Oct 26, 1990

Issue #37

Cover Story

''Cheers'' celebrates its 200th episode

by Mark Harris | Oct 26, 1990
A look back at the inception of the hit NBC comedy, now in its eighth season Read Article
Magazine Cover (Oct 26, 1990)

Book Commentary

Mail from our readers

Oct 26, 1990
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Halloween stories for kids

by Michelle Landsberg | Oct 26, 1990
We grade some of the scariest goblin and ghost tales, like ''The Soup Bone,'' and ''Haunted House'' Read Article

The best and worst cookbooks

by Sada Fretz | Oct 26, 1990
A graded list of books for aspiring chefs Read Article

Book News

The latest in book news the week of October 26, 1990

by Giselle Benatar | Oct 26, 1990
Jackie Collins' promotion for ''Lady Boss,'' and Leitia Baldrige's foray into fiction writing Read Article

Book Review

I Cannot Get You Close Enough

by Gene Lyons | Oct 26, 1990

Spider

by L.S. Klepp | Oct 26, 1990

The Random House Encyclopedia

by Thomas M. Disch | Oct 26, 1990

Cover Story

''Cheers'' celebrates its 200th episode

by Mark Harris | Oct 26, 1990
A look back at the inception of the hit NBC comedy, now in its eighth season Read Article

Movie Commentary

A history of the supernatural in cinema

by Steve Simels | Oct 26, 1990
Check out memorable movie spirits from ''The Haunting,'' ''Ghost Story,'' and ''Topper'' Read Article

Movie News

Filming the mock air war in ''Memphis Belle''

by Gregg Kilday | Oct 26, 1990
We talk with the filmmakers about the fleet of B-17's used to create the movie's aerial sequences Read Article

Examining the bomber movie genre

by Ty Burr, Steve Daly | Oct 26, 1990
A look at wartime themed films like ''Air Force,'' ''The War Lover'' and ''Catch-22'' Read Article

The remake of the war documentary ''The Memphis Belle''

by Gregg Kilday | Oct 26, 1990
Producer Catherine Wyler discusses her first feature film, a fictionalized adaption of her father's documentary Read Article

The latest in movie news the week of October 26, 1990

by Jess Cagle | Oct 26, 1990
The latest projects from Dustin Hoffman and Julia Roberts, puzzling advertisements for ''The Hot Spot,'' and more Read Article

''Psycho'''s fourth installment

by Bill Cosford | Oct 26, 1990
EW chats with Tony Perkins about the TV-movie prequel and the future of the franchise Read Article

Movie Review

Mr. Destiny

by Owen Gleiberman | Oct 26, 1990

Memphis Belle

by Owen Gleiberman | Oct 26, 1990

White Palace

by Owen Gleiberman | Oct 26, 1990

Night of the Living Dead

by Owen Gleiberman | Oct 26, 1990

Music Commentary

Leonard Bernstein's timeless masterpieces

by Alan Rich | Oct 26, 1990
A collection of the late conductor's greatest art on recording and video Read Article

Music News

Remembering Leonard Bernstein

by Alan Rich | Oct 26, 1990
The legacy left behind by one of the greatest American classical music conductors Read Article

The ''Gathering of the Tribes'' music festival

by David Browne | Oct 26, 1990
The unlikely mix of performers sharing the stage for the two-day/two-city concert Read Article

Music Review

Tales of an October Moon

by Susan Stewart | Oct 26, 1990

Some Friendly

by Elysa Gardner | Oct 26, 1990

Slaves and Masters

by David Browne | Oct 26, 1990

Hot Times

by Elysa Gardner | Oct 26, 1990

Shortstop

by Ira Robbins | Oct 26, 1990

No Prayer for the Dying

by Bob Mack | Oct 26, 1990

458489

by Ira Robbins | Oct 26, 1990

Children's Concert at Town Hall

by Ira Robbins | Oct 26, 1990

Mercurotones

by David Browne | Oct 26, 1990

The Rhythm of the Saints

by Greg Sandow | Oct 26, 1990

Rust in Peace

by Jim Farber | Oct 26, 1990

Interiors

by Ken Tucker | Oct 26, 1990

Life

by Ira Robbins | Oct 26, 1990

Faith Hope Love

by Janiss Garza | Oct 26, 1990

TV Review

Jesse Jackson

by Ken Tucker | Oct 26, 1990

Twin Peaks

by Ken Tucker | Oct 26, 1990

The Secret Life of Archie's Wife

by Ken Tucker | Oct 26, 1990

Personalities

by Ken Tucker | Oct 26, 1990

Over My Dead Body

by Ken Tucker | Oct 26, 1990

Nightmare on the 13th Floor

by Ken Tucker | Oct 26, 1990

WIOU

by Ken Tucker | Oct 26, 1990

Television News

EW's guide to the cast of ''Cheers''

Oct 26, 1990
Here's a detailed character guide to the series' biggest barflies, including Sam, Rebecca, Cliff, Norm, and the rest of the gang Read Article

On the set of ''Parenthood''

by Mark Harris | Oct 26, 1990
A behind the scenes look at the NBC sitcom that does a convincing imitation of family life Read Article

The latest in television news the week of October 26, 1990

by Benjamin Svetkey | Oct 26, 1990
Inside Vanessa Redgrave's press feud, Ray Wise's ''Twin Peaks'' role, and Larry King's variety show Read Article

NBC's sports series ''Inside Stuff''

by Kate Meyers | Oct 26, 1990
The weekly show giving fans a look at their favorite athletics off the basketball court Read Article

TV shows about family

by Ken Tucker | Oct 26, 1990
A look at family-themed series like ''Parenthood,'' ''thirtysomething,'' and ''Leave it to Beaver'' Read Article

Video News

The latest in video news the week of October 26, 1990

by Jess Cagle | Oct 26, 1990
A 70's revival, the delayed release of ''The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T,'' and Linnea Quigley's workout tape Read Article