SAVING NETWORK TV: THE PEOPLE RESPOND

The Calendar Letters Page on April 14 appealed--in all semi-seriousness--to the reader-masses for fresh, new ideas to help save network television. The generosity of readers has been ample and heartwarming. The least frivolous contributions are segregated in the box at the right. The rest follow.

“Snort”--Each episode explores the recreational activities and hi-jinks of the upper levels of the entertainment industry. A profusion of parties, starlets and just plain fun make this series sparkle. Starring: Stacy Keach, Richard Dreyfuss and Mackenzie Phillips. Produced and directed by Stan Dragoti.

“The Mundanes”--Sitcom about a happily married San Fernando Valley couple. He’s a bus driver, she’s a fry cook for Der Wienerschnitzel. No conflict, sex or drugs in this one. The only suspense is created by trying to figure out how they’ll make it on a combined salary of $20,000 a year. Starring: Tab Hunter and Divine.

JIM DAVIS

Chatsworth