Roll pioneer - famous for “Rock Around The Clock.”

Week of February 1, 1981

From Walt Disney home video - Mickey Mouse Disco

- features Mickey, Donald Duck and Goofy in classic

dance scenes from the early cartoon features. The

musical soundtrack is updated with selected hits from

the now famous platinum-selling Mickey Mouse disco

album.

Cable TV update - ESPN says it has passed the 8

million mark in subscriber penetration. A company

spokesman said the network no longer signs on cable

systems unless they agree to carry all of its 24 hour

programming and that only 1-2% now carry on that

limited basis an important factor in getting national

advertising.

Television news -

CBS announces that Walter Cronkite will leave the “CBS Evening News” on

March 6 to be replaced by Dan Rather.

Charles Kuralt, CBS Morning news anchor is arrested for drunk driving on

highway 101 in San Mateo County. He was booked and released on his own

recognizance.

NBC cancels “Sanford” and will replace it with

of a reunion movie featuring the original cast of

“The Brady Bunch.” Other members of the original

series will appear in the first three episodes, but

beyond that, only Ann B. Davis will continue.

Paramount gives a green light for a new kind of

show - “Entertainment Tonight.” The show, fed by

satellite, is an up-to-the-minute Hollywood news

program and will be hosted by Tom Hallick, Mario

Machado and Marjorie Wallace. Other regular

contributors include Rex Reed, Robin Leach,

Wanda McDaniel and Rick Du Brow.

Week of February 1, 1981

Week of February 1, 1981

Sunday Night Television -

CBS - 60 Minutes, Archie Bunker’s Place, One Day At A Time, Alice, The

Jeffersons, Trapper John, M.D.

NBC - World of Disney, Chips, Movie

ABC - Those Amazing Animals, ABC Sunday Night Movie

PBS - Shock of the New, Masterpiece Theater, New Fiction Television

World of Disney - “This Is Your Life, Donald Duck” - features the Disney cartoon

characters.

arsonists who specialize in blowing-up mobile

homes.

Alice - Mel goes fishing with singer/actor Jerry

Reed, but Alice gets in the way and almost

destroys their relationship.

The Jeffersons - Louise goes back to her old

home in Harlem and learns it has been torn

down.

New Fiction Television - New York’s Harlem is examined from its founding in the

early 1600’s to the present. First of four (one hour) episodes on consecutive

nights.

Monday Night Television -

CBS - The White Shadow MASH, House Calls, Special -“Lily: Sold Out”

NBC - Little House on the Prairie, Movie, The Tonight Show

ABC - That’s Incredible, Dynasty, Foul Play

PBS - Great Performances, Non-Fiction Television

That’s Incredible - A world champion parachute jumper attempts to land on a

speeding jeep; a ghost hunter investigates a haunted house.

Lily: Sold Out - Stars comedienne Lilly Tomlin and her

cast of characters in Las Vegas. Guest Paul Anka, Jane

Fonda, Liberace, Audrey Meadows, Harvey Lembeck,

Melanie Mayron, Dolly Parton and Joan Rivers.

Week of February 1, 1981

Beginning Wednesday this week

The Tonight Show - Guest host Joan Rivers welcomes

Larry Hagman and Ricky Schroder.

Tuesday Night TV - CBS - (debut) - That’s My Line, Movie ... NBC - Sheriff Lobo,

BJ and the Bear, Flamingo Road ... Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Three’s

Company, Too Close For Comfort, Hart to Hart.

That’s My Line is emceed by Bob Barker.

Week of February 1, 1981

Pop music this week in 1981 -

The Tide Is High - Blonde

I love A Rainy Night - Eddie Rabbit

Keep On Loving You - REO Speedwagon

Woman - John Lennon

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

Hey Nineteen - Steely Dan

Starting Over - John Lennon

Hello Again - Neil Diamond

Passion - Rod Stewart

A Little In Love - Cliff Richard

Rapture - Blonde

The Best Of Times - Styx

Love On The Rocks - Neil Diamond

Every Woman In the World - Air Supply

Giving it Up For Your Love - Delbert McClinton

Same Old Lang Syne - Dan Folgeberg

Miss Sun - Boz Scaggs

Together - Tierra

I Ain’t Gonna Stand For It - Stevie Wonder

Guilty - Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb

Top Albums -

Double Fantasy - John Lennon

Zenyatta Mondatta - The Police

Autoamerican - Blonde

Hi Infidelity - REO Speedwagon

Crimes Of Passion - Pat Benatar

Guilty - Barbra Streisand

The Jazz Singer - Neil Diamond

Gaucho - Steely Dan.

Paradise - Styx

Back in Black - AC/DC

The River - Bruce Springsteen

Celebration - Kool & The Gang

Eagles Live - Eagles

The Turn of a Friendly Card - Alan

Parsons

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

Week of February 1, 1981

Fantastic Voyage - Lakeside

Lot In Love - Air Supply

Live - Fleetwood Mac

Barry Manilow - Barry Manilow

Foolish Behaviour - Rod Stewart

Top Disco hits -

You’re Too Late - Fantasy

Look Up/Never Gonna Give You Up - Patrice Rushen

Voices Inside My Head/When the World is Running Down - Police

Top Soul -

Burn Rubber - Gap Band

Don’t Stop the Music - Yarbrough &

Peoples

United Together - Aretha Franklin

Heartbreak Hotel - The Jacksons

Boogie Body Land - Bar-Kays

Too Tight - Con Fun Shon

I Just Love The Man - The Jane Girls

I Ain’t Gonna Stand For It - Stevie Wonder

Carnaval - Spyro Gyra

Winelight - Grover Washington Jr.

Late Night Guitar - Earl Klugh

Night Passage - Weather Report

Inherit The Wind - Wilton Felder

Give Me The Night - George Benson

Mr. Hands - Herbie Hancock

Civilized Evil - Jean-Luc Ponty

Imagine - John Lennon

Woman - John Lennon

In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins

Antmusic - Adam & The Ants

Rapture - Blonde

Week of February 1, 1981

Vienna - Ultravox

Peoples

I Am The Beat - Look

Young Parisians - Adam & The Ants

I Ain’t Gonna Stand For It - Stevie

Wonder

Do Nothing - Specials

Fade To Grey - Visage

Who’s Cheatin’ Who - Charley

McClain

Are You Happy Baby? - Dottie West

Southern Rains - Mel Tillis

Guitar Man - Elvis Presley

Do You Love As Good As You Look -

The Bellamy Brothers

Beautiful You - Oak Ridge Boys

Your Memory - Steve Wariner

I Keep Coming Back/True Life

Country Music - Razzy Bailey

1959 - John Anders

Silent Treatment - Earl Thomas

Conley

At the movies this week in 1981 -

Scanners

Altered States

Seems Like Old Times

The Jazz Singer

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Blood Beach

Week of February 1, 1981