Television one

Press, 29 December 1979, Page 9

Television one

SOUTH PACIFIC TELEVISION

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12 00: NEWS. 1205 pm.; ‘DESTINATION TOKYO.” (Film. Warner, 1943, black and white). An adventure story about a submarine’s secret and vital mission during World War 11. Starring Carv Grant. John Garfield 2.20: THIS WEEK IN BRITAIN. "Time Capsule 79.” 2.25: "HIGH RISK.” iTV Movie, 1976). A group of former circus performers plan to save four missionaries sentenced to death in a Latin American country by stealing a valuable treasure from its embassy in Washington. Starring Victor Buono, Joseph Sirola. (Repeat)

12.00: SEARCH FOR TOMORROW. Continuing story of American families. 1.05 p.m.: THE SULLIVANS. An Australian family at war. 2.00: “THE PLEASURE OF HIS COMCOMPANY.” (Film, Paramount, 1961). A drama about a sophisticated charmer who turns up after a long absence to attend his daughter’s wedding and then sets about trying to break up the young couple. Starring Fred Astaire, Lilli Palmer, Debbie Reynolds. (Repeat).

3.35: CILLA. Cilla Black entertains with guests Tim Brooke-Taylor and 4.00: DOCTOR WHO. “The Talons of 4.15: CHARADES. Weng-Ch.ang,” ... .. J u 4.30: “YOUNG GUNS OF TEXAS.’’ 4.3 a. WARSHIP. Ihe dashing new cap- (Film, 20th Century-Fox, 1962). tain ot H.M.S. Hero tests his skills The offspring of three famous man Arctic ice-field. (Repeat). actors take the lead roles in the western. Starring James Mitchurm, Alana Ladd, Jody McCrea.

5.35. OPERATION DISNEYLAND. The camera captures the adventures of 230 New Zealand children in Disneyland earlier this vear during a visit made possible bv Air New Zealand cabin staff. (Repeat) 6.30: NEWS, WEATHER.

6.00: NEWS HEADLINES. 6.05: BILLY BOY. A comedy about a conventional American (Dan Dailey) who adopts a young English lad he has never met before. 6.35: CELEBRITY CHALLENGE OF I HE SEXES 1979. Famous American actors and entertainers flight the battle of the sexes in a variety of sporting events. The contestants include Connie Stevens, Tanya Tucker, Patrick Duffy, Erik Estrada. Susan Richardson, Suzanne .Somers, and Sammy Davis Jr.

7.00; M.A.S.H. BJ makes the mistake of becoming indebeted to the unscrupulous Charles. (Repeat) 7.30. AN EVENING WITH GLEN CAMPBELL. Glen Campbell performs his best-known songs during a concert at the Royal Festival Hall. London. Special guest, songwriter Jimmv Webb. 8.35: "THE HEIST.” (TV Movie, 1972). The guard of a robbed armouredcar faces an impossible task while trying to prove his innocence. Starring Christopher George, Elizabeth Ashley, Norman Fell. (Repeat).

8.05; THE LOVE BOAT. While a teenager is infatuated with Julie she herself has fallen for an older man; young love is jeopardised by a family feud; and an incompetent pair attempt to give the Captain a surprise gift. Guest-starring Patrick Laborteaux. Arlene Dahl, and Leslie Nielsen.

8.50: “THE HALLELUJAH TRAIL.” (Film, United Artists. 1965). Western saga starring Burt Lancaster as a cavalryman assigned tn protect a wagonload of whiskj on its way to Denver. Also starring Lee Remick. Jim Hutton, Pamela Tiffin. (Repeat). 12.10 a.m.: CLOSE DOWN.

9.00: THE DEAN MARTIN VARIETY SHOW. 10.00: WEEK-END EDITION NEWS. 10.10: “DAM THE DEFIANT.’’ (Film, Columbia, 1962). A seafaring drama about the captain of the H.M.S. Defiant and his efforts to subdue Napoleon's fleet and his own disloyal. sadistic second-in-command. .Starring Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, Anthony Quayle, Maurice Denham. (Repeat). 12.10 a.m.: CLOSE DOWN.

