Television: The Year's Most

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...

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