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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 24 Jul 1981, p. 44

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Casting update by Steve K. Walz New York--Although production on the slate of fall '81 programs was stymied because of the writers dispute, it did not impair the producers from recommen­ ding certain casting adjustments within their series. Why were these changes made? In order for certain TV shows to survive, the producers need to keep their central characters challenged either comedically or dramatically every week. This is no easy task, so new people are brought in to make the show more palatable to the viewing audience. Sometimes a weaker secon­ dary character may be jettisoned in favor of a stronger one. ABC Dynasty--The wildcat- ting days of Matt Blaisdel (Bo Hopkins) and his part­ ner, Walter Lankershem (Dale Robertson), are over. Matt's daughter, Lindsay (Katy Kurtzman), has also been eliminated. Three's Company-- Sexy actress Priscilla Barnes will portray a registered nurse who moves in with Jack and Janet. Mork and Mindy-- Remo (Jay Thomas) and Jeannie's (Gina Hecht) restaurant has been shut down. The Widow Comstock (Crissy Wilzak) has also been told to leave Boulder, Colorado. Elizabeth Kerr, who portrayed Mindy's spunky grandma, Cora, during the show's first season, returns. CBS The Vintage Years--Clu Gulager and Samantha Eg- gar, who were in the pilot show, have already been dropped. Dallas--There are several reported changes in the works, one of which is supposed to include the ad­ dition of a long lost half- sister of Pam Ewing, to be portrayed by gorgeous thesp Morgan Brittany. NBC Mickey Rooney Show-- Morgan Brittany Ljke o)(J man ̂ Scatman Crothers keeps on going. He's just been added to the cast of this new series. Priscilla Barnes Attention! to better serve the needs of our community, MC HENRY Lumber JhueVaiuz is open SUNDAYS 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Tom Selleck and Kathryn Leigh Scott star in an episode of MAGNUM, P.I. in which a wealthy, sophisticated woman becomes a target of murder during one of the fantasy, games she routinely plays with her sister, be rebroadcast Thursday, July 30 on C£ TV. WEED& GRASS TRIMMER Weighs Less Than Some Electric Models, Yet It Has All The Durability And Portability Of Gas Power. ...Om ONE that lasts! Features: • Lightweight (lighter than some electric models) lor easy handling -- weighs less than 10 lbs1 • Carefully balanced lor distributed weight and comfortable operation • High quality nylon trimming head for close, clean professional cutting • Gas power tor Total portability -- no more extension cord hassles' • 12-MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY* THE HOUSE THAT SERVICE BUILT" GEORGE P. FREIIND, Inc. 4102 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry 315 MM

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