TV Accent On Youth In 1970 Now Life Begins Anew At 50
Hollywood AP William Conrad, age 50, returns from an 18 month hiatus to star in CBS's Cannon as a tough private eye. Once a radio actor and Gun Smoke voice, he redirected to directing before returning to acting amid a TV era rooted in youth. His late-career breakthrough came after a chance guest role and a billing dispute.
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Conrad, a hard charging actor, builds a studio life around his boat yard dream and a planned action series. He discusses money driven career choices, a Hollywood launch, and his 47 foot ketch The Moonraker as refuge while facing tough TV competition.
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