Apr 26, 1991

Issue #63

Cover Story

Kitty Kelley: First Lady Of Scandal

by Benjamin Svetkey, Tim Appelo | Apr 26, 1991
The author's reputation for publishing salacious stories brought her fame, but has Nancy Reagan's biographer gone too far? Read it
Magazine Cover (Apr 26, 1991)

Encore

ABC's ''Wide World of Sports'' 30-year anniversary

by Kate Meyers | Apr 26, 1991
From its first producer, Roone Arledge, to current head Curt Gowdy Jr., ''Wide World'' has been at the forefront of broadcasting ''the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat'' Read it

Feedback

Mail from our readers

Apr 26, 1991
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it

Book Article

Illustrator Lane Smith talks about his work

by Suelain Moy | Apr 26, 1991
''The Big Pets'' continues the artist's tradition of inventive techniques for a unique look Read it

Close-Up on Sandra Cisneros

by Kelli Pryor | Apr 26, 1991
We talk with the author of ''The House on Mango Street'' about her influences Read it

Nancy Reagan by the numbers

by Kate Meyers | Apr 26, 1991
Statistics quoted in Kitty Kelley's biography of the former First Lady Read it

Reactions to Kitty Kelley's bio of Nancy Reagan

Apr 26, 1991
White House staffers, family, and media have their say about the unauthorized biography Read it

Book Review

What Was Mine

by Jeff Giles | Apr 26, 1991

Moving Pictures

by Margot Mifflin | Apr 26, 1991

President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime

by Benjamin DeMott | Apr 26, 1991

Gojiro

by Tom De Haven | Apr 26, 1991

The Big Pets

by Ken Tucker | Apr 26, 1991

Don't Say a Word

by Josh Rubins | Apr 26, 1991

Cover Story

Kitty Kelley: First Lady Of Scandal

by Benjamin Svetkey, Tim Appelo | Apr 26, 1991
The author's reputation for publishing salacious stories brought her fame, but has Nancy Reagan's biographer gone too far? Read it

DVD Article

New version of ''The Last Picture Show'' out on laserdisc

by Taehee Kim, Ty Burr | Apr 26, 1991
We take a look at the additions with director Peter Bogdanovich Read it

Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Apr 26, 1991
The 15 hottest topics from April 26, 1991 Read it

Movie Article

Director Michael Lindsay-Hogg on an inanimate star

by Christopher Henrikson | Apr 26, 1991
Sculptor Henry Moore's ''Head on a Bone Base'' plays an integral role in ''The Object of Beauty'' Read it

Robert Townsend resurrects his flagging film's fortunes

by Christopher Vaughn | Apr 26, 1991
The director's successful campaign to save ''The Five Heartbeats'' from an ignominious ending Read it

The serious business of movie etiquette

by Alex Heard | Apr 26, 1991
When the movie house lights dim, the din begins. Here's what's being done to control movie manners Read it

Movie Review

The Object Of Beauty

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 26, 1991

Out for Justice

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 26, 1991

Poison

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 26, 1991

Music Article

Yes reunites for new tour

by David Browne | Apr 26, 1991
Jon Anderson and co. pump out familiar sounds, but the overall experience is disappointingly nostalgic Read it

Is the voice on ''Forever Your Girl'' Paula Abdul's?

by Jeffrey Ressner | Apr 26, 1991
A new lawsuit casts doubt over just how much of the pop queen's vocals are her own Read it

Music Review

Club MTV Party to Go Volume One

by Marisa Fox | Apr 26, 1991

Jam Harder

by Marisa Fox | Apr 26, 1991

Dance Now!!

by Marisa Fox | Apr 26, 1991

Alive

by Gary Giddins | Apr 26, 1991

Word of Mouth

by Chuck Eddy | Apr 26, 1991

American Elegies

by Alan Rich | Apr 26, 1991

Chase the Clouds

by Chuck Eddy | Apr 26, 1991

Greenhouse

by Ivan Bodley | Apr 26, 1991

The Reality of My Surroundings

by James Bernard | Apr 26, 1991

Real Life

by Gina Arnold | Apr 26, 1991

News Article

Dionne Warwick's foundation faces financial perils

by Andrew Feinberg | Apr 26, 1991
Three-year-old AIDS education group demonstrates the difficulties in getting established Read it

The truth about celebrity fundraisers

by Andrew Feinberg | Apr 26, 1991
A behind-the-scenes look at the world of Hollywood's charity benefits Read it

A plea to release ''Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story''

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 26, 1991
Our movie critic explains why Todd Haynes' portrayal of Karen Carpenter's private struggles should be made public Read it

Entertainment news for April 26, 1991

Apr 26, 1991
Warren Beatty, Andie MacDowell and Carol Alt made headlines this week Read it

Protestors mar opening night of ''Miss Saigon''

by Tim Appelo | Apr 26, 1991
Demonstrators claim that show is racist and sexist Read it

The true cost of filmmaking

by Ben Stein | Apr 26, 1991
We look at the budget breakdown for ''Batman'', and track where the money goes Read it

TV Article

The value of fan protests

by Susan Pocharski | Apr 26, 1991
Will popular pressure help to keep ''Equal Justice'' and ''Dark Shadows'' alive? Read it

Del Monte focuses on cuteness in commercials

by Jess Cagle | Apr 26, 1991
Child actress Michelle Collins is about to start selling greens in a new ad campaign Read it

Shera Danese in the new ''Columbo'' TV movie

by Kate Meyers | Apr 26, 1991
We talk to her about her role as Trish Fairbanks, and marriage to Peter Falk Read it

Gerard Christopher adds scriptwriting to his resume

by Ken Tucker | Apr 26, 1991
Superboy enters the realm of monks, Satan, terrorist attacks, and Armageddon Read it

Upcoming season finale previews

by Mark Harris | Apr 26, 1991
We give you a sneak peek at the hottest shows, including ''Amen,'' ''Cheers,'' ''Dallas,'' and ''Murphy Brown'' Read it

NBC claims ratings battle for sixth consecutive year

Apr 26, 1991
But ABC and CBS have closed the gap, with help from ''America's Funniest People,'' ''Baby Talk,'' and ''60 Minutes'' Read it

TV Review

L.A. Law

by Ken Tucker | Apr 26, 1991

Video Article

The Many Faces Of Alan Smithee

by Michael Sauter | Apr 26, 1991
An homage to the most prolific director who never lived Read it

Video Review

Texasville

by Ty Burr | Apr 26, 1991

The Last Picture Show

by Ty Burr | Apr 26, 1991

K.C. and the Sunshine Band: In Concert

by Jim Farber | Apr 26, 1991

The Punisher

by Ty Burr | Apr 26, 1991

A Gathering of Men

by Terry Catchpole | Apr 26, 1991

Rocky V

by Michael Sauter | Apr 26, 1991

Jesus of Montreal

by Melissa Pierson | Apr 26, 1991

Too Beautiful for You

by Lawrence O'Toole | Apr 26, 1991

Graffiti Bridge

by Steve Simels | Apr 26, 1991