Sep 12, 1997

Issue #396

Cover Story

empty shell

Magazine Cover (Sep 12, 1997)

Cybertalk

Celebrity cybertalk

Sep 12, 1997
Quotes found online this week from Marilu Henner, Stephen Root, Mira Sorvino, and more Read Article

Encore

Patty Hearst's kidnapping

by Tom Sinclair | Sep 12, 1997
The heiress' ordeal of torture and terror held America captive 22 years ago Read Article

Monitor

Monitor

by Dave Karger | Sep 12, 1997
Celebrity news for the week of September 12, 1997 Read Article

Book Commentary

Book News

The numbers of Paul Reiser's ''babyhood''

by Kristen Baldwin | Sep 12, 1997
We do the math and tell you how many times the actor refers to himself as ''Fertile-Man,'' how many chapters are three pages or shorter, and more Read Article

The inside scoop on the book world

by Matthew Flamm | Sep 12, 1997
Steve Wynn, Gary Indiana, and Michael Eisner made news this week Read Article

Book Review

Pieces Of Time: The Life of Jimmy Stewart

by Alexandra Jacobs | Sep 12, 1997

Babyhood

by Kristen Baldwin | Sep 12, 1997

A Dry Spell

by Megan Harlan | Sep 12, 1997

All Over But The Shoutin'

by Vanessa V. Friedman | Sep 12, 1997

The Mirror

by Margot Mifflin | Sep 12, 1997

Rough Mix

by Alanna Nash | Sep 12, 1997

Siberian Light

by Vanessa V. Friedman | Sep 12, 1997

Cover Story

Fall TV Preview 1997: Friday

by Dan Snierson | Sep 12, 1997
''The Gregory Hines Show,'' ''Players,'' and ''Sabrina, The Teenage Witch'' are examined Read Article

Fall TV Preview 1997: Monday

by Kristen Baldwin | Sep 12, 1997
''Buffy the Vampire Slayer,'' ''Timecop,'' and ''Cosby'' are some of the shows that are examined Read Article

Fall TV Preview 1997

by Kristen Baldwin | Sep 12, 1997
A look at what's in store for ''The X-Files,'' ''Party of Five,'' ''Ellen,'' and more Read Article

Fall TV Preview 1997: Saturday

by Bruce Fretts | Sep 12, 1997
''The Practice,'' ''C-16,'' and ''Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'' are some of the shows we examine Read Article

Fall TV Preview 1997: Sunday

by A.J. Jacobs | Sep 12, 1997
''Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella,'' ''Jenny,'' ''Touched By An Angel,'' and more are examined Read Article

Fall TV Preview 1997: Thursday

by Jess Cagle | Sep 12, 1997
''Veronica's Closet,'' ''Nothing Sacred,'' and ''Friends'' are some of the shows we examined Read Article

Fall TV Preview 1997: Tuesday

by Ken Tucker | Sep 12, 1997
''Dellaventura,'' ''Over the Top,'' and ''Soul Man'' are some of the shows we examine Read Article

Fall TV Preview 1997: Wednesday

by Dan Snierson | Sep 12, 1997
''Dharma & Greg,'' ''The Tony Danza Show,'' and ''Spin City'' are some of the shows we examine Read Article

Digital News

Digital Review

Tetrisphere

by Gary Eng Walk | Sep 12, 1997

Hear & Now

This week on the music beat

by Tom Sinclair | Sep 12, 1997
Fleetwood Mac and Elvis Costello made news this week Read Article

Internet Capsule Review

Glossy

Sep 12, 1997

Internet News

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Sep 12, 1997
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Movie Commentary

Parents' guide to movies

by Lois Alter Mark | Sep 12, 1997
We look at the kid-friendliness of ''Excess Baggage,'' ''G.I. Jane,'' ''Kull the Conquerer'' and more Read Article

Movie News

Colorado's 24th Telluride Film Festival

by Chris Willman | Sep 12, 1997
The annual event was dubbed ''the bad-dad festival'' with films like ''U-Turn'' and ''The Butcher Boy'' Read Article

This week in Hollywood

by Dana Kennedy | Sep 12, 1997
''The Deep End of the Ocean'' made movie news the week of September 12, 1997 Read Article

