On the air
D08 readers might find Wednesday's TV lineup informative or enlightening, possibly entertaining, as you get in the mood for the elections. Here goes:
8 p.m.: Lieutenant gubernatorial debate, UNC-TV. Invited candidates for the one-hour event are Walter Dalton, Democrat; Robert Pittenger, Republican; and Phillip Rhodes, Libertarian. Eszter Vajda, co-host of UNC-TV’s Legislative Week in Review, will moderate.
8 p.m.: "Abe Lincoln in Illinois," Turner Classic Movies. From TVGuide.com: "Raymond Massey in a fine adaptation of Robert E. Sherwood's Pulitzer play, covering Lincoln's life from young manhood to his election as president."
10 p.m.: "Tennessee Johnson," Turner Classic Movies. TVGuide.com: "Van Heflin portrays the 17th president of the U.S., who tries to carry out Lincoln's policies despite formidable opposition."