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As for the TVGuide pics, they were going for a Film Noir feel. Film Noir, for those unfamiliar with old film, was a style used primarily in the 40's, if I remember correctly, and primarily in black and white. The term "film noir" was coined by the french. Before WWII, most American films were bright and happy, the era of musicals and such. However, post-WWII, the darker movies found their way to France, and were dubbed "Film Noir" or, "Black Film" because they were so much darker. The styling, clothing, and even expressions of Mr. Petersen and Ms. Fox in their TVGuide photoshoot was designed to reflect that era, short of the black and white, of course.
Edit: For those curious about film noir movies, "Double Indemnity" is a classic film noir, where you can learn about the femme fetale, the flawed lead male character, and all that. "Out of the Past" is another good one for case study. Pay close attention to the lighting, camera angles, framing, and even clothing. You'll understand the TVGuide pics even more.
Sorry. I was a film minor in college.
