Oct 04, 1991

Issue #86

Cover Story

Refining ''Designing Women''

by Mark Harris | Oct 04, 1991
Sugarbakers welcomes Julia Duffy and Jan Hooks to the cast and bids adieu to Delta Burke Read it
Magazine Cover (Oct 04, 1991)

Encore

Dick Tracy's case history

by Jess Cagle | Oct 04, 1991
Spry as ever, the square-jawed copper in the fedora is turning 60 Read it

Flashes

Entertainment news for October 4, 1991

Oct 04, 1991
Joe Strummer, Meryl Streep, and Gianni Versace made headlines this week Read it

Laserdisc

The Shining

by Lawrence O'Toole | Oct 04, 1991

Barry Lyndon

by Steve Daly | Oct 04, 1991

Book Article

A new ''Wall Street Journal''

by Suelain Moy | Oct 04, 1991
The business newspaper has released an edition targeted at high schoolers Read it

Close-up: Ethan Canin

by Kelli Pryor | Oct 04, 1991
The doctor-to-be writes a prescription for literary success in ''Emperor of the Air'' Read it

''Publishers Weekly'' will have no ad

by Diane Cardwell | Oct 04, 1991
For the first time in its 119-year history, the magazine won’t have an ad on the cover Read it

Paperback Picks

Oct 04, 1991
Paperback Picks -- The latest books from Stephen King, John Updike, and Linda Barnes Read it

Rooting for Larry Brown

by Tina Jordan | Oct 04, 1991
We talk to the author about his second novel, ''Joe'' Read it

Book Review

Damon Runyon

by Tom De Haven | Oct 04, 1991

Me: Stories of My Life

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Oct 04, 1991

Joe

by Gene Lyons | Oct 04, 1991

Daughters

by Stuart Klawans | Oct 04, 1991

A Dance at the Slaughterhouse

by Mark Harris | Oct 04, 1991

Shape-Shifter

by Margot Mifflin | Oct 04, 1991

Cover Story

Refining ''Designing Women''

by Mark Harris | Oct 04, 1991
Sugarbakers welcomes Julia Duffy and Jan Hooks to the cast and bids adieu to Delta Burke Read it

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Oct 04, 1991
The 15 hottest topics the week of: October 4, 1991 Read it

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Oct 04, 1991
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't on EW's Fall TV Preview, Milli Vanilli, and The Best Movies of All Time Read it

Movie Article

Director Michael Schultz

by Diane Cardwell | Oct 04, 1991
We talk to the filmmaker about ''Livin' Large!'' Read it

Hollywood turns to numbers

by Steven Rea | Oct 04, 1991
A look at movies slated to come out with numerical titles, including ''K2'' and ''Jennifer Eight'' Read it

Elizabeth Taylor and the movies

by Alan Mirabella | Oct 04, 1991
The actress will appear in mini-ads for her fragrance, White Diamonds Read it

Sylvester Stallone's ''Gale Force''

by Anne Thompson | Oct 04, 1991
The actor's hurricane themed movie gets pushed aside Read it

The ''Hook'' junket

by Anne Thompson | Oct 04, 1991
Julia Roberts may only talk to reporters who sign a pledge to ask her only about the new film Read it

Critic's Choice: Gender Benders

by Jess Cagle | Oct 04, 1991
''Some Like it Hot,'' ''Tootsie,'' and ''Victor/Victoria'' are some of the examples where men portray women on-screen Read it

''Spinal Tap'' vs. ''Truth or Dare''

by Steve Daly | Oct 04, 1991
We compare the two films Read it

Movie studio gridlock

by Anne Thompson | Oct 04, 1991
Turmoil at four film companies has Hollywood reeling Read it

Movie Review

Deceived

by Owen Gleiberman | Oct 04, 1991

The Rapture

by Owen Gleiberman | Oct 04, 1991

Late For Dinner

by Owen Gleiberman | Oct 04, 1991

Music Article

Should you keep your old LPs?

by Dave DiMartino | Oct 04, 1991
What you should do with your vinyl as you trade up to CDs Read it

Prince's faltering career

by Bill Wyman | Oct 04, 1991
The singer has yet to repeat his ''Purple Rain'' Read it

The music that sells itself

by Alanna Nash | Oct 04, 1991
The Country Music Association Awards show spurs music sales Read it

Mukulu's future

by Meryl Davids | Oct 04, 1991
The African group was chosen as the music for Danon's latest campaign and is looking to find a domestic label Read it

Bidding farewell to vinyl

by David Browne | Oct 04, 1991
Why we'll miss the LP Read it

Eight things to hate about the CD

by David Browne | Oct 04, 1991
Price, longboxes, faulty jewel boxes, and storage are some of the things that irk us Read it

Paula Abdul's ''Vibeology''

by Jeffrey Ressner | Oct 04, 1991
The song won't be the third single off her ''Spellbound'' album Read it

Music Review

Naughty by Nature

by James Bernard | Oct 04, 1991

Cypress Hill

by James Bernard | Oct 04, 1991

Catfish Rising

by Bill Wyman | Oct 04, 1991

Shake Me Up

by Bill Wyman | Oct 04, 1991

Soul Gestures in Southern Blue

by Gary Giddins | Oct 04, 1991

Diamonds and Pearls

by David Browne | Oct 04, 1991

Bob's Favorite Street Songs

by Susan Stewart | Oct 04, 1991

Backlash

by Chuck Eddy | Oct 04, 1991

Storyville

by Elysa Gardner | Oct 04, 1991

Don't Get Weird on Me, Babe

by Bill Wyman | Oct 04, 1991

News Article

Pinball wizardry

by Harold Goldberg | Oct 04, 1991
Pin-heads get new games, including a spin-off from ''Terminator 2'' Read it

Comics bad mouths

by Chip Roe | Oct 04, 1991
A recent study looks at how often expletives are found in comic strips Read it

TV Article

Problems on Jenny Jones talk show

by Cindy Pearlman | Oct 04, 1991
The host has recently fired directors, writers, and hairdressers Read it

A ''60 Minute'' special

by Benjamin Svetkey | Oct 04, 1991
The news program will feature highlights from the show's best celebrity profiles over the past 23 years Read it

Network-TV shows for children

by Ken Tucker | Oct 04, 1991
''Darwing Duck,'' ''Yo, Yogi!,'' and ''Where's Waldo'' are some of the programs broadcasted on Saturday Read it

TV Review

Columbus and the Age of Discovery

by Ken Tucker | Oct 04, 1991

Sessions

by Ken Tucker | Oct 04, 1991

Writer's Block

by Ken Tucker | Oct 04, 1991

Brooklyn Bridge

by Ken Tucker | Oct 04, 1991

Babe Ruth

by Ken Tucker | Oct 04, 1991

Video Review

The Marrying Man

by Michael Sauter | Oct 04, 1991

Simply Mad About the Mouse

by Steve Simels | Oct 04, 1991

Switch

by Bruce Forer | Oct 04, 1991

The Big Dis

by Ty Burr | Oct 04, 1991

A Kiss Before Dying

by Lawrence O'Toole | Oct 04, 1991

Public Enemy: Tour of a Black Planet

by David Browne | Oct 04, 1991