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From Moon Landings To Waikiki To Being 15

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June 26, 1994|SUSAN KING and BETH KLEID

Parallel Lives (Showtime): Jim Belushi, Jill Eikenberry, Lindsay Crouse, LeVar Burton, Liza Minnelli, Jack Klugman, Ally Sheedy, Helen Slater, Patricia Wettig and Treat Williams appear in an improvised drama about male/female relationships. August.

A Part of the Family (Lifetime): Robert Carradine and Elizabeth Arlen star in this drama about a husband who learns that his wife's father had sexually abused her for years. July 6 at 9 p.m.

Roadracers (Showtime): The first installment of Showtime's "Rebel Highway" series, which remakes youth films from the '50s, is about a rocker who comes up against trouble. July 22.

Roswell (Showtime): Kyle McLachlan, Martin Sheen and Dwight Yoakam star in this adaptation of the nonfiction book "UFO Crash at Roswell,"about a controversial UFO case. July 31.

Seduced by Evil (USA): Suzanne Sommers plays a magazine writer who is seduced by a sorcerer. Aug. 25 at 9 p.m.

Silent Witness (USA): Mia Korf stars in a drama about two inner-city youths who murder a shopkeeper. July 14 at 9 p.m.

Snapdragon (USA): A female cop and her psychologist lover must find a serial killer. Chelsea Field and Steven Bauer star. July 21 at 9 p.m.

Untamed Love (Lifetime): Cathy Lee Crosby and Gary Frank star in this based-on-a-true-story drama about a teacher of handicapped children who focuses her attention on one special 6-year-old. Aug. 3 at 8 p.m.

The Whipping Boy (Disney): George C. Scott stars in this adventure set in the 18th Century about the friendship between a young prince and an orphan who is his stand-in when it's time for punishment. July 31 at 7 p.m.

MUSIC, VARIETY, AWARDS

America's Junior Miss Pageant (NBC): Young contestants from across the country compete in this pageant in Alabama. July 23.

B.B. King: Live at the Woodlands (PBS): The famed bluesman performs. July 15 at 9 p.m. on KVCR, July 29 at 10 p.m. on KCET.

Bill Bellamy: Booty Call (Showtime): The MTV veejay demonstrates his stand-up skills. Mid-August.

A Capitol Fourth (PBS): Joel Grey hosts the 15th annual holiday concert from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. July 4 at 7 p.m. on KVCR; 8 p.m on KCET and KPBS; 9 p.m. on KOCE.

Classical Jazz (PBS): Concert features the music of Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker. August.

Disney's Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra (Disney): Special features 76 young musicians performing "Peter and the Wolf" in concert. Aug. 25 at 7 p.m.

Full Access: On Tour with Travis Tritt (TNN): Documentary-style glimpse into the goings-on of the country singer's life on tour. July 20 at 5 p.m.

George Michael's Concert of Hope (Disney): Taped at London's Wembley Arena, this concert to benefit Britain's National AIDS Trust and Crusade stars Michaels, David Bowie and k.d. Lang. July 24 at 9 p.m.

In a New Light '94 (ABC): Barbara Walters hosts the third annual entertainment and information special on AIDS featuring guests Clint Black, Bill Cosby and Whoopi Goldberg. July 9 at 8 p.m.

Jackson Browne: Going Home (Disney): The veteran rocker discusses his career and performs his classic hits. August.

Jacksonville Jazz XIV (PBS): Pianist Michel Camilo, singer Rosemary Clooney and sax man Richard Elliot perform at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. July 8 at 9 p.m. on KVCR and midnight on KPBS.

Jim Thorpe Pro Sports Awards (ABC): Los Angeles Kings hockey great Wayne Gretzky will receive the Jim Thorpe Legacy Award. July 11 at 9 p.m.

The Montreal International Comedy Festival (Showtime): A look at the newest and brightest rising stars in the comedy biz. End of August.

Mostly Mozart Festival (PBS): Gerard Schwartz conducts the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra; Hugh Downs hosts. July 6 at 7 p.m. on KVCR, 8 p.m. on KCET and 9 p.m. on KPBS.

Pop! Goes the Fourth (A&E): Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra's bash. July 4 at 4:30 and 9 p.m.

Ralph Emery on the Road with Vince Gill (TNN): Interview with country singer. Aug. 10 at 5 and 9 p.m.

Rhythms of the World (PBS): Bobby McFerrin and Peter Gabriel host a compilation of some of the best of world beat music. Aug. 29 at 9 p.m. on KVCR.

Robert Schimmel (Showtime): Humorist headlines his second comedy special. Mid-August.

Wolf Trap Presents a Gift of Music (PBS): The Alexandria Harmonizers, Linda Hopkins and Rosemany Clooney perform. July 6 at 9 p.m. on KVCR and 10 p.m. on KCET; Aug. 5 at midnight on KPBS.

Wolf Trap Presents a World of Performances (PBS): Kirov Ballet dancers, England's Swingle Singers and the Miami City Ballet are featured. Aug. 3 at 9 p.m. on KVCR and Aug. 5 at 11 p.m. on KPBS.

DOCUMENTARIES

All About Bette: The Life and Films of Bette Davis (TNT): Jodie Foster hosts a tribute to the famed Oscar-winning actress. July 17 at 5 and 8:30 p.m.

Cousteau's Papua New Guinea "Center of Fire" (TBS): Jacques and Jean-Michel Cousteau explore the changes wrought by World War II on New Guinea. July 10 at 1:05 p.m.

Encounters: The Hidden Truth (Fox): Journalist John Marshall investigates ghosts, UFOs and other unexplained phenomena. June 24 at 8 p.m.

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