As with the recent Republican National Convention, the major networks will devote only as much time to the event as they deem newsworthy. That should at least include coverage of the speech by President Clinton (scheduled for Monday) and the acceptance speech by Vice President Gore (scheduled for Wednesday).
For political junkies like myself, the best networks to watch to catch all of the action remain PBS, CNN, C-SPAN and the Fox News Channel. (This is the FOX cable news network and should not be confused with the broadcast FOX network.) NIGHTLINE on ABC will also have nightly wrap-ups of convention events.
For those viewers who are not interested in the conventions (and research indicates that this is the vast majority of you) here are some television viewing recommendations for the week of August 12th. Enjoy!
Saturday, August 12th
BACKSTORY, AMC, 9 - 9:30 p.m., PST
AMC introduces this new series which focuses on behind-the-scenes information on the making of a different movie classic every week. Up first is 1967's Oscar winning film BONNIE AND CLYDE.
BONNIE AND CLYDE, AMC, 9:30 - 11:30 p.m., PST
This classic film, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, garnered 10 Oscar nominations and revolutionized the gangster film genre. Warning: This film is extremely violent. Parents and others who object to this material should exercise extreme caution.
Sunday, August 13th
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SPIN AND MARTY, ABC, 7 - 9 p.m., PST
If you grew up watching the original MICKEY MOUSE CLUB like I did, you will enjoy this update of one of their most beloved serializations - SPIN AND MARTY. Suitable for viewing by the entire family. David Gallagher (Simon from 7TH HEAVEN) stars.
BIOGRAPHY, A&E, 8 - 10 p.m., PST
The award-winning series profiles legendary rock/folk singer Bob Dylan.
Monday, August 14th
LIVE BY REQUEST, A&E, 6 - 8 p.m., PST
Country-music legend Willie Nelson is featured in this concert special where fans get to pick what songs they want to hear. Re-broadcast between 9 and 11 p.m., PST
DIAGNOSIS MURDER, PAX-TV, 10 - 11 p.m., PST
Dr. Sloan investigates a murder in the television industry in this syndicated repeat of the popular CBS series.
Tuesday, August 15th
NOVA: TERROR IN SPACE, PBS, 8 - 9 p.m., PST
The award-winning series examines a series of near tragic accidents in 1997 aboard the Russian space station Mir.
BULL, TNT, 10 - 11 p.m., PST
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