Movie Review

The Game

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 12, 1997

Kull the Conquerer

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 12, 1997

Fire

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 12, 1997

Music Commentary

Music News

Entertainment news for September 12, 1997

by Jae-Ha Kim | Sep 12, 1997
Oasis made headlines this week Read Article

Music Review

You Light Up My Life

by David Browne | Sep 12, 1997

When Shove Goes Back to Push

by Mike Flaherty | Sep 12, 1997

September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill

by Mike Flaherty | Sep 12, 1997

Liquid, Liquid

by Rob Brunner | Sep 12, 1997

Heaven & Hell

by David Grad | Sep 12, 1997

Troublizing

by Jim Farber | Sep 12, 1997

Next

by David Grad | Sep 12, 1997

Deep Concentration

by David Browne | Sep 12, 1997

Happy End of the World

by Matt Diehl | Sep 12, 1997

Moody Plays Mancini

by Josef Woodard | Sep 12, 1997

Midnite Lover

by Jeremy Helligar | Sep 12, 1997

The Magic City

by Scott Schinder | Sep 12, 1997

The Music of ''Prohibition''

by Chip Deffaa | Sep 12, 1997

The Wilsons

by Scott Schinder | Sep 12, 1997

On the Air

The latest news from the TV beat

by Joe Flint | Sep 12, 1997
Network executives made news this week Read Article

Pop Culture News

Remembering Diana

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 12, 1997
In ''The Windsors: A Royal Family,'' ''Di and I,'' and more, the princess who inspired awe and drew empathy is preserved for all to remember Read Article

Diana: 1961-1997

by Dana Kennedy | Sep 12, 1997
The tragic death of the princess could prove a watershed for the news-gathering biz Read Article

The fallout after Diana's death

by Shirliey Fung | Sep 12, 1997
The tragedy has thrown into question several projects dealing with the princess and the paparazzi, including ''That Old Feeling'' and ''Diana & Me'' Read Article

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Sep 12, 1997
The 15 hottest topics the week of September 12, 1997 Read Article

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: The week's best TV quotes

Sep 12, 1997
TV's funniest lines from September 5 to September 11, 1997 Read Article

TV Review

Vibe

by Ken Tucker | Sep 12, 1997

Television Commentary

Remembering Brandon Tartikoff

by Ken Tucker | Sep 12, 1997
As the force behind the Must See TV shows of the '80s, NBC's hit master changed the face of television Read Article

Television News

Sad fall for ''Grace Under Fire''

by Joe Flint | Sep 12, 1997
Rehab, cast changes, and prima donna behavior have dogged Brett Butler's show Read Article

Letter from the editor

by James W. Seymore | Sep 12, 1997
EW's managing editor talks about the Fall TV Preview Read Article

Back from the dead

by Jessica Shaw | Sep 12, 1997
''ER,'' ''Beverly Hills, 90210,'' and ''Melrose Place'' are among the shows to bring on new characters this season Read Article

A look ahead to the Emmys

by Ken Tucker | Sep 12, 1997
Will ''ER'' win again? Can Garry Shandling catch a break? Find out what we think Read Article

Back from the dead

by A.J. Jacobs | Sep 12, 1997
This season, characters on ''Teen Angel,'' ''Unhappily Ever After,'' and ''Jenny'' die but find ways to linger on their shows Read Article

Emmy predictions

Sep 12, 1997
EW's picks for this year's Emmys, including ''ER'' for Outstanding Drama and Helen Hunt for Outstanding Comedy Actress Read Article

A ''Twin Peaks'' convention

by Chris Willman | Sep 12, 1997
Every year, hardcore fans of the show attend the fan festival outside Seattle Read Article

Hollywood double acts

by A.J. Jacobs | Sep 12, 1997
Kathy Najimy and Wayne Knight are among the stars playing multiple roles on television Read Article

Video Commentary

Video News

Legacy: Lon Chaney, Jr.

by David Hadju | Sep 12, 1997
The star of ''Calling Dr. Death'' and ''Strange Confession'' will forever be remembered for over-the-top humor Read Article

Movies that seem like TV

by A.J. Jacobs | Sep 12, 1997
Some films are reminiscent of television shows, such as ''Dangerous Minds'' and ''Welcome Back, Kotter'' Read Article

Video Review

Fathers' Day

by Mike D'Angelo | Sep 12, 1997

McHale's Navy

by Michael Sauter | Sep 12, 1997

In the Gloaming

by Steve Simels | Sep 12, 1997

The War At Home

by Denise Lanctot | Sep 12, 1997

Thieves

by Tim Purtell | Sep 12, 1997

Head Above Water

by Michael Sauter | Sep 12, 1997

Mario Puzo's The Last Don

by Steve Simels | Sep 12, 1997

Cats Don't Dance

by Will Friedwald | Sep 12, 1997

Casper: A Spirited Beginning

by Jason Cochran | Sep 12, 1997

Victim

by Tim Purtell | Sep 12, 1997