Most Aired TV Specials

No.	Most Aired	Movies	Times Aired	Description	Runtime	Words of Caution	Metadata
1	1st	Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas	73	From the Creators of the Muppets Jim Henson created an all-new cast of Muppet characters for this award-winning Christmas story. It's a tale of love, generosity and loyalty, as Emmet and his mother compete against a band of toughs in a local talent contest. Charming holiday entertainment.			Jim Henson Jerry Nelson Marilyn Sokol Dave Goelz Frank Oz
2	2nd	Standing Room Only: Red Skelton Presents Freddy the Freeloader's Christmas Dinner	51	Vincent Price and Imogene Coca co-star in this original story that combines comedy, drama, mime and music. It's the tale of Freddy's trials and tribulations as he plans a holiday meal. All the spirit of the season is tied up in this Christmas package starring America’s favorite clown.			Red Skelton
3	3rd	Rich Little's "A Christmas Carol"	49	You’ll find a multitude of “Riches” in this version of Charles Dickens’s classic Christmas story. Scrooge is a lot like “W.C. Fields,” and “Paul Lynde” and “Edith Bunker” are the Cratchits. But it’s all “Little” in this one-man showcase by the top impressionist in the country.			Rich Little
4	4th (tie)	Standing Room Only:® Olivia Newton-John In Concert	41	Grammy winner Olivia Newton-John is hotter than ever in a brand new, sexy production with dazzling choreography and costumes. This movie, music and TV star electrifies an SRO audience in a landmark concert, only on HBO. Olivia sings all her hits, including “You're the. One That I Want,” “Magic,” “Physical” and “Heart Attack.” Exclusively on HBO.			Olivia Newton-John Music Concert
5	4th (tie)	Standing Room Only®: Simon and Garfunkel: The Concert in the Park	41	The big music event of 1981 is now an HBO exclusive. This history-making concert, packed with 500,000 fans in NYC's Central Park, features 21 songs. Highlights include: “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Mrs. Robinson” and “Sound of Silence.” HBOnly!			Simon & Garfunkel
6	5th	The Nutcracker: A Fantasy on Ice	40	A special holiday gift for the family. Championship figure skaters Dorothy Hamill, Robin Cousins and Jo Jo Starbuck transform the original ‘‘Nutcracker"' ballet into a skating spectacle in an exclusive HBO presentation. Guest star Lorne Greene narrates the story about a girl whose romantic dreams come true one Christmas Eve.	1:22		Special
7	6th	Stevie Nicks In Concert	39	SPECIAL The sultry lead singer of Fleetwood Mac goes her own way in an exclusive HBO special. Stevie's smash concert features new hits from her album Bella Donna and classics from the Fleetwood Mac repertoire. Tunes include: “Sara,” “Leather and Lace” and “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.”			Music Concert Stevie Nicks Live
8	7th (tie)	HBO Rock: Donna — A Hot Summer Night	36	HBOnly!™ “She Works Hard for the Money!"' Two-time Grammy award winner Donna Summer is back, and she is hotter than ever in this flashy HBO Rock concert that features all of her biggest hits. Songs performed by the sultry singer include old and new favorites: “Bad Girls,” ‘'Hot Stuff,” “Last Dance,” “Love To Love You Baby"’ and ‘‘On the Radio.” Guest group Musical Youth joins Donna for her new hit “Unconditional Love.”			Donna Summer Live Concert
9	7th (tie)	Standing Room Only:® Crystal Gayle In Concert	36	The beautiful, Grammy award-winning star is dazzling in a memorable concert backed by a 22-piece orchestra. Crystal’s repertoire in this exclusive HBO special runs the gamut from pop and country to blues and funk. She sings all of her biggest hits, including “Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” “Half the Way” and “Talking in Your Sleep.”			Crystal Gayle Music Concert
10	7th (tie)	Uncensored Channels I: TV Around the World With George Plimpton	36	HBO SPECIAL Tune in for some of the wildest TV fare from around the world! From Italy and Japan to the USSR, author George Plimpton presents clips from variety shows, music videos, game shows and more. Two separate shows!	:29	AS, AL, BN
11	8th (tie)	Elton John Plays Central Park (aka Elton John In Central Park)	35	One of rock’s flashiest superstars is back in an electrifying performance. Taped before an audience of more than 300,000 in New York’s Central Park, the concert includes many of his greatest hits, like “Philadelphia Freedom,”, as well as songs from his latest album, 21 at 33.			Elton John
12	8th (tie)	Johnny Cash's America	35	A Special Benefit Performance The biggest name in country music salutes America. This living legend unfurls a star-spangled music benefit for medical research at the Kennedy Center. Johnny sings all his greatest hits, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Man inBlack,” “I Walk the Line,” “Orange Blossom Special” and “Jackson” (with wife June Carter Cash). HBOnly!™			Johnny Cash
13	8th (tie)	Kids on Kids on Kids	35	HBO FAMILY SPECIAL How do today’s kids view the world around them? You're in for a surprise as America’s kids speak out in this captivating, original HBO family special. On a variety of subjects, these youngsters are wity, serious and hilarious.	:23
14	8th (tie)	Standing Room Only: Linda Ronstadt In Concert	35	HBOnly!™ With the Nelson Riddle Orchestra Here’s Linda Ronstadt, today's queen of rock 'n’roll, in her first major TV special —a complete performance from her 1980 concert tour. Linda can sing them all—rock, country-western, pop. Hear favorites from her seven platinum records in a row—a feat unmatched by any other female vocalist. “Mad Love,” “It’s So Easy,” “Just One Look,” “Blue Bayou,” “Back in the USA,” “You're No Good” and more. An unsurpassed musical experience!			Linda Ronstadt
15	8th (tie)	Sugar Ray's All Stars	35	The Skating Show Kids get a chance to work out with superstars in a brand new family sports series hosted by Sugar Ray Leonard. In this first show, focusing on football, Drew Pearson, Cowboy star receiver, teaches youngsters some pro moves.	:30		Sugar Ray Leonard Sports Boxing Special
16	8th (tie)	The Everly Brothers Reunion Concert	35	HBOnly!™ The Everly Brothers make musical history in this triumphant concert. After a ten year personal and professional separation, Phil and Don are back together again, performing their rock 'n'roll hits, including “Bye, Bye Love,” All I Have To Do Is Dream," and "Wake Up, Little Susie."			Everly Brothers Music Special
17	9th (tie)	Paddington Goes to School	34	Paddington Bear tries hard to be a model student on his first day of school, but he only succeeds in bringing chaos to the classroom. An original HBO production.	:21		Michael Bond Bernard Cribbins
18	9th (tie)	The Beach Boys In Concert	34	“Good Vibrations” fill your living room when the fabulous Beach Boys appear in concert taped before a crowd of 300,000 fans. Enjoy all of the favorite California surf-and-sand sounds—“Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California girls,””Surfing USA,” “Little Deuce Coupe,” "Barbara Ann," plus hit songs from their latest album. A wonderful Home Box Office special.	:55
19	10th	Hepburn and Tracy	33	SPECIAL Katharine Hepburn—energetic and otuspoken. Spencer Tracy—understated and old-fashioned. Together they became one of Hollywood's most popular and enduring teams. Featured are rare photographs and scenes from their films including: Judgment at Nuremberg, The Lion in Winter, Desk Set and Adam's Rib.			Katharine Hepburn Spencer Tracy Documentary
20	11th (tie)	HBO Rock: Sheena Easton In Concert	32	HBOnly!™ Beautiful, talented, and an international pop-rock star. Grammy winner Sheena Easton weaves magic singing her big hits “Morning Train," ‘‘For Your Eyes Only” and more.	1:00		Sheena Easton Music Concert
21	11th (tie)	The Trolls and the Christmas Express	32	Out to sabotage Christmas, six trolls infiltrate Santa’s village—making dogs “meow,” dolls bark and cats say “mama.” Fine animation makes this a real treat.	:30		Animated Christmas Special
22	12th (tie)	HBO Rock: The Who Tour 1982: The Final Show	31	HBOnly! They're a rock 'n’ roll legend. A superstar group whose music sings out for an entire generation. In the final show of their sell-out North American Farewell Tour, Roger Daltrey (vocals), Pete Townshend (guitar), John Entwistle (bass) and Kenney Jones (drums) play all their hottest hits including “Pinball Wizard,"' ‘My Generation,” “See Me, Feel Me,” “Baba O’Riley” and “Won't Get Fooled Again.'' Long live rock on HBO!	1:25		The Who Live Concert Pete Townshend Roger Daltrey
23	12th (tie)	HBO Theater: Barefoot In The Park	31	HBOnly!™ Richard Thomas Bess Armstrong Neil Simon’s hit comedy is now an exclusive HBO Theater event. Taped before a live audience, Richard Thomas, Bess Armstrong, Barbara Barrie and Hans Conreid (in his last performance) star in this funny look at newlywed life. Here’s a chance to get front-row seats to one of the most successful comedies in American theater history.			Joel Zwick Richard Thomas Bess Armstrong Bill Daily Barbara Cason John Getz
24	13th (tie)	Gotta Dance, Gotta Sing	30	SPECIAL High-Stepping Through the Hollywood Musical From Busby Berkeley spectaculars to today's movie musicals, this nostalgic show features Fred and Ginger, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. Other clips: “Singin’ in the Rain,” “West Side Story.”	:53		Dance Music Performance Special
25	13th (tie)	On Location: The Pee-Wee Herman Show	30	A satire of a 1950s kiddie show that's been receiving rave reviews in Los Angeles for over a year. Paul Reubens stars as "Pee-Wee" in this multimedia event that includes inveneive sets, unusual short films and cartoons. It's crazy fun meant for kids of all ages.			Marty Callner Paul Reubens Phil Hartman Lynne Marie Stewart John Moody pee wee herman
26	13th (tie)	Some Call Them Freaks	30	SPECIAL A sensitive account of some extraordinary human oddities. Hosted by Richard Kiley, the show features 25” Tom Thumb, 8’ 11” Robert Pershing Wadlow, the tallest man who ever lived; Robert Earl Hughes, whose 1,069 Ibs. made him the heaviest human on record, and others.			Sideshow Documentary
27	13th (tie)	Those Fabulous Clowns	30	A salute to the masters of mirth from circus ring to the silver screen. Host Richard Kiley tells the stories of entertainers who brought laughter and tears to generations. Laugh-makers include: Joseph Grimaldi, Fanny Brice, Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, Buster Keaton and the Marx Brothers.	:42		Clown History Performance Documentary
28	14th (tie)	HBO Rock: Air Supply in Hawaii	29	Its warm, romantic sound has made this Australian pop rock group an international hit. The concert includes “Lost in Love” and “Even the Nights Are Better.”			No director listed Air Supply
29	14th (tie)	HBO Rock: Pat Benatar In Concert	29	HBOnly!™ Rock's leading lady of the ‘80s. In her first solo TV concert, the three-time Grammy-winner sings hits from her four platinum albums, including “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “Fire and Ice” and “Shadows Of The Night.” “She's a heartbreaker and a showstopper." (N.Y. Post)			Pat Benatar Live Performance
30	14th (tie)	HBO Theatre Bus Stop	29	Starring Margot Kidder and Tim Matheson The funny, touching love story of a naive cowboy and a worldly showgirl, in an all-new HBO Theatre presentation. Starring Margot Kidder (Lois Lane in Superman The Movie) and Tim Matheson. Also Claude Akins, Pat Hingle and Joyce Van Patten. A sexy comedy that warms the heart.			Paul Bogart Margot Kidder Tim Matheson Richard Masur Marilyn Jones
31	14th (tie)	History of Pro Football	29	SPORTS SPECIAL Take a nostalgic look at the magic, excitement and men who make up pro football's illustrious 63-year history. From the Oorang Indians to the Washington Redskins, from Red Grange to O.J. Simpson, from George Halas to Tom Landry. This unusual chronicle is filled with rare action footage of the all-time legends and interviews with the game’s most colorful characters.			NFL Football Sports Documentary
32	14th (tie)	Jim Henson's The Tale of the Bunny Picnic™	29	HBO EXCLUSIVE! Here's an enchanting new Easter holiday special from Jim Henson. It’san HBO ex- clusive introducing an exciting new cast of Muppet characters - - with an introduction by Muppet creator Jim Henson. The first day of spring is the Most Exciting Day of the Year for the bunnies, because that’s the day of the Bunny Picnic. The whole family will enjoy this wondrous Muppet blend of music, humor and fantasy—and, of course, bunnies, bunnies and more bunnies. Approx. 1:00.	1:00
33	14th (tie)	Toby and the Koala (aka Toby and the Koala Bear)	29	Toby and his koala trek through the Australian wilderness to find an escaped convict. A story of companionship and courage.	1:16
34	15th (tie)	Champions of American Sport	28	Sports Special A salute to America's greatest athletes over the past 150 years. See dramatic highlights from the Careers of superstars whose influence went beyond the sports world to the entire American scene Merlin Olsen hosts this program filled with revealing personal moments and insights into what it takes—and how it feels—to be a champion. Muhammad Ali, Babe Ruth and Billie Jean King are just a few of the legends in the spotlight.			Sports Documentary Special
35	15th (tie)	Dr. Seuss on the Loose	28	The Cat in the Hat introduces a delightful trilogy of favorite stories. ‘The Sneetches,"’ "The Zax" and “Green Eggs and Ham" come to life in song, rhyme and animation.	:30		Hawley Pratt Writer Dr. Seuss Stars Allan ShermanHans ConriedPaul Winchell
36	16th (tie)	An Intimate Performance - Elvis: One Night With You	27	An HBO Exclusive It's a special evening with "The King” when HBO celebrates the anniversary of Elvis's 50th birthday with exclusive footage taped 16 years ago. Elvis shows his personal charm and fiery magic as he jams with musician friends before a small audience. Rocking through hits like “Heartbreak Hotel” and ‘Blue Suede Shoes,’ the superstar sings songs from his early career, revealing a warm, playful Elvis known by only a few.
37	16th (tie)	King of the Beasts	27	The animals must return to land in this delightful animated sequel to “Noah's Animals."	:25
38	17th (tie)	Kamikaze: Mission of Death	26	SPECIAL Who were the kamikaze and why did they fly their suicide missions? These Japanese pilots, many in their teens, died willingly for the honor of “eternal glory.” Why? Personal testimony and interviews with kamikaze survivors give insights into the facts that led to these Japanese suicide attacks against the U.S. during World War Il.			War Documentary
39	17th (tie)	The Berenstain Bears Play Ball	26	Little League fever hits Papa Bear as he dreams of making his son a spectacular baseball star. But Brother Bear just wants to have fun! When Sister Bear tries to play ball too, Papa Bear is in for a big surprise. A delightful animated special, only on HBO.	:24		Al Kouzel Writers Stan BerenstainJan Berenstain Stars Ron McLartyPat LysingerKnowl Johnson
40	17th (tie)	The Berenstain Bears' Comic Valentine	26	Brother Bear has a secret admirer! Who can she be? She sends him valentines and signs them ‘Honey Bear," but her identity remains a mystery. And Sister Bear's constant teasing doesn't make it any easier. Just when he's given up hope, she promises to reveal herself.	:25		Mordicai GersteinAl Kouzel Writers Stan BerenstainJan Berenstain  Stars Ron McLartyPat LysingerKnowl Johnson
41	17th (tie)	The Worst Witch	26	Can you imagine a boarding school for witches? A bewitching cast, magical special effects and an endearingly funny story make this HBO exclusive special a Halloween treat for all. Fairuza Balkand Tim Curry star.	1:10		Robert Young Fairuza Balk Tim Curry Diana Rigg Charlotte Rae Prunella Scales
42	17th (tie)	To Climb a Mountain: July 4, 1981	26	SPECIAL HANDICAPPED ATTEMPT MR. RAINIER Facing impossible odds but showing indomitable courage, 11 handicapped people accept an incredible challenge—to climb Mt. Rainier. Will they succeed? Will the human spirit triumph? A documentary of a true event.			Documentary Independence Day Special
43	17th (tie)	Willie Nelson & Family	26	HBOnly!™ A five-time Grammy award winner and country music legend, Willie Nelson goes home to Texas for a warm, intimate musical get-together. The actor/singer/songwriter performs with a band made up of family and friends, singing all the favorites including ‘‘Always on My Mind" and "On the Road Again."’			Willie Nelson Music Concert
44	18th (tie)	Country Rock (1982)	25	The Oak Ridge Boys The Charlie Daniels Band Rosanne Cash - Enjoy a jumpin’ jamboree with today’s most exciting country rock bands. The Oak Ridge Boys perform their Grammy Award winner “Elvira.” Special guests keep things rockin’, with The Charlie Daniels Band singing “Still in Saigon” and Rosanne Cash singing “Ain't No Money.”			Country Rock Music Special Country Rock '82
45	18th (tie)	HBO Rock: Culture Club In Concert	25	HBOnly!™ Get ready for the most colorful hit-makers in rock today. Led by the outrageously charismatic Boy George, they set a fascinating new style for the ‘80s, Hits include “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?,” “Karma Chameleon” and ‘Miss Me Blind.” HBO stereo simulcast in some areas. Check local listings.			Culture Club Concert Special
46	18th (tie)	Howard Hughes The Inside Story	25	SPECIAL Who was Howard Hughes? A millionaire playboy, a daring aviator, a maverick Hollywood producer, an aeronautical and financial genius. For the first time ever, material from Hughes’ personal vault uncovers the inside story.			Documentary Howard Hughes Biography
47	18th (tie)	National Geographic Special: The Great Whales	25	Elusive giants of the deep are captured in an extraordinary film of their underwater world. A killer whale gives birth and a humpback bursts into “song.” This show begins a new year of episodes on HBO.	:59		Nature Documentary Special
48	18th (tie)	Standing Room Only: Diana Ross	25	Here’s superstar Diana Ross in her entire concert act from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Featuring all the hits from Baby Love to Billie Holiday renditions and the latest from her album the Boss. A dynamic performance in this littering, spectacular showcase—50-piece orchestra, dazzling costumes and special effects, singers, dancers. Miss Glitter chic at her most entertaining.			Diana Ross
49	18th (tie)	Standing Room Only:® Red Skelton's Funny Faces III	25	SPECIAL One of the funniest and most-loved clowns in show business returns to HBO in an all-new production of comedy, music and mime. In his first solo television concert, the legendary comedian brings back classic characters Clem Kaddiddlehopper and Gertrude and Heathcliff, and adds a lot of new routines.	:50		Red Skelton Comedy Special
50	19th (tie)	Around the World in 80 Days (aka Around the World in Eighty Days)	24	An animated action-packed version of Jules Verne’s classic story of Phineas Fogg’s 80-day voyage around the world! Will Fogg make it and win his love?	1:05
51	19th (tie)	Earth, Wind & Fire In Concert	24	Elaborate costumes, dazzling choreography, laser light effects, and ultra-smooth hits like “Fantasy,” “Reasons,” “Gratitude,” “Let's Groove,” “That's the Way of the World,” “Shining Star.”One of the most successful groups in recording history.			Earth Wind & Fire
52	19th (tie)	HBO Rock: Daryl Hall & John Oates In Concert	24	They're a nonstop rock 'n' roll hit machine with songs like ‘Private Eyes,” ‘I Can't Go For That (No Can Do),” ‘‘Maneater”’ and ‘One on One.” This exciting concert features all the old favorites and cuts from their current H2O album.			Daryl Hall John Oates Music Concert
53	19th (tie)	How to Raise a Street-Smart Child	24	Hosted by Daniel J. Travanti A PROGRAM NO PARENT CAN AFFORD TO MISS Does your child know... ...exactly who is a "stranger"? ...how to say "no" to adults? ...how to dial "911" for help? How can you help your child protect himself against the possibility of sexual abuse, kidnapping and assault? This timely program has some surprising answers. With the help of law enforcement and child abuse experts, host Daniel J. Travanti outlines simple rules that you may never have thought of. Due to the subject matter, very young children should watch with a parent.	:45		John Peaslee Judd Pillot Daniel J Travanti
54	19th (tie)	Rich Little's Robin Hood	24	Rich is Robin Hood—and all the other characters in this one-man tour de force! The master impressionist brings the Sherwood Forest characters to life using his variety of faces and voices. Robin Hood looks and sounds like Groucho Mar, Maid Marian like Carol Channing, and the “Sheriffs” of Nottingham like Laurel and Hardy. It’s all Rich and wonderful, and a special treat for the whole family.			Rich Little Comedy Special
55	19th (tie)	Standing Room Only:® George Burns In Concert	24	HBOnly!™ For the first time ever, George Burns performs his nightclub comedy act on TV. The Oscar-winning actor/comedian has been making people laugh for over half a century, distinguishing him as one of America’s most enduring, most popular and most loved entertainers. Classic comedy.	:56		George Burns Comedy Special
56	19th (tie)	The Berenstain Bears' Easter Surprise	24	When winter hangs on too long, Papa Bear seeks out the Easter Hare to find out why—only to learn that the bunny’s on strike!			Mordicai GersteinAl Kouzel Writers Stan BerenstainJan Berenstain Stars Ron McLartyPat LysingerBob McFadden
57	19th (tie)	Two in the Box Starring Shields and Yarnell	24	SPECIAL The hottest mime team in America in a unique show mixing comedy, dance and inventive performances. Highlights: Puppet Ballet, Toys and more.			Mime Comedy Shields and Yarnell
58	19th (tie)	Uncensored Channels II: TV Around the World with George Plimpton	24	HBO SPECIAL Tune in for some of the wildest TV fare from around the world! From Italy and Japan to the USSR, author George Plimpton presents clips from variety shows, music videos, game shows and more. Two separate shows!	:28	AS, AL, BN
59	20th (tie)	Animation: Cartoons, Computers and Beyond	23	How has the art of animation changed? This look at classic techniques and new computer methods shows the future of animation.	:24
60	20th (tie)	Douglas MacArthur: The Defiant General	23	SPECIAL The story of America’s superhero, who learned at an early age to equate duty with defiance and defiance with success. He was a model of patriotism who defied the orders of a U.S. president and was removed from command at the height of his career. Hal Holbrook narrates the portrait of a military legend.			Biography Documentary
61	20th (tie)	Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat	23	The wonderful nonsense of a modern classic becomes a lively animated tale. Two children discover a colorful cat in a very tall hat who fills the hours with fun.	:30		Animated Special Based on Dr. Seuss
62	20th (tie)	HBO Rock: Little River Band In Australia	23	They have the audience dancing in the aisles. The upbeat Australian rock group that spearheaded the current explosion of music from Down-Under plays the hits that have kept the m on the charts. The Little River Band's performance includes "Reminiscing," “Happy Anniversary" and ‘We Two."'			Little River Band Live Performance
63	20th (tie)	HBO Theater Presents: The Deadly Game	23	HBOnly!™ Starring George Segal Trevor Howard Robert Morley Murder is the deadliest of games, and it is played to the hilt in this all-new mystery-suspense presentation. Three retired criminal lawyers amuse themselves by prosecuting unsuspecting houseguests. This time the guest is George Segal, and when “the game” begins, so does the terror. Also stars Trevor Howard, Robert Morley, Emlyn Williams and Alan Webb.			George Schaefer George Segal Trevor Howard Emlyn Williams Robert Morley
64	20th (tie)	HBO Theatre Event: Lerner and Loewe's Camelot	23	HBO presents the theatre event of the 1981-82 season, direct from the Broadway stage. Richard Harris stars as King Arthur in Lerner and Loewe's acclaimed romantic musical. Videotaped on Broadway, this magical love story evokes memories of a better world and has some of the most beautiful music ever written for the stage including “If Ever I Would Leave You.” HBOnly!™			Marty Callner Richard Harris Meg Bussert Richard Muenz James Valentine
65	20th (tie)	Henry Fonda: The Man and His Movies	23	SPECIAL A tribute to one of America’s most admired actors. This retrospective look covers Fonda from his earliest beginnings through his prolific film and theater career, ending with his final + Oscar-winning performance in On Golden Pond. Film clips also include Young Mr. Lincoln, The Grapes of Wrath and Mr. Roberts. An intimate portrait of Henry Fonda, the actor and the man.			Documentary Henry Fonda
66	20th (tie)	P.T. Barnum & His Human Oddities	23	Special. In this sequel to “Some Call Them Freaks,” Richard Kiley hosts an account of the career of showman PT Barnum—and the wide assortment of human oddities he collected. Meet Anna Swan, the 7’5½” tall woman; the minuscule: 25” Tom Thumb; Madame Clofullia, the bearded lady, and Albert Sprague, the thinnest man.			Historical Documentary
67	20th (tie)	Standing Room Only:® David Bowie: Serious Moonlight	23	A “rock legend ...the single most influential rock artist of the last 10 years ...the supreme pop chameleon’’ (Newsweek). David Bowie makes an electrifying pay-television debut that goes beyond a television concert to a spectacular entertainment event. Featuring “Space Oddity,’’ “Young Americans,’’ ‘”Fame,”’ “Let's Dance” and “China Girl.” HBO stereo simulcast in some areas. Check local listings.			David Bowie Concert Special
68	20th (tie)	Standing Room Only:® Twenty-Five Years of Jerry Lee - A Celebration	23	Johnny Cash Kris Kristofferson Oak Ridge Boys Charlie Rich Dottie West Carl Perkins “There's a Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” when Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Mickey Gilley, the Oak Ridge Boys, CharlieRich, Carl Perkins and Dottie West join Jerry Lee Lewis for a rousing concert celebrating “The Killer's” 25 years in show business. Musical highlights include: “Great Balls of Fire,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Folsom Prison Blues” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night.” HBOnly!			Jerry Lee Lewis Music Tribute
69	20th (tie)	Stepping Out: The Debolts Grow Up	23	In a follow-up to the Oscar-winning documentary seen last month on HBO, we get a glimpse of the courageous DeBolt family five years later. Now the children are facing the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood. Join the DeBolts for Christmas at home in this inspiring story of family love.			John Korty Documentary
70	20th (tie)	The Lorax by Dr. Seuss	23	Who will save the Truffula trees from being reduced to Thneeds, strange somethings which can be turned into hats, carpets or even rust remover? Only the Lorax will speak for the trees in this animated conservationist tale. Narrated by Eddie Albert.	:25		Animated Special Environmental Story
71	20th (tie)	Warning: Food May Be Hazardous to Your Health	23	Are we poisoning ourselves with sugar substitutes, sulfites and natural cereals? This report examines a host of frightening and controversial questions about what we eat and what effect it has on us. An absorbing, fact-filled, objective look at an important topic.	:27
72	21st (tie)	HBO Rock: Blondie	22	Deborah Harry. Sexy. Sultry. She’s the lead singer of Blondie, the superstar group that spearheaded the “NewWave” explosion in pop music. Blondie rocks in this exclusive HBO concert with their biggest hits, including “HeartofGlass,” “CallMe,” “Rapture,” “The Tide Is High,” “One Way or Another,” “Dreaming,” plus tunes from their latest album.	:55		Debbie Harry Blondie Music Special
73	21st (tie)	HBO Special — Tina Turner: Private Dancer	22	HBO SPECIAL “When you're hot, you're hot,” claims the outrageous Tina Turner. And this lady's steaming! After paying her rock 'n’ roll dues for more than 20 years, Tina’s riding high—and never hotter than in this exclusive in-concert special. Filmed during her sell-out Private Dancer tour, the show features her greatest rock, pop and soul hits, old and new. With a surprise guest appearance by David Bowie.
74	21st (tie)	One Man's Fight for Life a personal battle against cancer	22	SPECIAL This riveting documentary follows the moving personal battle of a 35-year old California man and the way he and his family cope with his terminal illness.			Cancer Survival Documentary
75	21st (tie)	Strange Death of the Desert Fox	22	What was the bizarre mystery behind the death of Adolf Hitler's favorite general? Was Field Marshal Erwin Rommel a hero or was he an enemy of the Third Reich? Hal Holbrook narrates this intriguing documentary—and chilling account of Rommel’s death.			WWII Mystery Erwin Rommel Documentary
76	21st (tie)	Talking Sex...With Your Kids	22	SPECIAL Here are the how-to's for explaining the birds and bees to your kids. Is it possible to tell them too much or too little? Is it all right for children to “play doctor’? And how do parents talk about their own sexuality? An informative, provocative and timely show for adults.	:29		Sex Education Family Special
77	21st (tie)	The Hoober-Bloob Highway by Dr. Seuss	22	Meet Bloop-Bleepers, Mini-Moons, Grew-Grusters and the Plumpf, who assist Mr. Hoober-Bloob in sending a baby bundle to Earth. The bundle must decide if he wants to be a human.	:30		Animated Dr. Seuss Special
78	22nd (tie)	He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'	21	This inspiring, Academy Award-winning documentary captures the joy and excitement of kids learning how to dance. With ballet star Jacques d’Amboise.	:49
79	22nd (tie)	Standing Room Only: Red Skelton's Funny Faces	21	In his first TV special in almost a decade, Red Skelton stars in a dazzler of a comedy/mime special. Watch the finest artists in the field of mime—Shields and Yarnell and their popular Robots Eating Breakfast; the whimsical and unique creatures from Broadway's long-running Mummenschanz. Red himself performs many of his classic routines and characters including: Clem Kaddiddlehopper and The Seagulls.			Red Skelton
80	22nd (tie)	Standing Room Only: Vanities	21	Meredith Baxter Birney Shelley Hack Annette O'Toole Theater comes to HBO with this sparkling comedy that’s been delighting audiences all over America for years. Follow the lives and loves of three Texas cheerleaders from high school, to college, to a postgraduation reunion. The onstage production stars Meredith Baxter Birney, Shelley Hack and Annette O'Toole. It's sexy, funny, touching and it's theater.
81	22nd (tie)	Standing Room Only:® Frank Langella in Sherlock Holmes	21	The world's most famous detective unravels "The Strange Case of Alice Faulkner" in this exclusive HBO theater presntation. Lavish sets, costumes and special effects highlight the handsome stage production videotaped before a live audience at Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts. Starring Frank Langella as Sherlock Holmes, with Susan Clark and Stephen Collins as the villains.			Frank Langella
82	22nd (tie)	Standing Room Only:® Kenny Rogers Live in Concert	21	HBOnly!™ He's the all-around all-American entertainer. One of the biggest stars in show business. This exclusive HBO concert is his pay-TV debut. Before an SRO crowd of cheering fans, the three-time Grammy winner performs his repertoire of hit songs, including “The Gambler,” “Lucille,” “Lady,'’ and “Love Will Tum You Around.” Special guest Sheena Easton joins him for their smash duet “We've Got Tonight.”			Kenny Rogers Music Special
83	22nd (tie)	The Adventures of Curious George	21	Two classic stories are brought to life in this delightful, animated program. The adventures of the monkey George unfold as his curiosity gets the best of him.	:30
84	22nd (tie)	The Blunders Show (aka The Blunder's Show)	21	In this madcap, animated new show, exclusively on HBO, the Blunders family does its best—and its worst—to live up to its name. The outrageous mishaps of this zany bunch of misfits are a treat for the whole family.	:28
85	22nd (tie)	The Commodores in Concert	21	SPECIAL It's a musical bonanza. “Three Times а Lady,” "Sail On," “I'm Easy,” “I Feel Sanctified,” all performed by the Commodores, one of today's hottest pop groups. This HBO exclusive features their biggest hits presented in a knockout production complete with snappy costumes and dazzling lighting effects.			The Commodores
86	22nd (tie)	The Not-So-Great Moments In Sports (1985)	21	HBO Sports Special Hosted by Tim McCarver You'll meet the famous and the infamous in these outrageous chapters of sports history. This irreverent collection of records, rascals and colossal boners includes Jim Marshall's wrong way run, the Stanford band’s trombone defense and President Ford's stunning tee shot.
87	23rd (tie)	America Undercover: Drunk and Deadly	20	HBO SPECIAL On May 17, 1986, 81 Americans were killed in drunk driving accidents. One year later, America Undercover looks back at that tragic day in a series of heartrending interviews with those who lived through it. A powerful look at one of today’s most crucial issues.	:48
88	23rd (tie)	Country Music U.S.A.	20	An honest-to-goodness hometown hoedown right on Main Street in Independence, Kansas. Roy Clark hosts this rousing concert featuring Merle Haggard, Ronnie Milsap (“Smokey Mountain Rain”), Charlie Rich (“Beautiful Girl”), Johnny Lee (“Looking for Love”) and Lacy J. Dalton (“Cowboys”). It’s a celebration complete with parades and the best in country music.
