Channel:
2—KREM (CBS)
4—KXLY (ABC)
6—KHQ (NBC)
7—KSPS (PBS)
22—KSKN (Independent)
28—KAYU (Independent, FBC)
Saturday, February 14, 1987
MORNING
6 am
4—The Bullwinkle Show
6—The Dukes of Hazzard
6:30
4—The Jetsons
7:00
4—The Berenstain Bears
4—Disney’s Wuzzles
6—Kissyfur
7—Sesame Street
28—The BJ/Lobo Show
7:30
2—Wildfire
4—The Care Bears Family
6—Disney’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears
8:00
2—Jim Henson’s Muppet Babies
4—The Flintstone Kids
6—The Smurfs
7—Body Pulse
22—Inhumanoids
28—Wrestling
8:30
7—Comprehensive Care for the Elderly
22—Dance Fever
Judges: Dr. Joyce Brothers, actress Teresa Ganzel (“Fresno”), Michael Young (“Puttin’ on the Kids”). Musical guest: Regina.
9:00
2—Pee-Wee’s Playhouse
4—The Real Ghostbusters
7—Project Universe
22—America’s Top Ten
9:30
2—Teen Wolf
4—Pound Puppies
6—Alvin and the Chipmunks
7—Project Universe
22—It’s a Living
“Dot’s Priest.” Dot (Gail Edwards) is unnerved by an old boyfriend (Sam Freed) who’s a priest—and is questioning his commitment.
10:00
2—Galaxy High
4—The Bugs Bunny & Tweety Show
6—Foofur
7—America: The Second Century
22—Wrestling Challenge
28—MOVIE: “Sword of the Valiant”
(1984) Miles O’Keefe, Cyrielle Clair. A strange, ghostly knight (Sean Connery) invades the magical land of Camelot with a challenge that only one man dares to meet.
10:30
2—CBS Storybreak
From 1985: “Zucchini,” a rare black-footed ferret, escapes from the zoo he was born in to look for his real home on the prairie. Based on Barbara Dana's book. Bob Keeshan is the host. (Repeat)
4—The All-New Ewoks
6—Punky Brewster
7—America: The Second Century
11:00
2—CBS Sports Saturday
Scheduled: Willie de Wit vs. Smokin’ Bert Cooper for the NABF cruiserweight title, scheduled for 12 rounds, from Regina, Saskatchewan. (Live)
4—ABC Weekend Special
“All the Money in the World.” From 1983: A teenager creates an international monetary crisis when his wish to possess all the money in the world comes true. (Repeat)
6—Lazer Tag Academy
7—The Write Course
22—MOVIE: “Robin Crusoe on Mars”
(1964) Paul Mantee, Vic Lundin. Stranded on Mars with only a monkey as a companion, an astronaut must figure out how to survive on the lifeless planet.
11:30
4—The Health Show
6—Kidd Video
7—The Write Course
AFTERNOON
12 pm
4—American Bandstand
Guest: Michael Des Barres (“Too Good to Be Bad”). (Dick Clark)
6—College Basketball
UCLA at Southern Cal. (Live)
7—Economics U$A
An examination of the cause of America’s productivity decline and solutions suggestion by supply-side economics.
28—MOVIE: “The Pope of Greenwich Village”
(1984) Eric Roberts, Mickey Rourke. In an Italian-American enclave of New York's Greenwich Village, a young man struggling to make it contends with his dim-witted cousin and sidekick whose botched get rich-quick schemes get them in trouble with the local mob.
12:30
4—MOVIE: “White Line Fever”
(1975) Jan-Michael Vincent, Kay Lenz. A trucker borrows money to purchase a truck of his own, only to discover that part of his “payment plan” includes smuggling goods on his trips.
7—Economics U$A
The positive and negative aspects of deficits.
1:00
2—College Basketball
Louisville at Syracuse. (Live)
7—North Idaho College Public Forum
22—MOVIE: “The War of the Worlds”
(1953) Gene Barry, Ann Robinson. Earth is invaded by Martian neighbors, who take control of the planet.
1:30
7—The Chinese: Adapting the Past, Building the Future
2:00
2—Auto Racing
International Race of Champions (IROC) from Daytona Beach (Taped Feb. 7).
6—PGA Golf
Shearson Lehman Brothers Andy Williams Open, third round, from La Jolla, Calif. (Live)
28—Night Gallery
“Fright Night.” A writer and his wife move to a farmhouse left to them by a late cousin.
