May 7, 1980

The Tomorrow Show: Season 7: Episode 128

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May 7, 1980

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NBC | Air Date: May 7, 1980
Summary: Host Tom Snyder's guests are science fiction writer Harlan Ellison who details his legal battle with ABC and Paramount Pictures over stealing his idea for a TV show about a robot police officer. He and partner Ben Bova won 285 thousand dollar settlement after a 4-year leagal battle. He says he plans to erect billboards near ParamountHost Tom Snyder's guests are science fiction writer Harlan Ellison who details his legal battle with ABC and Paramount Pictures over stealing his idea for a TV show about a robot police officer. He and partner Ben Bova won 285 thousand dollar settlement after a 4-year leagal battle. He says he plans to erect billboards near Paramount celebrating his victory and urging other writers to fight back if in similar circumstances. He lectured every weekend to pay his lawyer, Henry Holmes. He opines that John Anderson is winning justified support, including his own. He attacks Ronald Reagan and George Bush but says he cannot badmouth President Carter although he does feel sorry for him. He strongly supports the ERA and says unisex bathrooms wouldn't be a bad idea. Famed astrologer Carroll Richter tells Snyder it feels good to be old (he turned 80 last Feb. 2). He talks of enjoying seeing friends he hasn't seen in years. He continues to advise many stars and celebrities but won't name any. He says he'll make political predicitons after the nominating conventions. He states that President Carter's astrological chart and the chart of the U.S. do not jibe whereas charts of Reagan and Anderson show better relationship with the country. Expand
Genre(s): Talk & Interview

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