89	23rd (tie)	Fleetwood Mac In Concert	20	Stevie Nicks. Lindsey Buckingham. Mick Fleetwood, John McVie. Christine McVie. Separately, stars of rock’n' roll. Together, Fleetwood Mac, one of rock's most enduring superstar groups. Captured live at the L.A. Forum, the concert includes “Go Your Own Way” and “Make Lovin’ Fun.” Plus “Gypsy” from their current hit album, Mirage.			Fleetwood Mac Music Concert
90	23rd (tie)	HBO World Stage: The Second Annual Prince's Trust All-Star Rock Concert	20	WORLD STAGE HBO TAKES YOU WORLDWIDE GEORGE HARRISON RINGO STAR ELTON JOHN ERIC CLAPTON PHIL COLLINS ...AND OTHERS! For the second year in a row, HBO puts you in the front row at a benefit concert for Prince Charles’ favorite charity—and it’s an all-star bash you wont want to miss. In a rare reunion, George Harrison and Ringo Starr come together for Here Comes the Sun, and join in on today’s hit tunes with a stageful of rock legends, including Ben E.King, Bryan Adams, Paul Young, Midge Ure and Jeff Lynn.	:59
91	23rd (tie)	How to Raise a Drug-Free Child	20	HBO SPECIAL This is an informative program on how you can attempt to prevent drug and alcohol abuse by your children. It's a no-nonsense, straight half-hour of practical advice in the style of the award-winning How to Raise a Street-Smart Child. No child is immune to drugs, and no parent or child needs be unaware of the dangers...and how to avoid them. Hosted by Mary Tyler Moore	:30
92	23rd (tie)	Humor and the Presidency	20	HBO COMEDY SPECIAL Pat Paulsen Gerold Ford Chevy Chase Being President of the U.S. is not just the toughest job in the world. People laugh at you, too! Just ask former President Gerald Ford, whose idea it was for this look at the lighter side of life on Pennsulvania Avenue. Mr. Ford welcomes a panel of experts on hilarity that includes Art Buckwald and former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill. No president, living or dead, Democrat or Republican, is safe!	:58
93	23rd (tie)	Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: The Musical	20	The House on East 88th Street When the Primm family move into their new house, they discover a crocodile in the bathtub!	:24
94	23rd (tie)	Melissa Manchester In Concert	20	A dazzling concert by this versatile pop/rock star. Backed by a 42-piece orchestra, Manchester projects a new sophisticated image with a bolder musical style. Included are favorites Midnight Blue and Don’t Cry Out Loud, plus songs from her latest album, For the Working Girl. An exciting show by the captivating Melissa.			Melissa Manchester
95	23rd (tie)	National Geographic Special: Man of the Serengeti	20	Travel to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and marvel at its wild animals. Seventh in a series—now only on HBO.	:52		Nature Wildlife Documentary
96	23rd (tie)	On Location:® Buddy Hackett — Live and Uncensored	20	This may be the only time Buddy won't be “bleeped.” The classic nightclub comedian performs uncensored for the first time on television. The unpredictable star of stage, screen and television entertains a nightclub crowd with his outrageously adult comedy act.	:57	Adult subject matter and language.	Buddy Hackett Comedy Special
97	23rd (tie)	On Location:® Buddy Hackett II — On Stage at Caesars Atlantic City	20	This unpridictable comic really lets loose on a night-club floor! Don't miss Buddy telling it like it is, in HBO's exclusive On Location special. It's no-holds-barred fun that you won't see anywhere else.	1:00
98	23rd (tie)	Son of the Not-So-Great Moments in Sports	20	HBO SPORTS SPECIAL Hosted by Tim McCarver Another lighthearted look at the most unusual moments in sports. Rare film clips and current interviews illustrating these incredible tales include George Brett's pine tar bat controversy, Jack Dempsey's famous long count, Muhammad Ali's notorious wrestling match and more. Approx. 1:00	1:00
99	23rd (tie)	The Remarkable Rocket	20	An unusual rocket lands in a stream and tries to impress the locals: a frog, dragonfly and duck. David Niven narrates the animated fun.	:25		Oscar Wilde Animated Adaptation
100	23rd (tie)	The Snowman (1982)	20	David Bowie tells of a magical Christmas Eve when a little boy's snowman comes alive. This enchanting animated film was nominated for an Oscar.	:30		Dianne Jackson Raymond Briggs David Bowie
101	23rd (tie)	Trilogy: Three Classic Tales in the Magic of Claymation®	20	Intriguing animation of clay figures highlights three charming stories. Enjoy the enchanting fable The Little Prince and two others.	1:30		Will Vinton
102	23rd (tie)	USA for Africa: The Story of "We Are The World" (aka We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song)	20	Michael Jackson Kenny Rogers Cyndi Lauper Diana Ross Willie Nelson Bruce Springsteen Lionel Richie Tina Turner Stevie Wonder One night in January, 1985, forty-five of the top names in American music raised their voices as one to fight famine in Africa. The result: the hit record, “We Are the World.” HBO salutes this historic gathering with the only complete close-up of the unprecedented recording session. Don't miss this opportunity to see these talented people working for a worthy cause.	:53		Documentary
103	23rd (tie)	Will Rogers: Look Back in Laughter	20	Featuring Dan Aykroyd Chevy Chase Rodney Dangerfield Harold Ramis Robin Williams HBO COMEDY SPECIAL Five comedy superstars pay tribute to the cowboy humorist who said I never met a man I didn't like. Rogers was an American original who revolutionized humor and became the country's first media personality. Rare footage of Rogers at work and at play, vintage newsreels and clips from his movies.	:54
104	24th (tie)	A Tale of Four Wishes	19	Can wishes bring happiness? Find the answer through four charming stories that tell about a porcupine who longs for affection, a rich man who spends sleepless nights; a farm lad; and a girl with many wishes. Live action and animation.	:41		Animated Children's Special
105	24th (tie)	America Undercover: Transplant	19	A young woman dies in a car crash, and within 48 hours her heart, liver and kidneys provide a second chance at life for four transplant patients. America Undercover vividly chronicles each moment of this real-life drama, from the anguished decision made by the victim's family, to the complex nationwide search for recipients and their surgeons’ crucial race against time. Narrated by Richard Kiley.	:26
106	24th (tie)	America Undercover: Warning: Medicine May Be Hazardous to Your Health	19	When you're sick, you get medical help... but does it always hear, or can it hurt? Here's a dose of the truth about medical dangers—and how you can protect your family. Produced with research assistance from Consumers Union, this documentary examines the accuracy of lab tests, the dangerous interactions of drugs and more.	:30		TV Documentary Medical_Investigation Public_Health
107	24th (tie)	Barbra Streisand "One Voice"	19	HBO MUSIC EXCLUSIVE Get set for the music event of the year—Barbra Streisand's first full-length live concert performance in 20 years. And only HBO has it! At her Malibu ranch before a glittering celebrity audience, Streisand—recipient of two Oscars, a Tony, an Emmy and seven Grammys—sings the hits that she made famous. Songs like People, Evergreen (Oscar winner for Best Song) and The Way We Were have become contemporary classics, and Streisand gives them new glitter and polish in this not-to-be-missed concert special.	1:05		Music Barbra Streisand
108	24th (tie)	Blockheads: The Fourth Annual Ventriloquism and Comedy Show	19	Here’s the newest in the popular HBO ventriloquist series, this time with an impressive group of international stars. Emmy Award-winning actress Mariette Hartley introduces the double-talker, who include: America’s Jay Johnson (star of Soap); Britain’s Terri Rogers with her sassy pal. Shorty Harris; and the renowned Willie Tyler and Lester. Fascinating fun for the whole family.			Comedy Special
109	24th (tie)	Cyndi Lauper in Paris	19	HBO MUSIC EXCLUSIVE One of today's hottest performers dazzles Paris with a performance of her biggest hits and new chart toppers. At the Le Zenith concert hall, Cyndi Lauper entralls her audience with such hits as Girls Just Want to Have Fun and Time After Time, as well as her latest smash, What's Going On? They're all delivered in the unique style that has made her an international favorite.	1:00
110	24th (tie)	HBO Rock: Men At Work In Concert	19	Come to a rock ’n’ roll party with Men At Work, the Australian rock sensation that has exploded onto the American music scene. Taped in San Francisco during their recent 60-city North American tour, songs by the Grammy winners include “Down Under,” “Who Can It Be Now?,” “Be Good Johnny” and “Overkill.” HBOnly!	1:00		Men at Work Concert Special
111	24th (tie)	International Figure Skating from Peking	19	SPECIAL Two of America’s favorite skaters, Dorothy Hamill and Jo Jo Starbuck, join an international troupe of figure- skating stars at Peking’s Capital Arena. This dazzling exhibition features such world-class skaters as John Curry, Olympic gold medalist Denise Biellmann and Toller Cranston. Also, an inside look at the life and culture of the People’s Republic.			Figure Skating Exhibition Special
112	24th (tie)	On Location:® George Carlin at Carnegie Hall	19	HBOnly!™ There's no other comedian like George Carlin, and he's back—only on HBO. The Grammy Award winner delights the crowd at New York's Carnegie Hall with his offbeat perceptions of the absurdities of everyday living. Included are classic routines and new material from his latest album, A Place for My Stuff. Now playing on HBO and no other national pay-TV service.			George Carlin Stand-Up Comedy Special
113	24th (tie)	Phil Collins No Jacket Required SOLD OUT	19	SEPTEMBER CONCERT EXCLUSIVE If it’s hot, it’s on HBO, and you’re an insider — in for one of the hottest tours of ’85. No ticket is required for Grammy winner Phil Collins’ sensational in-concert HBO special. Feel the heat as Collins rocks a sold-out arena with tracks from his smash album No Jacket Required and sings “One More Night,” “Inside Out,” “Sussudio” and the hit movie theme “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now).”
114	24th (tie)	Standing Room Only:® Barbara Mandrell—The Lady Is a Champ	19	HBOnly!™ The glamorous country/pop superstar comes home to Nashville, blazing through her one-woman nightclub act for the first time on TV. The stage revue features Barbara's favorites: “I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool,” “Sleeping Single In A Double Bed” and ‘‘Best of Strangers.”			Barbara Mandrell Concert Special
115	24th (tie)	The Seal Pup	19	A young family finds an orphaned seal pup and nurtures it to health. At first dependent on them, it’s gradually able to fend for itself. Live-action documentary.	:24		Nature Wildlife Short
116	24th (tie)	When The Music's Over	19	Bill Haley. Buddy Holly. Sam Cooke. Otis Redding. Jimi Hendrix. Janis Joplin. Jim Morrison. Jim Croce. Cass Elliot. Elvis Presley. John Lennon. Legends who changed the course of music with their special magic. They died before their time, but their music lives on. Rare performance footage, film clips and revealing interviews.			Music Documentary Youth Culture
117	25th (tie)	Christmas at Radio City Music Hall	18	HBO HOLIDAY SPECIAL Hosted by Joel Grey with Leslie Uggams, Peggy Fleming, Robin Cousins and the Rockettes Here's a lavish holiday gift for the whole family—a starstudded entertainment created exclusively for HBO. Highlights from, the annual Radio City Music Hall Christmas show that has thrilled generations are just part of this colorful salute to the season. There's also spectacular ice skating, and a medley of favorite Christmas Carols. If you can't go to New York City for the fun, this is the next best thing to being there!	1:00
118	25th (tie)	HBO Theater: Separate Tables	18	Award-winning stars Julie Christie and Alan Bates appear together in two romantic, poignant and funny one-act dramas. In the leading roles of both plays, Christie and Bates movingly recreate the individual stories of people who reside in a seaside hotel in Bournemouth, England. Claire Bloom and IreneWorth co-star in this HBO Theatre event, directed by John Schlesinger (Oscar winner for Midnight Cowboy). Based on the play by Terence Rattigan.			Delbert Mann Alan Bates Julie Christie
119	25th (tie)	Hitler's Master Race: The Mad Dream of the SS	18	SPECIAL The SS—Hitler’s personal police force. How did he use these ruthless men to create his dream of a super race? What motivated these madmen and what was their plan? Confiscated Nazi footage is seen for the first time.			Nazi History Documentary SS
120	25th (tie)	In Search of the Wow Wow Wibble Woggle Wazzie Woodle Woo!	18	Emmy award-winning composer/performer Tim Noah dreamed up this celebration of the imagination. This colorful musical tour of the universe is a magical trip for the whole family.	:55
121	25th (tie)	Misunderstood Monsters	18	Live action and clever animation combine in three delightful children’s stories about monsters.	:47		Animated Children's Special
122	25th (tie)	National Geographic Special: Strange Creatures of the Night	18	Explore a world where animals survive by adapting to life in the dark.Watch great horned owls feed their young, a Texas blind salamander search for food and vampire bats tap blood from Mexican cattle. Second in a special HBO series.			Wildlife Documentary National Geographic
123	25th (tie)	Paddington's Birthday Bonanza	18	What can the adorable Paddington Bear do to earn some fast money to buy his Mr. Brown a birthday present?	:30		Barry Letts Michael Hordern
124	25th (tie)	Puff the Magic Dragon (1978)	18	The magical dragon, Puff, takes a young mute boy on an adventurous journey. One of three animated specials airing on HBO.
125	25th (tie)	SITCOM	18	HBO COMEDY The show that turns situation comedies upside down. Remember ‘The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet"? "Father Knows Best"? “Leave It to Beaver’? Now let's visit the Gooseberrys. They are the typical all-American family. A wild, irreverent parody that guarantees you will never take a network television sitcom seriously again.	:28		Satirical Sketch Comedy Series
126	25th (tie)	So You Wanna Be A Star?	18	SPECIAL What does it take to get to the top? This exclusive HBO documentary shows you the true story of five aspiring young performers and their determination to “make it” in the world of entertainment. Valerie Lee, a dancer-singer-acress trying to succeed on Broadway; Larry Miller, a young comedian; Charly McClain, a country western singer; Zora Rasmussen, a nightclub performer, and Rocky Bauer, a young actor. Can they make it? Will they rise to stardom? An inspiring and moving look at the world of “Show Biz.”
127	25th (tie)	You Don't Have to Die	18	An inspiring family documentary about a courageous boy, Jason Gaes, who survived a bout with cancer and went onto write a book about his experiences. Jason's story reveals all the ups and downs a child experiences when faced with cancer...and the possibility of death. His message is one of hope and encouragement for children with cancer and their families. A 1988 Oscar® winner for Best Documentary—Short Subject. Only on HBO.	:27
128	26th (tie)	Beautiful, Baby, Beautiful! An Insider's Look at the Modelling Industry	17	An exciting focus on the fashion world. Behind all the glamour, a struggle for survival. The story line runs from top models Cheryl Tiegs, Rene Russo, Christie Brinkley and top model agents Eileen Ford and Wilhelmina through a beginner who tackles the rigorous paces of breaking into his esciting profession. An accurate account of a flashy and fascinating world that isn't always as glamorous as it seems.
129	26th (tie)	America Undercover: Do the Guilty Go Free?	17	The truth is, yes, more often than you might think! In this disturbing and often frightening report, you'll see how the Exclusionary Rule, pertaining to improperly obtained evidence, allows known killers to walk to streets. But you'll also see how the rule has saved the innocent from possible execution.	:54		Documentary
130	26th (tie)	Best of Consumer Reports (1984)	17	ASPIRIN • SLEEPING PILLS BACON • JEANS • NOISE ANNUAL PHYSICALS • QUESTIONS OF HEALTH PEANUT BUTTER CAKE MIX MIX-UP • ORANGE JUICE HEADING OFF DANDRUFF - Consumer Reports presents highlights of previous programs that answer key questions about products you buy every day. A blend of hard-nosed information, entertainment and facts you can't afford to miss.			Consumer Reports Special
131	26th (tie)	George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends	17	Tammy Wynette Waylon Jennings Emmylou Harris Elvis Costello Tanya Tucker An all-star get-together with the king of country music and the folks who love him. 1980 Grammy Award winner George Jones and his pals raise the roof with some fancy floor-stompin’ country music. The guest list: Tammy Wynette, Waylon Jennings, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello, Tanya Tucker and Jessi Colter.			George Jones
132	26th (tie)	HBO Original: Gabe Kaplan as Groucho	17	Who can forget the bushy eyebrows, moustache, cigar and rapid-fire barbed wit? Gabe Kaplan stars in a one-man comedy as the legendary master of one-liners. A tribute to the man who kept us laughing and whose irreverent humor has a special place in our hearts.	1:27		Gabe Kaplan Groucho Marx Impression Special
133	26th (tie)	HBO World Stage: Billy Joel From Leningrad, USSR	17	Music is the international language, and only on HBO can you see today's top musical stars in performance from around the world! This month, Billy Joel takes center stage in this headline-making Bridge Tour from the Soviet Union. Joel performs his greatest hits, and creates some special moments exclusively for his Soviet—and HBO—audience.	:56		Billy Joel
134	26th (tie)	HBOriginal™ HBO Comedy Playhouse Best Legs in the 8th Grade	17	Tim Matheson Annette O'Toole Kathryn Harrold Jim Belushi You remember her ...the most beautiful girl in high school, the object of every schoolboy's fantasy. He was the high school loser, now a big-shot lawyer. Suddenly he has the chance to realize his boyhood dream. Will he—or won’t he—make a move for the girl who was voted “Best Legs in the 8th Grade?" An original comedy about sex and love and making dreams come true.			Tom Patchett Tim Matheson Annette O'Toole Ben Marley
135	26th (tie)	Henry's Cat [Part 1]	17	Henry’s Cat is yellow and has a wild imagination. Dom DeLuise narrates and provides voices for these delightful animated tales.	:27		Stan Hayward Star Bob Godfrey
136	26th (tie)	Missing Persons: Dead or Alive?	17	SPECIAL Michael Rockefeller Anastasia D.B. Cooper Jimmy Hoffa Judge Crater What happened to the Grand Duchess Anastasia? Judge Crater?Michael Rockelfeller? Jimmy Hoffa? Amelia Earhart and D.B. Cooper? Each suddenly disappeared. Left behind were a few clues, unanswered questions and theories about their fates. Host Patrick O'Neal asks the questions and presents the evidence.			Crime Documentary
137	26th (tie)	National Geographic Special The Big Cats	17	Exciting documentary footage captures vanishing beasts defending themselves against man. Asiatic lions make a last stand in India, and a fearsome jaguar tries to elude South American hunters. Fifth in a series—now only on HBO.			Wildlife Documentary Big Cats
138	26th (tie)	On Location: The Third Annual Rich Little and the Great Pretenders	17	HBO’s all new evening of zany comedy introduces the many folks in the repertoire of the Master of Mimicry. The theme: the special kinds of fun one can have using impressions. Rich is joined by top-notch impressionists Them Bresh and Julie Dees; plus other very special “surprise” guest stars. You always get a lot of with Little. Great family fun!			Rich Little
139	26th (tie)	On Location:® Eddie Murphy Delirious	17	HBOnly!™ Get ready for a totally different Eddie Murphy—one you've never seen before. His meteoric rise from comedy clubs to TV and movies has made him the hottest young comedian/actor in show business today. Now for the first time ever, he performs his riotous solo concert on television. This is the real, raw Eddie Murphy, and once he steps onto the stage and starts rolling there's no stopping him. Everything goes!		Strong language. For adults.	Eddie Murphy Stand-Up Special
140	26th (tie)	On Location:® The Roseanne Barr Show	17	Laugh along with America’s favorite domestic goddess in her no-holds-barred, adult look at home life.She's harried and hilarious. She's housewife and comedian Roseanne Barr. Anyone who is, has been, or knows a house-wife will laugh along with her no-holds-barred, strictly adult look at everything from child rearing to life in a mobile home.	:56	AL
141	26th (tie)	Paddington Goes to the Movies	17	Look what the wind blew into the movie theater! Everyone's favorite bear, Paddington, gets a peek at his very first movie and manages to turn the theater upside down. His enchanting imitation of a dance from Singin’ in the Rain is worth the price of admission. Charming animation.	:21		Animated Special Paddington Bear
142	26th (tie)	Peter and the Wolf	17	The popular folktale with music, filmed for the first time in live action, features real animals in an American turn-of-the-century setting. Ray Bolger (Wizard of Oz) plays the on-screen narrator. First-rate music.	:28
143	26th (tie)	Puff and The Incredible Mr. Nobody	17	Can Puff the Magic Dragon help a shy little boy find the courage to give up an imaginary friend and face the world on his own?	:24		Charles Swenson Burgess Meredith Patricia Alice Albrecht
144	26th (tie)	She's Nobody's Baby A History of American Women in the 20th Century	17	SPECIAL Alan Alda and Marlo Thomas host this show produced by MS. magazine. Featuring sex goddesses and executives; Marilyn Monroe, Sandra Day O’Connor, Bessie Smith and others.	:56		Historical Documentary Women in America
145	26th (tie)	Smoking: Everything You and Your Family Need to Know	17	On the 25th anniversary of the first national report linking smoking and cancer, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop offers new—and frequently starling—answers to viewer questions about smoking. What you don't know about it can kill you! A must-see for smokers and non-smokers alike! Featuring U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop	:31
146	26th (tie)	Sports Illustrated: The Making of the Swimsuit Issue	17	An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at one of the country's most popular magazines: SI's annual Swimsuit issue. Only HBO's cameras were permitted to follow the magazine's photographers and models to breathtaking locations around the world to record the making of the 25th anniversary issue.	:48
147	26th (tie)	Standing Room Only: Presto Chango, It's Magic!	17	Raymond Burr, Host Watch closely as a wonderful land of magic unfolds before your eyes—featuring the world’s top illusionists. And keep your eye on some tigers, elephants and French poodles that’ll amaze you too. Magic buff Raymond Burr introduces the mystery masters as they run the entire gamut from close-up magic to comedy; cabaret to grand animal illusion. A change to fool the whole family.			Magic Special
148	26th (tie)	Standing Room Only:® Glen Campbell & Friends: The Silver Anniversary of the Rhinestone Cowboy	17	Willie Nelson Kris Kristofferson Johnny Cash Anne Murray You're invited to a party when Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson and Anne Murray help Glen Campbell celebrate 25 years in show business. In this glittering concert, the superstars perform their own hits and join the Rhinestone Cowboy for a rousing finale of special anniversary numbers.			Glen Campbell Willie Nelson Kris Kristofferson Johnny Cash HBO Music Special
149	26th (tie)	The Adventures of Robin Hood (1985)	17	The adventures never stop for Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men when they leap into action in this brand-new animated version of the classic story.	:50
150	26th (tie)	The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree	17	Papa Bear decides to cut his own Christmas tree, but runs into trouble.	:24		Mordicai Gerstein Writers Stan BerenstainJan Berenstain  Stars Ron McLartyGabriela GlatzerJonathan Lewis
151	26th (tie)	Ziggy's Gift	17	Ziggy becomes a street-corner Santa! He collects money for the needy. But is his boss donating to the poor—or to his own pocket?	:24		(no credits found)
152	27th (tie)	Consumer Reports presents: The Holiday Special (1983)	16	Gifts for Grownups. What Toys Not to Buy. Let’s Talk Turkey. Relief for Overeaters. Kid’s Books. Safety First. Video Games * VCRs. What’s Good and What’s Not.			Consumer Reports Holiday Buying Guide
153	27th (tie)	Consumer Reports presents: The Smart Shopper Show Four Sporty Cars Kitchen Cleaners Peanut Butter Washing Machines	16	How did four sporty cars test for performance and gas economy? What are the cheapest and most effective kitchen cleaners? Which brands of peanut butter tastebest? The answers to these and other questions are in HBO’s newest special from Consumer Reports. Other products tested include cameras, air conditioners, top-loading washing machines and fruit drinks.			No director listed Dick Cavett
154	27th (tie)	Dolly Parton Meets the Kids	16	An original family special. Five teenagers have a chance to get personal with a superstar in this unusual interview—exclusively on HBO. The kids ask about life, love, fame and money, and Dolly is ready with the answers She reveals fascinating facts about herself and offers sound advice based on her experience.	:29		Dolly Parton Children's Special
155	27th (tie)	Encyclopedia Brown: Boy Detective	16	HBO FAMILY SPECIAL THE CASE OF THE MISSING TIME CAPSULE Young Leroy Brown has a knack for solving mysteries—but can he crack this case? In this original HBO movie based on the popular books, the sleuth must find out who stole a valuable time capsule.	:54
156	27th (tie)	For Better or For Worse: "The Bestest Present"	16	The first animated specialbased on the popular comic strip—and only on HBO! A heart-warming story about a lost toy and found friendship.	:24
157	27th (tie)	HBO Theater Presents: Wait Until Dark	16	Starring Katarine Ross Stacy Keach One of the most terrifying dramas ever written for the stage in an all-new HBO Theater presentation. Katharine Ross and Stacy Keach star in the chilling story of three men who terrorize a blind woman alone in her apartment. It's suspense-filled right through to the electrifying climax. HBOnly!™			James Frawley Stacy Keach Katherine Ross Desi Arnaz Jr. June Allyson
158	27th (tie)	HBO Theatre Presents The Rainmaker	16	Starring Tuesday Weld Tommy Lee Jones William Katt A handsome, seductive stranger fulfills a lonely woman's yearning for love in this new stage production of the N. Richard Nash play. Tuesday Weld (Author Author!) co-stars as the spinster in the steamy, romantic drama set in the West during a paralyzing drought. Tommy Lee Jones (Coal Miner’s Daughter) plays a con man who turns his promises into magic. Also starring William Katt (“The Greatest American Hero”). Directed by John Frankenheimer.	2:12		John Frankenheimer Tommy Lee Jones Tuesday Weld Will Patton Ray Starkey
159	27th (tie)	HBO World Stage: Tina—Live—From Rio	16	HBO World Stage THE MUSIC HEARD ROUND THE WORLD Here's the ultimate tropical heat wave. It's Tina Turner, in the first live HBO World Stage presentation, turning up the heat of a summer night in Rio! It will be midnight there when Tina walks onstage—and sends temperatures rising among viewers halfway around the world. The three-time Grammy winning queen of rock 'n'roll promises to add new fuel to HBO's Winter Heat wave.	1:00		Music Tina Turner
160	27th (tie)	Making Love Better	16	Are you a good lover? What really turns men and women on? How can you add spice to your sex life? Compare your views with those of the experts during Home Box Office's unique and entertaining special all about Making Love Better.			Sex Education Health Special
161	27th (tie)	National Geographic Special: Monkeys, Apes and Man	16	Can wishes bring happiness? Find the answer through four charming stories that tell about a porcupine who longs for affection, a rich man who spends sleepless nights; a farm lad; and a girl with many wishes. Live action and animation.	:52		National Geographic Wildlife Documentary
162	27th (tie)	National Geographic Special: Reptiles and Amphibians	16	See chameleons engaging in mortal combat and newts courting underwater. Eighth in a series.			National Geographic Wildlife Documentary
163	27th (tie)	Standing Room Only: Red Skelton's More Funny Faces Starring Marcel Marceau	16	Standing Room Only: A truly special HBO event unites the world's greatest masters of mime. America's best loved clown performs many of his classic routines and is joined by the French mime genius who has become a great favorite with American audiences. Highlights include Red's Freddie the Freeloader and Marcel's classic Bip, the sad-faced clown. Two living legends in a memorable meeting.			Red Skelton Marcel Marceau
164	27th (tie)	Stanley, the Ugly Duckling	16	What's the matter with Stanley? He can't swim or quack like his brothers and is convinced he is not a duck at all. Join in the merriment of this delightful animated musical.	:25		Special
165	27th (tie)	Strippers	16	Striptease—it shocked and dazzled the world. Now the story of six women who were part of its history. Gypsy Rose Lee. Lydia Thompson. Little Egypt. Carrie Finnell. Sally Rand. Josephine Baker. With recreations of the acts that made them famous.		Contains nudity.
166	27th (tie)	Teddy Pendergrass In Concert	16	Here’s a high-powered, emotional performance by one of the music world’s most charismatic stars. Taped days before his nearly fatal accident in March’82, the concert includes “I Don’t Love You Anymore,” “Love T.K.O.” and “Over and Over (Just Can't Get Enough).” One of the highlights is a special introduction by Teddy.			Teddy Pendergrass Music Special
167	27th (tie)	The Prince's Trust All-Star Rock Concert	16	HBO MUSIC EXCLUSIVE Eric Clapton Paul McCartney Tina Turner Phil Collins Rod Stewart Elton John Sting and many others! Get set for the knock-and-rock-your-socks-off concert event of the year! HBO takes you around the world to bring you the hottest music, and London is the site of this historic benefit bash. Share the superstar energy of some of the music world's biggest names. The concert benefits the only charity managed by Prince Charles, and both he and Princess Diana will be there for this unprecedented event. WATCH A SPECIAL PREVIEW OF THIS CONCERT OCTOBER 4,8. [1986]	:59
168	27th (tie)	The TIME of Our Lives The Most Amazing 60 Years in History	16	SPECIAL TIME magazine. It started as an experiment and became an American institution. Who was TIME's first “Man of the Year?” What cover created the most controversy? Who has appeared on the cover more than anyone else? On TIME's 60th anniversary—six decades as seen through the pages of the magazine.			Historical Documentary Series
169	27th (tie)	The Velveteen Rabbit	16	Can a toy animal ever hope to become real? A stuffed rabbit starts out as just another toy, but a little boy's deep love brings it joyfully to life. Narrated by Christopher Plummer. From the classic children’s story by Margery Williams.	:24
170	27th (tie)	Whoopi Goldberg Direct from Broadway	16	She's a major new talent exploding on the American entertainment scene! Critics and celebrities alike are raving about her one-woman show, and HBO is bringing Whoopi to you first. A cross between Pryor and Lily Tomlin. (N.Y. Times). A very special comedian. (Robin Williams). ‘She's devastating... incredible." (Shirley MacLaine).
171	27th (tie)	Wild Babies	16	Acrobatic flying squirrels, wide-eyed wolf pups learning to survive and the wondrous birth of twin fawns are just some of the highlights in this award-winning film.	:51		Nature Documentary Animal Young
172	28th (tie)	10 Years of PEOPLE Magazine	15	SPECIAL 1974-1984 John Travolta. Miss Piggy. Richard Chamberlain. Sugar Ray Leonard. PEOPLE make the news! Who's hot and who's not? Stars on the rise, people on the move, people in the money. Stars in sport, in song and on the screen. Celebrate ten years of intriguing people in this star-studded special. The ultimate anniversary guest list.			People Magazine Anniversary Special
173	28th (tie)	A '60s Reunion with Bill Graham "A Night at the Fillmore"	15	• HBO CONCERT EXCLUSIVE • Joan Baez Country Joe McDonald The Chambers Brothers John Sebastian Joe Cocker Sly & the Family Stone Donovan. ...and others! The electric spirit of the 1960s explodes in this unforgettable rock and roll reunion taped at San Francisco's Fillmore auditorium. Musical greats perform the songs which defined an exciting, turbulent decade. The Fillmore's founding father, Bill Graham, hosts this joyous celebration, which includes exclusive concert footage of rock immortals Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix. Plus interviews with Ken Kesey and Wavy Gravy!	1:30
174	28th (tie)	A Winter Story	15	Where can hungry foxes find some food? Farmer Jones's chicken coop is empty, but Mother and Father fox spy a turkey waiting for Christmas dinner.	:22		Dave Edwards Will Brenton Fenella Fielding Mark Kingston
175	28th (tie)	Allison and the Magic Bubble	15	In an animated tale of magic and suspense, a girl and her cat have a close encounter with a big, glowing bubble as they search for the cause of mysterious events.	:23		Jim AllanPhil Wilson Writers K. HydeColette Dalpe Stars Lisa CalishmanMark SullivanKatie Cowdery
176	28th (tie)	America Undercover: Down and Out in America	15	SPECIAL What's it like to become suddenly down and out in our land ofplenty? This powerful documentary travels across America interviewing farmers facing foreclosure, unemployed factory workers, divorced mothers and people in urban areas who have unexpectedly become homeless. Lee Grant directed and narrates this revealing look at what's happened to the American Dream.
177	28th (tie)	America Undercover: The Nightmare of Cocaine	15	It's a $50-billion-a-year business and an estimated 25 million Americans have tried it at least once. What is cocaine? A drug for the rich and famous? A non-addictive high? This hard-hitting documentary shatters myths about “the drug of the '80s.” True stories include the experiences of a basketball super star, an auto factory worker and a psychiatrist.			Special
178	28th (tie)	America Undercover: UFOs — What's Going On?	15	SPECIAL. This documentary takes an in-depth look at the mysterious and persistent phenomenon of UFOs Eyewitnesses reveal close encounters of the first (visual sightings), second (physical evidence) and third (alleged abductions) kind.
179	28th (tie)	American Family Revisited: The Louds Ten Years Later	15	SPECIAL Ten years ago a television crew moved into the Loud’s California home. Suddenly their everyday life became a media event. Home Box Office revisits the Loud family in this exclusive update.			Documentary Lance Loud Family Follow-Up
180	28th (tie)	American Figure Skaters: Sights on Sarajevo	15	SPORTS SPECIAL HBOnly!™ The finest figure skaters in the U.S. are at the top of their form in this pre-Olympic exhibition. Three-time world champion Scott Hamilton, one of our best bets for a Gold in ’84, and former champ Elaine Zayak head the field. Current world champion Rosalynn Sumners stars in a special feature.			Figure Skating Olympic Preview
181	28th (tie)	And If I'm Elected... Part II	15	SPECIAL How far will candidates go to win an election? Watch the mud fly as real politicians slug it out in the television ring. Hosted by the Smothers Brothers.			Special
182	28th (tie)	B.C.: A Special Christmas	15	Two comic strip cavemen have a Stone Age scheme to make some big bucks off Christmas. But Santa has a different idea. Based on Johnny Hart’s characters, with the voices of Bob and Ray.	:24		Animated Bob and Ray
183	28th (tie)	Carly in Concert: Coming Around Again	15	HBO MUSIC EXCLUSIVE A Rare Concert Performance COMING AROUND AGAIN The one-and-only Carly Simon chose the one-and-only HBO for a rare concert appearance. The Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, who creates hit after hit but rarely performs on stage, is captured in an intimate concert performance on Martha's Vinyard.	1:00
184	28th (tie)	Catch a Rising Star's 10th Anniversary	15	HBOnly!™ A stand-out evening of stand-up comedy and musical entertainment celebrates the famous N.Y. club that has showcased aspiring young actors and singers for ten years. This star-studded show features Richard Belzer, Pat Benatar, David Brenner, Billy Crystal, Gabe Kaplan, Andy Kaufman, Joe Piscopo and Robin Williams, who return to the stage where their careers began.			Stand-Up Comedy Special Multiple Comedians
185	28th (tie)	Consumer Reports: canned hams?	15	Low tar—a gimmick? Tissues • Tissues Do ads lie???? • Paying too much???? • Are they safe???? Steam irons disc cameras process cheese Consumer Reports answers key ques- tions about everyday products and fo- cuses on the truth behind advertising claims.			Consumer Reports Product Review
186	28th (tie)	Detroit Comedy Jam	15	Featuring Howie Mandel and three other great young comedians. Four irreverent comics—Howie Mandel, Paul Rodriguez, Dave Coulier and Mike Binder—let loose in an exclusive stand-up comedy concert special.
187	28th (tie)	HBO Comedy Special — Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special	15	Young comics get the chance to perform on national TV as HBO presents its 9th Young Comedians Special from Dangerfield’s in New York. These comics may be the headliners of the future.	:56	AL, AH	No director credited Rodney Dangerfield Louis Anderson Sam Kinison Bob Saget Bob Nelson Rita Rudner
188	28th (tie)	HBO Coming Attractions Special Edition featuring HBO Premiere Films	15	Don't miss this month's special edition featuring the stars of upcoming HBO Premiere Films.			Special
189	28th (tie)	HBO Rock: Neil Young In Concert	15	One of rock's originals performs his big hits, including “Cinnamon Girl,’ "Old Man" and “After the Gold Rush."			Neil Young Live Music Performance
190	28th (tie)	Hollywood Frenzy: Racing for the Biggest Award	15	Oscar fever! Can you buy an Academy Award? How are the winners really chosen? What's the pay-off? A behind-the-scenes look at what goes on in Hollywood before the awards selection.			Oscar Special Documentary
191	28th (tie)	Live From Planet Earth	15	ORIGINAL FAMILY SPECIAL Here's a variety show hosted by the funniest alien puppets in all of ourter space! Featuring the juggling Flying Karamazov Brothers, singer Bobby McFerrin ('Round Midnight) and magicians Ed Alonzo and Vito Lupo.	:28
192	28th (tie)	Mumbo Jumbo, It's Magic!	15	SPECIAL The world’s masters of magic in fascinating performances. Host Tom Bosley introduces the all-star international mind bogglers who include America’s foremost illusionist, Mark Wilson; Japan’s magical shogun, Shimada; Diana the Enchantress; innovator Dick Zimmerman and special gust star David Copperfield whose unique act includes drama, dance and music as well as illusion.			(No director credited - HBO magic special)
193	28th (tie)	On Location:® Rich Little - Come Laugh With Me	15	There's always an abundance of ‘Riches’ when the world’s leading impressionist puts on a show. The perennial favorite returns to HBO with his all-new nightclub act. This show is loaded with lots of “'Little” laughs, including a playful poke at the 1984 Olympics and a wealth of other topical material. And together with special guest Julie Dees, Rich pays tribute to famous show biz teams (including Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton singing their hit, “Islands in the Stream’’).			Rich Little HBO Comedy Special
194	28th (tie)	On Location:® The Joe Piscopo Special	15	HBOnly! With Special Guest Star ‘Eddie Murphy A potpourri of Piscopo's people. In his first solo TV special and first TV appearance since “Saturday Night Live,” Joe presents innovative ketches and his stand-up comedy routines. His unique repertoire of impersonations includes Frank Sinatra, Joan Rivers, Andy Rooney and David Hartman.			Special
195	28th (tie)	Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Live on Stage	15	Heigh-ho! Heigh-ho! Walt Disney’s beloved cartoon comes to life onstage at the great Radio City Music Hall in a new musical version of the classic. Meet Snow White, Prince Charming, the wicked Queen and, of course, Doc, Happy, Sleepy, Grumpy, Dopey, Sneezy and Bashful. Join in on the delightful “Whistle While You Work,” and all the famous tunes plus two new songs added for this lavish presentation.			Stage Musical
196	28th (tie)	Standing Room Only: Kris Kristofferson and Anne Murray	15	Two of the hottest stars on today’s country /pop scene. In a fan-packed concert, singer /songwriter /filmstar (Heaven's Gate) Kris sings many of his big hits including: “Me and Bobby McGee" and "For the Good Times.” Award-winning Anne performs “Daydream Believer" and “You Needed Me,” among others. And they join forces for a blockbuster rendition of “Let It Be Me” that brings down the house.			Kris Kristofferson Anne Murray
197	28th (tie)	Standing Room Only: LIZA: An evening with Liza Minnelli	15	Superstar Liza displays her dazzling talents in a classy concert performances from her recent sell-out national tour. She acts, she dances, and she sings all her stage and movie hits, everything from blues to ballads—including the show stoppers “Cabaret” and “New York, New York.” LIZA: An evening with Liza Minnelli—truly a rare theatrical experience, and an exclusive Home Box Office debut of a dynamite performer. Don’t miss her on Standing Room Only.			Liza Minnelli
198	28th (tie)	STANDING ROOM ONLY®: Sisters In the Name of Love	15	Gladys Knight Patti LaBelle Dionne Warwick This HBO concert exclusive is a power-house spectacle from start to finish. In concert together for the first time, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle and Dionne Warwick join voices in a rousing performance of the songs that made them famous. Friends off-stage for many years, the superstars are a dynamic musical trio—combining Knight's soulful artistry, LaBelle's flamboyant style and Warwick's silky sound.	1:00
199	28th (tie)	The Get Along Gang	15	Cartoon animals are members of The Get Along Gang in this sprightly film. The gang enters a scavenger hunt, but they're in for a surprise: the hunt is rigged!	:22		Ray Patterson Sparky Marcus Robbie Lee Georgi Irene Nils Haaland Patricia Parris
200	28th (tie)	The Magic Circus: Cirque Du Soleil	15	It's like no other circus—and no other entertainment—you've ever expereienced! The Magic Circus: Cirque du Soleil combines breathtaking circus acts and colorful, high-tech spectacle with dance, music and fantasy. The result is a kaleidoscopic wonder-filled hour of entertainment for the whole family. Exclusively on HBO. HBO FAMILY SPECIAL	1:00
201	28th (tie)	The Phantom of the Opera (1988)	15	Who is the phantom that haunts the opera house? An animated version of the classic, exclusively on HBO.	:48
202	28th (tie)	The Unexpurgated Benny Hill	15	SPECIAL England's most popular funnyman presents his crazy cast of characters, all played by the one and only Benny Hill. A permanent fixture on English TV, his zany repertoire includes a circus clown, a French exchange student and Dr. Jackal and Mr.Hyde. The Hill’s Angels dancers (who wear little but make a big impression) give the show a dash of dazzle. Wild, wacky and wonderful for the grown-ups.