2:30
7—The Frugal Gourmet
Preparation of homemade Italian sausage, Greek lamb, pork sausage and a French white pudding – Boudin Blanc. (Jeff Smith)
28—Night Gallery
“The Return of the Sorcerer.” A sorcerer hires an expert in ancient languages to reveal the secret of an ancient script.
3:00
2—You Write the Songs
4—PBA Bowling
$150,000 Miller Lite Classic, from Miami. (Taped)
6—College Basketball
Oregon State at Arizona. (Live)
7—The Victory Garden
Bob Thomsen tells how to get early blossoms and visits the Royal Horticulture Society in England. (Repeat)
22—Dream Girl, U.S.A.
28—Alfred Hitchcock Presents
“The Hands of Mr. Ottermole.” In London, a strangler uses the heavy fog to mask his crimes and confound a harried police sergeant (Theodore Bikel).
3:30
2—Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Scheduled: the Beverly Hills Hotel (Part 2 of 4); model Cheryl Tiegs; Canada’s Banff National Park ski resort; actor-singer John Schneider; Kitty Litter creator Ed Lowe. (Robin Leach)
7—Lap Quilting
The making of quilting fabric is traced from the cotton fields to the finishing plant.
22—Cover Story
Willie Nelson is profiled.
28—Alfred Hitchcock Presents
“The Matched Pearl.” A successful jewelry shop owner sells a rare black pearl to a wealthy client.
4:00
7—MOVIE: “No Time for Love”
(1943) Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray. A sophisticated reporter hires the construction worker she accidentally got fired.
22—Father Murphy
“By the Bear That Bit Me.” Murphy fights for the release of children from a workhouse and discovers why Eli (Jack Elam) brought his child to the orphanage. (Part 2 of 2)
28—Solid Gold
“Countdown ’86.” Performances: Whitney Houston (“How Will I Know”), Falco (“Rock Me Amadeus”), Dionne Warwick and Friends (“That’s What Friends Are For”). Interviews: the Pointer Sisters, Michael McDonald, Stevie Wonder. (Part 2 of 2)
4:30
2—Star Search
(Ed McMahon)
4—Wide World of Sports
Scheduled: Evander Holyfield (13-0, 9 KOs) vs. Henry Tillman (14-1, 10 KOs) for the WBA World Junior Heavyweight title, scheduled for 15 rounds, from Reno, Nev. (Taped)
5:00
6—Q6 Nightly News
22—At the Movies
Scheduled reviews: “Light of Day” (including an interview with Michael J. Fox); “Square Dance” (Jason Robards, Rob Lowe). (Rex Reed, Bill Harris)
28—Matt Houston
“Get Houston.” Matt becomes furious when a bomb meant for him hospitalizes Bo (Dennis Fimple).
5:30
2—Lorne Greene’s New Wilderness
6—NBC Nightly News
7—MOVIE: “We’re Not Married”
(1952) David Wayne, Ginger Rogers.
22—Mama’s Family
“Buck Private Bubba.” Bubba (Allan Kayser) enlists in the Army to impress a certain young lady.
EVENING
6:00
2—CBS Evening News
4—News 4
6—MOVIE: “Modern Romance”
(1981) Albert Brooks, Kathryn Harrold. A film editor tries repeatedly to win back the heart of the woman he loves.
22—Hee Haw
Go-host: Glen Campbell. Guests: George Jones, Judy Rodman.
28—Knight Rider
“Inside Out.” Michael sets out to capture thieves who plan to rob a truck carrying a supply of gold bullion.
6:30
2—KREM 2 News
4—Throb
“An Oldie But Goodie.” Zach objects to Sandy (Diana Canova) helping a 69-year-old singer land an audition.
7:00
2—Cousteau’s Rediscovery of the World
“Cape Horn: Waters of the Wind.” Jacques Cousteau journeys to the tip of South America, in a ship fitted with Turbosails, to explore the islands and seas near Cape Horn. In the Falkland Islands, the team photographs albatrosses, cormorants, caracara and sea lions. Rounding the cape, Cousteau observes glaciers, ice floes and rock formations.
4—Hart to Hart
“Slow Boat to Murder.” Jonathan and Jennifer pose as swinging singles to investigate a ruthless gambling ring.
7—MOVIE: “Willie & Phil”
(1980) Michael Ontkean, Margot Kidder. Three people begin a triangular romance in Greenwich Village that continues throughout the mercurial social milieu of the ’70s.
