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Movie Channel Changes: The Movie Channel revises its format today with a new “nonstop movie experience” programming slate showcasing a high-profile film each night at 9, a daily “movie marathon” with three or more thematically related back-to-back films and less than one minute of commercial time between movies. The cable channel’s revised schedule will feature more than 100 movies a month, with the 9 p.m. slot including such titles as “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Legends of the Fall.”
The ‘Party’ Continues: Fox has renewed its Wednesday night drama “Party of Five” for a 22-episode third season. The series, which recently won a Golden Globe as best TV drama, ranks 89th in season-to-date ratings but has been improving in recent weeks, especially in key younger demographics. The series ends its sophomore season with a two-hour finale on March 27.
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12:00 a.m. March 7, 1996 For the Record
Los Angeles Times Thursday March 7, 1996 Home Edition Calendar Part F Page 3 Entertainment Desk 2 inches; 49 words Type of Material: Correction
Cable television--The Movie Channel is a commercial-free cable channel. Friday’s Morning Report incorrectly stated that the network’s revised format would include less than one minute of commercial time between movies. In fact, what is being reduced is the amount of promos for the Movie Channel’s own programming, known as interstitial breaks.
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