203	28th (tie)	The Year That Was: 1982	15	SPECIAL HBO recaps the people and events that made the news. The new royal heir. Farewell to Princess Grace. War in the Falklands and the Middle East. The Tylenol tragedy. The magic of E.T., Liz and Dick together again. The NFL strike. All the facts and faces that made 1982 a year to remember.			Year in Review Special Documentary
204	28th (tie)	The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion	15	Hosted by: Harry Anderson Richard Belzer Howie Mandel Robin Williams Steven Wright You know these guys. They’re all alumni of HBO's Young Comedians specials who went on to become super-stars. Back in their favorite comedy clubs, they introduce some of today’s brightest new comics. It's the Young Comedians 10th anniversary celebration, so be prepared for the utterly outrageous, the downright raucous, the just plain funny—and almost anything else.	:59	AL
205	28th (tie)	Walt Disney's On Vacation With Mickey Mouse and Friends	15	Animated fun as Jiminy Cricket tracks down Disney favorites at their vacation haunts. Mickey golfs with Pluto as caddy. Donald gets sore tailfeathers at a dude ranch and Goofy goes fishin’.	:46		Disney Compilation
206	29th (tie)	Over Here, Mr. President	14	HBO COMEDY Do you have any idea what really goes on in the inner sanctum of the White House press room? The madcap press corps battles impossible deadlines, government restrictions and an uncooperative press secretary . . . and if they're lucky, they even get the news out! HBO opens new doors in television comedy as it exposes the funnier side of White House politics.	:27		Political Satire Comedy Special
207	29th (tie)	A Consumer Reports Special: Unsafe At Any Price	14	Are there hazardous products in your home? Poisons in the food you eat? How safe would your car be in a crash? Consumer Reports answers these and other questions with hard facts about health and safety: from drain cleaners and drinking water to diet pills and product recalls. A show you can’t afford to miss.			Consumer Reports Documentary Ralph Nader
208	29th (tie)	AIDS: Everything You and Your Family Need to Know...But Were Afraid to Ask	14	AN INFORMATION SPECIAL What is safe sex? Are blood transfusions safe? Is my child at risk in school? When will there be a cure? Hosted by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop Here’s a straightforward, fact-filled program designed to inform, not frighten. Based on the latest medical findings as reported by Dr. C. Everett Koop, Surgeon General of the US., this unique information special answers the questions that are on everyone's mind.	:39
209	29th (tie)	An Evening with Robin Williams	14	This is the real Robin Williams. It's not Mork, it's not Garp, but the standup comic genius in an all-new one-man show. Videotaped before a sell-out crowd at San Francisco's Great American Music Hall, Robin gives an unedited, nonstop, rapid-fire tour de force performance. It’s outrageous high-speed lunacy—definitely for adults. See it only on HBO.	1:22	Adult humor and language.	Robin Williams Stand-Up Comedy
210	29th (tie)	Bruce Willis: The Return of Bruno	14	A Comedy and Music Special Here's the star of Moonlighting as Bruno Radolini, a raucous rock 'n' roller bent on making a comeback—from total obscurity! This mock documentary tells the story of Bruno's key influence on rock and roll, and gives Willis the chance to fulfill a lifelong dream: to perform with a rock 'n' roll band. At the palace Theater in Los Angeles, he james with The Temptations and Mavis Staples.	:59		Music Bruce Willis
211	29th (tie)	Consumer Reports presents: Non-dairy creamers	14	sneakers what to look for small cars: the four best sunscreens: will they protect or wash off? The "Thin" Spaghetti vitamins can they prevent cancer? Consumer Reports answers key questions about everyday products and focuses on the truth behind advertising claims.	:27		Consumer Reports Food Investigative Report
212	29th (tie)	Daryl Hall and John Oates The Liberty Concert	14	AUGUST CONCERT EXCLUSIVE What goes Big Bam Boom? Only America’s number one rock ’n’ soul duo! In a high-voltage, sorting salute to America, New York and Lady Liberty, Daryl Hall and John Oates perform all their greatest hits, old and new. And this hot duo really knows how to make hits! Dob’t miss this big-ticket event, complete with a dazzling fireworks display for a grand finale — only on HBO.
213	29th (tie)	Dionne Warwick In Concert	14	A new Dionne—more elegant than ever—in a dazzling concert performance from her recent sell-out tour. Cool and classy, this sophisticated lady sings her latest hits: I’ll Never Love This Way Again and DejaVu from her new album Dionne produced by Barry Manilow. Along with a medley of her unforgettable hits: Walk on By, What the World Needs Now, Don't Make Me Over. It’s nostalgic, new, and a knockout!			Dionne Warwick
214	29th (tie)	Greatest Sports Upsets	14	HBO SPORTS SPECIAL '64 Muhammat Ali '69 Mets '80 U.S. Hockey Team Hosted by Tim McCarver Relive 11 of the greatest upsets in sports history with this exciting blend of thrills and nostalgia! You'll see Villanova beating Georgetown in the 1985 NCAA basketball final; the 1969 Jets taking Super bowl III; and Man o' War's loss to a longshot named "Upset" in 1919. Plus interviews with many of the original participants.	:58
215	29th (tie)	HBO Boxing's Greatest Hits	14	Grab a ringside seat for a retrospective of HBO's 17-year boxing history. Clips from the early years include Frazier vs. Foreman, while great bouts from the '80s include Hagler-Leonard and Spinks-Holmes. Plus the early careers of Mike Tyson and Sugar Ray Leonard.	:42
216	29th (tie)	HBO Comedy Playhouse: Day to Day Affairs	14	An HBO Original! - HBO Comedy Playhouse presents seven classic sketches written by masters of comedy. Hosted by Jack Gilford and performed by a talented cast, “Day to Day Affairs” pokes fun at life and the people who live it. Writers like Neil Simon and Jules Feiffer find the funnier sides of human relationships, bad habits, embarrassing moments and more in this delightful hour of comedy.			Noam Pitlik Writers Marty FarrellJules Feiffer Stars James CocoGeena DavisJack Gilford
217	29th (tie)	HBO Rock: Kenny Loggins In Concert	14	The three-time Grammy winner gives an exuberant concert performance featuring songs from every stage of his career. In the early '70s, he scored as half of Loggins and Messina, and since then his following has grown. Here he sings such hits as “This Is It,” “I’m Alright” and “Heart to Heart.”			Kenny Loggins Live Performance
218	29th (tie)	HBO World Stage: Olivia Newton-John In Australia	14	HBO WORLD STAGE THE MUSIC HEARD ‘ROUND THE WORLD Join Australian superstar Olivia Newton-John as she celebrates the 200th anniversary of her homeland with a musical tour Down Under. From Crocodile Harry’s dugout to the climactic fireworks display in Sydney Harbor, Olivia takes you to the most exciting spots on the island continent. On the beaches and in the Outback, the three-time Grammy winner performs such sparkling new numbers as Love and Let Live.	:59
219	29th (tie)	Heroes: Patton The Man Behind the Myth	14	“Old Blood and Guts.” A national hero and four-star general. But was he simply a courageous warrior—or was there a different man behind the public image? This exclusive HBO documentary examines this complicated hero through his diaries and rare family photographs, never before made public.			Patton Documentary
220	29th (tie)	JFK: In His Own Words	14	An intimate, revealing portrait of John F. Kennedy on the 25th anniversary of his assassination, featuring never-before-seen news footage and private home movies. From his childhood through schooldays, World War II, and the beginnings of his political career, you'll get to know him through his own words in his own voice, taken from the tape archives at the Kennedy Library. A warmly personal tribute for everyone who remembers—and everyone who wants to know more about—a great American.	1:00
221	29th (tie)	Men's Gymnastics 1983 Caesars Palace Invitational (1983)	14	Thrilling twists, turns, leaps and whirls make this a spectacle to flip over! World-class athletes Bart Conner and Jim Hartung top the field as the finest gymnasts in the country compete in this elite event. Look closely. You'll see many of these same faces later on our '84 Olympic team, performing the daring routines they're previewing here.			Gymnastics Sports Coverage
222	29th (tie)	Monsters, Madmen and Machines: 80 Years of Science Fiction	14	From King Kong to Barbarella to Star Trek—sci-fi movies have been terrifying audiences for decades. Gil Gerard hosts these excerpts from sci-fi classics for a look at the exaggerated, horrific world of imagination gone wild!	:46
223	29th (tie)	More Unexpurgated Benny Hill	14	SPECIAL The wacky British TV star is back with an all-new collection of naughty songs and slapstick routines, Featuring an endless repertoire of comic characters, highlights include “Unlucky Luke,” western tale of woe, and the Hill's Angels, sexy dancers in provocative costumes. HBOnly!™			Comedy Benny Hill Sketches
224	29th (tie)	On Location:® Steven Wright	14	He’s a rising star on the ‘80s comedy scene. Here’s your chance to see Steven Wright on his own and on his way up. A favorite on “The Tonight Show,” the fresh new comedian has been featured on “Saturday Night Live” and in the movie Desperately Seeking Susan. Now you can see his complete nightclub act for the first time on TV—only on HBO.		Adult language.
225	29th (tie)	On Location:® Uptown Comedy Express	14	AN EVENING OF NONSTEP UNCENSORED STAND-UP COMEDY! See five of today’s brightest and funniest new comedians—Arsenio Hall, Chris Rock, Barry Sobel, Robert Townsend and Marsha Warfield—in this showcase produced by Eddie Murphy Television Enterprises. At L.A’s landmark Ebony Showcase Theatre, Uptown Comeay Express recreates the raucous good times of Harlem's Cotton Club.	:56	AL
226	29th (tie)	SST: Disaster in the Sky	14	Peter Graves The inaugural flight of the first U.S, supersonic transport turns into a nightmare over the Atlantic. With Lorne Greene.	1:33		(aviation disaster docudrama)
227	29th (tie)	Standing Room Only: An Evening at the Moulin Rouge	14	Hosted by George Hamilton Take a front-row seat for this dazzling variety show at the legendary Moulin Rouge. From the world-famous music hall where the French cancan was created, George Hamilton hosts this lavish show, featuring topless dancers, international variety acts and a special backstage visit. Plus, the authentic French cancan!			Cabaret Music Dance
228	29th (tie)	Standing Room Only: Cher In Concert	14	One of today’s most vibrant performers in her dazzling nightclub act. It’s complete with dancers, a 22-piece orchestra, film clips of Cher’s earlier days with Sonny Bono, and her sensational costumes. A spectacular combination of Cher’s glamour, comedy and music, which includes: “Fire”; a music/film medley of “I Got You Babe” and “Signed, sealed, Delivered”; and a rock ’n’ roll rundown of “golden oldies.”			Cher
229	29th (tie)	Standing Room Only: Hallelujah Hollywood	14	SPECIAL The glamour of yesterday's movie musicals is coupled with today’s most lavish Las Vegas floor show. From the MGM Grand Hotel, HBO brings you one of the largest productions in Vegas history. Filled with music, dancing and gorgeous women with (and with out) fabulous costumes. Entertainment legend Gene Kelly hosts a program that includes clips from those magnificent MGM musicals.		Nudity.
230	29th (tie)	Standing Room Only: Mac Davis In Concert	14	Exploding energy, country charm and musical talent, Mac sings and dances with five young performers known as Strut in a spectacular SRO performance from Monte Carlo, loaded with fiery special effects and surprises. Musical highlights include his biggest hits: “I Believe in Music,” “Naughty Girl,” “Something’s Burning,” “Watching Scotty Grow’ and a medley of his own songs popularized by Elvis Presley.			Mac Davis
231	29th (tie)	STOPWATCH Thirty Minutes of Investigative Ticking	14	SPECIAL Nuns in the Boxing Ring? The Ministry of the Good Looking? These are two big stories that the other TV newsmagazines wouldn't touch. HBO's new comedy special “stops” at nothing to uncover frauds and fakes, the offbeat and the irregular. In half the time of that‘other’ timepiece show, you get twice as many laughs.	:26		Investigative Journalism Special
232	29th (tie)	Tales of Washington Irving	14	An animated feature with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle.	:47
233	29th (tie)	The Animal Alphabet	14	The animal kingdom romps through the alphabet from A to Z in this jaunty HBO special. The Giraffe sticks his neck out to play the host in this delightfully animated musical special.	:30
234	29th (tie)	The Berenstain Bears Meet Bigpaw	14	Brother and Sister Bear learn about brotherhood when Bigpaw shows up.	:23		Mordicai GersteinAl Kouzel Writers Stan BerenstainJan Berenstain  Stars Ron McLartyPat LysingerBob Kaliban
235	29th (tie)	The Comedy Store's ~~10th~~ 11th Anniversary Show	14	You’re invited to a star-studded 10th, well, really 11th, anniversary party for the Comedy Store, the West Coast mecca for stand-up comedy. Famous grads come back to celebrate and hot young comics get the chance to be discovered at the club where everybody can become a star.			Comedy Special Stand-Up Showcase
236	29th (tie)	The Incredible Book Escape	14	A girl meets clever fairy tale characters who bring books to life in the library. Live action and animation, with the voices of Ruth Buzzi and Arte Johnson.	:45		Children's Short Educational Film
237	29th (tie)	The Predators	14	Narrated by Robert Redford This award-winning documentary examines the long-misunderstood topic of animals who kill for food.	:50
238	29th (tie)	We Think the World is Round	14	Columbus’ voyage is retold by his ships, which take on human characteristics.			Special
239	29th (tie)	Who Are The DeBolts - And Where Did They Get 19 Kids?	14	Henry Winkler hosts this Oscar-winning story of family love and courage. Bob and Dorothy DeBolt, with six children of their own, adopted 13 handicapped children of different races. This inspiring documentary is truly exhilarating, a tribute to the human spirit,			John Korty
240	29th (tie)	Willie Nelson's Texas Bash (aka Willie Nelson's Texas Party)	14	HBO Exclusive SPECIAL With special guest stars Waylon Jennings, Jessi Colter, B.B. King Here's the biggest bash that ever happened! It was as big as all Texas when Willie Nelson and 35,000 fans put on a down-home party. Join Willie and guests as they play a little pop, a little blues, and a lot of rock & country.	1:00		Willie Nelson Special
241	29th (tie)	With a Touch of Burlesque	14	Starring Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca. A nice-but-naughty show complete with baggy-pants comedy, elaborate production numbers, topless dancers and exotic striptease. Sid and Imogene do their famous “Bavarian Clock” routine. Other highlights include: “Hot Jeans” (a parody of designer jeans commercials by the Burley Cuties) and a special musical tribute to Marilyn Monroe.			Burlesque Comedy Musical
242	29th (tie)	Women's Gymnastics 1983 Caesars Palace Invitational	14	Don't miss the excitement of top American gymnasts competing for all-around and individual titles. Look closely. You'll see the stars of our '84 Olympic team in this world-class group.			Gymnastics Sports Event
243	30th (tie)	America Undercover: Kids in Crisis	13	This year, 50,000 teenagers will be hospitalized for anti-social behavior and psychiatric disorders. America Undercover visits treatment centers to understand how troubled kids are attempting to overcome these problems.	1:00
244	30th (tie)	America Undercover: KIDS IN SPORTS—The Price of Glory	13	HBO SPECIAL The stakes are big for athletes who make it to the top. Can the promise of fame and fortune compensate for the rigors of training? This penetrating look at youngsters aiming at the big time reveals the price American youth pays for the chance to follow in their heroes’ footsteps.	1:00
245	30th (tie)	America Undercover: Murder or Mercy: Five American Families	13	Should you help a terminaly ill loved one die, or do you preserve life at all costs? This is a thought-provoking, poignant look at five families who have faced that painful question. They tell what it means to live with the consequences of their decisions.	:53
246	30th (tie)	And If I'm Elected... Part 1	13	SPECIAL HBOnly!™ How far will candidates go to win an election? Watch the mud fly as politicians slug it out in the television ring. An entertaining collection of political TV commercials—the funniest, the most offensive and the most unusual.
247	30th (tie)	Billy Smart's Holiday Circus (aka Billy Smart's Circus)	13	It’s a sawdust spectacle with the acclaimed British family circus and an array of trapeze artists, acrobats, clowns and animal acts. Guests include trainer/comedian Carl Fischer, who makes the lion cage a fun place to be. You’ve got ringside seats, so bring the whole family.			Billy Smart
248	30th (tie)	Charlie Chaplin: The Little Tramp	13	Host Joel Grey presents Charlie Chaplin, a genius of the screen, in a compilation of great early films. The Tramp, The Rink and Shang-haied are all works of art. The little tramp, turning from the camera and padding down the road into the horizon, is an image many will never forget. And neither will you, if this is your first glimpse of the Chaplin artistry.	:44		Charlie Chaplin
249	30th (tie)	Consumer Reports presents: The Dollars and Sense Show Turkeys Vacuum Cleaners Cake Mixes Dandruff Shampoo	13	Are diet drinks safe? Is the most expensive vacuum cleaner the best? What holiday turkey should you purchase? Do dandruff shampoos really work? What’s best for washing sweaters and fine fabrics? All this and more on the newest of HBO's programs produced by ConsumerReports. Also: disposable diapers, power drills, garbage bags.			Consumer Reports Product Review
250	30th (tie)	Country Music: A Family Affair	13	Hosted by Roger Miller and Tammy Wynette Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers Dottie and Shelley West Jerry Lee Lewis and MIckey Gilley From the Grand Old Opry in Nashville, Tammy Wynette and Roger Miller host a country music spectacular featuring famous country families. The performing relatives include: Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers; mother and daughter Dottie and Shelley West; cousins Mickey Gilley and Jerry Lee Lewis; father and daughter Royce and Jeannie Kendall. Honest-to-goodness musical fun.			Country Music Documentary
251	30th (tie)	HBO Music Exclusive: Tina Turner Break Every Rule	13	HBO MUSIC EXCLUSIVE Here's the queen of rock 'n' roll as you've never seen her before: in a musical performance that celebrates her roots, her life and her music. In a small European club, Tina reminisces, pays musical tribute to the legends who shaped her own unique style, and sings hits from her latest album, Break Every Rule. Songs include Midnight Hour and a duet of 634-5789 with Robert Cray.	:55		Music Tina Turner
252	30th (tie)	Heroes: Winston Churchill The Private War	13	SPECIAL The world will remember him as one of the most illustrious military, literary and political figures of our time. Yet he secretly fought an agonizing personal battle against depression and self -doubt. Narrated by Hal Holbrook, this documentary uses rare film footage and still photographs to create a moving account of one of the great figures in history.			Documentary Winston Churchill
253	30th (tie)	Les Miserables	13	Victor Hugo’s story of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict who tries to become an honest man while caught between poverty and war.	:48
254	30th (tie)	Neil Diamond's Greatest Hits—Live	13	One of the world's most popular entertainers sings the songs he made famous. America, Cherry, Cherry, I Am, I Said, Heartlight and You Don't Bring Me Flowers are just some of the hits he performs for an enthusiastic audience.	:55
255	30th (tie)	On Location: Richard Lewis "I'm Exhausted"	13	Poor Richard Lewis! People magazine called him one of the country's hottest stand-up comedians, but he's still got problems. How will he get through his first solo appearance on HBO? By turning his hypochondria into hyper-comedy!	:57
256	30th (tie)	On Location:® Billy Crystal Don't Get Me Started	13	• S P E C I A L • Billy Crystal is back, and he looks mah-ve-lous! One of today’s hottest young comics is funnier than ever in his fourth exclusive appearance on HBO. Here, he combines hilarious sketches with live routines from a recent one-man show. Don't miss his inside look at creating a Crystal show, featuring friends Rob Reiner and Christopher Guest.	1:00	AL	Billy Crystal
257	30th (tie)	On Location:® Jerry Seinfeld—Stand-Up Confidential	13	Wearing his X-Ray Specs, Jerry Seinfeld sees funny things in everyday life that most of us miss. You thought there was nothing funny about shopping, family reunions, stubborn pets or personal relationships? Get behind Jerry's specs and think again!	:53		Comedy Jerry Seinfeld
258	30th (tie)	On Location:® Rodney Dangerfield "Nothin' Goes Right"	13	Rodney's back on HBO! In addition to being one of today’s biggest stars, Rodney has been mentor to some of the hottest comics around, and once again he introduces seven more young comedians. Together, they prove that when nothin’ goes right for Rodney, the audience reaps a harvest of laughs.	:59
259	30th (tie)	On Location:® Sam Kinison	13	HBO COMEDY SPECIAL The Most Controversial Comedian Since Lenny Bruce! No Holds Barred takes on a whole new meaning when Sam Kinison walks on stage. Nothing, from sex to religion, and no one—including the audience—is safe from his scathing comic barbs. This is contemporary comedy at its strongest, and is for adults only! Special appearance by Rodney Dangerfield.	:50		TV Special Comedy Sam Kinison
260	30th (tie)	On Location:® The Louie Anderson Show	13	A NEW COMEDY EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT STARTING SEPTEMBER 10 [1987] Rodney Dangerfield said, Any time you got that much talent in that much guy, something big has got to happen. Meet Louis Anderson, one of the fastest-rising comedians in the country! He doesn't scream, he doesn't curse. He just makes you laugh—sometimes at yourself. Louie's a comedian the whole family can enjoy...only on HBO! We're talkin' serious comedy here Also this month: ▪️Robert Townsend ▪️Young Comedians Show	:55
261	30th (tie)	Puff in the Land of the Living Lies (aka Puff the Magic Dragon in the Land of the Living Lies)	13	Can Puff the Magic Dragon teach a girl not to tell lies?This is the second of three animated musical Puff specials airing on HBO.			Charles SwensonFred Wolf Writer Romeo Muller  Stars Burgess MeredithMischa BondAlan Barzman
262	30th (tie)	Sex is a Three-Letter Word	13	Answers to the Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask What gives people the most pleasure in sex? How often does the average couple have sex? Recognized experts in the field and people on the street give their responses to these and other questions. Compare your answers in this contemporary look at an age-old subject.			Adult Education Documentary
263	30th (tie)	Steven Wright in "The Appointments of Dennis Jennings"	13	HBO COMEDY SPECIAL Dennis Jennings is so paranoid he sleeps with a parachute! But his psychiatrist creates more problems than he solves in this award-winning HBO film.	:30		Dean Parisot Steven Wright Laurie Metcalf Gary Kroeger Mia Dillon Peter Friedman Rowan Atkinson
264	30th (tie)	The Adventures of Prof. Beetoven	13	What is that giant fireball that just landed in the pond? A UFO? The frightened animals rush to ask Professor Beetoven, the bookish bee, in this animated fantasy.	:23
265	30th (tie)	The Kids on the Block	13	Life-size puppets play the roles of disabled children in an appealing, lighthearted manner. The clever figures show how healthy youngsters can establish positive relationships with less fortunate kids.	:30
266	30th (tie)	The Year That Was: 1981	13	A new President and a new royal bride...a Yankee-Dodgers series and an Oakland Super Bowl win...a Middle-Eastern assassination and a landmark Supreme Court nomination. From Dolly Parton to Raiders of the Lost Ark, it’s a fast-paced video yearbook of all the excitement of 1981.			Documentary News Recap
267	30th (tie)	Vanished: Missing Children Special	13	It can happen to anyone, anywhere and at any time: a child disappears and a happy family is suddenly living an unbelievable nightmare. Here are five true stories of missing children. Share the agony of the disappearance, the hope for a miracle, hope abandoned and hope renewed. Personal dramas of families in crisis.			Documentary Missing Children Awareness
268	30th (tie)	Walt Disney's Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar Part 1	13	A domensticated cougar kitten finds problems in nature and civilization when he answers the call of the wild.	:46		Winston Hibler Ron Brown Brian Russell Linda Wallace Jim Wilson Rex Allen
269	30th (tie)	Walt Disney's Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar Part 2	13	A domensticated cougar kitten finds problems in nature and civilization when he answers the call of the wild.	:46		Winston Hibler Ron Brown Brian Russell Linda Wallace Jim Wilson Rex Allen
270	31st (tie)	America Undercover: Missing Persons: Four True Stories (1984)	12	Every year thousands of adults vanish without a trace. One moment they're living normal lives, and the next moment they're gone. Why are these people missing, and how did they disappear? This documentary includes four true stories, revealing the devastating effects on families left behind. One bizarre situation involves a cry of foul play when a man remarries after his wife has vanished.
271	31st (tie)	America Undercover: Toxic Time Bomb The Fight Against Deadly Pollution	12	Lush, fertile farmland—a danger! Glistening puddles of rain water—a health hazard! A peaceful elementary school with an alarmingly high number of children getting sick! What is the cause and what can be done to stop it? This documentary shows three brave citizens leading the battle against pollution in their communities.			Special
272	31st (tie)	Animal Talk	12	Dr. Doolittle (Anthony Newley) reads classic animal stories (including Jack London's The Call of the Wild) to his four-legged patients.	:45
273	31st (tie)	Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary Part 1	12	The best moments from the May 1988 salute to 40 years of great music. Dan Aykroyd, LaVern Baker and The Bee Gees were among the participants.	:58		(no director credited) Aretha Franklin Crosby Stills & Nash The Bee Gees Wilson Pickett Ben E King
274	31st (tie)	Bob Dylan in Concert (Hard to Handle)	12	HBO MUSIC EXCLUSIVE When Dylan sings, America listens. Get set for a memorable music celebration, when the superstar singer/songwriter makes a rare TV appearance—exclusively for HBO. This in-concert event spotlights Dylan performing the songs that shaped a generation. "Blowin' in the Wind," "Like a Rolling Stone" and many others get top-notch back-up from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.	1:00
275	31st (tie)	Champions on Ice	12	SPORTS SPECIAL Jo Jo Starbuck leads some of the brightest stars in the figure skating world in a brilliant exhibition. Dorothy Hamill and Scott Hamilton flash their winning ways while Linda Fratianne, Rosalynn Sumners and Elaine Zayak display their wizardry. Watch your favorites, including Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner.			Skating Special
276	31st (tie)	Free to Be... You and Me	12	Marlo Thomas - This charming musical variety special tells children who they can be, not who they should be. An Emmy Award winning show with an all-star cast.	:44		Marlo Thomas Alan Alda Rosey Grier Michael Jackson Carol Channing Mel Brooks
277	31st (tie)	From the Earth to the Moon	12	HBO's Jules Verne Festival continues with this exclusive animated adventure. A 19th-century expedition to the moon uncovers a deserted city, proving that there once was life on the planet.	:48
278	31st (tie)	HBO Sports Special History of Tennis	12	Hosted by Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King For the first time on TV—a complete history of tennis. What effect did legendary players such as Bill Tilden and Mo Connolly and modern superstars like Bjorn Borg have on the game's development? Don't miss this look at a fascinating sport.	:56
279	31st (tie)	HBO Theater Presents Neil Simon's Plaza Suite	12	Starring Lee Grant and Jerry Orbach For a roomful of laughs, check into Plaza Suite, the long- running Broadway hit by the king of comedy writers, Neil Simon. The latest of HBO’s exclusive theater presentations is a trio of plays, all taking place inSuite 719 of New York’s Plaza Hotel. Lee Grant and Jerry Orbach each perform three very funny roles as couples who occupy the suite at three different times. HBOnly!™			TV Play Neil Simon Lee Grant Jerry Orbach
280	31st (tie)	Legends John Wayne: the Duke Lives On	12	As in the film roles he played, John Wayne, the man, was always fighting for his beliefs, making him a revered American throughout the world. Here’s a special look at the Duke’s life from childhood through his long career as our most beloved film hero. The show uses clips from many of his classics, like Fort Apache and The Quiet Man. A moving tribute to a most respected man.			John Wayne Documentary
281	31st (tie)	Madeline: The Musical	12	Christopher Plummer narrates this animated feature based on the classic children's tale about the misadventures of a spirited young French girl.	:29
282	31st (tie)	Magic Hosted by Shari Lewis	12	Abracadabra! Hocus-pocus! Great illusionists weave a mysterious spell as Shari Lewis and Lambchop host a variety show of music and magic, fun and fantasy.	:57		Shari Lewis Puppetry and Illusion Special
283	31st (tie)	National Geographic Special Wind Raiders of the Sahara	12	Join a crew of international sailors in Algeria as they challenge an ocean of sand. A fleet of land yachts takes them on a 1,500-mile odyssey to the Atlantic in an exciting sports adventure. Exceptional photography. Fourth in a special series; naw only on HBO.	:52		Documentary Sahara Desert Wind Travel
284	31st (tie)	National Geograpic Special: The Incredible Machine	12	Sophisticated photographic techniques reveal how the human body functions, from the heart to the vocal cords, An award-winning documentary, second in a new series on HBO.	:50		National Geographic Documentary
285	31st (tie)	On Location: Howie Mandel	12	Diagnosis: A rare case of comedy delirium suffered by St. Elsewhere's Dr Fiscus. Treatment: Catch every uncensored, unpredictable minute of Howie's maniacally infectious nightclub act. Howie Mandel's naughty little boy charm is a ticklish tonic for what ever ails you. Exclusively on HBO.	1:00		Howie Mandel
286	31st (tie)	On Location:® Carlin on Campus	12	George Carlin in an All-New Comedy Special In his fourth HBO special (this one taped at UCLA), the Grammy award-winning comedian comes home to the college crowd with all new material. The master of comic detail looks at the world Carlin-style, exposing the things we take for granted and the things we thought were our own little secrets. Topics include baseball, cars, keeping people alert and just getting through the day. Adult language and subject matter.			George Carlin HBO Comedy Special
287	31st (tie)	On Location:® Don Rickles and His Wise Guys	12	The master of insult comedy and ad-lib makes his long awaited Home Box Office debut. He’s lined up a host of very funny wise guys including: Wayland Flowers and Madame; Bruce Baum, a wild zany who uses props and costumes; Jackie Wakefield, renowned “Catskill” funnyman; Pudgy, a spicy comedienne (often called the female Rickles) and Johnny Yune, the Korean comic. It’s an evening of frantic fun with rapier-wit Rickles in charge.			Don Rickles
288	31st (tie)	Pen Pals (1988)	12	What is it like to live in exotic lands? In this original HBO special, foreign pen pals tell their American friends about their daily lives.	:36		Marshall Wiemer Stars Nancy CartwrightKelly ChanTress MacNeille
289	31st (tie)	Rumpelstiltskin (1985)	12	An enchanting animated version of the classic fairy tale about an evil wizard with an odd name.	:23
290	31st (tie)	Short Story Corner: The Cop and the Anthem	12	A bum named Soapy tries desperately to spend the cold winter in a warm jail, but his attempts to get arrested seem to fail. Starring Robert Morse, this comedy based on a story by O. Henry has a final ironic twist. Now only on HBO.	:23		O. Henry Short Film Adaptation
291	31st (tie)	Standing Room Only: Burlesque USA	12	All the ingredients for a boffo show; baggy pants comedians, slapstick sketches, flashy musical dance numbers, stripteasers and showgirls. Zany host Red Buttons (once the youngest comedian ever to appear in burlesque) has a wild time with lots of special gusts. Burlesque’s revival is sweeping the country, and in HBO’s 4th annual burlesque presentation, you’ll understand why. It’s funny, a little naughty, but oh, so nice!			Variety Special
292	31st (tie)	Standing Room Only:® Dolly In Concert	12	Dolly Parton. The superstar with the super heart. The world loves Dolly whether she's singing country or pop or making movie magic HBO went all the way to London to bring you the real Dolly Parton, in concert, for the first time on television The smashing performance features her many big hits including "9 to 5," and “Here You Come Again," plus some new surprises, and Dolly leaves the crowd clamoring for more. HBOnly!™			Dolly Parton Music Special
293	31st (tie)	Standing Room Only:® Liza In London	12	Liza Minnelli electrified audiences in her first HBO special five years ago. Now Liza's back— and hotter than ever—in this in-concert performance filmed exclusively for HBO at the London Palladium. The magnetic Minnelli belts out a powerhouse lineup of old favorites like New York, New York and Cabaret, as well as new material written expressly for the show. Take your front row seat for a musical tour-de-force.	1:30		Liza Minnelli
294	31st (tie)	Superspies	12	SPECIAL Who were the real James Bonds? HBO looks at real-life stories of the cloak and dagger crowd, a fascinating history fo how they did it. Special animation, film footage and still photographs unveil the stories of Mata Hair, Rudolf Abel (the highest-ranking KGB officer ever arrested in the USA) and Francis Gary Powers, among others.			Spy Documentary
295	31st (tie)	The 30-Second Seduction: Television Advertising A Consumer Reports Special	12	What goes into those sizzling commercials that catch your eye and pick your pocket? This hard-hitting program focuses on the world of advertising, with emphasis on TV commercials, old and new. Find out everything you need to know in order to evaluate the real messages advertisers are sending.
296	31st (tie)	The Best of On Location	12	The funniest moments from Home Box Office’s renowned series of America’s finest stand-up comedians! From the clubs to the campuses, HBO’s On Location has created a record of the country’s top comedians in live performance. The Best of On Location is hosted by Robert Klein, star of the very first show. Also featured: Lily Tomlin, Myron Cohen, Richard Pryor, Martin Mull, Redd Foxx, Rich Little and many more.			Robert Klein George Carlin Richard Pryor
297	31st (tie)	The Gold Bug	12	Geoffrey Holder Searching an island for butterflies, a boy finds himself involved in a suspenseful hunt for Captain Kidd's buried treasure. Geoffrey Holder stars in the thrilling tale based on Edgar Allan Poe’s classic mystery,	:43		Robert Fuest Roberts Blossom Geoffrey Holder Anthony Michael Hall
298	31st (tie)	The Greatest Scandals of the Century	12	ARBUCKLE INDICTED BLACK SOX SCANDAL PROFUMO AFFAIR The greatest scandals of the century are revealed in this HBO documentary—tales of sex, spies and suicide. What was the real story behind the Profumo affair involving British government officials? And the Black Sox World Series bribery in 1919? Or Hollywood's bizarre Fatty Arbuckle trial with its tales of rape and murder? Get the real stories behind these and other famous and infamous shockers. Rare film footage, still photographs and courtroom testimony all help to recreate the times of these truly scandalous and spicy affairs.			Documentary
299	31st (tie)	The Hollywood Clowns	12	SPECIAL They say all the world loves a clown, and here’s an HBO special that sends them in. A parade of clowns—past and present—like none you’ve ever seen in one arena. W.C. Fields, Chaplin, the Marx Brothers, Laurel and Hardy, Lucile Ball, Skelton—and more. Hand yourself a big, big laugh and see this one!
300	31st (tie)	The Yesterday Show	12	This new special proves there's nothing as funny as yesterday's news. March 16, 1956: threats from Communism and rock ’n’ roll; commercials for cigarettes and hair tonic.			Comedy Sketch Archive Retrospective
301	31st (tie)	Walt Disney's Sammy, the Way-Out Seal Part 2	12	When two boys sneak an injured sea lion into their home, pandemonium engulfs the town. Robert Culp plays the boys’ befuddled dad. Live-action Disney fun!	:47		Norman Tokar Jack Carson Robert Culp Patricia Barry Billy Mummy Michael McGreevey
302	31st (tie)	Walt Disney's The Coyote's Lament	12	Mickey Mouse’s old pal Pluto tries to outfox some sheep-napping coyotes who crave lamb chops on the hoof. Grandpappy, Pappy and Junior Coyote are delightfully dizzy.	:46
303	31st (tie)	Welcome Home!!! A National Tribute to the Vietnam Veteran (Encore Presentation Highlights)	12	Don't miss highlights of the July 4 event, Welcome Home Encore.	1:30
304	32nd (tie)	Adolf Hitler: Tyrant of Destiny (aka Portrait of a Tyrant)	11	SPECIAL Was Hitler predestined to become the tyrant he was? Where did the strange magnetism come from that enabled him to lead millions into one of the world’s greatest tragedies? Hal Holbrook narrates this psychological history of the influences that shaped Hitler's mind. Included are rare photographs and film footage.	:29		Historical Documentary
305	32nd (tie)	All Night Radio	11	A TV show about radio? Just flip your dial to this zany comedy special about an all-night radio station. See it from the deejay’s booth, listen in at the diner next door, enjoy it from a car cruising through the streets. Settle back for lots of laughs from a cast of far-out characters.			Drama TV Short
306	32nd (tie)	America Undercover: Confessions of an Undercover Cop	11	Here's the true story of one of the biggest sting operations against organized crime. When an ex-cop infiltrated the mob, the state police didn't know that their man was also making his own documentary! A first-hand look at undercover danger and intrigue.	:45		TV Documentary Crime_Investigation Law_Enforcement
307	32nd (tie)	America Undercover: Cops — Behind the Badge	11	Bullets are not the only dangers cop face. Why are they plagued from high divorce rates, alchoholism, drug abuse and suicide? In candid, personal stories of patrol cops in two American cities, America Undercover reveals the person behind the badge.
308	32nd (tie)	America Undercover: The Gift of Life	11	SPECIAL Every 73 seconds a child with a physical or mental handicap is born in America. Many of these children are saved, but not cured. This poignant documentary visits the children's ward of a major hospital and observes how two courageous families have learned to cope with chronically ill children.