22—Fame
“Pros and Cons.” Lydia connects with a high-school sweetheart who's done quite well since their last meeting; a rift widens between Ian and his father (Michael Cerveris, Mike Preston).
28—Star Trek
“Plato’s Stepchildren.” A literal battle of wills ensues when the arrogant, telekinetic inhabitants of Platonius order the Enterprise officers to remain on their planet, forcing them to perform humiliating acts for their amusement.
8:00
2—Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
From 1975: Charlie Brown’s heart is filled with hope even though his mailbox is devoid of valentines. (Repeat)
4—Sidekicks
“The Next Best Thing to Winning.” Ernie wonders if he’s doing the right thing by keeping quiet about his math teacher’s problem with a bookie’s debt collectors.
6—The Facts of Life
“Hearts and Flowers.” All the girls’ old boyfriends show up before the Valentine’s Day dance.
22—MOVIE: “The Naked Jungle”
(1954) Charlton Heston, Eleanor Parker. Billions of soldier ants invade a South American plantation.
28—MOVIE: “Comes a Horseman”
(1978) Jane Fonda, James Caan. An independent rancher enlists the help of a drifter in fighting the intended takeover of her land in the Southwest of the 1940s.
8:30
2—The CBS Saturday Night Movie: “Star Wars”
(1977) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. A motley collection of rebels and robots band together to attack the huge space fort of an oppressive galactic empire. (Repeat)
4—Sledge Hammer!
“Sledgepoo.” Hammer's search for a burglar leads to a man with a blow dryer—and a new hairdo for Hammer.
6—227
“Toyland.” A trip to buy toys for sick children becomes an ordeal when Mary, Lester, Sandra—and Pee-wee Herman—are taken prisoner by a robber.
9:00
4—Ohara
“Toshi.” Ohara (Pat Morita) gives a swaggering Japanese inspector (Mako) lessons in humility and proper police procedure as they try to recapture a prisoner who escaped while being escorted to Tokyo.
[Postponed from an earlier date.]
6—The Golden Girls
“Forgive Me, Father.” Dorothy falls in love with a man who she later discovers is a priest.
7—True Love
9:30
6—Amen
“Yes Sir, That’s Our Baby.” The Hetebrink sisters adopt a baby—but an 18-year-old shows up.
10:00
4—Spenser: For Hire
“Mary Hamilton.” Spenser (Robert Urich) helps a young woman (Melissa Leo) search for her father, but has to convince Rita and the police that she is innocent of two attempts on her father's life.
6—Hunter
“Double Exposure.” McCall strikes a few poses to investigate a modeling agent whose clients go on robbery calls using charm and the ol’ Mickey Finn—which killed one of the victims.
22—Jerry Falwell
10:15
7—Doctor Who
“The Revenge of the Cybermen.” The Cybermen try to neutralize the Nerva space station as a prelude to taking over the gold mines of Voga.
10:30
28—MOVIE: “Ants”
Susanne Somers, Robert Foxworth. A rampaging colony of killer ants, unearthed near a luxury lakeside resort, threatens to destroy the entire community.
LATE NIGHT
11:00
2—KREM 2 News
4—News 4
6---Q6 News
22—Tales from the Darkside
“Red Leader.” A dishonest real-estate tycoon (Joe E. Tata) is visited by his partner—who happens to be deceased.
11:30
2—MOVIE: “Midnight Offerings”
(TV, 1981) Melissa Sue Anderson, Mary McDonough. A horrifying contest develops between two teenage girls who both have psychic powers—one for good, the other for evil.
4—MOVIE: “Topper”
(1937) Cary Grant, Constance Bennett. The ghosts of a sophisticated, fun-loving married couple return to Earth to complicate the life of a wealthy man.
6—Carson’s Comedy Classics
Johnny is the host of “The 20,000-Gallon Pyramid.” Guest: plant expert Thalassa Cruso.
22—MOVIE: “Crucible of Horror”
(1969) Michael Gough, Yvonne Mitchell. A sinister man is determined to drive his wife over the brink of sanity.
12 am
6—Carson’s Comedy Classics
Johnny acts out what a citizen is supposed to do during a bank holdup. Guest: Debbie Reynolds.
28—MTV Video Countdown
12:30
6—Saturday Night Live
Host: Bronson Pinchot (“Perfect Strangers”); musical guests: Paul Young (“Everytime You Go Away”), Buster Poindexter (“Hot Hot Hot”).
