Most promising new U.S. network: the BBC, ever more visible as the producer of such literate entertainments as ELIZABETH R, VANITY FAIR and AMERICA.
Most unwelcome conversation stoppers: the cancellation of THE DAVID FROST SHOW (Group W) and three-fourths cancellation of THE DICK CAVETT SHOW (ABC).
Most slickly scripted and produced special: the Republican National Convention in Miami, whose predictable plot line made it even more boring than its Democratic competition.
Most dramatic live moments: the tragic terrorist raid at the Munich Olympics, which erupted during ABC's impressive running coverage of the sports events.
Most lonely program: NBC REPORTS, the only regularly scheduled network public...