309	32nd (tie)	America Undercover: Verdict—The Wrong Man	11	HBO SPECIAL Each year in the United States over 8000 people are sent to prison for crimes they didn’t commit! It could happen to anyone. This revealing documentary presents four true case histories of law-abiding citzens who lived a nightmare, falsely conficted of crimes ranging from robbery to rape.	:56
310	32nd (tie)	America Undercover: Vigilante: Right or Wrong	11	HBO SPECIAL What happens when ordinary Americans take the law into their own hands? What are the consequences for society at large? America Undercover takes you behind the headlines to examine the disturbing phenomenon of vigilantism in the US.	1:00
311	32nd (tie)	Boy Meets Girl	11	Hosted by Billy Crystal. Looking for love? Where do men and women go in their search for the perfect mate? This inside look at the singles scene scouts out the bars, cruises on a real-life “love boat,” visits a matchmaking service, and highlights one man’s inventive approach to meeting women.			Billy Crystal Special
312	32nd (tie)	Consumer Reports presents: The Feeling Fine Show Exercise Bikes Sleep Aids Insect Repellents	11	How safe and effective are diet pills? Which insect repellents work best? What medical tests are a waste of money? What's the best exercise bike? Get the answers to questions about over-the-counter drugs, fitness and health products.			Consumer Reports Health Products Special
313	32nd (tie)	Consumer Reports presents: The Not For Kids Only Show Orange Juice Milk Flavorings Ten-Speed Bicycles Bicycle Locks	11	Which orange juice tastes best and is most economical? Are designer jeans worth the cost? Are children's cold medicines really necessary? Also: ten-speed bikes, popular board games and what’s in your favorite milk flavorings.			Consumer Reports Kids Products Review
314	32nd (tie)	Consumer Reports presents: The Smart Buy Show	11	Can some low-priced soaps get you just as clean as expensive ones? Which brand of food processor tested best for performance and safety? This new episode is loaded with tips on quality, safety and savings. Other subjects: wood stoves, turkeys, walkaround tape players and more.
315	32nd (tie)	Consumer Reports Special — Warning: May Be Hazardous to Your Health	11	What you don’t know can hurt you. Consumer Reports takes a hard look at products and foods that can endanger your health and safety. Find out important information and consumer tips you can't afford to miss.
316	32nd (tie)	Countdown to 'Looking Glass' An HBO Original Drama	11	Scott Glenn Michael Murphy Helen Shaver Patrick Watson With Eric Sevareid and Nancy Dickerson as themselves It may be later than you think. This chillingly realistic drama portrays what could be a true scenario for the outbreak of World War III. Presented from the point of view of a television news team, the shocking events are not science fiction but science fact, based on an authentic military study of how a nuclear war could start. Scott Glenn, Michael Murphy, Helen Shaver Patric Watson star as the TV reporters in this compelling, timely drama about the imminent danger of war.			Fred Barzyk Scott Glenn Helen Shaver Patrick Watson
317	32nd (tie)	Figure Skating Champions Salute Dorothy Hamill	11	HBO SPORTS SPECIAL SCOTT HIMILTON, ON-ICE HOST Thrill to the world's best figure skaters as they pay tribute to one of America's most popular Olympic champions. Rosalynn Sumners, Robin Cousins, and Judy Blumberg and Michael Siebert take to the ice in an hour of music, memories and unmatched talent.	:58
318	32nd (tie)	G'Olé! The World Cup Challenge	11	One of the greatest sporting events, soccer's World Cup Finals, is captured in a lively documentary. Sean Connery narrates.	1:38		Special
319	32nd (tie)	Henry's Cat (Part II)	11	Henry's imaginative yellow cat dreams that he lives the jungle live of Tarzan. Then he imagines himself as a bold knight who opposes Sir Loin of Lamb.	:30		Stan Hayward Star Bob Godfrey
320	32nd (tie)	Journey to the Center of the Earth	11	HBO's Jules Verne Festival continues with this thrilling animated, si-fi fantasy about life at the earth's core.	:48
321	32nd (tie)	Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton Together (aka Kenny & Dolly: Real Love)	11	HBO CONCERT EXCLUSIVE You’ve got the best seats in the house to one of the biggest concert events of the year! We’ve brought you these two superstars separately. Now we have them together in one spectacular performance. Watch Kenny and Dolly from front row center, backstage and behind the scenes as they perform solo and together, including duets like “islands in the Stream.”
322	32nd (tie)	Last of the Red Hot Dragons	11	In this last show in the animated series about Noah's Ark, the dragon is called to action.	:25
323	32nd (tie)	National Geographic Special: Gorilla	11	Meet the shy gorilla of the African rainforest, one of man's closest relatives and a severely endangered species.	:58		National Geographic Wildlife Documentary
324	32nd (tie)	National Geographic Special: Last Tribes of Mindanao	11	Tribesmen from the Philippines’ “Wild, Wild South" fight to preserve their ancient heritage. Eleventh in a series—now only on HBO.	:50		National Geographic Indigenous Cultures
325	32nd (tie)	Noah's Animals	11	There's trouble on board Noah's Ark. After 40 days and nights of bad weather, some of the animals are threatening mutiny! A charming animated version of the biblical story.
326	32nd (tie)	On Location:® Billy Crystal — A Comic's Line	11	SPECIAL Billy Crystal is back. One of the most imaginative minds in comedy returns to HBO in this innovative, all new special. A blend of standup performance and sketches, the show features a comedy rock video and Billy’s “chorus line” of comic characters.			Billy Crystal Comedy Special
327	32nd (tie)	On Location:® Paul Rodriguez "I Need the Couch"	11	He's street smart and irreverent! The star of his own comedy series, a.k.a. Pablo, Rodriguez is an HBO veteran, too. He was a guest on Comic Relief and on two previous On Location specials. Now see him on his own, performing his unique material.	1:00	AL
328	32nd (tie)	On Location:® Rich Little (HBO Special)	11	The world’s greatest impressionist performs his solo nightclub act for the first time ever on TV. His repertoire includes Johnny Carson, Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon and others. The master of mimicry will also impress you with material from his hit album The First Family.			Rich Little
329	32nd (tie)	On Location:® Robert Klein at Yale	11	A brand-new On Location performance from one of America’s best comedians. It's homecoming time as Robert Klein returns to his alma mater, Yale University, with his new nightclub act. The result is comic genius. Klein delights his college audience using a mixture of topical, irreverent wit and warm nostalgia. It’s a very special show from a very special humorist.			Stand-Up Comedy Robert Klein
330	32nd (tie)	On Location:® Robert Klein On Broadway	11	Klein is back on HBO and better than ever. He brings his unique, free-form comedic style to his first one-man Broadway show. Klein fires his bards swiftly and irreverently in all directions as he lampoons modern living. Catch the comic master at his best in this hilarious On Location exclusive.	1:00
331	32nd (tie)	On Location:® Robin Williams—An Evening at the Met	11	Uh-oh! Robin's been pouring reality into a waffle iron again. Look what came out: an all-new comedy concert at New York's metropolitan Opera House! It's fast, frenetic, spontaneous and very funny. Robin's one-man show skids from Reagan to machismo to fatherhood. Brace yourself for his latest, wildest outing.	:59	AL	Comedy Robin Williams
332	32nd (tie)	On Location:® Rodney Dangerfield "It's Not Easy Bein' Me"	11	Who needs respect when you've got an all-new HBO laugh special and the smash summer comedy hit Back to School? Rodney’s on a roll, and it shows in this riotous night of stand-up routines and skits, taped live at Dangerfield’s in New York. On stage, Rodney shows that stardom hasn't changed him. He's still the lovable loser with a genius for makng people laugh. HBO KNOCKOUT FALL	1:00	AL
333	32nd (tie)	Paul Simon In Concert	11	SPECIAL One of America’s superstars in his 1980 concert tour. Paul Simon emerged from his years with Art Garfunkel to become a smash solo star in the ‘70s. Now he’s winning new acclaim for his triple efforts (screenplay-star-music) for the movie One Trick Pony. Hear old and new favorite, from “Sound of Silence” to “Late in the Evening.”			Paul Simon
334	32nd (tie)	Puss in Boots	11	After winning a pair of prized red boots in a poker game, a cool cat is hounded by his villainous rival. An original ragtime version of the fairy tale by the Children's Theatre of Minneapolis.	1:33
335	32nd (tie)	Sports Illustrated: The First 25 Years	11	HBO turns back the pages of Sports Illustrated for a look a the great moments in sports of the last quarter century. The shocks and the thrills, the best and the bravest, the most impossible performances. See the sweet swing of Ted Williams, the craggy face of Casey Stengel, the perfection of Nadio Comaneci and Don Larsen. The Celtics, O.J. Simpson, Billie Jean King—and the Sportsmen of the Year. Filled with action footage, it’s an hour of the most dramatic headlines of those 25 years. James Can hosts.	1:02
336	32nd (tie)	Standing Room Only: Dummies: The Third Annual Adult Ventriloquism and Comedy Show	11	Fascinating performances by the world’s finest ventriloquists and their vocal yokels are woven together by showman Steve Allen (speaking for himself). The breathtaking double-talkers include Shari Lewis and Lambchop,” WilyTyler and “Lester”—plus the man who was the voice of Donald Duck.	:55		Jay Johnson Willie Tyler Jerry Layne Ronn Lucas
337	32nd (tie)	Standing Room Only: Lido de Paris Starring Shirley MacLaine	11	Ooh, la,la! The multi-talented Shirley in the world’s sexiest nightclub—France’s Lido de Paris. She hosts a spectacular revue with special guest Tom Jones, The Bluebell Girls (they’re as famous as our Rockettes), plus the Lido’s famous variety acts. Shirley dances and sings up a storm, including If My Friends Could See Me Now, adding more glitter to the most dazzling show around. It’s— magnifique!		Some nudity.	Shirley MacLaine
338	32nd (tie)	Standing Room Only:® Red Skelton: A Royal Performance	11	HBOnly!™ America’s king of clowns performs his stand-up act for Britain’s Royal Family—and celebrates his 70th birthday. In his fifth HBO special, the master of mirth, music and mime romps through a mixed bag of one-liners, music numbers and pantomime sketches.			Red Skelton Comedy Special
339	32nd (tie)	Staying Alive - Evel Knievel	11	In an exciting documentary, famous stuntmen tell how they do it—and why they do it.			Evel Knievel Documentary
340	32nd (tie)	Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz	11	An animated holiday special with Dorothy, Toto and friends.	:24
341	32nd (tie)	The Adventures of Sinbad	11	A courageous young sailor volunteers to recover Baghdad's magic lantern from the evil Old Man of the Sea. Exclusively on HBO.	:47
342	32nd (tie)	The Best of Farm Aid An American Event	11	SPECIAL The Best of Farm Aid An American Event Willie Nelson Bob Dylan Loretta Lynn Kenny Rogers Johnny Cash Waylon Jennings Last September, 55 country, rock and blues performers assembled before 78,000 fans and supporters at a benefit concert to aid America's financially stricken farmers. Now, HBO brings you all the major high spots of that event in an exclusive special hosted by benefit organizer Willie Nelson.	1:00
343	32nd (tie)	The World's Greatest Escapes	11	Hosted by Tony Curtis Thrilling and chilling! This HBO exclusive features America’s greatest death-defying escape artists. Host Tony Curtis introduces Steve Baker’s re-creation of Houdini’s famous Chinese Water Torture Cell; and Dorothy Dietrich, who escapes from a straight jacket while hanging from a burning rope; plus there’s lots more. It’s breathtaking and bound to astound the whole family.			Escape Special
344	32nd (tie)	Walt Disney's Goofing Around With Donald Duck	11	Five cartoon favorites embark on crazy adventures. Donald tries to raise bees, and mischievous Huey, Dewey and Louise get involved in litter-bugging.	:45		Disney Animation Donald Duck
345	32nd (tie)	Walt Disney's Mixed Nuts	11	Chipmunks Chip 'n’ Dale take on cantankerous Donald Duck in animated adventures. The pranksters also rendezvous with a foxy femme fatale.	:46		Disney Animated Compilation
346	32nd (tie)	Walt Disney's Sammy, the Way-Out Seal Part 1	11	When two boys sneak an injured sea lion into their home, pandemonium engulfs the town. Robert Culp plays the boys’ befuddled dad. Live-action Disney fun!	:47		Norman Tokar Jack Carson Robert Culp Patricia Barry Billy Mummy Michael McGreevey
347	32nd (tie)	Walt Disney's Three Tall Tales	11	Tale teller Ludwig von Drake hosts three classic stories in this colorful cartoon. Watch Mighty Casey at bat plus two other folk heroes.	:46
348	33rd (tie)	America Undercover: Crack U.S.A.	10	Once it was a safe and thriving tourist community — but now the ravages of crack have brought crime, violence and fear. Journey into the crack-plagued underside of Palm Beach County, a middle-class community where 7 of 10 crimes are now drug-related. Footage of drug deals and police raids as well as interviews show that this problem could — and too often does — happen anywhere.	1:00
349	33rd (tie)	America Undercover: Disposable Heroes The Other Side of Football	10	A look at a side of football few ever see. America Undercover' goes behind the scenes to explore what happens to grid iron heroes after the glory days are over. A few go on to make millions. Others are left with great memories and crippled bodies. Includes interviews with football greats.
350	33rd (tie)	America Undercover: GETTING EVEN Victims Fight Back	10	Robbery. Assault. Rape. Murder. Violent crime strikes every 24 seconds in the U.S. Many victims are angry, scared, legally frustrated—victims for life. Others are fighting back. This film focuses on four true stories. In one, a mother works for legislative change after her daughter's rape and murder; in another, a psychologist who was mugged twice forms a victims’ counseling center.			HBO Documentary Crime Justice
351	33rd (tie)	America Undercover: Why Did Johnny Kill?	10	Each was the kid next door—until they made headlines as teenage murderers. There are four murders committed every day by teenagers in the U.S. America Undercover examines this frightening statistic through the stories of three boys who, seemingly without reason, became killers.	:58		TV Documentary Crime True_Crime
352	33rd (tie)	Barbra Steisand "The Broadway Album"	10	HBO EXCLUSIVE MUSIC EVENT It was a major event when superstar Barbra Streisand went into a recording studio to perform the music she loves best! She came up with “The Broadway Album," and The New York Times called it “the album of a lifetime.’ Now HBO gives you an exclusive insider's look at that closed session.
353	33rd (tie)	Bette Midler's Mondo Beyondo	10	HBO COMEDY SPECIAL Meet Italian TV personality Mondo Beyondo—a.k.a, Bette Midler—the trashiest, brassiest host in television variety show history. And what a variety show she serves up! In this madcap send-up of cable TV, Signorina Beyondo introduces some of today’s most original, offbeat and provocative performers for her adoring fans. Her guests include David Cale, Bill Irwin, The Kipper Kids, La La La Human Steps, Pat Oleszko, Yes/No People and Paul Zaloom.	1:00		Comedy Bette Midler
354	33rd (tie)	Butch Minds the Baby	10	Tempted into crime just once more, a retired safecracker takes his baby sitting charge on a bank job. Fifth in a series of classic tales—now only on HBO.	:31
355	33rd (tie)	Cavett Behind the Scenes With Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta	10	The stars shine in a new movie—and in this HBO interview.			Dick Cavett Olivia Newton-John John Travolta Interview
356	33rd (tie)	Consumer Reports Presents—WARNING: Dieting May Be Hazardous To Your Health	10	Are liquid diets safe? Are diet pills dangerous? What are the best and worst diets/ The truth about diet foods. How overweight are you? What diet remedies are too good to be true?	:30
357	33rd (tie)	Dorothy in the Land of Oz	10	Dorothy, her dog Toto and the Wizard return to Oz in a tune-filled fantasy. Sid Caeser narrates.	:24
358	33rd (tie)	Going For Laughs	10	Three Young Comics Funny performances off stage and on from young comedians heading for stardom. Meet Paul Reiser (Diner), Arsenio Hall and Barry Sobel. Three guys going for laughs and getting them.			Stand-Up Comedy Documentary
359	33rd (tie)	Golden Age of Sport	10	HEROES OF THE ROARING TWENTIES HBO SPORTS SPECIAL The decade between 1920 and 1930 produced an extraordinary number of sports champions. But none were more celebrated than Babe Ruth, Red Grange, Jack Dempsey, Bobby Jones, Bill Tilden and Man o' War. This show recreates those golden years when the term Living Legend was born. Hosted by Tim McCarver.	:57
360	33rd (tie)	Harry Belafonte Don't Stop the Carnival	10	OCTOBER CONCERT EXCLUSIVE One of the great performers of our time makes a rare television appearance only on HBO. The multi-talented Harry Belafonte brings his elaborate folk/pop/calypso revue to TV for the first time. Although his fans have been loyal for decades, Belafonte's involvement with USA For Africa has brought him back into the spotlight. Now, a whole new generation is discovering his magic. The special looks at Belafonte, the man, through his music and exclusive interviews.
361	33rd (tie)	HBO COMEDY HOUR Joe Piscopo—Live from UCLA! (aka Joe Piscopo's Halloween Party)	10	WHERE ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN AND PROBABLY WILL... Every month HBO presents a one-hour live comedy event featuring one of today’s hottest comics. This month, Joe Piscopo brings his unique gallery of characters to the HBO stage for an evening of uproarious comedy.
362	33rd (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour: Harry Shearer —The Magic of Live	10	WHERE ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN AND PROBABLY WILL! You've seen him in the hit movie This is Spinal Tap, and on The David Letterman Show. But you've never seen Harry Shearer until you've seen him run through his repertoire of impersonations LIVE!	1:00
363	33rd (tie)	HBO Comedy Playhouse: Bedrooms	10	SERIES PREMIERE Renee Taylor Joseph Bologna Louise Lasser Charles Grodin J ane Curtin Celebrate life's lighter side in this new series of comedy productions—all written and produced especially for HBO by some of America's outstanding comedy talents. In HBO's first Comedy Playhouse the curtain goes up on four funny stories about love, sex and marriage behind the closed doors of America’s bedrooms. The witty vignettes include a married couple on an encounter weekend, another couple hesitantly embarking on parenthood and a fantasy-fulfilling ménage a trois.			TV Comedy Special
364	33rd (tie)	HBO Comedy Playhouse: Welcome to Greater Tuna Texas (Population 2)	10	A distinctly different comedy for adults, based on the off-Broadway smash. When a Texas judge is found dead in bed by his housekeeper (wearing her bikini), the circumstances are a bit unusual. The solution to this kinky crime brings the zany locals of Tuna, Texas to the foreground. All the Tuna folks (over 25 of them) are played by Joe Sears and Jaston Williams.			Michael Bottrell Joe Sears Jaston Williams
365	33rd (tie)	Jack and the Beanstalk (Animated Special)	10	Gene Kelly stars in this music-filled, Emmy-winning version of the classic tale.	:52
366	33rd (tie)	Mel Gibson's Unauthorized Video Diary	10	Behind the Scenes on Lethal Weapon 2 Mel captures the mayhem and merriment on the set in this very personal and slightly off-the-wall look at feature filmmaking.	:27
367	33rd (tie)	National Geographic Special: The Living Sands of Namib	10	Travel to a unique desert, whose seemingly barren sands are home to the largest, most varied community of animal life of any dunes on earth.			Special
368	33rd (tie)	Not-So-Great Moments in Sports Take III	10	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE Thrilling, heart-stopping moments of greatness and glory? Forget itl Here's the flip side of sports history. lighthearted and irreverent tales of the famous and obscure. It's al here, from Battling Siki, who agreed to throw a title fight then changed his mind, to Bill Buckner's disastrous goof in the '86 World Series. Famous and rare film footage and interviews tell the stories a lot of athletes would just rather forget!
369	33rd (tie)	On Location: David Brenner	10	Tune in for another laugh-filled look into the life of this popular comedian. In his third exclusive Home Box Office special, Brenner spills out more true stories as he reminisces about his growing up years in Philadelphia and his college days at Temple University. What an education! Here is a humorous, entertaining show case in the best tradition of HBO’s On Location. It’s all brand new, up-beat Brenner—and it’s laughter all the way.			David Brenner
370	33rd (tie)	On Location:® An Evening With Alan King at Carnegie Hall	10	Get set for a celebration of stand-up comedy when Alan King appears for the very first time on the stage of Carnegie Hall. King offers sharp observations and his personal brand of on-target humor on a variety of subjects, from Iranscam to trendy restaurants, the treatment of old people to airlines service. An evening filled with provocative, unabashed humor.	1:00		Comedy Alan King
371	33rd (tie)	On Location:® Bob Goldthwait "Share the Warmth"	10	People magazine called him king of maniacal comedy. But maniacal may not be strong enough for this one-man wrecking crew. Be warned though: he’s totally unpredictable and more than a little off the wall!	1:00	AL	Comedy Bob Goldthwait
372	33rd (tie)	On Location:® Rich Little & A Night of 42 Stars	10	The world's leading impressionist returns to HBO for his eighth comedy special! Taped at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, this is the only place on TV where you can see the master of mimicry’s new nightclub act. From Dr. Ruth Westheimer to President Reagan, Julio Iglesias to Kermit the Frog, Rich's gallery of voices will have you in stitches.
373	33rd (tie)	On Location:® Robert Klein Child of the 50's — Man of the 80's	10	HBOnly™! The star of HBO's first On Location special returns for an all-new comedy performance. Robert Klein raps about his New York youth, filled with sports and a new invention—the TV. And, now with a baby of his own, the child of the 50's takes a humorous look at parenthood in the 80’s.
374	33rd (tie)	On Location:® Rodney Dangerfield "Opening Night at Rodney's Place"	10	After you put the kids to sleep, it's time to wake up with Rodney Dangerfield's new HBO special starring Sam Kinison, Rich Little, Heather Thomas, Chuck McCann and featuring Rodney's newest funny friends. Join Rodney as he tries to break into adult movies. See his buddy Sam Kinison help Rodney with his love problems. Meet Rodney's new girlfriend, Laverne. He's crazy about her. When you see her you'll know why. And learn what's important in sex besides having a partner. There were too many laughs for one hour, so we made it 90 minutes.		AL, AH
375	33rd (tie)	On Location:® Spalding Gray: Terrors of Pleasure	10	HBO COMEDY SPECIAL Home is where the humor is when Spalaing Gray recounts his real-life adventures—and misadventures—in buying his first house, Gray will have you alternately laughing and wincing at your own (fond?) memories of real estate agenis, banks, family arguments and repairs.	1:00
376	33rd (tie)	On Location:® The Eleventh Annual Young Comedians Show	10	Featuring today's hottest young comedians. Want an exclusive look at tomorrow's comedy stars? At the improvisation Club in Irvine, California, up-and-comers stretch their comic wits in an uncensored atmosphere. Which of them will make it big? Hosted by JOHN LARROQUETTE	:58
377	33rd (tie)	Sally Field & Tom Hanks' Punchline Party	10	Tom and Sally play stand-up comics in their movie, Punchline. They've invited some of their comedian friends and celebrities to help them celebrate the opening.	:54
378	33rd (tie)	Standing Room Only:® Billy Joel — A Television First	10	HBOnly!™ Rock's dynamic superstar performs on television—for the first time ever. Billy Joel, a five-time Grammy award winner, plays for a sell-out home town crowd at Long Island's Nassau Coliseum. This exciting television event was videotaped on the final stop of Billy's 40-city North American tour. Musical highlights of the show include “It's Still Rock 'n' Roll to Me,” "My Life," “Pressure,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Big Shot,”‘‘Allentown,”’ “Only the Good Die Young,” “The Stranger’’ and more.			Billy Joel Concert Special
379	33rd (tie)	The Adventure of Sherlock Hound	10	Can evil Professor Moriarty and his counterfeiting cohorts trick the world’s greatest detective? An all-canine cast adds to the fun of this animated story.	:22		Hayao Miyazaki Animated Series Sherlock Holmes Dog
380	33rd (tie)	The Adventures of Robin Hoodnik	10	An all-animal cast spoofs the legends of Sherwood Forest in this animated satire full of fun and fantasy.	:43		Animation Special Lennie Weinrib
381	33rd (tie)	The All-New Unexpurgated Benny Hill	10	SPECIAL Benny's back with a brand new bunch of bawdy songs and comedy routines In his fourth HBO special, the comedian rips through a repertoire of uncensored material that you'd never see on commercial TV.			Benny Hill British Comedy Sketches
382	33rd (tie)	The Muppet Musicians of Bremen	10	KERMIT™ THE FROG narrates this wonderful version of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, The Brementown Musicians. © Henson Associates, Inc. 1972. KERMIT and MUPPETS are trademarks of Henson Associates, Inc.	:50
383	33rd (tie)	The Special Magic of Herself the Elf	10	When a bird forgets a song, Herself the Elf comes to the rescue with a magic wand.Judy Collins composed the original music and sings the title song in this charming animated fantasy.	:22		Raymond Jafelice Denny Dillon Georgia Engel Ellen Greene
384	33rd (tie)	The Story of Fifteen Boys	10	HBO's four-part Jules Verne festival begins with this adventure about a group of boys shipwrecked on a desert island.	1:07		Yoshio KurodaTom Wyner Writers Jules VerneTom Wyner Stars Shinobu AdachiRuna AkiyamaKazuyo Aoki
385	33rd (tie)	When Women Kill	10	SPECIAL These are the personal stories of six women who are currently serving jail sentences for murder. Frank, honest accounts, directed and narrated by Lee Grant. For adults only.			Lee Grant Documentary Female Inmates
386	34th (tie)	America Undercover—Execution: Fourteen Days in May	9	This powerful documentary takes you to Death Row to explore the issue of capital punishment through a look at a prisoner's countdown to his scheduled execution. You'll witness the emotional impact the impending event has on everyone around him, from the warden and guards to family members.	:52
387	34th (tie)	America Undercover: Battered	9	Battered women...millions of women are physically abused each year, many fear to speak out, and law enforcement agencies can't steem to stop it. This shattering documentary explores the cycle of domestic brutality and frustration — with interviews of victims and offenders — that perpetuate this silent wave of crime. Narrated and directed by Lee Grant.	1:00
388	34th (tie)	America Undercover: Into Madness	9	More Americans are hospitalized with schizophrenia than with any other mental illness. It strikes suddenly and without warning. This documentary, produced by the Emmy-winning team of Alan and Susan Raymond, examines the lives of three families coping with the tragedy of schizophrenia. It's a moving, eye-opening examination of a disease science knows too little about.	:57
389	34th (tie)	America Undercover: Missing Persons — Four True Stories (1985)	9	From the original HBO documentary that examined four true stories of missing persons, this updated version reveals what has happened in each of these cases.
390	34th (tie)	America Undercover: The Search for Mengele	9	SPECIAL Who was Dr, Josef Mengele? How could one man be responsible for so many deaths in Nazi war camps—and escape capture for so many years? This is the story of Mengele, the man and the fugitive, and the truth about his mysterious life. With eyewitness accounts from family members, Auschwitz survivors, and others.
391	34th (tie)	Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary Part 2	9	Best moments from the May '88 salute to 40 years of dynamic music.	:58		(no director credited) Led Zeppelin Genesis Phil Collins Foreigner Yes The Rolling Stones
392	34th (tie)	Barry Manilow	9	SPECIAL Barry Manilow, one of the foremost names in the entertainment world, redefines the word “superstar” with each new triumph—in concert, on stage, in recordings, on television. Now see Manilow in concert on this HBO special. Here’s Barry at his best, taped during an actual performance of his smash tour, singing his greatest hits including “Copacabana.” Exciting, alive, energetic—that’s Barry Manilow, the star who relates to audiences of all ages.			Barry Manilow
393	34th (tie)	Comedy Jukebox	9	Mel Brooks and other comics in special videos.
394	34th (tie)	Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt	9	Take a touching and personal look at the history of the AIDS epidemic in this story of passion, tragedy and commitment. This program looks at five of the stories memorialized in the AIDS Quilt that is now touring the country. Young and old, men and woman, Common Threads shows the cross-section of Americans that has become infected with AIDS, and illustrates the love and courage they and their friends and families demonstrate in coping with the effects of this devastating illness.	1:10
395	34th (tie)	Consumer Reports The Shop-Around Show	9	Is hot cereal more nutritious than cold cereal? How can you choose the best-tasting ice cream from just reading the label? Find the answers to these questions and many more. This exclusive series blends entertainment and information to help consumers make safer, wiser shopping choices. Other products covered: soaps; heating pads; extended-wear soft contact lenses.			Consumer Reports Special
396	34th (tie)	Countdown to Tyson-Spinks	9	HBO SPORTS SPECIAL COUNTDOWN TO TYSON-SPINKS AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT OF THE YEAR! On June 27, Mike Tyson and Michael Spinks will square off in a fight that fans have wanted for nearly three years. Get an in-depth look at the match as our experts bring you interviews and highlights from previous fights, and visit both training camps. Here are the facts, figures and preductions about what promises to be the best heavyweight bout since All vs. Frazier.
397	34th (tie)	Five American Guns	9	Special Could you pull the trigger? Here are the true stories of five people who felt compelled to buy guns for protection. Each gun was used to shoot another human being. In this chilling documentary the traumatic events are recreated by those who lived them.			Short Documentary Gun Safety
398	34th (tie)	Frog and Toad Are Friends	9	Two lovable animals share an amusing friendship in this collection of animated stories. The fun begins as Frog tries to awaken Toad from his winter sleep at the start of spring.	:18
399	34th (tie)	From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga™	9	Mark Hamill takes you behind the scenes to show how the Star Wars™* movies were made. TM* Trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. Used under authorization.	1:05		Richard Schickel George Lucas Mark Hamill Harrison Ford Carrie Fisher Anthony Daniels
400	34th (tie)	Glen with Tanya	9	Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker star in a dazzling musical special taped at Harrah's in Reno, Nevada. Glen performs the hits that have made him one of today's most popular singers. Among them: "Gentle on My Mind" and "Rhinestone Cowboy." Hear Tanya's redition of "Delta Dawn," the hit that brought her stardom.	:57		Glen Campbell Tanya Tucker Music Special
401	34th (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour: I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood	9	We're talkin' serious comedy here. Martin Short's Comedy Hour debut is long on laughs as he reveals his lifetime love affair with the glory and glamour of Tinseltown. Eight of his most bizarre characters—including nerdy Ed Grimley and slimy songster Jackie Rogers, Jr—help tell the story of Martin, a star-struck 450 lb. teenager who grew up to be a big star. With Catherine O'hara.	1:00
402	34th (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour: Live From London	9	Where anything can happen and probably will! APRIL 30 The show with the most spantaneous and exciting live comedy on television crosses the Atlantic to present the funniest young comedians since Monty Python.
403	34th (tie)	HBO Comedy Playhouse: The Last Polka	9	John Candy and Eugene Levy star as the Shmenge Brothers in: The Last Polka Splash stars John Candy and Eugene Levy are the mythical Shmenge Brothers. Yes, they're the polka superstars who are (gasp!) calling it quits in this original show-biz spoof. The hilarious oom-pah-pah parody traces the boys’ musically comic rise and fall as polka idols.			John Blanchard John Candy Eugene Levy Catherine O'Hara Dave Thomas Rick Moranis
404	34th (tie)	HBO World Stage: Sting in Tokyo	9	THE MUSIC HEARD 'ROUND THE WORLD You've got the best seats in the house for one of rock's biggest talents, as international superstar Sting takes the concert stage in this only-on-HBO event. From Bring on the Night to Set Them Free, the Grammy-winning great Briton brings down the house in the Japanese capital, with hits from rock to reggae. Sting's touring band boasts saxophonist Branford Marsalis and keyboardist Kenny Kirkland.	1:00
405	34th (tie)	Hooker (1983)	9	SPECIAL Sex for sale. Call girls. Streetwalkers. Why do they choose this life?A hard-hitting documentary presenting candid personal accounts. For adults.	:59
406	34th (tie)	Ivanhoe	9	Here's a swashbuckling animated adventure; about crusading King Richard the Lionheart and his loyal soldier, lvanhoe. Exclusively on HBO.	:48
407	34th (tie)	Laughs (1982)	9	Watch four young comedians performing onstage, behind the scenes, working on their craft, learning to survive in show biz. Why are laughs so important to them? This show uniquely combines the onstage and often as comical offstage lives of four entertainers on the way up.			Stand-Up Comedy Special
408	34th (tie)	Minsky's Follies	9	SPECIAL The best and bawdiest in burlesque entertainment. Phyllis Diller, Rip Taylor and Stubby Kaye join the famous Minsky Burlesque troupe in a riotous romp through baggy-pants comedy, exotic striptease and lush production numbers. Also featured: Julie Newmar and Edie Adams. Frisky, funny and for adults. HBOnly!™			Burlesque Musical Revue
409	34th (tie)	National Geographic Special Journey to the Outer Limits	9	City teenagers tackle the wilderness and discover their inner capabilities in an Emmy award-winning documentary. After meeting nature’s challenges in Colorado, they climax their training by scaling an icy mountain in Peru. First in a special HBO series.	:52		Exploration Space Documentary
410	34th (tie)	National Geographic Special: Wild River	9	On a rafting adventure, two families challenge the white water of Idaho's Salmon River. Last of a series—now only on HBO.	:50		Nature Documentary
411	34th (tie)	National Geographic: The Lonely Dorymen	9	Climb aboard a dory for a poignant look at men of the sea who carry on a heroic tradition. Now only on HBO.	:50		National Geographic Fishing Documentary
412	34th (tie)	On Location: The Fifth Annual Young Comedian's Show	9	Once again HBO presents today's hottest young comedians, all hoping for stardom. (Robin Williams and Andy Kaufman appeared on earlier HBO shows.) Funnyman Carl Reiner presides over all the merriment of these comedians-on-the-rise at L.A.’s Comedy Store. Including Dale Gonyea, Pee Wee, Charles Fleischer, Tim Thomerson, Joe Nipote. Here’s a chance to have fun and pick the star comics of tomorrow.			Comedy Special
413	34th (tie)	On Location:® Jackie Mason on Broadway	9	Here's the Tony Award winning show that’s been playing to sold-out houses in New York for the past year! In this tour de force, Jackie Mason looks at The World According to Me! Do you want to know the truth about the Reagan Administration? Sex? The difference between Gentiles and Jews? You've come to the right place!	1:00
414	34th (tie)	On Location:® Paul Reiser "Out On A Whim"	9	The co-star of the hit comedy, My Two Dads makes his solo comedy debut on HBO! Paul Reiser tries to answer the burning question, Can a stand-up comedian find the true meaning of life? Look for cameos by Carrie Fisher, Elliott Gould, Teri Garr, Desi Arnaz, Jr, Woody Harrelson, Caral Kane and others.	1:00
415	34th (tie)	On Location:® Women of the Night (1987)	9	HBO COMEDY SPECIAL ELLEN DeGENERES RITA RUDNER PAULA POUNDSTONE JUDY TENUTA Hosted by Martin Short. On Location invites youto a girls’ night out—an evening of stand-up comedy with a female touch. You'll share an eye-opening, side-splitting night of girltalk,‘80s style, with four talented and funny women.	1:00	AL
416	34th (tie)	On Location:® Women of the Night II	9	Hosted by Andrea Martin Are you ready for another girls' night out? Up-and-coming comedieans Joy Behar, Susie Essman, Carla Filisha, Diane Ford and Lizz Winstead take the stage for an evening of comedy with a female touch. We're talkin' serious comedy here"	:58
417	34th (tie)	Penny Power	9	The Consumer Reports guide for young people Which chocolate chip cookies are the tastiest? Which cameras are the easiest for kids to operate? Penny Power gives practical tips about the things kids buy and what their choices are in this fun-filled HBO special for young and old alike.
418	34th (tie)	Peter and the Magic Egg	9	Can young Peter perform magic and come up with a plan to save Mama and Papa Doppler’s farm? A delightful animated tale featuring the voice of Ray Bolger.	:30
419	34th (tie)	Road to the Superfight Hagler vs. Leonard	9	HBO Sports Special ROAD TO THE SUPERFIGHT Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Sugar Ray Leonard Here's an in-depth look at next month's middleweight title bout between two of the greatest boxers of the last decade. See clips of previous matches, exclusive interviews, strategy analysis and more.	:47
420	34th (tie)	The Great American Ghost Tour	9	Special Do you believe in ghosts? Haunted houses? Witches? You may believe in them all — after Richard Keley takes you on a spooky tour in quest of America's strangest, most bizarre tales. Psychics, mediums, documented footage of dramatic reenactment of actual recorded events conjure up a bewitching evening of true ghost stories.	:39		Paranormal Documentary Special
421	34th (tie)	The Great Pleasure Hunt (1982)	9	HBO invites you to some of the most sensual, adult pleasures money can buy. Travel all over the world in search of the ultimate pleasures: a $537 massage, the most expensive lady of the night, a love fantasy hotel and more.		Contains nudity. For adults.	Travel Food Lifestyle Special
422	34th (tie)	The Great Pleasure Hunt USA	9	SPECIAL When money is no object, why not go for it? Murray Sayles does when he hosts HBO's fourth Pleasure Hunt, traveling across the U.S. to find more of the most extravagant, erotic and exotic luxuries known to man.			Special
423	34th (tie)	Under the Influence	9	Drinking and driving should never be mixed, and this exclusive, hard-hitting documentary graphically explains why. Three true stories are revealed.	:49
424	34th (tie)	Walt Disney's Chandar, the Black Leopard of Ceylon Part 1	9	Follow the live-action adventures of a leopard cub as he faces an elephant stampede and more. In two parts.	:47		Winston Hibler Joe Abeywickrama Esrom Jayasinghe Frederick Steyne
425	34th (tie)	Walt Disney's Davy Crockett at the Alamo	9	The legendary series about the legend himself: Davy Crockett. A rich portrait of the Tennessee backwoods-man who first fought the Indians and then sacrificed his political career defending their rights. Fess Parker stars.	:47		Norman Foster Fess Parker Buddy Ebsen Ken Curtis Nick Cravat Don Megowan
426	34th (tie)	Walt Disney's Davy Crockett Goes to Congress	9	The legendary series about the legend himself: Davy Crockett. A rich portrait of the Tennessee backwoods-man who first fought the Indians and then sacrificed his political career defending their rights. Fess Parker stars.	:47		Norman Foster Fess Parker Buddy Ebsen Kenneth Tobey William Bakewell Mike Mazurki
427	34th (tie)	Walt Disney's Davy Crockett Indian Fighter	9	Walt Disney Productions Presents The legendary series about the legend himself: Davy Crockett. A rich portrait of the Tennessee backwoods-man who first fought the Indians and then sacrificed his political career defending their rights. Fess Parker stars.	:47		Norman Foster Fess Parker Buddy Ebsen Basil Ruysdael Pat Hogan Nick Cravat
428	34th (tie)	Walt Disney's In Shape With von Drake	9	Eager Goofy takes his lumps good-naturedly while Ludwig von Drake recounts the history of box- ing. Goofy—with the grace of a kangaroo on skates—demonstrates Olympic decathlon events. Animated fun!	:47		Disney Fitness Educational Special
429	34th (tie)	World Figure Skating Championships Exhibition of Champions (1983)	9	They're the best figure skaters inthe world, See the newly crowned ’83 Cham- pions inthis free-form exhibition. The di- vision winners whirl over the ice in dazzling performances.			Figure Skating Performance
430	35th (tie)	Even More Unexpurgated Benny Hill	8	The British comedian returns with a brand new bunch of bawdy comedy sketches and songs. Vignettes range from a resort on the Riviera to a TV variety show. Funnier and “naughtier” than ever. Plus the sexy Hill's Angels dancers.			Benny Hill Sketch Comedy Special
431	35th (tie)	AAU Inter-City Boxing (March)	8	Upper cuts, flurries of jabs and roundhouse punches are all part of the action as the nations finest amateurs try to make their mark quickly in these quarter final bouts HBO Sports continues its coverage of this rousing tournament, Miami, with its three Gray brothers, slugs it out with Philadelphia. Heavy-weights Paris Flowers and Michael Gans will trade explosive blows as L.A. and San Francisco tangle. Chicago and Houston swap furious punches. HBO adds its own knockout with the first of the semifinal slugfests.