1:30
4—News
2—KREM (CBS)
4—KXLY (ABC)
6—KHQ (NBC)
7—KSPS (PBS)
22—KSKN (Independent)
28—KAYU (Independent, FBC)
Saturday, February 14, 1987
MORNING
6 am
4—The Bullwinkle Show
6—The Dukes of Hazzard
6:30
4—The Jetsons
7:00
4—The Berenstain Bears
4—Disney’s Wuzzles
6—Kissyfur
7—Sesame Street
28—The BJ/Lobo Show
7:30
2—Wildfire
4—The Care Bears Family
6—Disney’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears
8:00
2—Jim Henson’s Muppet Babies
4—The Flintstone Kids
6—The Smurfs
7—Body Pulse
22—Inhumanoids
28—Wrestling
8:30
7—Comprehensive Care for the Elderly
22—Dance Fever
Judges: Dr. Joyce Brothers, actress Teresa Ganzel (“Fresno”), Michael Young (“Puttin’ on the Kids”). Musical guest: Regina.
9:00
2—Pee-Wee’s Playhouse
4—The Real Ghostbusters
7—Project Universe
22—America’s Top Ten
9:30
2—Teen Wolf
4—Pound Puppies
6—Alvin and the Chipmunks
7—Project Universe
22—It’s a Living
“Dot’s Priest.” Dot (Gail Edwards) is unnerved by an old boyfriend (Sam Freed) who’s a priest—and is questioning his commitment.
10:00
2—Galaxy High
4—The Bugs Bunny & Tweety Show
6—Foofur
7—America: The Second Century
22—Wrestling Challenge
28—MOVIE: “Sword of the Valiant”
(1984) Miles O’Keefe, Cyrielle Clair. A strange, ghostly knight (Sean Connery) invades the magical land of Camelot with a challenge that only one man dares to meet.
10:30
2—CBS Storybreak
From 1985: “Zucchini,” a rare black-footed ferret, escapes from the zoo he was born in to look for his real home on the prairie. Based on Barbara Dana's book. Bob Keeshan is the host. (Repeat)
4—The All-New Ewoks
6—Punky Brewster
7—America: The Second Century
11:00
2—CBS Sports Saturday
Scheduled: Willie de Wit vs. Smokin’ Bert Cooper for the NABF cruiserweight title, scheduled for 12 rounds, from Regina, Saskatchewan. (Live)
4—ABC Weekend Special
“All the Money in the World.” From 1983: A teenager creates an international monetary crisis when his wish to possess all the money in the world comes true. (Repeat)
6—Lazer Tag Academy
7—The Write Course
22—MOVIE: “Robin Crusoe on Mars”
(1964) Paul Mantee, Vic Lundin. Stranded on Mars with only a monkey as a companion, an astronaut must figure out how to survive on the lifeless planet.
11:30
4—The Health Show
6—Kidd Video
7—The Write Course
AFTERNOON
12 pm
4—American Bandstand
Guest: Michael Des Barres (“Too Good to Be Bad”). (Dick Clark)
6—College Basketball
UCLA at Southern Cal. (Live)
7—Economics U$A
An examination of the cause of America’s productivity decline and solutions suggestion by supply-side economics.
28—MOVIE: “The Pope of Greenwich Village”
(1984) Eric Roberts, Mickey Rourke. In an Italian-American enclave of New York's Greenwich Village, a young man struggling to make it contends with his dim-witted cousin and sidekick whose botched get rich-quick schemes get them in trouble with the local mob.
12:30
4—MOVIE: “White Line Fever”
(1975) Jan-Michael Vincent, Kay Lenz. A trucker borrows money to purchase a truck of his own, only to discover that part of his “payment plan” includes smuggling goods on his trips.
7—Economics U$A
The positive and negative aspects of deficits.
1:00
2—College Basketball
Louisville at Syracuse. (Live)
7—North Idaho College Public Forum
22—MOVIE: “The War of the Worlds”
(1953) Gene Barry, Ann Robinson. Earth is invaded by Martian neighbors, who take control of the planet.
1:30
7—The Chinese: Adapting the Past, Building the Future
2:00
2—Auto Racing
International Race of Champions (IROC) from Daytona Beach (Taped Feb. 7).
6—PGA Golf
Shearson Lehman Brothers Andy Williams Open, third round, from La Jolla, Calif. (Live)
28—Night Gallery
“Fright Night.” A writer and his wife move to a farmhouse left to them by a late cousin.
