Notebook: Jan. 26, 1998

WINNERS & LOSERS BIG DOINGS ON THE SMALL SCREEN

[WINNERS]

CBS The Bloodshot Eye gets back on the gridiron. Sure, it's pricey, but look at the alternative: Tisch TV

WARNER BROS. ER is king. Without Seinfeld, NBC realizes Must-See TV is Must-Pay (through the nose) TV

RUPERT MURDOCH Four years ago, people said he paid too much. Now it's peanuts

[& LOSERS]

NBC Sure, they have the Olympics, but what's a demographic guy gonna watch without football and Jerry?

TNT Punts on fourth down and loses NFL. Now it's an open field for ESPN with no tacklers in sight

SAM DONALDSON Career demotion. Back to pounding the White House beat

SUPER BOWL ROLL XXXII

Super Bowls of late have been pretty dull affairs, but you do have the legal option of enlivening matters with a wager or two. Las Vegas casinos offer a dizzying number of propositions for betting on the Game. Here is just a small sample--yes, a small sample--of the "props" for which you can plunk down your money. The variety may offer new meaning to the saying "There's a sucker born every minute."

--Will Elway's first pass attempt be complete?

--What will be the first scoring play of the game? The last scoring play?

--Will the first scorer have an odd- or even-numbered jersey?

--What will be the last digit of the total points scored by both teams?

--Will there be overtime? A safety? A 2-point conversion?

--Which team will score the longest touchdown?

--What will be the total number of fumbles lost by both teams?

--In games played on Jan. 25, which will be greater: the number of completions by Favre, or the number of basketball rebounds by Rodman? The number of receiving yards by Brooks, or the fourth-round golf score of Mickelson? The number of receptions by Sharpe, or the total number of hockey goals scored by the Devils and the Canadiens? Good luck!

EL PAPA! INFALLIBLE AND OH, SO FASHIONABLE!

Let's face it, the Pope is a snappy dresser. When he visits Cuba this week, he will be donning at least half a dozen outfits. But John Paul II isn't just a Beau Brummel; most of his wardrobe has a symbolic religious aspect. The Italian firm Gammarelli's has served as a papal tailor for nearly 200 years. The Vatican also has its own seamstresses, and there are four black-robed nuns who oversee his considerable laundry. Using your very own John Paul II cutout doll, you can create your favorite papal ensembles:

DAY-TO-DAY CLOTHING

ZUCCHETTO White cap or skullcap

CASSOCK With cape, called the mozzetta, and oversleeves

SASH AND CUFFS Made of water-marked silk (moire) Embroidered coat of arms

SHOES Brownish-red moccasins, a style worn since investiture

FOR MASS Special prayers are said on donning each piece

AMICE From Latin amictus (wrapped around)

CINCTURE Rope belt that goes around the waist

ALB Represents the garment of grace and purity

MITER Traditional headgear worn only for public Masses

CROZIER Designed for the Pope by Lello Scorzelli

PALLIUM Woolen band worn around the neck

CHASUBLE Green for this Sunday's Mass, from casula or "little house"