■ "[In a very different show], we explore the scandal of the Nazis who were allowed into the United States by the U.S. government after World War II. Of course, many of the people who have been fighting to track down these Nazis and have them thrown out of the country have been Jewish." As production crews prepared indi- vidual episodes, they repeatedly noted the resiliency of disgraced celebrities. They found that the egos and arro- gance of many caused them to believe they were invincible and above the law. "[Most people] grow up feeling that the last thing they want is to be embar- rassed," Seligson said. "If they get caught doing something that's humili- ating to them and their families, they think their lives are over. But life isn't over for so many. They just go on. -•I Boesky does business out of another country, and Allen still makes films. Wachtler is doing public relations work, and Alpert is entering broadcast- ing again. Kennedy keeps getting re- elected, and DeLorean is developing a new project. Since working on this series, Selig- son has noted how the American cul- ture helps fallen people maximize the fortitude needed to get up again. Amer- icans are willing to give people a break and be forgiving, he says. He's also given a lot of thought to Jews involved in scandals. "Jews, by virtue of the fact that they end up succeeding in so many areas, are going to be picked up by the press when they get in trouble," the "Scan- dal!" producer said. "Hollywood, the media and Wall Street have so many Jewish personalities." As Seligson entered into the produc- tion of the new series, he wanted to avoid the appearance of tabloid journal- ism. "To keep the show from going over the edge, we needed an anchor who's got real weight and seriousness, and Richard Schlesinger brings that," he said. "Having him tell the stories immedi- ately sets a tone that lets the viewer know we're not pandering. The stories are sensational just by themselves. We don't have to sensationalize them any more than that." 0 "Scandal!" will air 10:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays beginning Aug. 17 on the cable station CBS Eye on People. It will be available to those with TCI digital cable on Channel 273. For access information, call TCI at (248) 549-8288. T unda 1 u ust 3 Inglenook Park \ I a. W. 12 Mile Road between Lahger and Evergreen (Additional parking at Congregation Beth. Achim) No adirliggi011 fee Bring a blanket or chair No rain date - canceled if it rains A Ef3k. <