Nov 23, 1990

Issue #41

Cover Story

The biggest pop culture failures of all time

Nov 23, 1990
EW lists the top 20 flops in movies, TV, music, and books Read it
Magazine Cover (Nov 23, 1990)

Encore

The history of the jukebox

by Ned Geeslin | Nov 23, 1990
The money-making music box and five singles with the most play Read it

Feedback

Feedback from our readers

Nov 23, 1990
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it

Obituary

Remembering Eve Arden

by Mark Harris | Nov 23, 1990
A look back at the radio, television, and film career of the late actress Read it

Book Article

Book reviews the week of November 23, 1990

Nov 23, 1990
Graded reviews of recently published works, including ''Drugstore Cowboy'' and more Read it

Paperback picks the week of November 23, 1990

Nov 23, 1990
Reasons to check out ''The End of Nature,'' ''Mile Zero,'' and more Read it

Book Review

Far Afield

by Jeff Giles | Nov 23, 1990

Coyote

by Josh Rubins | Nov 23, 1990

A Home at the End of the World

by L.S. Klepp | Nov 23, 1990

Bad Desire

by Jeff Giles | Nov 23, 1990

In A Child's Name

by Gene Lyons | Nov 23, 1990

Cover Story

The biggest pop culture failures of all time

Nov 23, 1990
EW lists the top 20 flops in movies, TV, music, and books Read it

Inside EW Article

Audio and video technology

by Steven Forbis | Nov 23, 1990
A guide to the cutting-edge stereos, VCRs, radios, TVs, and speaker systems Read it

EW's ticket guide to on and off Broadway shows

by Meredith Berkman | Nov 23, 1990
A list of fifteen great productions, including ''Cats,'' ''Prelude to a Kiss,'' and ''The Nutcracker'' Read it

Movie Article

The special props in ''Child's Play 2''

Nov 23, 1990
The radio-controlled heads and stunt dolls used in the thriller Read it

Commercial film flops with video comebacks

by Gregg Kilday | Nov 23, 1990
Long after their releases, films like ''It's a Wonderful Life'' and ''Intolerance'' are making profits Read it

Movie Review

The Rescuers Down Under

by Angeline Goreau | Nov 23, 1990

The Prince and the Pauper

by Angeline Goreau | Nov 23, 1990

Rocky V

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 23, 1990

Three Men and a Little Lady

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 23, 1990

Cyrano de Bergerac

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 23, 1990

Home Alone

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 25, 2007

Music Article

Whitney Huston's record release

by Bob Mack | Nov 23, 1990
Guests listening to the new tracks had to follow Clive Davis' strict rules Read it

Music Review

Medicine Music

by Linda Sanders | Nov 23, 1990

Refugees of the Heart

by David Browne | Nov 23, 1990

Starry Night

by Mim Udovitch | Nov 23, 1990

Hell's Ditch

by Ira Robbins | Nov 23, 1990

Taste of Chocolate

by Bob Mack | Nov 23, 1990

Bona Drag

by Gina Arnold | Nov 23, 1990

Evergreen Everblue

by Susan Stewart | Nov 23, 1990

Girl Crazy

by Ron Givens | Nov 23, 1990

I'm Your Baby Tonight

by David Browne | Nov 23, 1990

News Article

Parents playing opposite their kids

by Ned Geeslin | Nov 23, 1990
Films with kids playing opposite their real-life parents, like ''Wild at Heart'' and ''Cadence'' Read it

Queen's new label

by Ron Givens | Nov 23, 1990
Read more about Hollywood Records' 10 million dollar deal with the British rockers Read it

Entertainment news the week of November 23, 1990

by Melina Gerosa , Bob Mack, Mark Harris | Nov 23, 1990
Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, and Jon Bon Jovi made headlines this week Read it

Failures in entertainment technology

by Jess Cagle | Nov 23, 1990
Check out a few innovations that didn't last long, like 8-track tapes and quadraphonic sound Read it

