Television one SOUTH PACIFIC TELEVSION

Press, 18 August 1979, Page 11

Television one SOUTH PACIFIC TELEVSION

Today

12.00: NEWS. 12.05 p.m.: TOP OF THE MORNING. The week’s viewing highlights 12.15: “IMITATION GENERAL.” (Film, MGM, 1958, black and white). Comedy starring Glenn Ford as a sergeant whose impersonation of an inconveniently deceased general is intended to save a World War II battle. Also starring Red Buttons, Dean Jones. (Repeat). 1.55: THIS WEEK IN BRITAIN. Kidnev '. Transplants. 2.00: SPORT ON ONE. 2.05: Yachting, ' Admiral’s Cup, the premier offshore event sailed off the south coast of England. 4.10: Basketball, I’ Washington Bullets v. Seattle \ Supersonics in the N.B.A. finals in ’ the United States. 4.55: Results. 5.00: WINGS. Alan has been recommended for a commission, but killing an unarmed man seems most likely to disqualify him from ever receiving that promotion. (Repeat). 6.00: READY TO ROLL. Pop music. 6.30: NEWS, WEATHER. 7.00: THE MUPPET SHOW. This week’s '• guest Jean Stapleton of “All in < the Family.” (Final). ■ 730: “CODE NAME: MINUS ONE.” (TV 1 Movie, Universal). Ben Murphy I, stars as a special agent who is ; able to become invisible at will >• after he is caught in an under- ; water explosion. This is the pilot for the “Gemini Man” series to be screened later this year. Also starring Katherine Crawford, Richard Dysart. [9.20: NEWS, WEATHER. . 9.30: “JAILHOUSE ROCK.” (Film, ’’ MGM, 1957, black and white). A ! classic Elvis Presley movie starring the King as a young >. prisoner who rises to stardom [ after being taught the guitar by >" his cellmate. Also starring Judy [- Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Dean Jones. 11. WKRP IN CINCINNATI. Jennifer [ alone helps Andy when he is knocked out during a tornado, 11.45: CLOSE DOWN.

12.00: SEARCH FOR TOMORROW. Continuing story of American families. 1.00 pan.: THE SULLIVANS. The life of an Australian family at war. 1.55: “BIG TREES.” (Film, Warner Brothers, 1952). A Western about a ruthless land-baron who seeks possession of the timberlands from homesteaders. Starring Kirk Douglas, Edgar Buchanan. 3.35: DOCTOR WHO. The Doctor and Sarah discover a very ancient and strange hand of fear. 4.05: “TARZAN’S THREE CHALLENGES.” (Film, MGM, 1963). The true heir to the kingdom of Sun Mai enlists Tarzan’s help in claiming his throne. Starring Jock Mahoney. (Repeat). 6.00: WEEK-END EDITION NEWS. 6.15: LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE. Charles settles into his new job and attempts to reform the young and wayward Albert. 7.15: DICK BARTON — SPECIAL AGENT. A new thriHer series about the adventures of radio’s most popular detective in post-war Britain. 730: MIND YOUR LANGUAGE. A 1 Russian sailor decides to seek asylum in Britain. 8.00: ARE YOU BEING SERVED? “Shedding the Load.” 8.35: LIFE GOES TO THE MOVIES. A tribute to the Hollywod stars, films, and legends that captured the American imagination from 1936 until 1972. The conclusion of a two-part programme hosted by Henry Fonda, Shirley MacLaine, and Liza Minelli. 9.50: WEEK-END EDITION NEWS. 10.00: ‘THE SECRETS OF THREE HUNGRY WIVES.” (TV Movie). A wealthy playboy’s arrival in a New York suburb has a drastic effect on the lives of three women. Starring James Franciscus, 11.55: CLOSE DOWN.