Sunday

12.00: NEWS. 12.05 p.m.: ANIMAL WORLD. Woodlarc Pond. 12.30: DIG THIS. Home gardening 12.45: BIG SOCCER. English Footbal League action highlights.

12.00: FARMING TODAY. . . . . d 12.15 p.m.: ROCKETTE. Gregory Peckhosts this tribute to rhe Radio City 11 Music Hall, New York’s famous entertainment centre. Ann-Margret and the Rockettes dance, while guest stars include Diahann Carroll, Greer Garson, Jack Jones, and Beverly Sills.

1.30: “NIGHT AND DAY.” (Film, Warner, 1946). Musical biography of Cole Porter, one of the world’s most popular songwriters. Starring Cary Grant. Jane Wyman, Eve Arden. (Repeat).

1.50: STAR GAMES. This British version of “Superstars” features Patrick Mower, Dennis Waterman, and George Baker amongst the contestants. 2.30: SPORTSWORLD. Recent local and overseas sporting events.

3.30: EVERYBODY RIDES THE CAROUSEL. An animated film depicting eight stages in the growth of a human being. 4.40: THE GRUESOME GREY MONSTER. The world is a grey, colourless place until Kathy and Red rescue Blue and Yellow from a monster’s castle. 4.50: VISION ON. A visual programme specially designed for deaf children.

4.50: THE INCREDIBLE WORLD OF ADVENTURE. Today’s programme asks why the dinosaurs, which died out about 70 million years ago, became extinct almost “overnight” in geological terms.

5.15: THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY. "The Golden Dog ’’ Two old prospectors catch gold fever when their terrier comes home sprinkled with gold dust 6.05: GEORGE AND MILDRED. While George is happy caring for his ferrets and pigeons. Mildred wants to impress the new neighbours. (Repeat). 6.39: NEWS. WEATHER. 6.45: SUNDAY’S WORLD A dry-fly angler talks about the art of fishing.

5.10: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF GRIZZLY ADAMS. A retired sea captain and his pet chimp learn a lesson about friendship. 6.00: WEEK-END EDITION NEWS. 6.10: WORLD WATCH. 6.30: STARS ON SUNDAY. Featuring The New Zealand Army Band. Frank Ifield. Gracie Fields, Glynis Johns, the Poole Family, Michael McGifford, Martinis, Jenny Calder, Robert Bruce. Anne Shelton, the Sait Lake City Tabernacle Choir. (Final).

7.00: CLEO AT WINCHESTER. Singer Cleo Laine celebrates New Year with the Winchester Cathedral Choir, husband John Dankworth, and Andrew Cruickshank in Winchester Cathedral. 7.45: POWER WITHOLT GLORY. With John West totally pre-occupied with making money, his neglected wife Nellie yearns for companionship

7.00: YOURS FOR THE ASKING. Peter Hawes travels the country in quest of answers to viewers’ questions. 7.30: THE STANLEY BAXTER PICTURE SHOW. Stanley’s mammoth productions include Ken Rissole’s “The Musex Lovers” and "Alan Wicked in Theatre Land.” 8.00: "TRIPLE CROSS.” (Film, Cineurop. 1967). A World War II spy yarn about a double agent (Christopher Plummer) who sells his skill as a safecracker to both Germany and Britain. Based on the true story of Eddie Chapman and starring Yul Brynner, Romy Shneider. (Repeat).

9.25: NEWS, WEATHER. 9.30: THAMES COMEDY PLAYHOUSE. “Mum’s the Word.” A young woman upsets her mother by deciding to leave home and their dress-making business in order to become an air hostess. Starring Irene Handl. Kate Williams. 9.55: OFFERINGS. 10.00: “THE LITTLE FOXES.” (Film, Goldwvn, 1941. black and white). Bette Davis stars in this drama (Written by Lillian Heilman) as a ruthless vixen in charge of a degenerate Southern family. Also starring Dan Duryea, Dana Andrews. 11.50: CLOSE DOWN.

10.00; WEEK-END EDITION NEWS, WEATHER. 10.10: MICHEL LEGRAND AND FRIENDS. The famous composer entertains with guests Juliet Prowse and jazz saxophonist Phil Woods. 11.00: CLOSE DOWN.