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PUBLIC MARKS from vacelts with tags books & television

February 2008

Tales of Robinson Crusoe Heading to NBC

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Recently, NBC turned to the ‘80s in search of series for its fall lineup, banking on nostalgia for Knight Rider to be a hit. Now, it’s turning to the classics in the pursuit of another hit series for its fall lineup. Look for Robinson Crusoe to hit the Peacock network soon.

November 2007

10 Steps for Surviving the Writer’s Strike

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I watch too much TV. I’m the first to admit it (the first step for conquering any addiction is admitting you have a problem). That said, I don’t actually see myself giving up one of my favorite past times. At least until this strike hit. But as my favorite TV shows go dark one by one, I find myself in quite a quandary. So I’ve come up with my own 10-step (I know it really should’ve been 12) plan to avoid the withdrawal symptoms and help me survive the strike.