Sunday

,12.00: NEWS. 52.05 p.m.: OF COURSE YOU CAN DO f IT. Hints for the home handyman. J 2.30: DIG THIS. Home gardening. 52.45: THE BIG MATCH. Highlights from one of yesterday’s big rugby >' games. i 130: “SWEETHEARTS.” (Film, MGM. ■ 1938). Romantic musical comedy starring Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy as two young stars who overcome their manager’s opposition and finally appear to- , gether in a Broadway show. ' 3.20: HAROLD LLOYD’S WORLD OF COMEDY. Silent movie highlights. (Black and white). : 3.45: SCENE: HAYES OVER JAPAN. Hanifi Hayes presents his own highly personal, but fascinating, view of Japan. (Repeat). 435: ROZZO. Cartoon series. • 4.40: THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY. “The Boy and the Brone Buster.” Conclusion of a two-part storv about a teen-ager’s adventures in the world of rodeo. Starring Earl Holliman, Vincent Van Patten. : 530: SPOT ON. Magazine programme for the young. 6.00: PACIFIC PEOPLE. lan Johnstone introduces Timoci Naco, a Fijian who has succeeded in private enterprise and started a small revolution in a quiet village. 630: NEWS, WEATHER. 6.45: SUNDAY'S WORLD. 7.00: MAKE MINE MUSIC. Popular music performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. (Final). 7.45: COUNTRY CALENDAR. 8.00: LILLIE. The Prince of Wales invites Lillie and Jeanne Marie to Marlborough House. Prince Louis of Battenberg is another Royal guest. I 6.50: NEWS, WEATHER. ■ 835: FUTURE CHOICE. lan Johnstone ‘ chairs a discussion about “New » Zealand Resources and Technology,” the subject of a booklet ’ published by the Commission for r the Future. 3.25: OFFERINGS. [ 930: COTTAGE TO LET. “Love Song.” Romantic complications are inevitable when a young man stays in the one cottage with two sisters. 10.20: CONCERTO: IRINA PLOTNIKOVA. Recital of Mozart’s 20th t Piano Concerto. J 0.55: CLOSE DOWN.

12.00: KALEIDOSCOPE. Featuring the music of Schubert, a selection of favourite nursery rhymes, and a poetry recital by three winners of a national children’s poetry competition. 1.00 p.m.: FARMING TODAY. 1.15: PACIFIC VIEWPOINT. Polynesian news magazine. 1.30: CHURCH IN ACTION. 138: SEW EASY. How to co-ordinate a summer wardrobe. 1.53: YOU AND THE LAW. Jury Service. 2.00: TALK CARS. Alistair Ansell discusses two gas-derived fuels L.P.G. and C.N.G.; electronic ignition systems; and a new car on the market. 2.15: BOOK REVIEW. 2.23: SHARE MY VIEW. Photographer Marti Friedlander discusses the art of photographing children. 2.30: SPORTSWORLD. Coverage of recent sporting events. 4.45: IN THE WILD WITH HARRY BUTLER. The Australian naturalist rides the Canning stock route and shows how man can survive in the desert. 5.15: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF GRIZZLY ADAMS. Ben is accused of stealing an Indian chiefs fish catch 6.00: WEEK-END EDITION NEWS. 6.10: WORLD WATCH. 630: STARS ON SUNDAY. Featuring Sir Michael Redgrave, the Poole Family, Cathy Harrop, Colin Fenton, Cyril Pascoe, Shirley Kauter, Hazel Cole, Bernie Flint, and the Yorkshire Celebration Choir. 7.00: YOURS FOR THE ASKING. Peter Hawes travels the country in quest of answers to viewers’ questions. 730: THE GROWING PAINS OF P.C. PENROSE. Penrose is left in charge of the police station. 8.00: “THE BATTLE OF THE RIVER PLATE.” (Film, Rank, 1956). This British war movie tells the story 1 of the sinking of the German battleship “Graf Spee.” Starring Peter Finch, Anthony Quayle, John Gregson. (Repeat). 9.55: WEEK-END EDITION NEWS. 10.05: THE BEST OF PARKINSON. Peter Ustinov and Dudley Moore engage in funny and scintillating conversation. 1130: CLOSE DOWN.