1980

PICKS AND PANS FOR 1988 "practically thirtysomething": Young professionals struggle with the joys and tribulations of raising a new child. Filmed on location in Phoenix, Ariz., starring Dr.Joe and Georgette Misiewicz and new son, Michael Joseph. Also filmed on location in Savannah, Ga., starring Wade and SusanHerring and new son, Wade W. Herring 111. Seems so real, you'll think it is.

"Olympian": The inspiring story of a young Vermonter who made the Olympic biathlon his goal. Finishing 20th in the 1984 10-kilometer event, star Willie Carow worked even harder in 1988. Tune in for future episodes from Calgary.

"Slap Hutchins": The tragic comedy of a young man who, in failed attempts at humor and without himself providing any news about the reprobates, writes letters to his college class secretary to complain about the lack of anecdotes on Slap's cronies. Featuring Winnie Hutchins. Don't waste your time on this one.

"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying": This remake of the old semiclassic is set primarily in Cleveland and nearby Pepper Pike, Ohio. Starring DavidChilcote. You'll thrill as young Dave journeys from college to Case Western where he earns an M.B.A. Next, Dave begins his meteoric rise, first as money-market service officer for National City Bank, then as assistant vice president in venture capital for Society National Bank, and finally as vice president in Society's investment banking division. This is a fun film you won't want to pass up.

"After the Crash": Narrated by KatieWiley from Chicago at Continental Bank. She has just one word for viewers"bonds."

"Love, Ivy League Style": This week's episode features Dartmouth's own EllenMartin as a consultant for a fund-raising and public-relations concern in the Big Apple who is married to Harvard M.B.A. Ken Taratus.

"1978-1988: Decade of Change": Hosted and narrated by Wade Herring (who is also starring in "practically thirtysomething"). Herring begins this poignant, yet affectionate, survey of the past ten years in Bourges, France, at a funeral filmed against a cold, gray sky. Herring concludes as he stands over a changing table, the small infant before him completely helpless and dependent. Outside is a cold, gray sky. "II fait Bourges." Nevertheless, Herring leaves'us with hope:

"May 1988 be better than 1930."—And prayer: "May God bless."

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