432	35th (tie)	America Undercover: And the Pursuit of Happiness	8	HBO SPECIAL Premieres July 4th On the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, award-winning French filmmaker Louis Malle investigates the changing face of American immigrants. This fascinating yet troubling HBO documentary highlights the inspirational success stories as well as the difficulties faced in becoming an American.	1:30
433	35th (tie)	America Undercover: Soldiers In Hiding	8	They survive in the wilderness with skills learned in a war they are trying to forget. Angry, often dangerous men, these Vietnam vets are hidden from American society. In this gripping documentary, cameras penetrate remote areas for the first time to record the lifestyles of six haunted veterans.	:53		Special
434	35th (tie)	America Undercover: What Sex Am I?	8	SPECIAL — Most of us take our sex for granted, but thousands of Americans do not. These people suffer the pain and embarrassment of gender crisis, How do transvestites, transsexuals and ''she males'' deal with the battle between mind and body? Can they ever escape their painful problems? Lee Grant directed and narrates this candid show featuring actual men and women in conflict.		Adult situations, language; nudity.
435	35th (tie)	Cavett Behind the Scenes With Kenny Rogers	8	Dick Cavett interviews the star of this month's SRO.			Dick Cavett Kenny Rogers Interview
436	35th (tie)	Circus World Championship	8	With all the magic of the center ring, the world’s finest circus performers compete for "World Champion” titles in four categories: trick riding, trampoline, juggling and the trapeze. A thrilling combination of competition and entertainment. Big-time, big-top fun for the whole family.			Sports Special
437	35th (tie)	Consumer Reports Presents: The Food Show	8	From Consumer Reports Magazine: how to get value for your dollar; what to eat, what to avoid. Know how to read a label? Aware of the dangers of lead in canned foods? What's the most nutritious lunch for a child? Is it true what they say about yogurt? Timely and accurate information in a lively, entertaining format.
438	35th (tie)	Days of Thrills and Laughter	8	A cinema comedy classic featuring rarely seen shorts and serials of the silent film era. Your favorites are all here: Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin, the Keystone Cops, Pearl White, the fabulous Houdini, Douglas Fairbanks (plus some surprises). All amusingly strung together with narration recalling the early days of movie-making. The movies may be silent, but you’ll be laughing out loud.			Film Compilation
439	35th (tie)	Decoys Police Under Cover	8	SPECIAL A hard-hitting, inside look at real-life police drama. Go on the job with NewYork City’s decoy police unit. Disguised as the weak and helpless, these decoys walk the streets hoping to be mugged. Be there at the moment of real danger.			Police Training Documentary
440	35th (tie)	Even More All New Unexpurgated Benny Hill (1984)	8	SPECIAL Benny's back with a bagful of all new slapstick sketches and suggestive songs. With the sexy Angels dancers.			No director listed Benny Hill Henry McGee Bob Todd Jackie Wright Sue Upton
441	35th (tie)	HBO COMEDY HOUR On Location: The Twelfth Annual Young Comedians Show	8	Hosted by Paul Rodriguez Five comics stretch their talents at Storyville in New Orleans, Haywood Banks, Paul Dillery, Richard Jeni, Cathy Ladman and Rick Reynolds just might be the stars of tomorrow!	:59
442	35th (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour: Martin Mull Live! From North Ridgeville, Ohio	8	PREMIERE! EVERY MONTH HBO PRESENTS AN HOUR OF LIVE COMEDY FEATURING ONE OF TODAY'S HOTTEST COMICS. Where anything can happen and probably will... Martin Mull returns to his roots for an hour of hometown humor. From parading with a marching band to, well, what-ever he feels like, there's no telling what will happen as Mull sings the praises of mid-America. LIVE! AUGUST 15 [1987]	1:00
443	35th (tie)	HBO One-Night Stand: Bob Nelson	8	The most fun you can have with your TV on! New comedy every Wednesday night! America's cutting-edge comcis soar uncensored in their wildest routines! This month: Joy Behar (TV's Baby Boom), Bob I respect Rodney Nelson, ultimate survivor Blake Clark, cameo prince Kevin Pollak, and nice-plus-spice Rita Rudner.	:30
444	35th (tie)	HBO Theater: Table Settings	8	Robert Klein Stockard Channing Place: New York City. Time: the present. Scene: the dinner table—gathering place for three generations. Robert Klein, Stockard Channing, Eileen Heckart, Mindy Cohn star in this off-Broadway comedy hit about the problems of family life.			James Lapine Stockard Channing Sam Waterston
445	35th (tie)	HBO World Stage: Diana's World Tour	8	THE MUSIC HEARD 'ROUND THE WORLD She shimmers, she struts, she radiates sheer superstar dazzle in her triumphant HBO-exclusive showstopper. She's Diana Ross, back in the spotlight at London's Wembley Arena for her Workin’ Overtime tour. Watch the sensational singer reach out and wow a captivated audience with both new hits from her latest album and classic tunes from her days with The Supremes.	1:00
446	35th (tie)	It's Hard to Be a Penguin	8	Ten thousand penguins are the stars in this real-life story. Follow their antics as they cope with life in the Antarctic.	:51		Animated Short Penguin Story
447	35th (tie)	Lionel Richie: The Making of Dancing on the Ceiling	8	Get close to superstar Lionel Richie in this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of his long-awaited new music video. Just weeks ago it had its world premiere on HBO, and now only HBO brings you Richie's candid insights into the project.	:30
448	35th (tie)	Meadowlark Lemon's Bucketeers	8	Here’s some super sports entertainment—a blend of basketball and comedy by a troupe that’s terrific at both. Meadowlark Lemon and his cohorts will delight the entire family with some of the most preposterous shots ever to swish through the nets. Fast, funny, phenomenal!			Meadowlark Lemon
449	35th (tie)	National Geographic Special The Violent Earth	8	Meet world-famous geologist Haroun Tazieff as he challenges the awesome fireworks of erupting volcanoes. Then join him and a group of American students as they climb an 11,400-foot active African volcano and descend 650 feet to study a lake of molten lava. Sixth in a series— now only on HBO.			Nature Disaster Documentary
450	35th (tie)	National Geographic Special: Etosha: Place of Dry Water	8	How animals struggle to survive in a dry lake bed in Africa is the subject of this candid movie. Filmed by award-winners David and Carol Hughes.	:57	Animal violence.	Ian Holm
451	35th (tie)	On Location:® Andrew "Dice" Clay: The Diceman Cometh	8	Here's no-holds-barred, all-stops-out comedy for liberal-minded adults only! Andrew Dice Clay is a very funny man, but he's not for everyone, especially not the kids!	:57	AL, AH
452	35th (tie)	On Location:® Campus Comedy	8	Hosted by Joe Piscopo. What makes college students laugh? Who are the funniest campus comedians? Joe Piscopo, star of “Saturday Night Live,“ went right to the source to find out. Taped before a student audience, this comedy show features the best college comics before they “graduate” to the clubs.			College Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
453	35th (tie)	On Location:® Dennis Miller "Mr. Miller Goes to Washington"	8	You've seen him make mincemeat of the news on Saturday Night Live. Now the Weekend Update anchor lets loose in an hour of stand-up laughs. In his solo TV debut, Miller aims his barbs at Washington.	:54
454	35th (tie)	On Location:® HBO Presents EMO	8	STARRING EMO PHILIPS Emo is an original, to say the least! And his view of life is just as original. On topics like scuba diving and washing the kitchen, he has a unique way of looking at things. Here's Emo at the hasty pudding Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts.	1:00		Comedy Emo Philips
455	35th (tie)	On Location:® Richard Belzer In Concert	8	Ths HBO On Location exclusive catches the comic at his hottest, aiming barbs at everyone from his parents to Bruce Springsteen.	1:00	AL, AH
456	35th (tie)	Standing Room Only:® Bette Midler In Concert (aka Art or Bust!)	8	Bette breaks loose and she's at her bawdy and uninhibited best in this all-new HBO special. Combining the endearing and the outrageous, the superstar fills her extravagant stage act with comedy and music. The lavish show includes old and new favorites, from The Rose to hits from her No Frills album.
457	35th (tie)	The Banana Splits in Hocus Pocus Park	8	There's fun and excitement in store when the Banana Splits match wits with an evil witch and goofy wizards. A part-live, part-animated adventure.	:43
458	35th (tie)	The Great Pleasure Hunt II (1983)	8	What pleasures can you buy when money is no object? Let your imagination run wild and discover exotic, provocative, and extravagant delights.A Dutch pleasure house for men. A Japanese sex club for women. And more.		Adult material, nudity.	Adult Documentary
459	35th (tie)	The Littlest Mermaid	8	A lovely mermaid falls in love with a handsome prince. Richard Chamberlain narrates this animated film based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale.	:25
460	35th (tie)	The Second City 25th Anniversary Special	8	Ed Asner Andrea Martin Jim Belushi Harold Ramis John Candy Marty Short Mary Gross David Steinberg Robert Klein Betty Thomas Shelley Long George Wendt It's an outrageous, star-studded event when Chicago's renowned comedy troupe celebrates its silver anniversary with HBO, This alumni reunion feat comedy skits by an impressive graduates.			No director credited John Candy Eugene Levy Catherine O'Hara Joe Flaherty Andrea Martin Dave Thomas
461	35th (tie)	Up To Now	8	An hour of comedy guaranteed to make you laugh, make you cry, clear up your complexion and get you started in the high-paying field of computer technology. UP TO NOW takes a look at the most important period in American history—the first six weeks of 1982. Watch it and live forever.			Television Retrospective Special
462	35th (tie)	Walt Disney Productions' Two Against the Arctic Part 1	8	A nice guy from the East inherits a dilapidated hotel in the Rockies. Deciding to start a new life, Dean Jones gets caught up in a chain of uproarious events as he turns it into a popular ski resort. Harry Morgan (“M.A.S.H..”) co-stars in this way-outdoors comedy.	:46		Robert Clouse Don Murray Tracy Vogel George Clutesi Henry Beckman
463	35th (tie)	Walt Disney's Chandar, the Black Leopard of Ceylon Part 2	8	Follow the live-action adventures of a leopard cub as he faces an elephant stampede and more. In two parts.	:47		Winston Hibler Joe Abeywickrama Esrom Jayasinghe Frederick Steyne
464	35th (tie)	Walt Disney's Lefty, the Dingaling Lynx Part 1	8	A mixed-up lynx cub, separated from his mother, tries to find his rightful place in the wilderness. Charming live action.	:46		Winston Hibler Ron Brown Harrison Tout Brooks Woolley
465	35th (tie)	Walt Disney's Lefty, the Dingaling Lynx Part 2	8	A mixed-up lynx cub, separated from his mother, tries to find his rightful place in the wilderness. Charming live action.	:46		Winston Hibler Ron Brown Harrison Tout Brooks Woolley
466	35th (tie)	Walt Disney's The Mystery in Dracula's Castle Part 1	8	Mariette Hartley Two adventurous brothers discover mystery and suspense on the California coast. Mariette Hartley plays the mother of the vacationing boys.	:46		Robert Totten Johnny Whitaker Scott Kolden Joyce Bulifant Dick Van Patten Clu Gulager
467	35th (tie)	Whodunit? The Greatest Unsolved Mysteries	8	Did Lizzie Borden really give her parents forty whacks? Who was Jack the Ripper? What did happen to Amelia Earhart? Judge Crater? Whodunit? is a visual police file re-creating great mysteries of our time. You are the sleuth as the intriguing mysteries unfold.			Crime Documentary
468	36th (tie)	And the Winner Is...	7	Jack Lemmon, Steven Spielberg, Anjelica Huston host a look at the Motion Picture Academy.	:25
469	36th (tie)	BUY ME THAT! A KIDS SURVIVAL GUIDE TO TV ADVERTISING	7	Don't go holiday shopping without seeing this first! Consumer Reports presents an informative look at deceptive advertising. TV ads aimed at kids are examined—and challenged—in this value-packed documentary that's perfect for both children and parents. On-screen tricks—and how to see through them—are revealed to the kids who want the products, and the parents who pay for them!	:30
470	36th (tie)	America Undercover: Being Homosexual	7	How does a mother deal with her son’s homosexuality? How do kids react when they find out their father is gay? This America Undercover documentary looks at the lives of seven men and women for whom ''being homosexual"’ is a way of life.			HBO Documentary LGBTQ
471	36th (tie)	America Undercover: Life of Crime	7	Their job is stealing, their lives a cruel dead end. Director Jon Alpert (The Today Show) takes his cameras undercover for this hard-hitting look at men who live by theft and suffer addiction. Focusing on a year in the lives of three professional criminals, this gritty profile—which includes footage of actual thefts—exposes the petty crimes paralyzing America.	:43	AS, AL
472	36th (tie)	America Undercover: Life or Death in the Emergency Room	7	SPECIAL The emergency room. It’s the war zone of illness and injury. Highly skilled doctors and nurses are engaged in a constant battle to save lives.This is a graphic, real-life look inside one of the nation's best for a close-up of a medical unit in action. Split-second decisions determine life or death as the dedicated team treats a critically wounded stabbing victim, a boy hit by a car and a woman injured in an auto accident who is close to death.			HBO Documentary Emergency Medicine
473	36th (tie)	America Undercover: Rapists—Can They Be Stopped?	7	HBO SPECIAL Rape has become epidemic: a rape occurs every eight minutes somewhere in the United States. This hard-hitting documentary examines men who commit this violently damaging crime. A powerful film that is not recommended for people who may be sensitive to its strong content.	1:00
474	36th (tie)	America Undercover: Sexual Abuse of Children — Beyond the Secret	7	HBO SPECIAL This gripping documentary goes beyond the shocking statistics to explore one of our nation's most disturbing social problems. Four real stories of child sexual abuse are revealed by the people who have experienced it—victimized children, their families and molesters. Among the victims: two teenage sisters.		Adult subject matter, language.	No director credited
475	36th (tie)	Apt. 2-C Starring George Carlin	7	HBO SPECIAL One of HBO's favorite comedians stars in his fifth special, but not in his usual stand-up role. In this unusual departure, Carlin plays a writer who lives in New York City, observing the details of day-to-day life with his unique brand of humor. Don't miss this look at a new, funny side of George Carlin as an offbeat character.		Adult situations, humor.
476	36th (tie)	Benny Hill - Unleashed	7	That outrageous British comedian is back with all-new bawdy sketches and naughty songs.	1:00	AL, N
477	36th (tie)	Billy Crystal "Midnight Train to Moscow"	7	Get set for the funniest recent breakthrough in international relations! Billy Crystal breaks new ground with his special brand of jokenost when he brings his stand-up comedy and hilarious new characterizations to the Soviet Union. Crystal also goes on a funny but touching search for his Russian roots.	1:30
478	36th (tie)	Boxing's Greatest Knockouts	7	HOSTED BY MIKE TYSON AND LARRY MERCHANT It's the climax, the clincher—the knockout, perhaps the most dramatic moment insports! Mike Tyson, the ring’s newest KO king, looks at some spectacular finishes. See Sugar Ray Robinson nail Gene Fullmer with one perfect punch; Ali crush Sonny Liston for a controversial first-round win; Ike Williams batter a helpless Beau Jack...and more!	1:00
479	36th (tie)	Chevy Chase Meets the Kids	7	A teenage chauffeur delivers the actor to a studio where he is ushered onto the set by a teen guard and is greeted by a teen producer. Chevy fields questions from seven youngsters who ask about his school life, dating, and his views on problems teenagers face today. He answers with humor and candor, discussing his experiences as an adolescent, his career and how he feels about being a father.			Chevy Chase Variety Special
480	36th (tie)	Consumer Reports Magazine presents: The Good Buy Show	7	Are any insecticides safe? Is margarine better for you than butter? Why are motor vehicle accidents the #1 cause of death for children ages 1-4? How effective are more detectors? Should you have fire extinguishers in your home? You’ll find the answers to these questions (and many more) in another exclusive HBO show designed to protect your pocketbook, safety and health.			Consumer Reports Special
481	36th (tie)	Consumer Reports presents: The Medicine Show	7	From Consumer Reports magazine, here’s HBO’s exclusive new series of timely consumer information and money-saving tips. Learn some truth about over-the-counter drugs. Hard facts about cold remedies—and the real story on aspirin. It’s eye-opening entertainment and information.			Health Special
482	36th (tie)	Cyrano (1974)	7	A lively animated version of the familiar classic about the lovelorn swordsman and poet. Jose Ferrer gives voice to the main character.	:47
483	36th (tie)	David Letterman: Looking for Fun	7	SPECIAL A lighthearted comedy spoof of the ways that people amuse themselves. And all seen through the eyes of that uniquely imaginative funnyman, David Letterman (Johnny Carson’s frequent guest host). Hilarious highlights include: rafting on the Los Angeles “River”; a tour of the movie stars’ homes in Beverly Hills; Fun Center in Hollywood; and “fun” places to eat. It's a Letterman laugh fest, and you'll love every minute of it.			David Letterman
484	36th (tie)	Deathwatch: Six Who Wait	7	SPECIAL The story of six men waiting to die. Some condemned for only a short time; others for years. Exclusive documentary features unprecedented interviews and rare glimpses of prison life exploring the thoughts and feelings of condemned men.		Strong language; hard-hitting; for mature audiences.	Survival Docudrama
485	36th (tie)	Don Johnson's Music Video Feature Heartbeat	7	Here's the Miami Vice star as you've never seen—or heard—him before, uncensored and unedited. Linking the songs from his album, Heartbeat, with a dramatic story, it's sizzling, senuous and very adult oriented...and only on HBO.	1:00	AS, N, SC
486	36th (tie)	Entertainment '89: The Year in Review	7	HBO's Matt Lauer hosts a look at the year's most memorable movies, personalities and show-bix events.	:30
487	36th (tie)	Guilty or Not Guilty: The State vs. Dr. Coppolino	7	A probing look at one of the most infamous and controversial American criminal trials. This bizarre case history involves drugs, sex, hypnotism, and “maybe” murder.			Docudrama
488	36th (tie)	Harry Blackstone's Magical Tour	7	Watch closely! Presto! Master magician Harry Blackstone appears and disappears. So do singers, dancers, an elephant, a tiger, doves and ducks. See his entire act with breathtaking illusions and sensational tricks—the largest and best-known traveling magic show.			Harry Blackstone Jr
489	36th (tie)	HBO COMEDY HOUR LIVE! Robert Townsend	7	Where anything can happen and probably will.... The director/star of Hollywood Shuffle shares the stage with some up-and-comers in an evening of comedy and music.
490	36th (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour: An Evening with Sammy Davis, Jr. & Jerry Lewis	7	Two show business legends join forces on stage in Las Vegas in the show that's been playing to capacity audiences all over the country. We're talkin' serious comedy here"	1:00
491	36th (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour: Playing the Nutroll—Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime IV	7	We're talkin' serious comedy here. Robert Townsend redefines electrifying in this high-voltage blend of comedy, music and lunacy. Partners in Crime IV makes you an accomplice to one of the slickest, sassiest comedy capers of the season!	1:00
492	36th (tie)	HBO One-Night Stand: Judy Tenuta	7	In this new HBO series, a different stand-up comedan takes the stage every Wednesday night in front of a live audience. A former meat wrapper and singing waitres, Judy Tenuta brings her accordian and unique view of the world to the first One Night Stand. WE'RE TALKING SERIOUS COMEDY HERE—new stand-up comedy Wednesday nights.	:30	AL, AH	TV Special Comedy Judy Tenuta
493	36th (tie)	HBO Premiere Films®: On Location	7	Step behind the cameras for a close-up look at HBO Premiere Films.
494	36th (tie)	Imprints: Jeff Bridges	7	This all-new interview forum brings you face to face for personal conversations with today’s most elusive and engaging celebrities. In a rare appearance, acclaimed actor Jeff Bridges discusses his movies and his personal life.	:30		Jeff Bridges
495	36th (tie)	Little Gloria...Happy at Last!	7	The story of the 1934 battle that pitted two powerful, wealthy women against each other for custody of underage heiress Gloria Vanderbilt. With Bette Davis and Angela Lansbury.	3:11	AS	Angela LansburyMaureen StapletonMartin Balsam
496	36th (tie)	Men's Gymnastics 1982 Caesars Palace Invitational (1982)	7	SPORTS SPECIAL Future members of the '84 U.S. Olympic team compete in this HBO Sports exclusive. Watch world-class gymnasts in one of America’s most important meets. Bart Conner, Jim Hartung and others display their style.			Gymnastics Sports Event
497	36th (tie)	More All-New Unexpurgated Benny Hill	7	SPECIAL Benny bounces back again with a new bunch of bawdy songs and sketches in his fifth HBO special. Featuring Benny's Guide to Budget Holidays and the Hill's Angels.	:50		Benny Hill Comedy Special
498	36th (tie)	Nashville Country Pop Festival	7	Barbara Mandrell Larry Gatlin Lynn Anderson Johnny Paycheck This HBO exclusive from the Grand Ole Opry House features some of the most famous Country Pop folks and their award-winning songs. Hosting are Grammy winner Larry Gatlin and Barbara Mandrell, who sings 1979’s #1 country song Sleeping Single in a Double Bed.			Loretta Lynn Tammy Wynette
499	36th (tie)	National Geographic Special Bushmen of the Kalahari	7	African Bushmen are forced to alter their centuries-old way of life as ranchers encroach on their water holes and hunting lands. An award-winning documentary by John Marshall, who lived among them for seven years. Third in a special HBO series.	:52		Documentary African Tribes
500	36th (tie)	National Geographic Special: Gold!	7	Men have worshiped it, killed for it and explored the unknown to find it. Gold symbolizes power, supremacy and security. This National Geographic documentary takes a look at the world's most precious metal— the superstitions surrounding it; how it is mined and traded.	:57		Special
501	36th (tie)	On Location: George Segal's "Best Bets"	7	Host George Segal presents his five hand-picked “sure bets” in this new HBO exclusive from the Roxy in L.A. Future stars on the rise include: zany comedian Jeff Altman, country rock singer Carlene Carter, up-beat improvisational group War Babies, a new wave band Oingo Boingo—a cross between punk surfers and space cadets, and the Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band—and Segal join in for picking’ on the banjo!			George Segal
502	36th (tie)	On Location: The Second Annual Rich Little and the Great Pretenders	7	Another entertaining evening of music and mimicry hosted by Rich Little, the master impressionist, His guests include Debbie Reynolds and Sister Sledge, who present stunning tributes to Mae West, Garbo, Cher, Diana Ross and the Andrews Sisters. Plus a hilarious salute to The Wizard of Oz and cameo appearances by Susan Anton and zany Dudley (10) Moore.			Rich Little
503	36th (tie)	On Location: The Sixth Annual Young Comedians Show	7	Hosted by The Smothers Brothers Today's red-hot young comedy talents shoot for stardom in this annual HBO event. Hosts for this edition are the irreverent Smothers Brothers—well known for introducing new talent. Previous shows in the series have helped launch the careers of Robin Williams and Andy Kaufman. It's big-time, uncensored humor and your chance to pick the big- time comics of tomorrow.			Comedy Standup Showcase
504	36th (tie)	On Location:® Bob Goldthwait "Is He Like That All The Time?"	7	Yes, he is...fast, funny and totally unpredictable, with a style one critic compared to "a stick of dynamite...onstage"! The Bobcat himself directed this hour of stand-up comedy at its wildest. "We're talkin' serious comedy here"	1:00
505	36th (tie)	On Location:® The Eighth Annual Young Comedians Show	7	HBOnly!™ Hosted by John Candy Today’s hottest young comics perform in this annual event—a Home BoxOffice tradition. For seven years, HBO has been giving up and-coming comedians the chance to show their stuff on national TV. Actor/comedian John Candy ("‘SCTV”) hosts this year's young talent.			Stand-Up Showcase Featuring Emerging Comics
506	36th (tie)	Once and for all...The LAST Awards Show	7	The ultimate award show to hopefully end all award shows! HBO “honors” the people, events and “achievements” that distinguished 1981. What did they really achieve? Would anyone really want one of these awards? Adult comedy.			Satirical Comedy Awards Special
507	36th (tie)	Robbers, Rooftops and Witches	7	Stories by O. Henry, Ray Bradbury and Borden Deal.			Special
508	36th (tie)	Show Stoppers	7	Hosted by Tony Randall. Standing Room Only presents all-star musical moments from Broadway’s greatest musicals! Robert Klein sings the title number from They’re Playing Our Song. Ethel Merman belts “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and Mary Martin recreates her famous “My Heart Belongs to Daddy.” Andrea McArdle (Annie) sings “Tomorrow” and Sandy Duncan (Peter Pan) sings “Never Neverland.” Plus more, more, more!			Musical Special
509	36th (tie)	Standing Room Only: Glen and Tanya	7	Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker star in a dazzling musical special taped at Harrah's in Reno, Nevada. Glen performs the hits that have made him one of today's most popular singers. Among them: "Gentle on My Mind," "Rhinestone Cowboy," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix." Hear Tanya's rendition of "Delta Dawn," the hit that brought her stardom. They get together singing "Dream Lover." Don't miss the hottest new duo in show business!			Glen Campbell Tanya Tucker
510	36th (tie)	Standing Room Only: Paris Cabaret	7	Hosted by Joel Grey. A dazzling extravaganza from Paradis Latin, the most scintillating night spot in Paris today. Joel Grey (who sings his emcee number from Cabaret) hosts the sizzling action with dancers, torch singers, stuntmen and outrageous comics. It's a unique combination of bawdy burlesque, sophisticated striptease and provocative musical numbers. But naturellement, it's Paris!		Nudity, adult entertainment.	Lido de Paris dancers
511	36th (tie)	Standing Room Only: The Magic of the Stars	7	A glittering array of Hollywood comedy stars dazzle you with feats of magic. Host Milton Berle clowns with the all-star line-up as they perform their bits of comedy and illusion. The mirth-magicians are: Lucile Ball, Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Tanya Tucker, Dick Van Paten, Dick Shawn, Carl Ballantine, Ruth Buzzi, plus some surprise guests. Laugh with amazement as the masters of merriment make their own kind of magic.	:54		Magic Special Illusion Variety
512	36th (tie)	Standing Room Only: Top Banana Burlesque	7	Burlesque at its best with an all-new production of Top Banana, the Broadway classic. Here is baggy-pants comedy, saucy striptease, lavish sets, glittering costumes, with an original story and music by the great Johnny Mercer. The cast includes Jack Carter, Edie Adams, Herb Edelman and the Hot Box Burly Cuties with special appearances by Steve Allen, Marty Allen, Rose Marie and George Jessel. Bawdy, but beautiful, and deliciously adult.
513	36th (tie)	The Bette Midler Show	7	Here she comes. Trash with Flash, Sleaze with Ease, the Divine Miss M. You name it, here's the wildly energetic Bette in a tour de force special, one of the first superstar performances on HBO. The Oscar-nominated (The Rose) dynamo pulls out all the stops in this one-woman concert. An evening of explosive comedy, drama, music, madness. An evening very definitely not to be missed! Bette takes the stage with the velocity of a tornado; hilariously shocking. (Hollywood Reporter)			Bette Midler
514	36th (tie)	The Doobie Brothers In Concert	7	Here are the rockin’ Doobie Brothers in one knockout of a concert. Hear all their biggest hits from “Minute by Minute” to this year’s Grammy Award-winning “What a Fool Believes”. Four musicians, nine years plus 25 million records sold adds up to one great night.			The Doobie Brothers
515	36th (tie)	The Easter Bunny is Comin' to Town	7	Where does the Easter Bunny come from? A musical tale.			Jules BassArthur Rankin Jr. Writer Romeo Muller Stars Fred AstaireSkip HinnantBob McFadden
516	36th (tie)	The Envelope Please... The Awards Show Preview	7	Paul Newman or Dustin Hoffman? Meryl Streep or Jessica Lange? Who will receive Hollywood's most coveted award? Join Charlton Heston and others for film clips of the movies and stars. See highlights of the Best Actor, Best Movie.			Awards Preview Special
517	36th (tie)	The Great Pleasure Hunt III (1984)	7	The search continues for the most sensuous pleasures known to man. Travel the world hunting for the ultimate in extravagant and exotic luxuries: a topless beach in St.-Tropez; the most seductive French lingerie; Tokyo's sex district; and food, glorious food. What a way to go!			HBO Comedy Special Adult Humor
518	36th (tie)	The Great Standups	7	SPECIAL A look at the changing face of American humor. Featuring the funniest moments in stand-up comedy since the early days of vaudeville. Clips of stand up immortals from A-Z include Mel Brooks, Lenny Bruce, Red Skelton, Robin Williams and Jonathan Winters. Narrated by Carl Reiner.			Stand-Up Comedy Special
519	36th (tie)	The Halloween That Almost Wasn't	7	Dracula calls a meeting of the monster world when the Wicked Witch threatens to spoil Halloween by not riding over the moon!			Bruce Bilson Judd Hirsch Mariette Hartley Henry Gibson
520	36th (tie)	The Long Hot Summer (1985)	7	Don Johnson plays a hot-blooded drifter.	3:15	AS	Stuart Cooper Don Johnson Jason Robards Cybill Shepherd Ava Gardner William Russ
521	36th (tie)	The Lost Minutes of Billy Crystal	7	Outrageous—and very entertaining—clips from the extra footage of HBO's On Location special, Bily Crystal—Don't Get Me Started.	:30	AL
522	36th (tie)	The Story of the Dancing Frog	7	Quentin Blake's popular children's book of a toe-tapping frog becomes a whimsical animated musical.	:30
523	36th (tie)	Walt Disney Productions' Two Against the Arctic Part 2	7	A nice guy from the East inherits a dilapidated hotel in the Rockies. Deciding to start a new life, Dean Jones gets caught up in a chain of uproarious events as he turns it into a popular ski resort. Harry Morgan (“M.A.S.H..”) co-stars in this way-outdoors comedy.	:46		Robert Clouse Don Murray Tracy Vogel George Clutesi Henry Beckman
524	36th (tie)	Walt Disney's Andrews' Raiders Part 1	7	Fess Parker A Civil War spy tries to infiltrate rebel territory and capture a train with vital supplies.	:46		Francis D Lyon Leslie Nielsen Fess Parker John Lupton William Campbell
525	36th (tie)	Walt Disney's Andrews' Raiders Part 2	7	Fess Parker A Civil War spy tries to infiltrate rebel territory and capture a train with vital supplies.	:46		Francis D Lyon Leslie Nielsen Fess Parker John Lupton William Campbell
526	36th (tie)	Walt Disney's The Mystery in Dracula's Castle Part 2	7	Mariette Hartley Two adventurous brothers discover mystery and suspense on the California coast. Mariette Hartley plays the mother of the vacationing boys.	:46		Robert Totten Johnny Whitaker Scott Kolden Joyce Bulifant Dick Van Patten Clu Gulager
527	36th (tie)	Whispers from the White House	7	This lighthearted collection of tacts and anecdotes reveals little-known details of our presidents, Tom Bosley hosts this perfect election month special.			White House Documentary
528	36th (tie)	Women's Gymnastics 1984 Caesars Palace Invitational	7	SPORTS SPECIAL Thrill to the twists and turns of the country's top gymnasts in this elite invitational as they fine-tune their form with an eye toward the summer Olympics, Look closely. It's likely you'll see many of these faces on our U.S. team in L.A. Heading the field are Tracee Talavera and Julianne McNamara, members of our 1980 squad, and the surprising Mary Lou Retton. Count on breathtaking moves as they let out all the stops.			Gymnastics Event Caesars Palace
529	36th (tie)	Yet Again Even More All New Unexpurgated Benny Hill	7	HBO SPECIAL Benny's back! In his seventh HBO special, the comedian romps through new — and naughty—slapstick sketches.			No director credited Benny Hill Henry McGee Bob Todd
530	37th (tie)	1981 American Bodybuilding Championships	6	SPORTS SPECIAL The top-level muscle men compete for the Mr. America title, which the women vie for their own honors and pair off with the men for a mixed contest. There is a special look at the muscle women in Beauty vs. Brawn and a profile of Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk and former Mr. America), also the guest commentator.			Bodybuilding Championship Special
531	37th (tie)	A Toast to Lenny Bruce	6	Steve Allen George Carlin Bill Cosby Jackie Gayle George Kirby Martin Mull Don Rickles Mort Sahl HBOnly! An all-star comic salute to the man who transformed comedy in America. Legendary funnymen pay homage to the late comic genius whose pioneering candor and courage paved the way for today's irreverent comedians.		Adult language, humor.	Comedy Tribute Lenny Bruce
532	37th (tie)	Aladdin and His Magic Lamp	6	A colorful animated fantasy based on the timeless classic. The Arabian Nights. The young Aladdin combats a wicked magician and rescues the Sultan's daughter from evil.	1:09
533	37th (tie)	America Undercover Murder: No Apparent Motive	6	Four thousand a year dead, killed by total strangers. Many are victims of murderers who strike again and again, apparently at random. This penetrating documentary zeroes in on actual cases, and captures one killer in a chilling onscreen confession.			HBO Documentary Crime Special
534	37th (tie)	America Undercover: Sex and the American Teenager	6	HBO SPECIAL — What do kids of the ‘80s actually know about sex? What are they thinking? What are they doing? What roles do parents play? This frank, informative show examines the issues confronting kids today about sex.
535	37th (tie)	America Undercover: Surveillance...No Place to Hide	6	What you say can be held against you—without your even knowing it! In a startling look at the rapid increase in the use of electronic surveillance in our country, America Undercover shows you exactly how it’s done...by government agents, by big business, and perhaps even by your next-door neighbor. Riveting case studies.	1:00
536	37th (tie)	Anthony Newley In Concert	6	The man of all talents in an exciting in-concert performance from Monte Carlo. Acclaimed as a composer, writer and actor, now see him as a singer-performer in his knockout nightclub act with “Once In A Lifetime, “ “What Kind of Fool Am I” and a tribute to broadway.			Anthony Newley
537	37th (tie)	Bad Guys and Wicked Women	6	Al Capone Jesse James They were all notorious outlaws, but millions regarded them as heroes. Using rare film clips and photographs, the little known true stories about these villains are revealed. Some of the featured “baddies” are: Jesse James; Belle Starr, ‘the Bandit Queen”; John Dillinger, the FBI’s “MOST WANTED” MAN; and “Scarface” Al Capone, the gangsters’ gangster. Fascinating facts about the infamous.
