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Sifting Through Fall's New TV Shows

Critic David Bianculli says that networks are releasing more new programs than ever before. He reviews four upcoming sitcoms; only one -- The Fresh Prince of Bel Air -- really works.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, September 10, 1990: Interview with George Carlin; Interview with John Mahoney; Review of four new television sitcoms.
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Stage and Screen Actor John Mahoney

While in his 30s -- and with no past experience -- John Mahoney gave up a career editing a medical journal to pursue acting. He became a member of Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company, and has appeared in films like Moonstruck and Say Anything.

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Looking Ahead to the Fall TV Season

Television critic David Bianculli reports back from the annual TV critics' gathering to talk about what networks have planned. He says that Fox is dominating, and the other channels are producing more and edgier shows to compete.

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