Week of January 15, 1984

Under increasing fire from Democrats over his handling of U.S.-soviet relations,

President Reagan abandons his tough anti-Communist rhetoric and calls for

resumed arms reduction talks and “a realistic working relationship” with Russia.

Standard Oil of Ohio says it is abandoning its $1.5 billion well at Mukluk Island in

Alaska because the most expensive oil well ever drilled turned out to be a dry

hole.

The economy grew at an annual rate of 4.5% during the fourth quarter of 1983 -

a rate considered healthy.

President Reagan, with the help of three military bands and a 25-minute slide

show, holds a pep rally for his appointees and said “doing what’s good for the

people also turns out to be good politics.”

“You know, I’ve been asked a few times who I’m

rooting for since both teams playing are from my

current home towns. And since none of the

Democrats who are interested in this job have

declared their preferences, I see no reason to be

recklessly courageous. May the best team win.”

A federal grand jury accuses Sears, Roebuck of

filing false statements with the U.S. customs service

to avoid paying extra fees on imported television

sets and to hide a “secret rebate” of nearly half a

million dollars that it received from a Japanese TV

set manufacturer.

Technology - The Supreme Court rules that use of videocassette recorders

for taping television shows for private use is legal. Sony Corp. was the

defendant and it’s a major victory for everyone!

the action. Don’t miss the two-hour pre-game show with Brent Musberger, Phyllis

George, Irv Cross, Jimmy (The Greek) Snyder, Pat O’Brien, Dick Vermeil, Tom

Brookshier, Hank Stram, John Tesh and Charles Osgood.

Wayne Gretsky gets a hat trick in the first period at Edmonton to lead the Oilers

to a 7-5 victory over Vancouver.

Week of January 15, 1984

Thomas (Hollywood) Henderson, dropped from several NFL teams because of

drug abuse and disciplinary problems, wants to sell his three Super Bowl rings to

pay for his defense on charges of sexually abusing two teen-age girls.

Tim Belcher, the No. 1 pick in last June’s summer baseball draft of amateur free

agents, is picked by the Yankees as the first choice in the secondary phase of

the winter draft.

Radio news -

Another radio consultant - With eight client radio

stations, WBBG/WMJI (Cleveland) station manager

service consultancy based in Cleveland.

Transtar, which feeds radio formats by way of

satellite, is adding a new format - country.

Wolfman Jack returns to the Los Angeles airwaves

this week and can be heard on KRLA (1110) at

night.

Music news -

Music Awards picking up seven awards plus the

special Award of Merit.

Diana Ross presents a $250,000 check to New York City to renovate a

playground in Central Park, fulfilling a promise made last summer. Mayor Edward

Koch, in accepting the check said, “Diana Ross cares too much about New York

and its people to let that stand in the way of fulfilling her commitment to this city.”

The “Diana Ross Playground,” will be in the park’s west side.

arrested at Heathrow Airport and charged with

possessing marijuana, Scotland Yard reports.

The arrest came after the couple cut short a

holiday in Barbados because of marijuana

convictions there. She was arrested as she,

her husband Paul and their three children

returned from the Caribbean island. She was

not held after he arrest.

Week of January 15, 1984

MTV is undertaking an extensive promotion campaign with the Pretenders and

their 52-date U.S. tour. MTV will provide a national on-sale ticket date and a

Pretenders concert to air on the channel in March. The national tour begins

February 15. The MTV/Pretenders campaign begins this week with the premier

of the Pretenders latest video - “Middle of the Road.”

More MTV - MTV and Ohlmeyer Communications pact to produce a series of

music and entertainment programs for distribution in all media. The first project

will be the “Annual MTV Music Video Awards Show,” scheduled for airing on

MTV in June.

Even more MTV - The channel is still looking to hire its sixth VJ, but hasn’t made

any decisions yet. The five MTV VJ’s are - Mark Goodman, JJ Jackson, Nina

Blackwood, Martha Quinn and Alan Hunter. Says Hunter about his job - he does

a lot of homework: “it’s hard to keep up with all the new bands. You’re always in

school. I have a three-ring notebook and I watch as much of MTV as I can

without feeling like it’s the only thing in my life.”

Soon to be available - The making of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.’ It’s airing on

MTV this month, but will be available in retail for $29.95.

Week of January 15, 1984

Entertainment news -

Crazy about Jerry Lewis in France - The French bestow the award of

Commander of Arts and Letters on Jerry Lewis - their highest cultural tribute. In

March, France will induct Lewis into the Legion of Honor, thus awarding him the

highest decoration that it can give to anyone, soldier or civilian.

Television news

guests the Motels.

Phil Donahue wants the rules changed. He had to yank a show

segment featuring Jesse Jackson because he is a declared

presidential candidate in some states and stations are afraid

they will be besieged with equal time requests.

Thursday night television -

CBS - Magnum, PI, Simon & Simon, Knot’s Landing

NBC - Gimme A Break, Family Ties, Cheers, Buffalo Bill, Hill Street Blues,

Tonight, David Letterman

PBS - Mystery!, Nature

HBO - Movie (Billy Jack)

MTV - The Making of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”

Top Albums This Week -

Thriller - Michael Jackson

Week of January 15, 1984

What’s New - Linda Ronstadt

Colour By Numbers - Culture Club

90125- Yes -

Rock ‘N Soul Part 1 - Hall & Oates

Synchronicity - Police

Metal Health - Quiet Riot

Seven and the Ragged Tiger - Duran

Duran

Uh-Huh - John Cougar Mellencamp

Eliminator - ZZ Top

Genesis - Genesis

Pyromania - Def Leppard

In Heat - Romantics

Yentl - Barbra Streisand

1984- Van Halen

Eyes The See In The Dark - Kenny

Rogers

The Big Chill - Soundtrack

Greatest Hits - Air Supply

Bark at the Moon - Ozzy Osbourne

Sports - Huey Lewis & The News

Top Hits In Britain -

Relax - Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Pipes of Peace - Paul McCartney

That’s Living Allright - Joe Fagin

A Rockin’ Good Way - Shakey and Bonnie

Bird of Paradise - Snowy White

Tel Her About it - Billy Joel

What is Love - Howard Jones

Week of January 15, 1984

Week of January 15, 1984