538	37th (tie)	Boxing's Best: Jack Johnson	6	SPORTS SERIES His style was flamboyant, his nickname was the “Galveston Giant,” and he was the first black ever to become the world heavyweight champ. Jack Johnson reigned from 1908 to 1915, in the days when a fight could go 45 rounds. Take a ringside look at his long career, including vintage footage of famed bouts with Jess Willard and James J. Jeffries plus a rare glimpse at his extraordinary private life.			Boxing History Documentary Jack Johnson
539	37th (tie)	Cavett Behind the Scenes With Eddie Murphy	6	The hot young star of 48 Hrs. talks about growing up, performing and being a celebrity.	:29		Dick Cavett Eddie Murphy Interview Special
540	37th (tie)	Comedy Tonight: Here Comes Summer	6	Starring Martin Mull. A crazy mix of hilarious summertime happenings hosted by the popular comedian of Fernwood 2-Night and Serial. Some of the sketches: a 4th of July picnic becomes a wild food fight and a spoof of ads for American Distress travelers cheques. Martin is joined by Terri Garr (Oh, God) and Marcia Wallace (Bob Newhart Show).		Family fare.	Comedy Special
541	37th (tie)	Comic Relief™- Best Of (1986)	6	HBO Brings You the Best of... COMIC RELIEF™ Hosted by Billy Crystal Whoopi Goldberg Robin Williams A Comedy Event to Help America's Poor and Homeless On March 29, America's comedy community joined hands in a star-studded event to help the homeless. Now see all the highlights of that once-in-a-lifetime show, as the three hosts welcome your favorite comedy stars.	1:30		No director credited Billy Crystal Robin Williams Whoopi Goldberg
542	37th (tie)	Consumer Reports presents: The ALL-AROUND-THE-HOUSE Show	6	Are common household products releasing toxic gas in your home? Are natural foods and vitamins really healthier? Find answers to these and more questions about products around the home. Other features: what to look out for in hair dryers, portable heaters and the paper towels; and taste test findings of bottled water.			Nature Documentary
543	37th (tie)	Consumer Reports presents: The Car Show	6	What’s the best small car to buy? How do the new K and X cars compare? What should you look for in a used car? How to get the most mileage out of a gallon of gas. Are diesel cars the cars of the future? What kind of tires should you buy? You’ll find the answers to these questions and many more on the fifth of Home Box Office’s continuing programs with Consumer Reports magazine.			Automotive Special
544	37th (tie)	Coupling: Sexual Lifestyles in the '80s.	6	SWINGING SWAPPING COMPUTER MATING SEX CLUBS MARRIAGE What are people trying today in order to make relationships work? Sexual swinging. Commercial sex clubs. Open marriage. Traditional Marriage. Computer-dating. These are among the things people do to stay together, to not be alone, to find fulfillment. A fascinating look at our changing values and morality. No judgements are made.
545	37th (tie)	Crazy & Wonderful	6	Preview of a very special HBO special. Meet a woman who thinks she can fly and a man who has a cockatoo answer his phone. Attend a back-seat birthday party for a baby who was conceived at a drive-in. Share a meal with a chef who will cook up your favorite food—and fantasy—for a mere $5,000. Meet and fall in love with these and some other colorful characters—you'll never look at people the same way again.
546	37th (tie)	Europe on Ice Hosted by Gina Lollobrigida	6	Welcome to the world’s most spectacular ice revue in a brand new production. Lavish costumes, sets, special effects and superb skating combine to make an exciting extravaganza, Film star/photographer Gina Lollobrigida hosts a tour of Lausanne, Switzerland, before the colorful show. The grand finale—a nostalgic tribute to Hollywood. It’s delightful—and definitely for the whole family.			Gina Lollobrigida
547	37th (tie)	HBO COMEDY HOUR Howie from Maui (LIVE!)	6	Where anything can happen and probably will... Every month HBO presents a live comedy event featuring one of today’s hottest comics. This month, Howie Mandel invites his friends to the luau of the year. It’s a party you won't want to miss!	1:00
548	37th (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour Live: George Carlin "What Am I Doing In New Jersey?"	6	Where anything can happen and probably will.... America’s first and most outrageous counter-culture spokesman is still one of today’s most searingly topical comedians. He comes to HBO for his first-ever live stand-up special.	1:00		Comedy George Carlin
549	37th (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour: Rick Ducommun "Piece of Mind"	6	Rick has an opinion on everything—and he's not shy about telling you waht it is! An HBO comedy veteran, he has the stage to himself this time...and he'll probably have something to say about that! We're talkin' serious comedy here	1:00
550	37th (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour: TAKE NO PRISONERS Robert Townsend and His Partners in Crime II	6	Once was not enough! Townsend is back as host of his second HBO special, with guest performances by some of his hilarious partners in crime! Plus special segments like The Bold, the Black and the Beautiful!	1:00
551	37th (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour: The Montreal International Comedy Festival 1989	6	JULIE BROWN ROBERT KLEIN JERRY SEINFELD RICH HALL BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT ROWAN ATKINSON RICK DUCOMMUN and more! PREMIERE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 [1989] Take the funniest men and women in the world, put them together, and you have the Cannes Festival of Comedy. It's nonstop laughs when some of comedy's best talent join forces with some of the funniest people from around the world. HBO comedy favorites are joined by Spain's El Tricicle, England's Rowan Atkinson and South Africa's Pieter-Dirk Uys for an hour of pure entertainment! We're talkin' serious comedy here!	1:00
552	37th (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour: The Montreal International Comedy Festival Hosted by John Candy	6	More than 200 comedians from around the world hit Montreal for the Cannes Film Festival of Comedy.	:57
553	37th (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour: The Mutiny Has Just Begun—Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime III (1989)	6	Uh-oh. Comedian/actor/writer/director Townsend is back for an all-new, dangerously funny hour of laughs, music and film. He heads an exclusive variety free-for-all, kicked off by Bobby Brown and his hit single, "My Perogative."	:59	AL, AH
554	37th (tie)	HBO One-Night Stand: Bill Maher	6	WEDNESDAYS ON HBO We're talk' serious comedy here! New comedy every Wednesday night. This is getting serious. Four more Wednesday evenings with some of the hottest and most unpredictable comics in America, each on the brink of superstardom.	:30
555	37th (tie)	HBO One-Night Stand: Blake Clark	6	The most fun you can have with your TV on! New comedy every Wednesday night! America's cutting-edge comcis soar uncensored in their wildest routines! This month: Joy Behar (TV's Baby Boom), Bob I respect Rodney Nelson, ultimate survivor Blake Clark, cameo prince Kevin Pollak, and nice-plus-spice Rita Rudner.	:28
556	37th (tie)	HBO One-Night Stand: Damon Wayans	6	You've seen him on Saturday Night Live and as one of Robert Townsend's Partners in Crime. Now Damon Wayans is on his own, on stage at an L.A. comedy club.	:30	AL, AH
557	37th (tie)	HBO One-Night Stand: Joy Behar	6	The most fun you can have with your TV on! New comedy every Wednesday night! America's cutting-edge comcis soar uncensored in their wildest routines! This month: Joy Behar (TV's Baby Boom), Bob I respect Rodney Nelson, ultimate survivor Blake Clark, cameo prince Kevin Pollak, and nice-plus-spice Rita Rudner.	:30
558	37th (tie)	HBO One-Night Stand: Kevin Meaney	6	"A man on a mental rampage who enjoys ocasional fits of clarity." That's how The Boston Globe describes Kevin Meaney, veteran of Big and star of the second One-Night Stand. How many fits of clarity he'll undergo in front of a live audience and the HBO cameras is anybody's guess, but the odds are there'll be very few! WE'RE TALKING SERIOUS COMEDY HERE—new stand-up comedy Wednesday nights.		AL, AH	TV Special Comedy Kevin Meaney
559	37th (tie)	HBO One-Night Stand: Paula Poundstone	6	WEDNESDAYS ON HBO We're talk' serious comedy here! New comedy every Wednesday night. This is getting serious. Four more Wednesday evenings with some of the hottest and most unpredictable comics in America, each on the brink of superstardom.	:30
560	37th (tie)	HBO One-Night Stand: Rita Rudner	6	The most fun you can have with your TV on! New comedy every Wednesday night! America's cutting-edge comcis soar uncensored in their wildest routines! This month: Joy Behar (TV's Baby Boom), Bob I respect Rodney Nelson, ultimate survivor Blake Clark, cameo prince Kevin Pollak, and nice-plus-spice Rita Rudner.	:30
561	37th (tie)	Headlines (HBO Magazine Show) (March 1988)	6	Dont miss this new magazine show! This month: a look at the Oscar® nominations. Who's likely to win? Who should stay home?	:50
562	37th (tie)	Legends Eleanor Roosevelt: An Uncommon Woman	6	An intimate portrait of one of our greatest First Ladies. Her public image was quiet confidence and optimism. But was Eleanor Roosevelt really the dedicated mother and wife? Using stills, newsreels, recently revealed ietters and interviews with FDR, Jr.and biographer Joseph Lash, her life is traced from childhood through her years with FDR. A close look at a truly great woman.			Historical Documentary
563	37th (tie)	Men's Gymnastics: Caesars Palace Invitational (1980)	6	SPORTS SPECIAL An HBO exclusive! Watch the top male American gymnasts in this elite invitational. This super competition features four members of the U.S.Olympic team including Bart Conner, 1980 world champion on the parallel bars; Jim Hartung, Phil Cahoy, high-fiying Ron Galimore and 14-year-old whiz kid Chris Riegle.			Gymnastics Event
564	37th (tie)	National Collegiate Boxing Association Finals (1982)	6	SPORTS SPECIAL Since the 1920s college students have been putting down their books to put up their dukes. Now watch the current best fight it out for the U.S. title in 12 weight classes. Plus commentary by heavyweight champ LarryHolmes!			College Boxing Championship
565	37th (tie)	On Location:® George Carlin (1986)	6	ALL NEW Leader of the comedy pack since the 1960s, George Carlin makes his sixth HBO appearance in this On Location special. The master new-age comedy is back with all-new uncensored material, and he's funnier than ever!	1:00	AS, AL
566	37th (tie)	On Location:® The Seventh Annual Young Comedians Show	6	Hosted by Alan King Catch the hottest of today's up-and-coming comics on this annual Home Box Office event. Nightclub-movie-television star Alan King hosts the show taped at New York City's famed Catch a Rising Star, launching pad for great comedy talent. Don’t miss this year’s group of hopefuls—they may turn out to be next year’s stars. HBOnly!™			Stand-Up Comedy Special
567	37th (tie)	Real Detectives: The Speck Murders	6	In July 1966, Richard Speck brutally murdered eight student nurses in Chicago. Follow the real detectives as they track down the evidence in solving this chilling crime. A suspense-filled account of one of the most extensive investigations in history.			True Crime Documentary Richard Speck
568	37th (tie)	Standing Room Only: The Last Great Vaudeville Show	6	Donald O'Connor Debbie Reynolds A nostalgic salute to the fabulous days of vaudeville. This authentic re-creation of George M. Cohan's glorious 1927 tribute to vaudeville stars Donald O'Connor as the great George M; Debbie Reynolds as Sophie Ticker; Charlie Callas as George Jessel: Marilyn Michaels as Fanny Brice. Musical numbers: “Give My Regards to Broadway”; “Yankee Doodle”; “Some of These Days.”			Vaudeville Comedy Music Variety
569	37th (tie)	Standing Room Only: Victor Borge "Comedy and Music"	6	When Victor Borge sits down at the piano, everybody laughs. Relax and enjoy an evening with the undisputed master of sophisticated comedy and music. The New York Times has hailed him as the funniest entertainer in the world. You’ll call him the Great Dane.			Victor Borge
570	37th (tie)	The 13th Annual Young Comedians Show Hosted by Dennis Miller	6	PREMIERES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Saw the first 12? You ain't seen nothing yet! Saturday Night Live's Dennis Miller leads this parade of hot-n-heavy comics — Jann Karam, Drake Sather, Rob Schneider, David Spade, Fred Stoiler, and Warren Thomas — in their uncensored acts. See the biggest comedy stars of tomorrow today!	1:00
571	37th (tie)	The Best of Consumer Reports	6	SPECIAL Highlights of past Consumer Reports presents shows designed to help consumers get the most for their money. ls a cup of yogurt more nutritious than a glass of milk? What's the best paper towel to buy? Is there such a thing as a perfect suntan lotion? You'll find the answers to these questions and many more.			(No director credited - branded consumer guide)
572	37th (tie)	The Invisible: Earthquakes and Volcanoes	6	Could it happen here? Is disaster imminent? Are earthquakes and volcanoes limited to certain parts of the US. or are we all equally vulnerable? This unique documentary presents never-before-seen footage of actual earthquakes, volcanoes and the destruction they wreak. Learn all about these primal earth forces lurking underground.			Science Documentary
573	37th (tie)	The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County	6	American humorist Mark Twain's classic story, a broad and cynical look at human nature, is turned into joyful animation. Newspaper cartoons and period tintypes from Victorian days helped the animators create a colorful 19th-century atmosphere.	:25		Animated Short
574	37th (tie)	The Wild Wacky Wonderful World of Winter Special Guest Star: Carol Burnett	6	Here’s the warmest, wildest winter-weather comedy show ever to snowball into town. Sizzling sketches and a flock of familiar faces—including Beth Howland (Vera from TV's Alice), Jack Riley (Mr, Carlin of The Bob Newhart Show), and Fred Willard (Fernwood 2-Night and Real People). See the stripper who puts on clothes to fend off the cold; a busload of people—“SLUSHBOUND!”; a million $ gift return; “Common Cold Telethon.” Original and irreverent.			Carol Burnett
575	37th (tie)	Travels of Marco Polo	6	Visit an exotic land full of danger and excitement in this exclusive animated feature about the great 13th century Italian adventurer.	:47
576	37th (tie)	Walt Disney's Donald Duck Quacks Up	6	Donald’s quacky nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie, foul up at home and on vacation in six of the best Donald Duck cartoons. It's nonstop hilarity as the feathery family goes camping and celebrates Donald's birthday.	:46
577	37th (tie)	Walt Disney's Jiminy Cricket Presents Bongo	6	Jiminy introduces Bongo, a clever bear who escapes from a circus for adventure outdoors. He also tells the story of bird-brain “Chicken Little.” In animation. (B/W)	:48
578	38th (tie)	1979 in Sports	5	HBO recaptures the headline-making moments of the year in this cavalcade of champions — ane near-champions. It's Willie Stargell leading his Pirates to a World Series victory straight up from near defeat. It's John McEnroe and Tracy Austin bringing tennis laurels back to the U.S.A., and Earvin Johnson trying his brand of magic on behalf of the Lakers. The Steelers roll on, Larry Holmes keeps his crown, Kurt Thomas gets ready for another Olympic gold and the Canadiens ice another Stanley Cup.			Sports Review Special
579	38th (tie)	A Country Coyote Goes Hollywood	5	When Chico, a desert coyote accidentally hitches a ride to Hollywood, he causes more havoc than three disaster movies combined. Laugh along as the misplaced Chicago sets up residence in a local park.	:47
580	38th (tie)	Abbott and Costello Hey Abbott!!	5	Pies and pratfalls and side-splitting slapstick spark the classic comedy routines of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Their funniest and most famous routines are all here as host Milton Berle takes a look at the lives, career and genius of two of America’s best-loved funny-men. Steve Allen and Phil Silvers lend their comic comments to this HBO salute. “Who’s on First?” Abbott and Costello, of course.			Bud Abbott Lou Costello
581	38th (tie)	All-Star Country Music Festival	5	Staring Roy Clark, Tammy Wynette, Mel Tilis, The Oak Ridge Boys, Barbara Fairchild and Freddie Fender. It’s country music time again and Home Box Office selected the best American performers at a world country music marathon and rounded them up for one gigantic concert. Don’t miss this one!
582	38th (tie)	America Undercover: Acts of Violence	5	HBO SPECIAL This thought-provoking “America Undercover” presentation explores the American phenomenon of violence through some of the most extreme cases in recent U.S. history.
583	38th (tie)	An Evening With Lou Rawls	5	Four-time Grammy-award winner, Lou Rawls shares his Las Vegas nightclub performance with HBO audiences. A broad variety of musical styles—from contemporary to jazz and pop—showcase his versatile talents as an entertainer. There’s a tribute to the Big Bands, Dixieland, and the era of the song stylists Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Sinatra, and Peggy Lee—and nostalgic photos and film clips. A rich musical evening.			Lou Rawls
584	38th (tie)	B.C.: First Thanksgiving	5	The popular comic strip caveman ads to holiday fun in an animated film about the first turkey.	:30		Holiday Animated Short
585	38th (tie)	Boxing's Best: Muhammad Ali	5	SPORTS SERIES Among those who feel Ali was the greatest heavyweight ever is Ali himself. See the bouts that made boxing history—with Frazier and others. Watch how Ali stung like a bee, stood up for his beliefs and became, perhaps, the best ever.
586	38th (tie)	Christmas on Ice	5	An ice-skating spectacular brimming with dazzling sets, costumes and special effects. Classic comedy routines and lavish numbers include “A Victorian Christmas” and the wonderfully hilarious “Chimps-on-Ice” A special holiday package for the whole family.			Ice Skating Special
587	38th (tie)	Circus (Hosted by Tom Bosley)	5	Step right this way into a fascinating world—behind and in front of the Big Top. It's curcus history by the people who live it and perform it—like the incomparable Walenda family. Narrated by Tom Bosley.			Tom Bosley
588	38th (tie)	Comic Relief® '87 Highlights	5	A special two-hour version of last month's superstar show to help America's homeless. Harry Anderson, Billy Crystal, Paul Reiser, Paul Rodriguez, Whoopi Goldberg, Estelle Getty, Robin Williams and more!	2:00
589	38th (tie)	Comic Relief® III Highlights (1989)	5	A special two-hour version of last month's tar-studded comedy event. Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams host. COMIC RELIEF is a registered trademark of Gary Thison.	2:00		(no director credited) Billy Crystal Whoopi Goldberg Robin Williams Martin Short Bobcat Goldthwait Sinbad
590	38th (tie)	Comic Relief™ BACKSTAGE PASS The Making of Comic Relief	5	Last March, HBO presented Comic Relief, one of the most poular entertainment specials—and successful fund-raising efforts—of the year. Come behind the scenes with Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams for a warm and spirited look at the comedy community working together.	1:00
591	38th (tie)	Consenting Adults	5	When it comes to love and sex, there's nothing new under the sun. This HBO documentary explores the lives of people who have made sexual choices that differe from the traditional. Included are a bisexual married couple; a polygamist with 12 wives and 20 children; and a husband and wife who are now celibate.			Documentary
592	38th (tie)	Diving International Championships	5	CAN-AM-MEX Meet. “It’s 33 feet up and 133 feet down.” That’s what divers say about performing off the 10-meter tower. World-class divers from the U.S., Canada, Mexico and East Germany will tuck, twist, somersault and cut the water in this major competition.			Diving Event
593	38th (tie)	Doctor Snuggles: The Remarkable Fidgety River	5	Warned that the earth is rapidly running out of water, the amazing Doctor Snuggle takes off in his spaceship to see who has been stealing our oceans.	:23		Animated Series
594	38th (tie)	Emil and the Detectives Part 1	5	On his way to visit relatives, Emil finds his spending money stolen by a small-time pickpocket. And so begins an action-packed mystery about a band of juveniles and their attempt to stop a gang from burrowing into the Berlin Bank.	:48		Peter Tewksbury Walter Slezak Bryan Russell Roger Mobley Heinz Schubert Peter Ehrlich
595	38th (tie)	Emil and the Detectives Part 2	5	On his way to visit relatives, Emil finds his spending money stolen by a small-time pickpocket. And so begins an action-packed mystery about a band of juveniles and their attempt to stop a gang from burrowing into the Berlin Bank.	:48		Peter Tewksbury Walter Slezak Bryan Russell Roger Mobley Heinz Schubert Peter Ehrlich
596	38th (tie)	Glory! Glory! Part 1	5	SEX DRUGS ROCK & ROLL AND RELIGION ELLEN GREENE RICHARD THOMAS JAMES WHITMORE WINSTON REKERT The greatest story ever sold. An HBO two-part movie. Ruth is a tough, sexy, hard-living rock 'n' roll singer with a seedy past and a brilliant future—if she can get the exposure she needs. Bobby Joe is the TV minister who falls in love with her and offers her an unexpected chance to make falls for Ruth—and is the only man who can expose the secret that will destroy all her hopes success. Ellen Greene (Little Shop of Horrors) plays Ruth in this provocative movie event. Richard Thomas plays Bobby Joe: Winston Rekert (Adderly) is Chet.	1:30		TV Movie Comedy Drama Richard Sarafian Ellen Greene Richard Thomas James Whitmore Jr.
597	38th (tie)	Glory! Glory! Part 2	5	SEX DRUGS ROCK & ROLL AND RELIGION ELLEN GREENE RICHARD THOMAS JAMES WHITMORE WINSTON REKERT The greatest story ever sold. An HBO two-part movie. Ruth is a tough, sexy, hard-living rock 'n' roll singer with a seedy past and a brilliant future—if she can get the exposure she needs. Bobby Joe is the TV minister who falls in love with her and offers her an unexpected chance to make falls for Ruth—and is the only man who can expose the secret that will destroy all her hopes success. Ellen Greene (Little Shop of Horrors) plays Ruth in this provocative movie event. Richard Thomas plays Bobby Joe: Winston Rekert (Adderly) is Chet.	2:00		TV Movie Comedy Drama Richard Sarafian Ellen Greene Richard Thomas James Whitmore Jr.
598	38th (tie)	Greatest Sports Rivalries Lakers vs. Celtics	5	Sports fans remember the ‘60s. Six times the Boston Celtics faced the L.A. Lakers for the NBA championship. It seemed the outcome always rested on a Bill Russell rebound, a miraculous pass from Bob Cousy or a basket by Jerry West. HBO Sports revisits this intense rivalry with rare footage plus interviews with past stars as they describe those pressure-cooker games. There’ll also be a special look at Russell’s legendary defensive wizardry.			NBA Special
599	38th (tie)	Greatest Sports Rivalries Yankees vs. Dodgers	5	Every time they met it was fireworks — and they met in 10 World Series. Remember Cookie Lavagetto's pinch hit in '47? Johnny Podres' shutout in '55? Sandy Koufax's pitching in '63? Great moments for Dodger fans. But Yankee rooters prefer Billy Martin's game-saving catch in '52, Don Larsen's perfect game in '56 and Reggie Jackson's homers in '77. See it all plus recent interviews with stars of this memorable rivalry.			MLB Special
600	38th (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour LIVE! An All-Star Toast to The Improv	5	Hosted by Robert Klein The Improv in Los Angeles has been a training ground for comics for 15 fun-filled years! Tonight, some of its most famous "graduates" pay tribute to the comedy club that gave them their start.	1:00
601	38th (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour LIVE! Robert Townsend and His Partners in Crime	5	The director/star of Hollywood Shuffle in an evening of comedy and music.	1:00		Comedy Robert Townsend John Witherspoon Damon Wayans Marsha Warfield Paul Mooney Tommy Davidson
602	38th (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour Live! Whoopi Goldberg "Fontaine...The Tundra Hoe"	5	AUGUST 6 [1988] Expect the unexpected from Whoopi in her first LIVE solo HBO appearance from somewhere in the frozen tundra of Alaska. She offers a unique perspective on life and what it's all about, from politics to sex. ALL NEW!	1:00		Whoopi Goldberg
603	38th (tie)	HBO Comedy Hour: Live From London With Howie Mandel	5	The live TV comedy show crosses the Atlantic to present young British and American comedians.	:58		Howie Mandel
604	38th (tie)	HBO One-Night Stand: Barry Sobel	5	WEDNESDAYS ON HBO We're talk' serious comedy here! New comedy every Wednesday night. This is getting serious. Four more Wednesday evenings with some of the hottest and most unpredictable comics in America, each on the brink of superstardom.	:30
605	38th (tie)	HBO One-Night Stand: Dom Irrera	5	WEDNESDAYS ON HBO We're talk' serious comedy here! New comedy every Wednesday night. This is getting serious. Four more Wednesday evenings with some of the hottest and most unpredictable comics in America, each on the brink of superstardom.	:30
606	38th (tie)	HBO One-Night Stand: Kevin Pollak	5	The most fun you can have with your TV on! New comedy every Wednesday night! America's cutting-edge comcis soar uncensored in their wildest routines! This month: Joy Behar (TV's Baby Boom), Bob I respect Rodney Nelson, ultimate survivor Blake Clark, cameo prince Kevin Pollak, and nice-plus-spice Rita Rudner.	:30
607	38th (tie)	HBO Sports Magazine (March '81)	5	Here's TV sports journalism at its best. This edition's cover story gives you anever-before-seen look at winter base- ball trades. Be there with the scouts, managers, players and agents and see actual deals being made. There's also a profile of heavyweight champ Larry Holmes, the fighter and family man. Get some strong opinions, a new feel for the complex sports world and more.			HBO Sports Recap
608	38th (tie)	Hollywood Stars Happening Backstage	5	Bob Hope brings his revamped USO touring show to college campuses. (In the wings, Bob is interviewed.) Walter Matthau, Bob Newhart and Peter Falk tee off in the Celebrity Golf Tournament. David Sheehan takes you to Flippers, hottest private club hangout for Hollywood’s roller-disco rage.			Entertainment Feature
609	38th (tie)	Houdini Never Died	5	He did it all. From simple sleight of hand to dramatic illusions to daring, superhuman escapes. Narrated by Burgess Meredith, this tribute to Harry Houdini uses rare film footage of the master along with today’s magicians—like The Amazing Randi and Dante—who recreate some of his most famous feats.			Houdini Documentary
610	38th (tie)	Inside Donald Duck	5	One of Walt Disney’s most popular characters, the hothead, excitable Donald Duck will delight you in this cartoon feature. Always rarin’ for a fight, Donald more than meets his match in Dr. Ludwig von Drake, his own eccentric uncle and a noted psychiatrist.	:48		Disney Special
611	38th (tie)	Johnny Mathis In Concert	5	Johnny creates the sentimental Mathis mood in this London concert. A legend in the music world, he has more top selling albums than even the Beatles and Elvis Presley! Johnny sings all your favorites including: “Wonderful, Wonderful,” “A Certain Smile” and “The Twelfth of Never.” An evening of Mathis magic.			Johnny Mathis
612	38th (tie)	Land of the Free (1974)	5	A suspected enemy spy helps an American boy search for his father during the War of 1812. Robert Culp and Burgess Meredith star.	:52
613	38th (tie)	On Location: Robin Williams (Off the Wall!)	5	You first saw Robin Williams on HBO’s Second Annual Young Comedians in 1977. Now catch him on a show of his own. But watch out, don’t expect the Robin you know from Mork and Mindy. This is the off the wall comedian whom nightclub audiences find hilarious. He’s diverse, manic and delightful.		Adult material.	Robin Williams
614	38th (tie)	RENO: In Rage and Rehab in New York City	5	Wacked-out wild and wickedly funny, Reno is a streetwise comic on her way up. Hailed by Rolling Stone as a hot prospect, the brash blonde spears modern life in this adaptation of her Off-Broadway show.	1:00	AL, AH
615	38th (tie)	Sammy: The Golden Years	5	Dynamic performer Sammy Davis, Jr. celebrates 50 years in show business. The multi-talented bundle of energy sings, dances and does impressions. Musical numbers include “Candy Man,” and a medley of “Once In A Lifetime,” “What Kind of Fool Am I?,” “Gonna Build A Mountain.” Also film clips of his early days. It’s a one-man-wonderful show!			Sammy Davis Jr
616	38th (tie)	Sports Dynasty: N.Y. Yankees	5	The booming bats of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig started the Yankees off to 60 years of splendor. Joe DiMaggio and Bill Dickey kept them rolling. Casey Stengel and George Steinbrenner added to the glory. Highlighting this special will be a revealing look at some living legends such as Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Phil Rizzuto and Mickey Mantle.
617	38th (tie)	The Circus (1989)	5	A haunting and lavishly crafted tale. Despite her Victorian grandmother's protests, a sensitive six-year-old goes to see a circus. The circus' spectacle — and the high-wire antics of one eerie clown — and the high-wire antics of one eerie clown — leave a profound impression on the young girl.	:30
618	38th (tie)	The Gymnast (1984)	5	An absorbing inside look at the high-pressure world of teen athletes—and how they learn to cope at a rigorous gymnastics school.	:46		Gymnastics Documentary HBO
619	38th (tie)	The Island of Nevawuz	5	This clever, animated comedy shows what happens when a peaceful land is exploited by greedy men. Only the king’s nephew Otto can help.	:48
620	38th (tie)	The Prince and the Pauper Part 1	5	The adventures of a young prince who changes places with his look-alike, a pauper’s son, are set in colorful 16th-century England. Sean Scully plays both lads in the three-part series based on Mark Twain’s classic.	:47		Richard Fleischer Mark Lester Oliver Reed Raquel Welch Ernest Borgnine George C. Scott
621	38th (tie)	The Prince and the Pauper Part 2	5	The adventures of a young prince who changes places with his look-alike, a pauper’s son, are set in colorful 16th-century England. Sean Scully plays both lads in the three-part series based on Mark Twain’s classic.	:47		Richard Fleischer Mark Lester Oliver Reed Raquel Welch Ernest Borgnine George C. Scott
622	38th (tie)	The Prince and the Pauper Part 3	5	The adventures of a young prince who changes places with his look-alike, a pauper’s son, are set in colorful 16th-century England. Sean Scully plays both lads in the three-part series based on Mark Twain’s classic.	:47		Richard Fleischer Mark Lester Oliver Reed Raquel Welch Ernest Borgnine George C. Scott
623	38th (tie)	Treasure Island (1987)	5	A newly animated version of the classic, only on HBO.	:46
624	38th (tie)	Walt Disney Productions' Nikki, Wild Dog of the North Part 2	5	Nikki, a malamute puppy, is separated from his master during a canoe trip through the Canadian Rockies. And so begins an absorbing Walt Disney adventure about a rugged Canadian, his faithful dog and an unscrupulous fur trader.	:48		Jack Couffer Jean Coutu Emile Genest Uriel Luft Robert Rivard Beth Lockerbie
625	38th (tie)	Walt Disney Productions' The Horse with the Flying Tail	5	In this Oscar-winning documentary, a cow pony is purchased by the U.S. equestrian team. Renamed “Nautical,” he begins a brilliant career as a jumper.	:47		Larry Lansburgh Nando Gonzales
626	38th (tie)	Walt Disney Productions' The Nashville Coyote	5	Colorful Disney animal adventure.	:45		Winston Hibler Walter Forbes William Garton Mayf Nutter
627	38th (tie)	Women's Gymnastics 1982 Caesars Palace Invitational	5	Power, agility and grace are all on display at one of the year’s best meets. The top gymnasts in the U.S. compete for all-around and individual titles in this HBO exclusive.			Gymnastics Invitational Event
628	38th (tie)	Women's Gymnastics: International Team Championships (1982)	5	America’s three best gymnasts head the U.S. contingent against four other top teams. Julianne McNamara, Tracee Talavera and Gina Stallone vie with stars from China, West Germany, Britain and Canada in this intense, graceful competition.			International Women's Gymnastics
629	39th (tie)	1980 American Bodybuilding Championships	4	It's the Mr, America contest, telecast for the first time. And to prove that men don't have a corner on muscles, women bodybuilders will perform in their own completion.			Bodybuilding Special
630	39th (tie)	A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House	4	Starring Steve Allen. Special Guest, Nipsey Russell. Also starring Bob & Ray, Norm Crosby and Mark Russell. Steve Allen is the anchorman of this un-conventional look at Campaign '80 A hilarious group of commentators take satirical aim at candidates and campaigns. You're invited to a political party packed with sketches, songs and interviews that you won't see on the nightly news.
631	39th (tie)	AAU Inter-City Boxing (April)	4	After seven weeks of slug-tests, it all comes down to the last semifinal: Chicago vs. San Francisco. The match that may decide who goes to the finals is a rousing battle between two heavyweights—Mike Gans and Junior Hosea. We don’t know who’s in the finals, but we know one boxer who’ll be at the ringside: Sugar Ray Leonard! The WBC welterweight champ will act as guest commentator.			Boxing Event
632	39th (tie)	Boxing's Best: Grudge Fights	4	Ali vs. Frazier. Louis vs. Schmeling. Zale vs. Graziano. More than great bouts, they were fierce grudge fights. These and other classic match-ups—a half century of box- ing’s most historic vendettas—come alive through vintage footage.			Boxing Rivalries Special
633	39th (tie)	Boxing's Best: Jack Dempsey	4	SPORTS SERIES He symbolized the '20s: a one time barroom punch-out artist who became a champion. See the Manassa Mauler fight Angel Firpo, get knocked out of the ring and come roaring back. Plus boxing’s famous long count in Dempsey’s second historic title bout with Gene Tunney.
634	39th (tie)	Boxing's Best: Joe Louis	4	He had class and style and perhaps the greatest knockout punch ever. Here’s your chance to see vintage film clips of Joe Louis in his prime. Catch him in such memorable bouts as the ferocious Max Schmeling rematch and his 1941 title defense against the great Billy Conn, the show’s guest host.
635	39th (tie)	Boxing's Best: Rocky Marciano	4	Forty-nine opponents stepped into the ring with Rocky Marciano. Forty-three wound up on the canvas—and the other six wished they had.Watch “the Rock,”the only undefeated heavyweight champ, unload some of the most devastating punches ever thrown. See vintage footage with Jersey Joe Walcott and more.			Boxing Sports Documentary
636	39th (tie)	Doctor Snuggles: The Unbelieveable Wormmobile Adventure	4	Join the delightfully animated Dr. Snuggles for a tour in the fabulous Wormmobile—and discover why every creature in Brazil has turned into a butterfly!	:23		Animated Series
637	39th (tie)	Electric Light Orchestra	4	Lights flash. Rockets soar. A 60-foot space ship opens. England's smashing Electric Light Orchestra arrive to capture you with textured music and intricate vocal harmonies—the first rock group successful with classical instruments.			Jeff Lynne
638	39th (tie)	George Carlin in Concert: Playin' with Your Head	4	All-new uncensored material. [This description comes from the N.Y. Times. The guide doesn't have any info, other than saying it's his "On Location", but it seems unlikely that it's the original 1977 special. -JS]
639	39th (tie)	HBO Sports Magazine 1980 in Review	4	More than just highlights, HBO gives you an in-depth look at the year’s major stories and stars. Relieve the rousing wins by Eric Heiden and the U.S. hockey team. Watch Tug McGraw’s heart-thumping relief that made the Phils improbably champs. Marvel at the classic battles between Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe plus lots more—all reported by Barry Tompkins and Larry Merchant.			HBO Sports Recap
640	39th (tie)	HBO Sports Presents: Wild West Roundup	4	Rodeo just might be America’s most original sport. After all, Buffalo Bill Cody staged the first one 100 years ago. This HBO rodeo spectacular has it all;=: saddle bronc, bareback and bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping and girls’ barrel racing on horseback. But there’s more! Singer Carlene Carter will also be there with some swinging country western music and dancing. It makes for a super blend and an all-round salute to the American West.			Rodeo Special
641	39th (tie)	Legends: Humphrey Bogart	4	American screen hero, hell-raiser and dramatic actor. Humphrey Bogart—the man behind the image! HBO’s special Legends series traces the life of this gifted individual with on- and off-screen footage including newsreel shots, family photos and scenes from his prolific and versatile motion picture career.			Humphrey Bogart Retrospective
642	39th (tie)	Man vs. Shark: An Unsanctioned Competition	4	“Tag, you’re it.” But if you tag a shark, you might get bit. HBO Sports explores a novel and exciting sport: shark tagging. In this death-defying event, divers spend 15 minutes each trying to score points by touching totally unpredictable blue sharks. But can they do it without being tagged back?			Nature Documentary
643	39th (tie)	On Location: King Goes to Queens	4	Catch New Yorker Alan King at Queens College with his special brand of unrestrained humor. He uses his tongue like a pitchfork to skewer the everyday things that nag us all. Critic Kenneth Tynan said: "If a sawed-off shotgun could talk, it would sound like Alan King."
644	39th (tie)	On Location: Rich Little and The Great Pretenders	4	Hear the many voices of Rich Little and a lot more. A group of the finest impressionists in the world. Not doing the usual Cagney, Bogart assortment, but Judy Garland, Spencer Tracy, Bette Midler, Peter Falk and a lot of other surprises.
