McClintock High School - Historian Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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Television Who shot J.Fl.? Was it Sue Ellen, his wife, or Bobby Ewing, his brother? An estimated 83 million view- ers, the largest audience in tele- vision history, tuned in to learn the answers to these questions. They were, however, forced to wait nearly six weeks because of a strike by the Screen Actors Guild. The strike also delayed new season premi- eres on network T.V., which cut down the number of episodes filmed. Despite fewer episodes, the new season unveiled many hits. Too Close for Comfort, l'm a Big Girl Now, and Enos entertained viewers. Old favor- ites were also popular, as Mti'A'lfSf'H, 6O Minutes, and Soap continued their high ratings. Saying good-bye to the ever-popular Muppet Show proved difficult for viewers both young and old. Miss Piggy, Ker- mit, and Fozzie Bear ended their T.V. career in order to con- tinue The Muppet Movie saga. Cable television added a new dimension to home viewing. ACTIVE, ON-T.V., and Home Box Office provided their view- ers with recently released mov- ies and specials not seen on network television. But all viewers had to watch network T.V. to find out who shot J.R. By the way Kristen did it! George Brett, American League MVP, tops the league with a .390 average. . ' W: - . I wx Ni A , Beth, Nancy and Mona Howell anxiously await the premiere of Dallas, Sports Everybody has a favorite sport. At McClintock, football and base- ball entertained most spectators. Locally, the University of Ari- zona Wildcats upset then third- ranked UCLA, 23-17, but their hopes for a Bose Bowl bid were crushed the following week with a loss to Washington. In other college bowl action, the Fiesta Bowl generated much attention valley-wide. Penn State became the first to accept a Fiesta Bowl invitation and was joined by Ohio State. In a surprize move, the Phoenix Suns traded All-Star guard Paul Westphal to the Seattle Superson- ics for Dennis Johnson. l was glad to see the Suns trade West- phal for D.J., commented Don Schneidmiller, sophomore. D.J. is a good all-around player, and Westphal is an all-around baby. D.J. blended in with coach John Macleod's system and led the Suns to their best start in the club's history. The Phoenix Inferno, an indoor soccer team, commenced regular league play during the 1981 sea- son as the valley's first profes- sional soccer team, and drew a sizeable crowd in the Coliseum. Nationally, George Brett, the American League's Most Valuable Player, captured the hearts of America in his quest to bat .-400. After flirting with that elusive mark all season, Brett finished the year hitting a league-leading .39O, the highest average in the Major Leagues in 39 years. But Brett's team ,the American League Champion Kansas City Royals, ran into trouble as they faced the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series. The Phillies, behind the relief pitching of Tug McGraw and the hitting of Series MVP Mike Schmidt, took the series four games to two. The Manhattan Deli provides a cinema atmosphere after show time. . 755 JlQw4mag5ZLJ

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fnfs 'zfaifzm sfzf Movies Various films presented throughout the valley entertained many lVlcClintock students. Care- ful consideration was given to the selection of the type of theater and the kind of movie. Of those students polled, 61M preferred drive-ins to walk-in thea- ters, reasoning that bringing home-popped popcorn was cheaper and more fun. Also, the drive-in had a casual atmosphere and screams during horror mov- ies were not as easily heard. Favorite horror films included Friday the 13th, The Shin- ing, and Fade to Black. While these movies had people scream- ing with fear, Airplane, Cad- dyshack, and Popeye left stu- dents roaring with laughter. Friends more frequently attended comedies rather than love stories, which were usually preferred by couples. When l'm on a date, I tend to be on my best behavior, and a love story is usu- ally low-key enough to fit the mood. Comedies are more suit- able with friends because when I go out with the girls, it is easier to be relaxed and rowdier, stated Kellie O'Toole. Somewhere in Time, Urban Cowboy, and The Blue Lagoon were a few of the love stories couples viewed together. Biographical films such as Joni, and The Elephant lVlan, scored box-office hits, and favor- ite musicals included Xanadu, Fame, and Can't Stop the Music. The Empire Strikes Back, Oh, God, Book ll, and Rocky ll provoked mixed emotions in viewers. Some felt that the sequels were better, but others disagreed. All in all, lVlcClintock students enjoyed a variety of films. How- ever, for those movies which did not live up to viewer expectations, it was usually their friends who made the evening enjoyable. Brooke Brinlee surveys promotional items for The Muppet Show Long lines fail to deter the weekend crowds at numerous theaters

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