The Universal Studios blacklot fire

by Mark Schwed | Nov 23, 1990
Production was delayed on ''Oscar'' and ''Newsies,'' find out what other films were effected Read it

Jane Fonda's unlucky engagement ring

by Casey Davidson | Nov 23, 1990
Experts explain why an opal stone brings bad luck Read it

Keenen Ivory's ''Fly Girl'' search

by Benjamin Svetkey | Nov 23, 1990
The ''In Living Color'' star helped select the series' newest dancer Read it

Dan Rather's election night antics

by Mark Harris | Nov 23, 1990
A look at the CBS news anchor's unique reporting style Read it

Captain Planet merchandise

by Benjamin Svetkey | Nov 23, 1990
The ''Earth-safe'' offerings from TBS's new cartoon hero Read it

Television for spanish-speaking Americans

by Benjamin Svetkey | Nov 23, 1990
Check out Telemundo's new lineup, including ''Cara A Cara'' and ''America Baila'' Read it

Franco Zeffirelli misses home

by Meredith Berkman | Nov 23, 1990
How the director keeps in touch with his family while filming in England Read it

TV Article

Unsuccessful TV adaptations

by Mark Harris | Nov 23, 1990
The films that, unlike ''M*A*S*H'' and ''The Odd Couple,'' failed on smaller screens Read it

The ''Tonight Show'' dominates ratings

by Mark Harris | Nov 23, 1990
Find out which late night shows couldn't compete against Johnny Carson Read it

Kellie Martin's series stardom

by Mark Harris | Nov 23, 1990
We talk with the ''Life Goes On'' actress about the joys and pitfalls of being in the spotlight Read it

The villains on ''Wiseguys''

by Ken Tucker | Nov 23, 1990
Maximilian Schell and Cecil Hoffmann make the series worth watching Read it

A documentary on environmental dangers

by Benjamin Svetkey | Nov 23, 1990
The PBS special ''After the Warming'' predicts the world's ecological meltdown Read it

Samantha Mathis' busy year

by Ken Tucker | Nov 23, 1990
The films and TV movies staring one of the hardest-working actresses in show business Read it

TV Review

Motown 30: What's Goin' On!

by Ken Tucker | Nov 23, 1990

I'll Take Romance

by Ken Tucker | Nov 23, 1990

Descending Angel

by Ken Tucker | Nov 23, 1990

The Stranger Within

by Ken Tucker | Nov 23, 1990

Silhouette

by Ken Tucker | Nov 23, 1990

Kid 'N Play

by Ken Tucker | Nov 23, 1990

Chipmunks Go to the Movies

by Ken Tucker | Nov 23, 1990

Broken Badges

by Ken Tucker | Nov 23, 1990

Video Article

Sergei Eisenstein's lasting influence

by Lawrence O'Toole | Nov 23, 1990
The Russian director's techniques are still used in film today Read it

Movies by Soviet filmmakers

by Lawrence O'Toole | Nov 23, 1990
A list of provocative films made abroad, like ''Little Vera'' and ''My Name is Ivan'' Read it

Feast scenes in films

by Melissa Pierson | Nov 23, 1990
The dishes served in films like ''Dinner at Eight,''' ''Tampopo,'' and ''My Dinner With Andre'' Read it

Video Review

Camille Claudel

by Lawrence O'Toole | Nov 23, 1990

The Young Ones

by Ira Robbins | Nov 23, 1990

Smokescreen

by Terry Catchpole | Nov 23, 1990

Daddy's Dyin'...Who's Got the Will?

by Ty Burr | Nov 23, 1990

Dr. Caligari

by Mark Fleischmann | Nov 23, 1990

Raoni

by Terry Catchpole | Nov 23, 1990

Royalty: An Uncommon Working Family

by Terry Catchpole | Nov 23, 1990

Another 48 Hrs.

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 23, 1990