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Classic tv shows never die--and neither, apparently, do some ofthe fashion styles their characters flaunt. Oh sure, there areplenty of TV threads just too shudder-inducing to ever come backinto vogue--think "The Brady Bunch"--but by and large,retro clothes have probably never been hotter. Two shows inparticular--from two very different eras--are currently generatingbuzz among the young and the hip.
Not surprisingly, one of these blasts from the past is the 1950sicon Lucy Ricardo (Lucille Ball) of "I Love Lucy" fame.Even as Mattel came out with its Vitameatavegamin-pitching Lucydoll, the fashion sense of the real Lucy (and Ricky) is beingappreciated anew. We're talking elegant sleeveless dresses,oversized collars and pink-and-white gingham patterns--for Lucy,that is. Ricky's fashion essentials, on the other hand, includehigh-waisted trousers and jackets with contrasting yokes.
Speaking of contrast, one can hardly find a show less like"I Love Lucy" than the 1960s spyfest "TheAvengers." Given heightened visibility of late thanks to thissummer's feature film of the same name, "TheAvengers" blends well-tailored, bowler-hatted Englisharistocracy (male) with sleek, mod-styled fashions (female).
So when will this boom in retro-TV wear begin to unravel?It's a clothes--er, close--call to make. As for us, we'llgladly accept the tailored looks of the '50s and'60s--particularly if it staves off any interest inpopularizing those unbelievably short-hemmed skirts worn byFox's Ally McBeal.
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. . . who's top dog? Presidentialcanine Buddy is cute, but not cute enough to keep the country fromcatching a bad case of Chihuahua fever, courtesy of a certainfast-food spokeshound.
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. . . heeeeeere's noddy! Onechildren's character to keep your eye on during the coming TVseason is Noddy--a wooden toy who, naturally enough, resides inToyland. The successful British import is set to invade PBS.
. . . it's enough to make us cryuncle: Word is, yet another big-studio film about ants is inthe works.
