Magazine Archive
Oct 23, 1998
Issue #455
Cover Story
''Will & Grace'' covers new television territory
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Oct 23, 1998
NBC's new hit comedy ''Will & Grace'' finds the climate for a gay leading man just fine - as long as he's got a good (straight) woman by his side
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Biz
Richard Grieco is heading back to the spotlight
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Oct 23, 1998
In ''A Night at the Roxbury,'' ''21 Jump Street'''s Richard Grieco stars as...Richard Grieco Read it
Encore
Whatever Became of Joe Jackson?
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Oct 23, 1998
Former post-punk king has branched into multiple genres, with his latest being the neoclassical rock ''Heaven & Hell'' Read it
Flashes
Entertainment news from the week of Oct. 17 to Oct. 23
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Oct 23, 1998
''Ally McBeal'' and William Shatner made the news this week Read it
Scene
'Beloved' premieres are all-star events
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Oct 23, 1998
Roseanne, Sean ''Puffy'' Combs, and Uma Thurman turn out an emotional screening Read it
Book Article
Between The Lines: Oct. 23, 1998
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Oct 23, 1998
Don Imus and Chris Carter made news in the book world this week Read it
Nancy Drew's reinvention over the decades
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Oct 23, 1998
She still drives a Mustang, but how is Carolyn Keene's 1930s sleuth standing up to 1998? Read it
Book Review
Cover Story
''Will & Grace'' covers new television territory
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Oct 23, 1998
NBC's new hit comedy ''Will & Grace'' finds the climate for a gay leading man just fine - as long as he's got a good (straight) woman by his side Read it
Fast Forward
The latest from the home-video front
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Oct 23, 1998
''Titanic'' and ''Lady and the Tramp'' made the news this week Read it
Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet
Mail Page
Mail from our readers
Oct 23, 1998
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it
Movie Article
Director Tony Kaye disowns his own film
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Oct 23, 1998
'American History X' is troubled by conflict between director Tony Kaye, lead actor Edward Norton, and studio New Line Cinema Read it
Behind the scenes of 'Girl, Interrupted'
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Oct 23, 1998
Hollywood's actresses are abuzz about the film
version of Girl, Interrupted. Read it
'Boiler Room' is casting hot young men
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Oct 23, 1998
Ben Affleck, Giovanni Ribisi, and David Schwimmer are up for roles Read it
'Andy Griffith' alum Don Knotts was an inspiration for today's comics
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Oct 23, 1998
Classic TV star returns to the screen in upcoming film ''Pleasantville'' Read it
Movie Review
Music Article
'Acme' and 'Wander This World' are steeped in delta blues
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Oct 23, 1998
Roots-based CDs are untraditional takes on blues by the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Jonny Lang Read it
Music Review
News Article
Now Playing on Stage
Oct 23, 1998
''More To Love: A Big Fat Comedy,'' ''Duet!,'' and more are reviewed by EW Read it
'Beauty and the Beast' gets a new Belle
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Oct 23, 1998
Toni Braxton takes a turn as the star of Disney's musical Read it
Date Book: a guide to notable parties, premieres, and happenings
Oct 23, 1998
''Pleasantville,'' Men of the Year Awards, and more are happening this week Read it
Online dating inspires 'Love Online'
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Oct 23, 1998
Musician Brian Gari based his latest CD on his real-life Internet dating Read it
On Stage and Off: Oct. 23, 1998
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Oct 23, 1998
''Victor/Victoria,'' Betty Buckley, and ''Aida'' made the news this week Read it
Try your hand at The '80s Lyrics Game
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Oct 23, 1998
This ''Name that Tune''-style game is all the rage Read it
This Halloween's costume scene
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Oct 23, 1998
Masks from Teletubbies, ''South Park,'' and more are available for die-hard fans Read it
Sound Bites
Sound Bites: the week's best TV quotes
Oct 23, 1998
TV's funniest lines from the week of Oct. 17 to Oct. 23 Read it
TV Article
'Mr. Show With Bob and David' rethinks sketch comedy
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Oct 23, 1998
HBO's comedy show has a small but dedicated fan base, including Conan O'Brien and Chris Rock Read it
Remote Patrol: Keeping a watch on TV
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Oct 23, 1998
The real story behind Jimmy Smits' departure from ''NYPD Blue'' Read it
TV football coverage: is it a touchdown or a fumble?
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Oct 23, 1998
ABC, Fox, ESPN, and CBS go head to head each week on the field Read it
Sean Hayes was meant for sitcoms
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Oct 23, 1998
''Will & Grace'' sidekick cracks up audiences Read it
Debra Messing has the role of her dreams
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Oct 23, 1998
After two flops in three years, the star of ''Will & Grace'' is getting used to the idea of success Read it
On The Air: Oct. 23, 1998
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Oct 23, 1998
''Getting Personal'' and ''The Brian Benben Show'' fell flat this fall Read it
Video Article
A tour of fantasist Richard Matheson's movies
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Oct 23, 1998
The author of ''What Dreams May Come'' takes us through his other works, including ''The Twilight Zone'' and ''Duel'' Read it
Video Review
Gone With the Wind
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Oct 23, 1998
''Gone With the Wind'' has blown back onto video in a new edition. But its influence whirls all around us, from ''Ally McBeal'' to the ''Star Wars'' theme Read it