2:30
7—The Frugal Gourmet
Preparation of homemade Italian sausage, Greek lamb, pork sausage and a French white pudding – Boudin Blanc. (Jeff Smith)
28—Night Gallery
“The Return of the Sorcerer.” A sorcerer hires an expert in ancient languages to reveal the secret of an ancient script.
3:00
2—You Write the Songs
4—PBA Bowling
$150,000 Miller Lite Classic, from Miami. (Taped)
6—College Basketball
Oregon State at Arizona. (Live)
7—The Victory Garden
Bob Thomsen tells how to get early blossoms and visits the Royal Horticulture Society in England. (Repeat)
22—Dream Girl, U.S.A.
28—Alfred Hitchcock Presents
“The Hands of Mr. Ottermole.” In London, a strangler uses the heavy fog to mask his crimes and confound a harried police sergeant (Theodore Bikel).
3:30
2—Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Scheduled: the Beverly Hills Hotel (Part 2 of 4); model Cheryl Tiegs; Canada’s Banff National Park ski resort; actor-singer John Schneider; Kitty Litter creator Ed Lowe. (Robin Leach)
7—Lap Quilting
The making of quilting fabric is traced from the cotton fields to the finishing plant.
22—Cover Story
Willie Nelson is profiled.
28—Alfred Hitchcock Presents
“The Matched Pearl.” A successful jewelry shop owner sells a rare black pearl to a wealthy client.
4:00
7—MOVIE: “No Time for Love”
(1943) Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray. A sophisticated reporter hires the construction worker she accidentally got fired.
22—Father Murphy
“By the Bear That Bit Me.” Murphy fights for the release of children from a workhouse and discovers why Eli (Jack Elam) brought his child to the orphanage. (Part 2 of 2)
28—Solid Gold
“Countdown ’86.” Performances: Whitney Houston (“How Will I Know”), Falco (“Rock Me Amadeus”), Dionne Warwick and Friends (“That’s What Friends Are For”). Interviews: the Pointer Sisters, Michael McDonald, Stevie Wonder. (Part 2 of 2)
4:30
2—Star Search
(Ed McMahon)
4—Wide World of Sports
Scheduled: Evander Holyfield (13-0, 9 KOs) vs. Henry Tillman (14-1, 10 KOs) for the WBA World Junior Heavyweight title, scheduled for 15 rounds, from Reno, Nev. (Taped)
5:00
6—Q6 Nightly News
22—At the Movies
Scheduled reviews: “Light of Day” (including an interview with Michael J. Fox); “Square Dance” (Jason Robards, Rob Lowe). (Rex Reed, Bill Harris)
28—Matt Houston
“Get Houston.” Matt becomes furious when a bomb meant for him hospitalizes Bo (Dennis Fimple).
5:30
2—Lorne Greene’s New Wilderness
6—NBC Nightly News
7—MOVIE: “We’re Not Married”
(1952) David Wayne, Ginger Rogers.
22—Mama’s Family
“Buck Private Bubba.” Bubba (Allan Kayser) enlists in the Army to impress a certain young lady.
EVENING
6:00
2—CBS Evening News
4—News 4
6—MOVIE: “Modern Romance”
(1981) Albert Brooks, Kathryn Harrold. A film editor tries repeatedly to win back the heart of the woman he loves.
22—Hee Haw
Go-host: Glen Campbell. Guests: George Jones, Judy Rodman.
28—Knight Rider
“Inside Out.” Michael sets out to capture thieves who plan to rob a truck carrying a supply of gold bullion.
6:30
2—KREM 2 News
4—Throb
“An Oldie But Goodie.” Zach objects to Sandy (Diana Canova) helping a 69-year-old singer land an audition.
7:00
2—Cousteau’s Rediscovery of the World
“Cape Horn: Waters of the Wind.” Jacques Cousteau journeys to the tip of South America, in a ship fitted with Turbosails, to explore the islands and seas near Cape Horn. In the Falkland Islands, the team photographs albatrosses, cormorants, caracara and sea lions. Rounding the cape, Cousteau observes glaciers, ice floes and rock formations.
4—Hart to Hart
“Slow Boat to Murder.” Jonathan and Jennifer pose as swinging singles to investigate a ruthless gambling ring.
7—MOVIE: “Willie & Phil”
(1980) Michael Ontkean, Margot Kidder. Three people begin a triangular romance in Greenwich Village that continues throughout the mercurial social milieu of the ’70s.