645	39th (tie)	Sky Spectacular (aka Sky Sports Spectacular)	4	SPORTS SPECIAL High-flying entertainment as the sky is turned into a giant sports arena during this novel and fascinating air show. Almost 11,500 aircraft from 50 different countries will be on hand for the Oshkosh Air Show, the largest sports-aviation event in the world. Aerial acrobatics, formation flying, wing walking, aerial clowning and daredevil stunts will make you laugh, gasp and keep you on the edge of your seat. On top of all that, there's a look at planes of the future and vintage film of aviation’s glorious past.			Aerial Performance Special
646	39th (tie)	Sports Around The World: Australian Surf Lifesaving	4	Australian Surf Lifesaving. It began as a way to save lives and is now one of the biggest athletic events in the world. HBO jets to Australia, where 5,000 sturdy competitors challenge thunderous waves as they sprint, row, kayak, surf and swim. Five-man crews race 25-foot whaleboats out to sea and back in the most exciting team event. The most grueling individual matchup isThe Iron Man grind, a combination of rowing, distance swimming and sprinting.			Sports Documentary
647	39th (tie)	Sports Illustrated presents the Sportsman of the Year	4	EXCLUSIVE Merlin Olsen hosts a tribute to the year's outstanding sports figures. Appearing as special guests are former Sportsmen of the Year Roger Bannister, Stan Musial, Rafer Johnson, John Wooden, Billie Jean King and Sugar Ray Leonard, It's the 30th anniversary of the Sports Illustrated award and its first live television presentation.			Special
648	39th (tie)	Sunshine Porcupine	4	A remarkable porcupine, Sunshine, sets out to save Eggwood, the Easter egg capital of the world, from the Ugli-Unk villains. He ends up bringing solar energy to the rabbit kingdom. Animated.	:22
649	39th (tie)	The Great Pleasure Hunt "JAPAN"	4	What do the Japanese do for fun? Join host Murray Sayle for a look at communal bathing, geishas, sumo wrestlers, Pachinko and more in the Land of the Rusing Sun.	:50	N
650	39th (tie)	The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh Part 1	4	The 18th-century clergyman of a staid English parish leads an exciting double life. By day he is the conventional minister; by night, the daring, mysterious leader of a band of smugglers. Patrick McGoohan stars.	:45		James Neilson Patrick McGoohan George Cole Geoffrey Keen Michael Hordern Patrick Wymark
651	39th (tie)	The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh Part 2	4	The 18th-century clergyman of a staid English parish leads an exciting double life. By day he is the conventional minister; by night, the daring, mysterious leader of a band of smugglers. Patrick McGoohan stars.	:47		James Neilson Patrick McGoohan George Cole Geoffrey Keen Michael Hordern Patrick Wymark
652	39th (tie)	The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh Part 3	4	The 18th-century clergyman of a staid English parish leads an exciting double life. By day he is the conventional minister; by night, the daring, mysterious leader of a band of smugglers. Patrick McGoohan stars.	:46		James Neilson Patrick McGoohan George Cole Geoffrey Keen Michael Hordern Patrick Wymark
653	39th (tie)	Thrill Sports!	4	Speed skiing. Cliff jumping. Hang gliding. Sound risky? Not to these super-skilled sportsmen. At the 1980 World Speed Skiing Championships they’ll attempt to break the unpowered land-speed record of 124 mph at Storm Peak, Colo. Then on to Hawaii for hang gliding in the world’s toughest wind. Back in Canyon del Muerto, Ariz., jumpers free-fall from 1,000-foot cliffs. What makes them do it? Watch Thrill Sports—and learn why.			Sports Documentary
654	39th (tie)	Walt Disney Productions' Nikki, Wild Dog of the North Part 1	4	Nikki, a malamute puppy, is separated from his master during a canoe trip through the Canadian Rockies. And so begins an absorbing Walt Disney adventure about a rugged Canadian, his faithful dog and an unscrupulous fur trader.	:48		Jack Couffer Jean Coutu Emile Genest Uriel Luft Robert Rivard Beth Lockerbie
655	39th (tie)	Walt Disney's Flight of the White Stallions Part 1	4	One of the most thrilling true tales of WW II, the daring rescue of Vienna’s prized white horses, becomes a tense, suspenseful adventure. Robert Taylor, Lilli Palmer, James Franciscus head the cast of this 1963 drama.	:46		Arthur Hiller Robert Taylor Lilli Palmer Curd Jürgens Eddie Albert James Franciscus Miracle of the white stallions
656	39th (tie)	Walt Disney's Flight of the White Stallions Part 2	4	One of the most thrilling true tales of WW II, the daring rescue of Vienna’s prized white horses, becomes a tense, suspenseful adventure. Robert Taylor, Lilli Palmer, James Franciscus head the cast of this 1963 drama.	:46		Arthur Hiller Robert Taylor Lilli Palmer Curd Jürgens Eddie Albert James Franciscus Miracle of the white stallions
657	39th (tie)	Walt Disney's Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates Part 1	4	A thrilling race on ice climaxes this live-action version of a timeless classic. Competing for the prized silver skates, rival skaters speed over 26 miles of beautiful terrain in a moving tale of one boy's faith, courage and love. In two parts.	:48		Robert Scheerer Rony Zeaner Eleanor Parker Richard Basehart Robin Askwith John Gregson
658	39th (tie)	Walt Disney's Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates Part 2	4	A thrilling race on ice climaxes this live-action version of a timeless classic. Competing for the prized silver skates, rival skaters speed over 26 miles of beautiful terrain in a moving tale of one boy's faith, courage and love. In two parts.	:48		Robert Scheerer Rony Zeaner Eleanor Parker Richard Basehart Robin Askwith John Gregson
659	39th (tie)	Walt Disney's Superstar Goofy	4	He may not be the most agile athlete in the world, but the Goof is certainly the wackiest. Goofy salutes the Olympic Games with side-splitting results.	:47		Disney Goofy Compilation
660	39th (tie)	Walt Disney's The Secret of Boyne Castle Part 1	4	Two boys, caught up in a secret plot involving an Eastern European scientist lead a wild chase across the Irish countryside. Gripping espionage tale with Kurt Russell.	:45
661	39th (tie)	Walt Disney's The Secret of Boyne Castle Part 2	4	Two boys, caught up in a secret plot involving an Eastern European scientist lead a wild chase across the Irish countryside. Gripping espionage tale with Kurt Russell.	:45
662	39th (tie)	Walt Disney's The Secret of Boyne Castle Part 3	4	Two boys, caught up in a secret plot involving an Eastern European scientist lead a wild chase across the Irish countryside. Gripping espionage tale with Kurt Russell.	:45
663	39th (tie)	Winter Carnival '80 Part I (1980)	4	Part One. At Vail, the best pro ski racers compete on parallel courses in the dual Giant Slalom. Meanwhile, Troy, New York, is the site of an exclusive Olympic preview of the top American and international figure skating stars. Finally Winter Carnival ’80 brings Aspen’s week-long, action-filled Winterskol…with a parade of whimsical floats, hot-dog skiing and “splashing”, an event for skiers who land in water. (Brr!)			Scott Hamilton Dorothy Hamill
664	39th (tie)	Winter Carnival '80 Part II (1980)	4	Part Il. This spectacular HBO show will delight everyone. Be dazzled by the grace of figure skaters who'll be at the 1980 Winter Olympics. For ski buffs, there’s pro slalom races at Vail. And, if you enjoy sports and belly laughs, there’s hot dog skiing from Aspen’s rollicking Winterskol.			Scott Hamilton Dorothy Hamill
665	39th (tie)	World Championship Boxing - The Superfight Marvin Hagler vs. Sugar Ray Leonard	4	Another chance to see the super fight! Last April, Marvin Hagler lost the WBC middleweight crown to Sugar Ray Leonard in a controversial split decision, Who really won? Decide for yourself!	:59
666	40th (tie)	1980 World Series Scouting Report	3	It's the Mr, America contest, telecast for the first time. And to prove that men don't have a corner on muscles, women bodybuilders will perform in their own completion.
667	40th (tie)	An Orphan's Tale Part 1	3	The suspenseful adventures of Remi, the wandering orphan boy.	1:43		Fabrice JossoPetula ClarkFrançois Pinat
668	40th (tie)	An Orphan's Tale Part 2	3	The suspenseful adventures of Remi, the wandering orphan boy.	1:43		Fabrice JossoPetula ClarkFrançois Pinat
669	40th (tie)	An Orphan's Tale Part 3	3	The suspenseful adventures of Remi, the wandering orphan boy.	1:43		Fabrice JossoPetula ClarkFrançois Pinat
670	40th (tie)	Baseball: Halfway to the World Series	3	Baseball takes time out for its All-Star break and HBO Sports steps into unscramble all that’s happened since April. Get an expert look at three months of action with updates on the divisional races, action footage, in-depth interviews—and some fearless forecasts.			Baseball Special
671	40th (tie)	Caesars Palace Invitational Men's Gymnastics: Part I (1980)	3	Part 1. An HBO exclusive! Watch the eight top male U.S. gymnasts in a graceful battle for all-around honors—from star Kurt Thomas to 13-year-old Chris Riegle.			Gymnastics Special
672	40th (tie)	Caesars Palace Invitational Men's Gymnastics: Part II (1980)	3	Part II. The showdown for individual championships features the high-flying Kurt Thomas on the rings and Bart Conner’s super routine on the pommel horse.			Gymnastics Special
673	40th (tie)	Dynasty: UCLA Basketball	3	No team ever dominated college basketball like coach John Wooden's UCLA Bruins did—winning an unbelievable 10 NCAA titles in 12 years. You'll see memorable clips and recent interviews with the top Bruins, like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Walton and Wooden himself.			UCLA Basketball Sports Documentary
674	40th (tie)	Emerald Cup Gymnastics	3	SPORTS SPECIAL The Making of a Champion HBO brings you a dynamic meet and an inside look at three top gymnasts, including Julianne McNamara, a U.S. Olympian at 14. You'll see them at school, at home and at the Oregon Academy, where they train. Then follow them, and the rest of the best, in a graceful competition.			Nadia Comăneci Bart Conner
675	40th (tie)	Greatest Sports Rivalries New York Giants vs. Cleveland Browns	3	For years, Browns-Giants games were wars. HBO brings them back with vintage footage and exclusive interviews. Watch Jimmy Brown’s power runs. Otto Graham’s passes. Paul Warfield’s catches. And then see Rosie Grier and Sam Huff, of the Giants, try to stop them—so Grank Gifford, Kyle Rote and Charlie Conerly can move the ball. To point out the caliber of talent: more than 30 stars went on to coach in the pros.			Sports Rivalry Documentary
676	40th (tie)	Greatest Sports Rivalries USC vs. Notre Dame	3	Since the Irish beat the Trojans 13-12 in 1926, there hasn't been a breather in this series. What a line-up through the years—like O.J. Simpson, Nick Buoniconti, Pat Hayden, Joe Theismann and Rocky Blier! Hosts Barry Tompkins and Paul Hornung bring you interviews and all the spectacular catches, runs and heart-failre finales of one of the best rivalries ever.			Sports Rivalry Documentary
677	40th (tie)	Gymnastics First Pacific Championships: Part I	3	The amazingly acrobatic Chinese have added a spectacular new dimension to the sport. HBO Sports gives you a rare chance to watch them, as well as the superb Japanese and exciting performers from the five other Pacific nations. America’s Kurt Thomas flashes his best form as the men compete in floor exercise, rings and pommel horse. And Rhonda Schwandt shows her dazzling routines in the women’s vaulting and uneven bars.			Gymnastics Special
678	40th (tie)	Gymnastics: First Pacific Championships Part II	3	This superb international meet continues with Japan's precise and exciting team, plus America’s Kurt Thomas and Bart Conner, gold medalist at the world championships. They’ll show their stuff in the vault and parallel bars. Among the sprightly women on the beam and in floor exercise will be U.S.A.’s Rhonda Schwandt.			Gymnastics Event
679	40th (tie)	Gymnastics: The Albuquerque Journal Invitational Part I (1980)	3	Gymnastics is filled with leaps, spins, cartwheels and one risky move after another. Many of the best gymnasts from both sides of the Iron Curtain will do that and more; the men in pommel horse and rings; the women on the uneven bards and in vaulting.			Gymnastics Event
680	40th (tie)	Gymnastics: The Albuquerque Journal Invitational Part II (1980)	3	Gyorgy Guczochy and Hiroto Kurihara have hard-to-say-names and hard-to-beat routines. Guczochy is the European parallel bards champ, Kurihara the ace of Japan’s men’s team. The women will compete on the balance beam.			Gymnastics Event
681	40th (tie)	HBO World Stage: The Human Rights Now Tour	3	The most important musical event of the decade! An international caravan of music superstars is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Tracy Chapman and Africa's Youssou N'Dour span the globe from India to Argentina to raise awareness of the work of Amnesty International. You'll see the whole story behind this remarkable event, as well as the final, October 15 performance in Guenos Aires.	3:00		Jack Healey Bruce Springsteen Sting Peter Gabriel Tracy Chapman Youssou N'Dour
682	40th (tie)	Marvin Gaye Live	3	In this taped HBO special the rhythm and blues legend sings his great soul songs of the '60s and '70s such as "What's Going On."			Marvin Gaye
683	40th (tie)	National Lampoon's "Disco Beaver from Outer Space"	3	An HBO comedy special.			Comedy Special
684	40th (tie)	Sports Illustrated® PRESENTS THE SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR (1985)	3	SPORTS SPECIAL High-flying entertainment as the sky is turned into a giant sports arena during this novel and fascinating air show. Almost 11,500 aircraft from 50 different countries will be on hand for the Oshkosh Air Show, the largest sports-aviation event in the world. Aerial acrobatics, formation flying, wing walking, aerial clowning and daredevil stunts will make you laugh, gasp and keep you on the edge of your seat. On top of all that, there's a look at planes of the future and vintage film of aviation’s glorious past.
685	40th (tie)	Summer Sports Special Part 1	3	Swimming Diving Hang gliding Roller skating Part 1. A jam-packed festival of land, sea and air events to excite and entertain everyone in the family. In the water—600 swimmers compete at the Seventeen Meet of Champions, including 1978 and 1979 Swimmers of the Year Tracy Caulkins and Cynthia Woodhead, freestyle king Brian Goodell and world record-holder Jessee Vassallo. And making a splash at the Can-Am-Mex meet—many of the world’s finest drivers. Up in the air—breathtaking hang gliders will soar majestically off a 1,300-foot ridge in Hawaii. And on the land—roller skaters competing in fun-filled and novel events from New York’s Central Park.			Sports Special
686	40th (tie)	Summer Sports Special Part 2	3	This festival of warm weather sports is a cool delight for the entire family. Some 600 men and women splash away at the Seventeen Swim Meet of Champions, including such Olympic-class swimmers as world-record holder Brian Goodell. A poolfull of world-class divers compete in the Can-Am-Mex meet, while some snappy NYC roller skaters will dazzle you with their disco skating.
687	40th (tie)	The 1980 Miss World Pageant	3	Who's the most beautiful girl in the world? Anthony Newley hosts the 30th anniversary presentation of the oldest international beauty contest, Seventy beauties compete in London for the crown in three events: native costumes, bathing suits, and evening gowns. HBO premieres this glittering show on the same day it occurs.			Beauty Pageant
688	40th (tie)	Track and Field: Martin Luther King Games	3	Martin Luther King Games World-class athletes from the U.S. and far-flung lands will be at Stanford University for the first major meet of the outdoor season. HBO Sports will capture the excitement of all the finals plus highlights of the marathon and decathlon. See flashy world record-holder Renaldo Nehemiah skim over the hurdles and Dwight Stones sky over the high jump bar. Marvel at Grete Waitz zipping along in the marathon.			Sports Event
689	40th (tie)	Whoopi Goldberg's Fontaine... "Why Am I Straight?"	3	As her alter ego, Fontaine, Whoopi offers a unique perspective on life.	:51	AL, AH
690	40th (tie)	Women's Gymnastics 1981 Caesars Palace Invitational	3	SPORTS SPECIAL An HBO Sports exclusive! This star-studded meet boasts the top women in the U.S. Watch Tracee Talavera, Julianne McNamara and others as they vault through the air, cavort through floor exercises, whirl over the uneven bars and perform daringly on the balance beam.			Skiing Event
691	40th (tie)	Women's Gymnastics Caesars Palace Invitational Part 1	3	Caesars Palace Invitational Part 1. An HBO Sports exclusive! This star-studded meet boasts the top U.S. women in a battle for all-around honors—like Marcia Frederick, the first U.S. woman to earn a gold medal at the world championships. There's also Julianne McNamara, a spectacular 14-year-old newcomer.			Gymnastics Event
692	40th (tie)	Women's Gymnastics: 1980 U.S. Team Championships	3	HBO’s exclusive coverage of gymnastics continues with one of the most elite woman’s competitions of the year. You’ll see important gymnasts—many of them Olympic-class athletes—in daring and graceful events. Stars like Tracee Talavera will dazzle you.			Nadia Comăneci Kathy Johnson
693	40th (tie)	Women's Gymnastics: Caesars Palace Invitational Part II	3	Watch America’s top female gymnasts hurtle through the air, do backflips on the beam and daring routines on the uneven bars. Stars like Tracee Talavera will battle for individual titles as these acrobatic women put on some of the most spellbinding performances in all of sport.			Gymnastics Event
694	40th (tie)	Women's Junior Gymnastics Championships	3	HBO’s fascinating look at top young gymnasts who may well be America’s finest women Olympic contestants in 1984 and 1988. These talented youngsters, 10 to 14, show you how gymnasts develop—and offer you an early line on who to look for in years to come.			Tracee Talavera Kathy Johnson
695	40th (tie)	World Pro Skiing	3	The world Pro Skiing tour revolutionized the sport with dual slalom events in which racers zip over courses side by side. For the third straight season, HBO presents exclusive coverage of the Avis Cup met from Stowe, Vermont. The competition features the world’s best skiers, including Australian sensation André Arnold and two dazzling Americans—Lonny Vanatta and Richie Woodworth.			Skiing Event
696	40th (tie)	World Series Scouting Report (1981)	3	As vital as statistics are to baseball fans, they are often not enough. That's why this 60-minute special on the October classic bats 1,000. You'll learn the strengths, weaknesses and idiosyncrasies of both World Series teams—from benches to bull pens, from hitters to fielders, from starting pitchers to specialists. If you really want to find out more than the statistics, watch Tim McCarver, Barry Tompkins and their expert guests. Plus highlights of the greatest moments from past World Series.			(No director credited - MLB preview)
697	40th (tie)	World Series Spectacular	3	SPORTS SPECIAL Is it America's greatest sporting event? Take an action-crammed look at the most dramatic moments in World Series history. See if Babe Ruth really called his famous homer. Watch Bob Gibsom blaze his fastball. Relive Don Larsen's perfect game in 1956, Reggie Jackson's four straight home runs in 1977, the Pirates' amazing 1979 comeback and more!
698	41st (tie)	AAU Inter-City Boxing (Feb)	2	What can the top amateur boxers in the country do in just three rounds? Plenty. HBO Sports is there for the second year of this elimination tournament. These fighters will be out to impress the judges quickly. Their trademark: all-out assault. In the first of seven consecutive Wednesday night fight cards, Atlanta takes on New York. Watch for New York’s Mitchel Green, one of the top amateur heavyweights.
699	41st (tie)	Boxing's Greatest Champions - The Boxing Writers' Vote	2	To determine who the finest boxers of all time were, HBO polled writers who know the sport best. Host Curt Gowdy, plus guests Bill Gallo and Larry Merchant review films of the winners.
700	41st (tie)	Boxing's Greatest Champions - The Light Heavyweights	2	See them in their awesome fighting form: the ring artistry of Billy Conn, the crafty tactics of Archie Moore and the devastating punching power of Bob Foster! Plus there’s Don Dunphy, the most famous of all boxing broadcasters, who adds his superb analyses to these action highlights.
701	41st (tie)	Boxing's Greatest Champions The Heavyweights Part I (June '80)	2	When Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey and Rocky Marciano floored their opponents, they stayed on the canvas. In the first of six specials about the most popular boxing divisions, HBO again lets you see the awesome power of the greatest punchers ever! Curt Gowdy hosts.
702	41st (tie)	Boxing's Greatest Champions The Heavyweights Part II (June '80)	2	Quick hands, nimble footwork and deadly combination punches made champions of Muhammad Ali, Jim Corbett and Gene Tunney. You'll marvel at the ingenuity and tactics of these supreme heavyweight stylists.
703	41st (tie)	Boxing's Greatest Champions: The Light and Welterweights	2	HBO’s acclaimed series returns with classic footage of famous fights and fighters. Watch some light, but lethal boxers like Beau Jack, Ike Williams and Roberto Duran (“Hands of Stone”) as they level 50 years of opposition. Curt Gowdy hosts.
704	41st (tie)	Boxing's Greatest Champions: The Middleweights	2	Here’s your chance to get another look at the rock’em, sock’em punches of Stanley Ketchel and the classic style of Sugar Ray Robinson. Then see the rousing Rocky Graziano-Tony Zale slugfest.
705	41st (tie)	Casino De Paris	2	Paris plays host to SRO and brings us its legendary, world famous floor show—Casino de Paris.. This show has a history as colorful and rich as Paris itself. Its tradition of elegant spectacle dates back to the 1980's where the art of striptease and naughtiness established a gentre of entertainment. A milestone and one of the most famous such acts was done by Angele Herard whose pretext for disrobing was a simple one—an itch!. The itch presumably caused by a flea led her to a careful hunt which included much movement and an artful shedding of her undergarments. This art led to everything from sauce postcards to the early silent films for gentlemen only.. The Casino tradition is synonymous with the Star tradition. From famous dress designers to the giants of the stage—Piaf, Chevalier and now the famous Line Renaud, who's returned to the show after headlining in Las Vegas for several years, SRO invites you on this verité look at Paris—from the backstage preparation of the glittering, topless showgirls to the grandest and oldest floor show in the world—the Casino de Paris!	1:15
706	41st (tie)	Comic Relief® III Highlights—Part I (1989)	2	Enjoy some of the funiest moments from the March 1989 benefit for America’s homeless. COMIC RELIEF is a registered trademark of Gary Thison.	1:55		(no director credited) Billy Crystal Whoopi Goldberg Robin Williams Martin Short Bobcat Goldthwait Sinbad
707	41st (tie)	Comic Relief® III Highlights—Part II	2	A special, two-hour version of March's comedy benefit. COMIC RELIEF is a registered trademark of Gary Thison.	1:56		(no director credited) Billy Crystal Whoopi Goldberg Robin Williams Martin Short Bobcat Goldthwait Sinbad
708	41st (tie)	Countdown to the Showdown Leonard-Hearns	2	SPORTS SPECIAL Here's a preview of the long-awaited bout— and a look at the rise of both fighters to the top of the welterweight division. There’ll be interviews with Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard, films of them against comparable foes, a study of strategies both must use to win and the opinions of experts from both camps.
709	41st (tie)	HBO Late Night: Golden Age of Buster Keaton	2	Here's a comic genius to delight everyone in the family. You won't be able to keep a straight face as deadpan, sad-sack Buster skips through life. Don't miss this great anthology of film clips of one of the world's classic funnymen.			Buster Keaton
710	41st (tie)	HBO Late Night: The Vintage W.C. Fields	2	The great man said, Anyone who hates children and small dogs can't be all bad. Here's a classic anthology that's all good: the best of his funniest, most outrageous routines. It's a field day for W.C. fans.			W C Fields
711	41st (tie)	Here It Is, Burlesque	2	Ann Corio Morey Amsterdam Pinky Lee A ribald musical comedy recreating the most memorable moments from burlesque history. Ann Corio and comedians Morey Amsterdam and Pinky Lee headline, joined by thetraditional leggy Burley-Cutie Showgirls. A string of strippers, including Patrick, the All-American Male Stripper! Risqué and sophisticated, wholesome and nostalgic—it's burlesque at its best.	1:30
712	41st (tie)	Lily Tomlin in "Appearing Nightly"	2	She is fantasy gone sane, said theater critic Clive Barnes of the incomparable Lily Tomlin. See for yourself in this super HBO event that brings you the Tony Award winning one-woman show that delighted sold-out audiences all over the country. You'll love Lily and her very own cast of thousands.	1:00
713	41st (tie)	National Collegiate Boxing Association Finals (1980)	2	For over 60 years college students have been putting down their books long enough to put up their dukes—and now the best of the current crop will slug away in a dozen weight classes. Although they’re more interested in the science than the profession of boxing, our guest commentator is definitely a pro. Sugar Ray Leonard, WBC welterweight champ!
714	41st (tie)	National Collegiate Boxing Association Finals (1981)	2	SPORTS SPECIAL For over 60 years collegians have put down their books long enough to put up their dukes—and now the current best will slug away for the U.S. title in12 weight classes. There'll be one pro at ringside—HBO commentator and WBC welterweight champ, Sugar Ray Leonard!
715	41st (tie)	On Location: Billy Crystal	2	One of today's top comics, and star of "Soap," in a nonstop show of sketches and monologues.			Billy Crystal
716	41st (tie)	On Location: Martin Mull	2	You may remember him as both Barth and Garth Gimble on Fernwood 2-Night and America 2-Night, Now catch the multi-talented Martin Mull On Location in his first all-out TV special. (And we promise, you'l never forget him.) He lets go with a highly entertaining and sophisticated hour of hilarity. He woos you with his wonderful comic songs; he wins you with his words. Martin Mull is both irresistible and irreverent —and considers himself today’s Victor Borge. Don't miss this one!
717	41st (tie)	Sneak Preview: The Prince's Trust Rock Concert	2	[This is a half hour version of the concert which aired twice as a "Sneak Preview" of the full special, which is listed as "Prince's Trust All-Star Rock Concert". -JS]	:59
718	41st (tie)	The Madhouse of Dr. Fear	2	Sophisticated, unusual comedy special.	1:00
719	41st (tie)	Welcome Home!!! A National Tribute to the Vietnam Veteran (Encore Presentation Highlights Part II)	2	Don't miss highlights of the July 4 event, Welcome Home Encore Part II.	1:25
720	41st (tie)	Will B. Able's Baggy Pants & Co. Burlesque	2	From one of the original burlesque houses comes a sexy, nostalgic look at a bygone era.			Will B Able
721	41st (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Aaron Pryor vs. Alexis Arguello	2	WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Aaron Pryor vs. Alexis Arguello LIVE! HBOnly!™ The “Battle of the Champions” pits undefeated WBA Junior Welterweight champion Aaron Pryor against WBC Lightweight champ Alexis Arguello, who wants to be the first to hold titles in four divisions. It's Pryor the brawler vs. Arguello the boxer. Live from Miami. WBA Junior Welterweight Title			Boxing Aaron Pryor Alexis Arguello
722	41st (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Holmes vs. Cooney — The Pride and the Glory	2	HBO Sports WBC Heavyweight Championship Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney [This was a last minute edition to the schedule and does not appear in the HBO Guide for June of 1982. The fight, which took place on June 11th, 1982, did not air live on HBO, but instead on closed-circuit-television and pay-per-view. The re-broadcasts replaced scheduled airings of "High Risk" on the 18th and "Silver Streak" on the 20th. -JS]	1:30
723	41st (tie)	Young Comedians Show (1980)	2	Victor Borge hosts	1:26		Comedy Special
724	42nd (tie)	~~FIGHT NIGHT DOUBLEHEADER! Iron Mike Tyson vs. Donovan "Razor" Ruddock~~ PLUS Julia César Chávez vs. Sammy Fuentes	1	FIGHT NIGHT DOUBLEHEADER! THE TWO TOP FIGHTERS IN THE WORLD DEFEND THEIR CROWNS LIVE NOV. 18 IRON MIKE TYSON UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION vs. DONOVAN RAZOR RUDDOCK PLUS WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION JULIO CÉSAR CHÁVEZ vs. ~~DONALD CAPLES~~ SAMMY FUENTES [The Tyson fight was canceled and Donald Caples was replaced by Sammy Fuentes. -JS]
725	42nd (tie)	Ace Award Winner (1988)	1	Presentation of feature filim or special(s) cited for 1987 ACE Award for excellence in cable programming. [The ACE awards (Award for Cable Excellence) ran from 1978 to 1997 to recogize television shows on cable that were ignored by the Emmys. Once the Emmys started acknowledging cable, they ended. Not sure what was actually shown on this night. -JS]	2:00
726	42nd (tie)	Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary Live!	1	LIVE! MAY 14 [1988] One Night Only! Featuring: Dan Aykroyd • Lavern Baker • The Bee Gees • The Coasters • Phil Collins • Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young • Genesis • Michael Hutchence • Mick Jagger • Ben E. King • Julian Lennon • Manhattan Transfer • Robert Planet • The Rascals • Keith Richards • The Spinners • Pete Townshend • Yes • and many more!
727	42nd (tie)	Boxing: Future Champions	1	Remember those up-and-coming boxers Sugar Ray Leonard and Gerry Cooney? You saw them on HBO early in their careers. Now look at some new pros who are today’s best bets to be tomorrow's champs. These fighters have won numerous titles, many were part of the Olympic boxing team and all are undefeated as pros. The card includes junior middle- weight Tony Ayala, junior welterweight Johnny Bumphus and heavyweight Chris McDonald.			Boxing Sports Special
728	42nd (tie)	Championship Boxing: Marvin Hagler vs. Vito Antuofermo	1	For the second time this year on HBO, Marvin Hagler puts his universal middleweight crown on the line. Tonight he meets arch rival and former title holder Vito Antuofermo in a scheduled 15-rounder, live from the Boston Garden. It's a matchup between two sluggers who hit hard and often. They last touched gloves late in 1979 when Antuofermo (46-5-2, 19 KOs) retained his championship against Hagler (51-2-2, 42 KOs). After their bout, each thought he had won and each wanted a rematch. This time it should be a battle.Barry Tompkins and Larry Merchant offer expert commentary.			Marvin Hagler Vito Antuofermo
729	42nd (tie)	Comic Relief (1986) (Live)	1	Home Box Office Brings You COMIC RELIEF™ Live! March 29 Featuring America's Top Comedians! A live comedy event to help America's poor and homeless. Hosted by Billy Crystal Whoopi Goldberg Robin Williams America’s comedy community joins hands to provide comic relief—for a cause that’s no laughing matter. Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams welcome your favorite comedy performers in a live, star-studded event to fight poverty. Approx. 3:00.	3:00		No director credited Billy Crystal Robin Williams Whoopi Goldberg
730	42nd (tie)	Comic Relief (1986) Part 1	1	[The guide doesn't specificy, but this is presumably a two-part "Best of" Comic Relief. -JS]			No director credited Billy Crystal Robin Williams Whoopi Goldberg
731	42nd (tie)	Comic Relief (1986) Part 2	1	[The guide doesn't specificy, but this is presumably a two-part "Best of" Comic Relief. -JS]			No director credited Billy Crystal Robin Williams Whoopi Goldberg
732	42nd (tie)	Comic Relief® '87 (Live)	1	Where there's laughter, there’s hope... LIVE! NOVEMBER 14 The second annual live superstar comedy even to help America’s homeless. The most exciting, laugh-filled comedy event of the season proves once again that laughter can make the world a better place. Approx. 3 hrs. HARRY ANDERSON • BILLY CRYSTAL BOB GOLDTHWAIT • PAUL REISER PAUL RODRIGUEZ • MARTIN SHORT TRACEY ULLMAN • ROBIN WILLIAMS • STEVEN WRIGHT And many more! Comic Relief is a registered trademark of Gary Thison.	3:00
733	42nd (tie)	Comic Relief® III (Live) (1989)	1	Hosted by Billy Crystal Whoopi Goldberg Robin Williams Here's the biggest comedy event of the year—all new, live and on HBO. Dozens of comedy's elite, including Louie Anderson, Elayne Boosler, Cher, Bob Goldthwait, Arsenio Hall, Shelly Long, Howie Mandel, Paul Reiser, Paul Rodriguez, Garry Shandling and Martin Short share their talents on behalf of the nation's homeless. Laughter never felt so good...or mattered so much. Today's top comedy stars come together to benefit the homeless. LIVE MARCH 18 [1989] COMIC RELIEF is a registered trademark of Gary Thison.	4:00		(no director credited) Billy Crystal Whoopi Goldberg Robin Williams Martin Short Bobcat Goldthwait Sinbad
734	42nd (tie)	HBO Intermission Special: The Sand Worm (aka Le château de sable) 1977	1	On a sandy desert, a man made of sand constructs other sand creatures to help make a beautiful sand castle for themselves. -IMDb [A short film that aired in between features - not listed in the schedule. -JS]	:13
735	42nd (tie)	HBO Sports Exclusive — World Championship Boxing LIVE! Jose Luis Ramirez vs. Hector "Macho" Camacho	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE World Championship Boxing LIVE! August 10 Jose Luis Ramirez vs. Hector “Macho” Camacho HBC Lightweight Title Fight Courageous Jose Luis Ramirez came off the canvas to win the title from Edwin Rosario last November. But how will this veteran southpaw (92-4, 77 KOs) fare against a rising star—flashy Hector “Macho" Camacho? The hard-hitting challenger is undefeated in 27 bouts (16KOs). Tonight, it's brilliant talent matched against experience and heart.
736	42nd (tie)	Heavyweight Boxing Gerry Cooney vs. Phillip Brown (LIVE)	1	Heavyweight Boxing HBOnly! Gerry Cooney ★ vs. ★ Phillip Brown 10-Round Fight LIVE! July 20 [1984]			HBO Sports Boxing Gerry Cooney
737	42nd (tie)	Heavyweight Boxing: "Mike Tyson vs. Mitch Green (LIVE)"	1	HBO SPORTS PRESENTS HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING MIKE TYSON VS. MITCH GREEN The most electrifying heavyweight prospect in years,19-year-old Mike Tyson has one goal—to become the youngest heavyweight champ ever. The powerful Tyson will be going for another victory tonight against Mitch Green. Green's explosive power and towering height could detour Tyson. Scheduled for 10 rounds—but don't count on it! MAY 20 LIVE! MIKE TYSON The outstanding new boxing sensation of 1986!	1:30		Mike Tyson Mitch Green
738	42nd (tie)	Heavyweight Boxing: Gerry Cooney vs. Ron Lyle	1	SPORTS SPECIAL As his opponents continue to go down, explosive Gerry Cooney's hopes continue to go up. A July victory over Jimmy Young set up the undefeated Cooney for this vital bougt against veteran slugger Ron Lyle. A triumph would keep Cooney a top contender. Tun in for the battle!
739	42nd (tie)	Heavyweight Boxing: Ken Norton vs. Gerry Cooney	1	LIVE! HBO brings you live coverage of this eagerly awaited bout. Gerry Cooney is young, powerful, has won all 24 of his fights and is the No. 1 ranked WBA/WBC contender. Last time out, former heavyweight champion Ken Norton was an impressive winner over previously unbeaten Randy Cobb. Direct from Madison Square Garden.			Ken Norton Gerry Cooney
740	42nd (tie)	Mayhem in Miami: Light Heavyweights Victor Galindez vs. Yaqui Lopez	1	Mayhem in Miami: Former light heavy champ Victor Galindez, now ranked No. 3, and Yaqui Lopez, ranked No. 4, have one main goal: knock each other out! You may feel like ducking too when they uncork their devastating punches. Both boxers are very well matched, both are sluggers and both have their eye on title comebacks. Direct from Miami Beach. Tune in for the explosion!			Boxing Event
741	42nd (tie)	The Comeback! Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Kevin Howard (LIVE!)	1	Live! HBOnly! Live! 10-ROUND FIGHT THE COMEBACK! SUGAR RAY LEONARD VS. KEVIN HOWARD Rugged World-Class Contender SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25TH HBOnly! Live! HBOnly! [Originally scheduled for February 25th, 1984, Sugar Ray Leonard ended up having preventative eye surgery which delayed the fight until May 11th. According to the New York Times channel listing for February 25th, Fast Times at Ridgemont High was shown instead. -JS]			Boxing Special Sugar Ray Leonard Kevin Howard
742	42nd (tie)	The Nineth Annual Ace Awards Ceremony (LIVE) - 1988	1	The Ninth Annual Ace Awards Ceremony For Excellence in Cable Programming LIVE January 24 Cable's best shows and performers are honored in this live show from Los Angeles. HBO and Cinemax lead the cable industry in nominations, with a total of 121 among them: The Hitchhiker, Not Necessarily the News, HBO Pictures: Long Gone and Cinemax Sessions.	2:00
743	42nd (tie)	The Oak Ridge Boys In Concert	1	[No description is provided in the guide. There's a possibility this is the special Country Rock from 1982, but no way to be certain. -JS]
744	42nd (tie)	WBA Heavyweight Championship (LIVE) Michael Dokes vs. Gerrie Coetzee	1	Spectacular Sports WBA Heavhyweight Championship HBOnly!™ Michael Dokes vs. Gerrie Coetzee LIVE! WBA champ Michael Dokes will be battling to keep his undefeated record intact as he defends his title for the second time in this scheduled 15-rounder. Tonight he'll be fighting the WBA’s No. 1-ranked challenger, rugged Gerrie Coetzee. Dokes has amazingly fast hands and feet and has shown the speed of some welterweights. He'll need it all against Coetzee.			Live Boxing Championship Match
745	42nd (tie)	Welcome Home!!! A National Tribute to the Vietnam Veteran (Same-Day Tape Delayed)	1	▪️ANITA BAKER ▪️JAMES INGRAM ▪️JAMES BROWN ▪️BEN E. KING ▪️GEORGE CARLIN ▪️KRIS KRISTOFFERSON ▪️CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH ▪️RICARDO MONTALBAN ▪️NEIL DIAMOND ▪️JOHN RITTER ▪️JOHN FOGERTY ▪️LINDA RONSTADT ▪️PETER FONDA ▪️JON VOIGHT ▪️THE FOUR TOPS ▪️...AND MORE!!! HBO caps off America's weekend-long tribute to its Vietnam veterans with same-day, tape-delayed coverage of the star-studded concert from RFK Stadium.	3:00
746	42nd (tie)	Willie Nelson's New Year's Eve Party LIVE	1	With Waylon Jennings Jessi Colter B.B. King - Join HBO and Willie Nelson—and 35,000 fans—at a down-home bash in Texas. Anything can happen as Willie and friends wail with country, rock, folk and blues atHBO's first LIVE New Year’s Eve Party. It’s sure to be a big bash!			Willie Nelson Special
747	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '81 Men's Quarter-Finals	1	SPORTS SPECIAL The world’s finest players gather each year for the sport’s most coveted prize. Jimmy Connors aptly calls it the Olympics of tennis. See the best at their best from Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe to Chris Evert Lloyd and Tracy Austin. Arthur Ashe will be there for HBO to bring you same-day highlights of early-round matches, and the women’s quarterfinals on June 30th. Continues into July!
