MAGIC JOHNSON's late-night talk show, "The Magic Hour,"
is the cover story of BROADCASTING & CABLE. While some
believe the crowded time period and Johnson's "lack of
experience will work against him," Twentieth Television and
Johnson "are betting big dollars" the new show "will not be a
summertime failure" (B&C, 1/19). His show, "The Magic Hour,"
will be seen in 75% of the country (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER,
1/21)....Hockey East Commissioner JOE BERTAGNA issued a
season pass to RICK PITINO, after Pitino was spotted at a BU-
BC hockey game. Bertagna: "That's a nice endorsement" (THE
HOCKEY NEWS, 1/23 issue)....B.A.T., THE BASEBALL ASSISTANCE
TEAM, held its annual awards dinner at the N.Y. Marriott
Marquis last night. This year's theme was MLB's 100 Most
Memorable Moments (B.A.T.)....Former Redskins OG RAY SCHOENKE
announced his candidacy for MD Governor (WASHINGTON POST,
1/21)....Bucs QB TRENT DILFER will perform in a comedy sketch
with RICHARD SIMMONS on NBC's special Super Bowl Sunday
edition of the "Tonight Show" with Jay Leno. The segment was
arranged by CA-based Riprock Inc. (THE DAILY).