22—Fame
“Pros and Cons.” Lydia connects with a high-school sweetheart who's done quite well since their last meeting; a rift widens between Ian and his father (Michael Cerveris, Mike Preston).
28—Star Trek
“Plato’s Stepchildren.” A literal battle of wills ensues when the arrogant, telekinetic inhabitants of Platonius order the Enterprise officers to remain on their planet, forcing them to perform humiliating acts for their amusement.
8:00
2—Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
From 1975: Charlie Brown’s heart is filled with hope even though his mailbox is devoid of valentines. (Repeat)
4—Sidekicks
“The Next Best Thing to Winning.” Ernie wonders if he’s doing the right thing by keeping quiet about his math teacher’s problem with a bookie’s debt collectors.
6—The Facts of Life
“Hearts and Flowers.” All the girls’ old boyfriends show up before the Valentine’s Day dance.
22—MOVIE: “The Naked Jungle”
(1954) Charlton Heston, Eleanor Parker. Billions of soldier ants invade a South American plantation.
28—MOVIE: “Comes a Horseman”
(1978) Jane Fonda, James Caan. An independent rancher enlists the help of a drifter in fighting the intended takeover of her land in the Southwest of the 1940s.
8:30
2—The CBS Saturday Night Movie: “Star Wars”
(1977) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. A motley collection of rebels and robots band together to attack the huge space fort of an oppressive galactic empire. (Repeat)
4—Sledge Hammer!
“Sledgepoo.” Hammer's search for a burglar leads to a man with a blow dryer—and a new hairdo for Hammer.
6—227
“Toyland.” A trip to buy toys for sick children becomes an ordeal when Mary, Lester, Sandra—and Pee-wee Herman—are taken prisoner by a robber.
9:00
4—Ohara
“Toshi.” Ohara (Pat Morita) gives a swaggering Japanese inspector (Mako) lessons in humility and proper police procedure as they try to recapture a prisoner who escaped while being escorted to Tokyo.
[Postponed from an earlier date.]
6—The Golden Girls
“Forgive Me, Father.” Dorothy falls in love with a man who she later discovers is a priest.
7—True Love
9:30
6—Amen
“Yes Sir, That’s Our Baby.” The Hetebrink sisters adopt a baby—but an 18-year-old shows up.
10:00
4—Spenser: For Hire
“Mary Hamilton.” Spenser (Robert Urich) helps a young woman (Melissa Leo) search for her father, but has to convince Rita and the police that she is innocent of two attempts on her father's life.
6—Hunter
“Double Exposure.” McCall strikes a few poses to investigate a modeling agent whose clients go on robbery calls using charm and the ol’ Mickey Finn—which killed one of the victims.
22—Jerry Falwell
10:15
7—Doctor Who
“The Revenge of the Cybermen.” The Cybermen try to neutralize the Nerva space station as a prelude to taking over the gold mines of Voga.
10:30
28—MOVIE: “Ants”
Susanne Somers, Robert Foxworth. A rampaging colony of killer ants, unearthed near a luxury lakeside resort, threatens to destroy the entire community.
LATE NIGHT
11:00
2—KREM 2 News
4—News 4
6---Q6 News
22—Tales from the Darkside
“Red Leader.” A dishonest real-estate tycoon (Joe E. Tata) is visited by his partner—who happens to be deceased.
11:30
2—MOVIE: “Midnight Offerings”
(TV, 1981) Melissa Sue Anderson, Mary McDonough. A horrifying contest develops between two teenage girls who both have psychic powers—one for good, the other for evil.
4—MOVIE: “Topper”
(1937) Cary Grant, Constance Bennett. The ghosts of a sophisticated, fun-loving married couple return to Earth to complicate the life of a wealthy man.
6—Carson’s Comedy Classics
Johnny is the host of “The 20,000-Gallon Pyramid.” Guest: plant expert Thalassa Cruso.
22—MOVIE: “Crucible of Horror”
(1969) Michael Gough, Yvonne Mitchell. A sinister man is determined to drive his wife over the brink of sanity.
12 am
6—Carson’s Comedy Classics
Johnny acts out what a citizen is supposed to do during a bank holdup. Guest: Debbie Reynolds.
28—MTV Video Countdown
12:30
6—Saturday Night Live
Host: Bronson Pinchot (“Perfect Strangers”); musical guests: Paul Young (“Everytime You Go Away”), Buster Poindexter (“Hot Hot Hot”).
1:30
4—News