748	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '81 Men's Semi-Finals	1	SPORTS SPECIAL The world’s finest players gather each year for the sport’s most coveted prize. Jimmy Connors aptly calls it the Olympics of tennis. See the best at their best from Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe to Chris Evert Lloyd and Tracy Austin. Arthur Ashe will be there for HBO to bring you same-day highlights of early-round matches, and the women’s quarterfinals on June 30th. Continues into July!
749	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '81 Women's Quarter-Finals	1	SPORTS SPECIAL The world’s finest players gather each year for the sport’s most coveted prize. Jimmy Connors aptly calls it the Olympics of tennis. See the best at their best from Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe to Chris Evert Lloyd and Tracy Austin. Arthur Ashe will be there for HBO to bring you same-day highlights of early-round matches, and the women’s quarterfinals on June 30th. Continues into July!
750	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '81 Women's Semi-Finals	1	SPORTS SPECIAL The world’s finest players gather each year for the sport’s most coveted prize. Jimmy Connors aptly calls it the Olympics of tennis. See the best at their best from Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe to Chris Evert Lloyd and Tracy Austin. Arthur Ashe will be there for HBO to bring you same-day highlights of early-round matches, and the women’s quarterfinals on June 30th. Continues into July!
751	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '82 Men's Quarterfinals	1	Be courtside for tennis’ most prestigious event with HBO's expanded, same-day coverage. The great names will be there, along with the 1981 champs, John McEnroe and Chris Evert Lloyd. June 21-25:match play cover- age plus the day’s highlights; June 22- 26: previous day's highlights; June 28: men's round of 16; June 29: women's quarterfinals; June 30: men's quarterfinals; July 1:women’s semifinals. HBOnly!™
752	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '82 Women's Quarterfinals	1	Be courtside for tennis’ most prestigious event with HBO's expanded, same-day coverage. The great names will be there, along with the 1981 champs, John McEnroe and Chris Evert Lloyd. June 21-25:match play cover- age plus the day’s highlights; June 22- 26: previous day's highlights; June 28: men's round of 16; June 29: women's quarterfinals; June 30: men's quarterfinals; July 1:women’s semifinals. HBOnly!™
753	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '82 Women's Semifinals	1	Be courtside for tennis’ most prestigious event with HBO's expanded, same-day coverage. The great names will be there, along with the 1981 champs, John McEnroe and Chris Evert Lloyd. June 21-25:match play cover- age plus the day’s highlights; June 22- 26: previous day's highlights; June 28: men's round of 16; June 29: women's quarterfinals; June 30: men's quarterfinals; July 1:women’s semifinals. HBOnly!™
754	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '85 (Live)	1	Nine Days of the World’s Greatest Tennis! Get set for the finest tennis in the world as HBO's matchless coverage serves up three hours a day of tournament thrills. Follow the drama on all the main courts and catch every breaking story. Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King guide you through to the women's semifinals in July.
755	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '87: Men's Quarterfinals	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE Nine days of the world's greatest tennis! HBO does it better than anybody else says Tennis Magazine about HBO’s Wimbledon coverage. In addition to expert Centre Court coverage, you'll see an upset in the making or a critical tie breaker. Arthur Ashe, Billie Jean King and Barry Tompkins guide you from the early rounds through the womens semifinals into July. Plus nightly highlights of the tournament.
756	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '87: Women's Quarterfinals	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE Nine days of the world's greatest tennis! HBO does it better than anybody else says Tennis Magazine about HBO’s Wimbledon coverage. In addition to expert Centre Court coverage, you'll see an upset in the making or a critical tie breaker. Arthur Ashe, Billie Jean King and Barry Tompkins guide you from the early rounds through the womens semifinals into July. Plus nightly highlights of the tournament.
757	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '87: Women's Semifinals	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE Nine days of the world's greatest tennis! HBO does it better than anybody else says Tennis Magazine about HBO’s Wimbledon coverage. In addition to expert Centre Court coverage, you'll see an upset in the making or a critical tie breaker. Arthur Ashe, Billie Jean King and Barry Tompkins guide you from the early rounds through the womens semifinals into July. Plus nightly highlights of the tournament.
758	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '88: Men's Quarterfinals	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE HBO is simply far and away the best says Tennis magazine of HBO's award-winning coverage of the world’s most renowned tennis tournament. Roving cameras switch from centre to outer court action, zeroing in on crucial tie-breakers, possible upsets and breaking stories. HBO experts, including Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King, bring you a total of nearly 27 hours of midweek action, from early round play through the women's semi-finals. Plus nightly updates.
759	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '88: Women's Quarterfinals	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE HBO is simply far and away the best says Tennis magazine of HBO's award-winning coverage of the world’s most renowned tennis tournament. Roving cameras switch from centre to outer court action, zeroing in on crucial tie-breakers, possible upsets and breaking stories. HBO experts, including Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King, bring you a total of nearly 27 hours of midweek action, from early round play through the women's semi-finals. Plus nightly updates.
760	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '88: Women's Semifinals	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE HBO is simply far and away the best says Tennis magazine of HBO's award-winning coverage of the world’s most renowned tennis tournament. Roving cameras switch from centre to outer court action, zeroing in on crucial tie-breakers, possible upsets and breaking stories. HBO experts, including Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King, bring you a total of nearly 27 hours of midweek action, from early round play through the women's semi-finals. Plus nightly updates.
761	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '89 Men's Quarterfinals	1	"NINE DAYS OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST TENNIS! HBO AND WIMBLEDON A PERFECT MATCH FOR 15 YEARS Comprehensive, same-day weekday coverage of the word's most prestigious tennis tournament! Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King guide you through the early matches. In a new segment, Wimbledon News Update, Jim Lampley reports on breaking stories. Add exciting highlights twice every evening, and you've got 3½ hours daily of smashing tennis!"
762	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '89 Women's Quarterfinals	1	"NINE DAYS OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST TENNIS! HBO AND WIMBLEDON A PERFECT MATCH FOR 15 YEARS Comprehensive, same-day weekday coverage of the word's most prestigious tennis tournament! Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King guide you through the early matches. In a new segment, Wimbledon News Update, Jim Lampley reports on breaking stories. Add exciting highlights twice every evening, and you've got 3½ hours daily of smashing tennis!"
763	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon '89 Women's Semifinals	1	"NINE DAYS OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST TENNIS! HBO AND WIMBLEDON A PERFECT MATCH FOR 15 YEARS Comprehensive, same-day weekday coverage of the word's most prestigious tennis tournament! Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King guide you through the early matches. In a new segment, Wimbledon News Update, Jim Lampley reports on breaking stories. Add exciting highlights twice every evening, and you've got 3½ hours daily of smashing tennis!"
764	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon! (1980) Men's Quarter-Finals	1	From the action at center court to the Royal Box and bowls of cream-drenched strawberries, Wimbledon is tennis’ most prestigious event. Catch every important serve, slam and volley as HBO brings you same-day highlights of the best early-round matches. Bjorn Borg, aiming for an unprecedented five straight titles, must hold off John McEnroe and Jimmy Conners. Martina Navratilova, trying for her third straight, will battle Tracy Austin and maybe Chris Evert Lloyd.
765	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon! (1980) Men's Semi-Finals	1	From the action at center court to the Royal Box and bowls of cream-drenched strawberries, Wimbledon is tennis’ most prestigious event. Catch every important serve, slam and volley as HBO brings you same-day highlights of the best early-round matches. Bjorn Borg, aiming for an unprecedented five straight titles, must hold off John McEnroe and Jimmy Conners. Martina Navratilova, trying for her third straight, will battle Tracy Austin and maybe Chris Evert Lloyd.
766	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon! (1980) Women's Quarter-Finals	1	From the action at center court to the Royal Box and bowls of cream-drenched strawberries, Wimbledon is tennis’ most prestigious event. Catch every important serve, slam and volley as HBO brings you same-day highlights of the best early-round matches. Bjorn Borg, aiming for an unprecedented five straight titles, must hold off John McEnroe and Jimmy Conners. Martina Navratilova, trying for her third straight, will battle Tracy Austin and maybe Chris Evert Lloyd.
767	42nd (tie)	Wimbledon! (1980) Women's Semi-Finals	1	From the action at center court to the Royal Box and bowls of cream-drenched strawberries, Wimbledon is tennis’ most prestigious event. Catch every important serve, slam and volley as HBO brings you same-day highlights of the best early-round matches. Bjorn Borg, aiming for an unprecedented five straight titles, must hold off John McEnroe and Jimmy Conners. Martina Navratilova, trying for her third straight, will battle Tracy Austin and maybe Chris Evert Lloyd.
768	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (Live!) Salvador Sanchez vs. Pat Cowdell	1	WBC Featherweight Title Fight WBC champ Salvador Sanchez (40-1-1, 30KOs) is a fighting machine who's destroyed his weight class since last year. Tonight he faces eighth-ranked Pat Cowdell (18-2) in a scheduled 15-rounder.			Salvador Sanchez Pat Cowdell
769	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (Live) "Mike Tyson vs. ~~David Bey~~ José Ribalta"	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING ★ SUNDAY NIGHT SPECIAL! ★ MIKE TYSON VS. ~~DAVID BEY~~ JOSE RIBALTA Is this the moment of truth for Mike Tyson? The dazzling 20-year-old heavyweight sensation will face his toughest opponent to date: hard-punching David Bey. A scheduled 10-rounder, this should be the best test yet for the kid many call the next great heavyweight. LIVE! AUGUST 17 [1986] [David Bey canceled becasue he broke his nose sparring. -JS]
770	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Bramble vs. Mancini	1	HBO SPORTS EVENT World Championship Boxing LIVE! Livingstone Bramble-“Boom-Boom” Mancini Rematch Look for fireworks in this rematch of last June's championship. That battle cost Mancini his lightweight title in a stunning upset. Knocked out in the 14th round, he was beaten at his own pressure game Bramble’s sharp, inside attack never let up. Ever since, Mancini's been waiting for a rematch. This fight, scheduled for 15 rounds, promises to be one of the best of the year.			No director credited Ray Mancini Livingstone Bramble
771	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Bramble vs. Rosario Camacho vs. Boza-Edwards	1	★ HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE ★ DOUBLEHEADER TITLE FIGHTS LIVE! SEPTEMBER 26 WBC LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT • WBC CHAMPION • HECTOR "MACHO" CAMACHO VS. CORNELIUS BOZA-EDWARDS WBA LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT • WBA CHAMPION • LIVINGSTONE BRAMBLE VS. EDWIN ROSARIO A boxing night to remember! Camacho take on Boza-Edwards in a scheduled 12-rounder. Bramble battles former title holder Rosario in a scheduled 15-rounder.
772	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Curry vs McCrory	1	★ LIVE! ★ HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING DONALD CURRY vs. MILTON McCRORY DECEMBER 6 WELTERWEIGHT UNIFICATION TITLE FIGHT Tonight, two undefeated champions clash for the unified welterweight title. Not since Sugar Ray Leonard has one  man worn both welterweight crowns. And not since Sugar Ray have we seen a boxer the likes of Donald Curry, a superb technician in the ring. But the hard-hit-ting McCrory is no slouch. Packing a lethal left jab and a powerful right, he won his first 16 fights by KOs. Scheduled for 15 rounds, this fight should be a beauty.			No director credited Donald Curry Milton McCrory
773	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Double Header Starling vs. Breland and Chavez vs. Aguilar	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE LIVE APRIL 16 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING DOUBLEHEADER WBA WELTERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT WBA CHAMPION MARLON STARLING vs. FORMER WBA CHAMPION MARK BRELAND Two terrific 12-rounders!Fighter of the Year Julio Cesar Chavez defends his WBA Lightweight crown against #1 contender Rodolfo Aguilar. Also, Mark Breland tries to regain the WBA Welterweight title from Marlon Starling. Breland was ahead on points last August when Starling nailed him. In tonight's rematch, his future and reputation are on the line. WBA LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT WBA CHAMPION JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ vs. WBA #1 RANKED CONTENDER RODOLFO AGUILAR
774	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Doubleheader: Starling vs. Molinares & Honeyghan vs. Chung	1	World Championship Boxing HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE ★ DOUBLEHEADER ★ WBA Welterweight Title Fight WBA CHAMPION Marlon Starling VS. WBA #1-RANKED CONTENDER Tomas Molinares WBC Welterweight Title Fight WBC CHAMPION Lloyd Honeyghan VS. WBC #1-RANKED CONTENDER Yungkil Chung LIVE JULY 29 [1988] Two welterweight crowns—both WBA and WBC—are on the line! The best fighters in the division tangle as they look down the road towards a possible unification bout. WBA champ Marlon Starling (42-4-1, 26 KOs) defends his title against Tomas Molinares (21-0, 18 KOs). WBC champ Lloyd Honeyghan fces Yungkil chung from Korea. Both 12-rounders!
775	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Dwight Braxton vs. Matthew Saad Muhammad	1	Tonight Saad Muhammad is out to regain theWBC light heavyweight title from champ Dwight Braxton—the man who shocked him in a startling upset last December. But Saad will first have to stop Braxton’s power-house right. Scheduled for 15 rounds, this revenge bout should be a battle.
776	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Dwight Braxton vs. Michael Spinks	1	It's winner-take-all tonight as the undisputed World Light Heavyweight title is on the line—with two great Champions slugging it out in a scheduled 15 rounder. WBC titleholder Braxton (only 5’6” tall) will be constantly moving, crowding Spinks, with hard, crisp jabs. But undefeated WBA champ Spinks is a paralyzing puncher—his chief enforcer is the “Spinks Jinx,” a smashing overhand right. It’s a classic match-up of contrasting ring styles.			Boxing Dwight Braxton Michael Spinks
777	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Edwin Rosario vs. Julio Cesar Chavez	1	THE FIGHT OF THE YEAR! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING WBA LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT WBA Lightweight Champion EDWIN ROSARIO vs. WBC Super Featherweight Champion JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ Undefeated Julio Cesar Chavez (52-0), the WBC Super Featherweight king, has been called the finest fighter, pound for pound, in the world. Tonight he steps up in weight to challenge Edwin Rosario (26-2, 22 KOs) for his WBA Lightweight crown. This matchup should show you why lightweight bouts are famous for flashy, fast-paced excitement. LIVE! NOVEMBER 21 [1987]
778	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Greg Page vs. Tim Witherspoon	1	LIVE! HBOnly! LIVE! World Championship Boxing Greg Page vs. Tim Witherspoon WBC Heavyweight Championship Tonight the WBC heavyweight title is up for grabs as the two top contenders battle for the crown recently vacated by Larry Holmes. New names and faces will now fight for the spotlight. Greg Page has beaten the best in the division, losing only once in 24 bouts. He never got his chance at Holmes, but Tim Witherspoon did, losing a controversial split decision. It should be a battle when these evenly matched, young punchers lock horns for 12 rounds. LIVE! HBOnly! LIVE!			Boxing Special Greg Page Tim Witherspoon
779	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Hagler vs. Hamsho	1	OCTOBER 19 LIVE! World Championship Boxing WBA/WBC Middleweight Title Fight World Middleweight Champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Mustafa Hamsho #1-Ranked Contender plus Junior middleweights Mike McCallum and Sean Mannion battle for Roberto Duran's vacated WBA Title.			No director listed Marvin Hagler Mustafa Hamsho
780	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (Live) Hagler vs. Obelmejias	1	Tonight the undisputed middleweight champion of the world, Marvelous Marvin Hagler (54-2-2, 45 KOs), defends his crown against the WBA’s No. 1 ranked challenger, Fulgencio Obelmejias (36-1, 34 KOs). HBOnly!™			Boxing Marvin Hagler Fulgencio Obelmejias
781	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Hector "Macho" Camacho vs. Edwin Rosario	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING HECTOR "MACHO" CAMACHO vs. EDWIN ROSARIO WBC LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT The dazzling "Macho Man" defends his WBC Lightweight title against ex-champ Edwin Rosario. The unbeaten Camacho (29-0) faces a talented boxer in Rosario, who's only lost once in 24 matches. This scheduled 12-rounder promises brilliant boxing. LIVE! JUNE 13
782	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Holmes vs. Bey	1	Only on HBO! LIVE! March 15 Heavyweight Title Fight Tonight we could see history in the making as Larry Holmes defends his IBF heavy-weight crown against a hungry challenger, David Bey. Bey (14-0) won this shot at Holmes with his solid upset of Greg Page. In his last fight, the aging champ had a tough time stopping James “Bonecrusher” Smith. Can the proud, undefeated Holmes preserve his perfect record?
783	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Holmes vs. Smith	1	World Championship Boxing LIVE! ★ November 9 Exclusive Larry Holmes vs. James “Bonecrusher” Smith It's youth versus experience in this scheduled 15-rounder. Undefeated heavyweight champ Larry Holmes returns to the ring to defend his International Boxing Federation title against James ‘Bonecrusher"' Smith. Holmes, with 45 wins, wants to make the record books by passing Rocky Marciano's record of 49-0. His opponent, with a record of 14 wins and only one loss, knocked out Frank Bruno last time out.			Larry Holmes James Smith Sports
784	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Holmes vs. Spinks	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE LARRY HOLMES ★ VS. ★ MICHAEL SPINKS LIVE! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING IFB HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT Will Larry Holmes equal Rocky Marciano’s record of 49-0? Or will Michael Spinks be the first light heavyweight champ in history to capture the heavy-weight crown? Although Holmes has a big edge in size and reach, Spinks is a cagey boxer with a paralyzing right. See these two greats clash in this scheduled 15-rounder and also catch some exciting preliminary bouts.
785	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Iron Mike Tyson vs. Carl "The Truth" Williams	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE LIVE! JULY 21 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT IRON MIKE TYSON UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION vs. CARL The Truth WILLIAMS IBF #1-RANKED CONTENDER Undefeated WBA/WBC/IBF heavyweight champ Tyson faces IBF #1-ranked contender Williams in defense of his unified title. These two are former sparring partners, and Williams fels he can beat Tyson with a hard jab, mobility and a lot of thinking. But I can't be beaten, says Tyson, who last time out crushed Frank Bruno in five. If this one goes the scheduled 12 founds, Williams just might have a chance!
786	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Julio César Chávez vs. José Luis Ramirez	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE LIVE! OCTOBER 29 [1988] WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING WBA/WBC Lightweight Unification Fight WBA CHAMPION Julio César Chávez VS. WBC CHAMPION José Luis Ramirez Scorching, quicksilver action is on the card as two champs from Mexico meet for the unified WBA/WBC title, slugging it out in a scheduled 12-rounder. Pound for pound, he's the best fighter in the world, some say about undefeated WBA champ Julio César Chavez. Relentless punching and classy defense made him fighter of the year in ’87. But José Luis Ramirez is no slouch. A two-time holder of the WBA title, this southpaw knows all the angles.
787	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Juan Domingo Roldan	1	World Championship Boxing ★ LIVE! ★ LIVE! ★ Undisputed World Middleweight Champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Juan Domingo Roldan WBA #1 Ranked Contender WBA/WBC Middleweight Title Fight ★ March 30 ★ [1984]			Boxing Special Marvin Hagler Juan Domingo Roldan
788	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Wilford Scypion	1	All-time great Marvelous Marvin Hagler is inaction again as he defends his middle weight title against Wilford Scypion. Considered today's most dominant boxer, Hagler has never been knocked out! [Originally scheduled to air May 13, 1983, it was postponed to May 27. -JS]			Boxing Marvin Hagler Wilford Scypion
789	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Marvin Hagler vs. Tony Sibson PLUS The Boxing Year in Review	1	The explosive WBA/WBC champ Marvelous Marvin Hagler defends his world middle weight crown for the sixth time. Tonight he squares off for the punishing attack of Britain's Tony Sibson, the WBC’s No. 1-ranked contender. As part of the action, watch The Boxing Year in Review— highlights of boxing's most memorable moments in and out of the ring.			Boxing Marvin Hagler Tony Sibson
790	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Michael Nunn vs. Iran Barkley	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE LIVE! AUGUST 14 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING IBF MIDDLEWEIGHT FIGHT IBF MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION MICHAEL NUNN VS. IRAN BARKLEY FORMER WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION Tonight, undefeated Michael Nunn defends his IBF middle-weight crown for the third time as he faces rugged Iran Barkley. Nunn impresively knocked out his last two oponents. But the quick, slippery southpaw must avoid Barkley’s devastating right hand. It’s a dynamite match-up as the boxer meets the bruiser in this scheduled 12-rounder. SPECIAL MONDAY NIGHT FIGHT!
791	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Michael Nunn vs. Sumbu Kalambay	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING IBF/WBA MIDDLEWEIGHT UNIFICATION FIGHT IBF MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION MICHAEL NUNN vs. WBA MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION SUMBU KALAMBAY LIVE! MARCH 25 Two talented, top-notch boxers meet tonight for the combined IBF/WBA middeweight tittle—a first stop toward the ultimate unification of the crown. Undefeated IBF champ Michael Nunn has lately developed a knockout punch. But he faces a cagey veteran, WBA champ Sumbu Kalambay. 12 rounds.
792	42nd (tie)	WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (LIVE) Michael Spinks vs. Steffen Tangstad	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING IBF HEAVYWEIGHT TITLEFIGHT MICHAEL SPINKS VS. STEFFEN TANGSTAD EUROPEAN HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION Undefeated Michael Spinks, in his second title defense, faces European heavyweight champ Steffen Tangstad. Spinks became the first light heavyweight to ever capture the heavyweight crown. But he barely won the rematch with Larry Holmes in a controversial split decision. Is Spinks tough enough to stop this rugged young Norwegian? Scheduled for 15 rounds. LIVE! SEPTEMBER 6 [1986] HBO KNOCKOUT FALL
793	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Mike McCallum vs. Donald Curry	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ★★★BOXING★★★ WBA JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MIKE McCALLUM WBA CHAMPION VS. DONALD CURRY USBA CHAMPION Undefeated Mike McCallum defends his crown tonight against Donald Curry. Known as The Body Snatcher, McCallum bombards his victims with ficious body punches before finishing then off. In Curry, he faces a slick boxer who's known for his tough defense. 15 rounds. LIVE! ★★★JULY 18★★★ [1987]
794	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Mike Tyson vs. James "Bonecrusher" Smith	1	★★★★★★★★★ HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE★★★★★★★★★ March 7 Semi-Final Bout WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT SERIES WBC CHAMPION MIKE TYSON VS. WBA CHAMPION JAMES "BONECRUSHER" SMITH Semi-Final Bout Live! This WBA/WBC heavyweight unification bout matches undefeated sensation Mike Tyson against James "Bonecrusher" Smith. Last November Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champ in history. Tonight's victor next meets Michael Spinks for the undisputed championship of the world!
795	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Mike Tyson vs. Larry Holmes	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING UNIFIED HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT UNIFIED CHAMPION MIKE TYSON vs. Larry Holmes LIVE! JANUARY 22 Tonight, Mike Tyson gives Larry Holmes a crack at his unified WBA/WBC/IBF heavyweight crown. This is Tyson's second title defense. Last October he stopped Tyrell Biggs with a crushing seventh-round KO. But if anyone can out-box him, it's Holmes. For years he dominated the division, losing only twice t Mchael Spinks—and many felt Holmes won the last controversial decision. Now the embittered veteran comes out of retirement fighting for his pride and his reputation.
796	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Mike Tyson vs. Pinklon Thomas	1	WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING ◼️WBA/WBC Heavyweight Title Fight◼️ WBA/WBC CHAMPION MIKE TYSON VS. WBC #1-RANKED CONTENDER PINKLON THOMAS LIVE! MAY 30 The youngest heavyweight champ in boxing history—and one of the most ferociously exciting fighters in recent years—defends his two-month-old unified title in a scheduled 12-rounder. In his last two fights 20-year-old Mike Tyson picked up the WBC and WBA crowns. Now he'll face ex-WBC champ Pinklon Thomas, who has lost only once in 31 bouts, With his penetrating left jab, Thomas will try to do what 29 other boxers have failed to do—stop Mike Tyson.
797	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Mike Tyson vs. Tony Tubbs	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING TYSON WORLD TOUR BEGINS LIVE FROM TOKYO! UNIFIED HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT UNIFIED CHAMPION MIKE TYSON VS. FORMER WBA CHAMPION TONY TUBBS The third unified title defense for Mike Tyson comes to you live from Tokyo! Fresh from his victory over Larry Holmes, he now faces former WBA champ Tony Tubbs (24-1, 15 KOs). Clever and aggressive, Tubbs will try to outbox the undefeated champion. So far no one's been a match for Tyson. He even boasts that there's no man on the planet who can beat him. Can Tubbs prove him wrong? SUNDAY MARCH 20 [1988]
798	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Mike Tyson vs. Tony Tucker	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING ULTIMATE HEAVYWEIGHT UNIFICATION FIGHT WBA/WBC Champion MIKE TYSON vs. IBF Champion Tony Tucker Mike Tyson (30-0, 27 KOs) has cut through the division like a buzz saw to become the youngest heavyweight champ ever. Now he faces his biggest challenge, IBF champ Tony Tucker, also undefeated (35-0, 30 KOs). No matter who wins, there'll be only one heavyweight champion of the world—the first since 1978. Tune in for some boxing history. LIVE! AUGUST 1 [1987]
799	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Mike Tyson vs. Tyrell Biggs	1	WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING UNIFIED HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT Unified Champion MIKE TYSON vs. WBA #1-Ranked Contender TYRELL BIGGS Ferocious Mike tyson defends his WBA/WBC/IBF title for the first time. With his last win, Tyson became the first undisputed heavyweight king since Leon Spinks beat Muhammad Ali in 1978. But Tyrell. Biggs is no pushover. This 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist has power as well as a great left jab. HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE! LIVE! OCTOBER 16 [1987]
800	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Pinklon Thomas vs. Mike Weaver	1	★★★★★★★★★★★ HBO ALL STAR SUMMER JUNE 15 LIVE! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING WBC Champion Pinklon Thomas vs. Mike Weaver #1-Ranked Contender WBC HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT ★★★★★★★★★★★
801	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (Live) Pinklon Thomas vs. Trevor Berbick	1	HBO SPORTS PRESENTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING WBC HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT LIVE! MARCH 22 WBC Champion Pinklon Thomas vs. Top Ranked Contender Trevor Berbick WBC heavyweight champion Pinklon Thomas wields the kind of punishing left jab that experts say is the best since Sonny Liston's. Get a ringside look at it as he tangles with USBA champ and top-ranked WBC contender Trevor Berbick. Thomas, a stand-up boxer with amazingly quick reflexes wants to see a unified heavy-weight title, and this scheduled 12-rounder is the first step toward that goal. Larry Merchant, Barry Tompkins and Sugar Ray Leonard call the action.
802	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini vs. Bobby Chacon	1	★ LIVE ★ World Championship Boxing WBA Lightweight Champion Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini vs. Bobby Chacon Former WBC Super Featherweight Champ WBA Lightweight Title Fight ★ JANUARY 14 ★			Boxing Special Ray Mancini Bobby Chacon
803	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Roger Mayweather vs Julio Céaser Chávez	1	LIVE! MAY 13 WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT FIGHT WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION ROGER MAYWEATHER VS WBC/WBA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION JULIO CÉSAR CHÁVEZ Undefeated Julia César Chávez goes after the WBC super lightweight title held by Roger Mayweather. Chávez moves up in weight after winning the unified lightweight crown. He clashed with Mayweather in '85, winning a 2nd round TKO. Scheduled for 12 rounds.
804	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Tim Witherspoon vs. ~~Tony Tubbs~~ James Bonecrusher Smith	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE World Championship Boxing ◼️ WBA HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT ◼️ TIM WITHERSPOON VS. ~~TONY TUBBS~~ JAMES BONECRUSHER SMITH This WBA rematch will go a long way in deciding the ultimate heavyweight champion of the world. The winner will meet the WBC champ in a bout to unify those two titles. Will it be hard-punching Tim Witherspoon, current WBA champ, or ~~Tony Tubbs—out to avenge his only defeat?~~ Also see '84 Olympic Gold Medalist Tyrell Biggs in a 10-round preliminary bout. 15 ROUNDS LIVE! DECEMBER 12 [1986] [Tony Tubbs ended up withdrawing from the bout due to a shoulder injury. 5 days before the fight, on Dec. 7th, it was announced that his replacement would be James Bonecrusher Smith.-JS]
805	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Tim Witherspoon vs. Frank Bruno	1	BOXING BULLETIN! WBA HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT • JULY 19 LIVE from England Champion Tim Witherspoon Challenger Frank Bruno Watch HBO for details!
806	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Tim Witherspoon vs. Pinklon Thomas	1	Night of Heavyweights August 31 HBOnly! World Championship Boxing LIVE! WBC Champion Tim Witherspoon vs. Pinklon Thomas #4-Ranked Contender WBC Heavyweight Title Fight plus Top Heavyweights Greg Page vs. David Bey & A Michael Dokes Bout
807	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Tony Tubbs vs. Tim Witherspoon	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE LIVE! JANUARY 17 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING WBA HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT Can Tony Tubbs preserve his unbeaten record tonight as he makes his first WBA title defense against Tim Witherspoon? Tubbs cleverly paced himself to win the crown from a bigger Greg Page. But Witherspoon, the current NABF champ, is always dangerous with his hard left hooks and a whopping right. Scheduled for 15 rounds.
808	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Trevor Berbick vs. Mike Tyson	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING ◼️ WBC HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT ◼️ TREVOR BERBICK VS. MIKE TYSON NOVEMBER 22 LIVE! 12 ROUNDS Will undefeated, 20-year-old Mike Tyson become the youngest heavyweight champ in boxing history? Tonight, he challenges, Trevor Berbick for the WBC heavyweight title. Although a ferocious, paralyzing puncher, Tyson has never before faced anyone of Berbick's stature and experience. The champ has beaten some of the best in the division and is always dangerous. A dynamite match-up—and maybe history in the making.
809	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Weaver vs. Dokes	1	LIVE! HBOnly!™ Tonight champion Mike Weaver and undefeated, No. 1- ranked contender Michael Dokes collide for the WBA heavyweight crown. The challenger has 14 KOs but has never gone past 10 rounds. Weaver, however, has devastated opponents in final rounds of two of his three title defenses.			Boxing Mike Weaver Michael Dokes
810	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (Live) Weaver vs. Tillis and Hagler vs. Hamsho	1	Two world titles are on the line tonight in this exclusive doubleheader. Each of these live bouts is scheduled for 15 rounds. Mike Weaver (23-9, 16 KOs) defends his WBA heavyweight crown against unbeaten James Tillis (21-0, 16 KOs). Another pair of punchers meet for the combined WBA-WBC middle-weight titles. In that one, Marvin Hagler (52-2-2, 43 KOs), holder of both titles, faces rugged Mustata Hamsho (32-1-1, 19 KOs). Barry Tompkins and Larry Merchant report.			Marvin Hagler Mustafa Hamsho
811	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Wilfred Benitez vs. Carlos Santos	1	LIVE! Live and exclusive direct from Las Vegas: another bruising battle by a couple of the world's best boxers for the Super Welterweight crown. WBC Champ Benitez (41-1-1,26 KOs) captured the title earlier this year when he shattered Maurice Hope with his devastating punch. And Puerto Rico's Carlos Santos (21-1-14 KOs) is the unbeaten Number One contender he'll face in this exclusive HBO title fight.
812	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Wilfred Benitez vs. Roberto Duran	1	WBC Super Welterweight Title Fight On Jan. 30 champ Wilfred Benitez (42-1-1) faces Roberto Duran (74-2). Plus Michael Dokes goes for the NABF heavyweight title.			Boxing Wilfred Benitez Roberto Duran
813	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (Live): Hector "Macho" Camacho vs. Rafael Solis	1	HBOnly!™ BIG NIGHT OF BOXING ON HBO! ★ LIVE! ★ World Championship Boxing Undefeated WBC Super Featherweight Champ Hector “Macho” Camacho vs. Rafael Solis WBC #1 Ranked Contender Hard-punching Southpaw. ★ NOVEMBER 18 ★ [1983]			Live Boxing Event
814	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE): Michael Spinks vs. Larry Holmes	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING MICHAEL SPINKS vs. LARRY HOLMES IBF HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT Tonight, in his first title defense, undefeated Michael Spinks gives Larry Holmes the chance to regain his IBF heavyweight crown—lost last September in one of the greatest upsets in boxing history. Scheduled for 15 rounds. LIVE! APRIL 19 REMATCH! 15 Rounds
815	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Honeyghan vs. Starling ~~Molinares~~ Seung Soon Lee vs. Breland	1	WEB WELTERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT WBC CHAMPION LLOYD HONEYGHAN VS FORMER WBA CHAMPION MARLON STARLING WBA WELTERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT ~~WBA CHAMPION~~ ~~TOMAS MOLINARES~~ SEUNG SOON LEE VS. FORMER WBA CHAMPION MARK BRELAND LIVE! FEBRUARY 4 DOUBLEHEADER HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE Tonight, top fighters in the devision battle for two welterweight titles! Hard-punching Lloyd Honeyghan defends his WBC crown against the former WBA champ, Marlon Starling. And out to regain his WBA title, Olympic hero Mark Breland faces ~~undefeated Tomas Molinares~~ Seung Soon Lee. Both scheduled for 12 rounds. [Tomas Molinares dropped out of the fight due to being hospitalized and treated for severe depression. Seung Soon Lee took his place.-JS]			Sports Boxing
816	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing (LIVE) Mike Tyson vs. Frank Bruno	1	HBO SPORTS EXCLUSIVE LIVE! FEB. 25 HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT IRON MIKE TYSON UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION VS. FRANK BRUNO WBA/WBC #1-RANKED CONTENDER Mike Tyson's last fight (91 seconds against Michael Spinks!) proved, once and for all, that he's one of the greatest, most powerful champions ever. Tonight, live from Las Vegas, he's out to prove it again to England's Frank Bruno. [The fight between Tyson and Bruno was scheduled twice and canceled twice before finally happening on Feb. 25, 1989. It was first scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 3, 1988, and then for Oct 8 a month later. According to the N.Y.Times, the September 3rd scheduled fight was replaced with an airing of Mannequin, and the Oct. 8th fight with an airing of Nadine. -JS]			Sports Boxing
817	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks	1	[This fight originally happened on June 27, 1988, but did not air live on HBO, though there was an HBO produced special, Countdown to Tyson-Spinks, that aired in June preceding the fight.-JS]
818	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing Salvador Live! Sanchez vs. George "Rocky" Garcia	1	WBC Featherweight Title Fight Tonight devastating WBC champ Salvador Sanchez (42-1-1) faces 9th-ranked George “Rocky” Garcia (24-1). Plus a Larry Holmes exhibition prior to his June title fight.			Salvador Sanchez Rocky Garcia
819	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing: Donny Llonde vs. Sugar Ray Leonard	1	[This fight happened on November 7, 1988. No other info is available in the guide about this program. -JS]
820	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing: Hagler Title Defense	1	Live and exclusive from the Boston Garden, awesome southpaw Marvin Hagler (50-2-2, 41 KOs) defends his undisputed middleweight crown for the first time in this scheduled 15-rounder! His challenger is un defeated Fulgencio Obelmejias (29-0, 27 KOs), No.1 ranked WBA/WEBC contender and Central American champion. Hagler may just be the most devastating puncher anywhere, and there will be lots of leather thrown in this bout. See it all on January 17			Marvin Hagler
821	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing: Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Bruce Finch	1	WBA/WBC champ Sugar Ray Leonard (31-1, 22 KOs) makes his first welterweight title defense since his stunning TKO of Thomas Hearns. Tonight (Feb. 15) he battles “Lightnin” Bruce Finch (20- 3-1, 15 KOs), the No. 5- ranked WBC contender and NABF welterweight champ. HBOnly!			Sugar Ray Leonard Bruce Finch
822	42nd (tie)	World Championship Boxing: Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Thomas Hearns	1	[There's no information about this listing in the guide. It's either their rematch from June 12, 1989 or a replay of the fight from Sept. 16, 1981 at Caesars Palace. What's odd is that according to the guides, neither fight had aired on HBO before. There was a special hyping the then upcoming match called, "Countdown to the Showdown Leonard-Hearns" that aired in Sept. of '81, but the fight itself never aired on HBO before. -JS]	1:29
823	42nd (tie)	World Heavyweight Championship Boxing: Larry Holmes vs. Trevor Berbick	1	Undefeated world heavy-weight champ Larry Holmes 36-0, 27 ko's) boasts a perfect record of eight knockouts in his eight title defenses. Tonight he faces Canadian heavyweight champion Trevor Berbick (18-1-1) in a scheduled 15-round bout from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, This fight will mark Holmes’ first defense since he stopped Muhammad Ali in 11 rounds in October of last year. See it LIVE!

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These are all the TV Specials that appeared on HBO in the 1980s, ranked by the amount of times aired.

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