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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1972
Page
6
A fragmentary, quizlike bridge problem is discussed with tactical play ideas and a mock world class reference. The piece notes a controversial 1968 era auto output rise in Britain, citing total 1,741,939 vehicles for the year and a 6 percent increase from the prior year.
Hollywood notes report the Elizabeth Taylor Burton Rex Harrison epic Cleopatra will return as a two night ABC TV event on Feb 13 and 14, three hours then two, after a reported 5 million dollar video rights deal and a cost exceeding 40 million. The roundup covers Stewart Granger as Holmes in The Hound of the Baskervilles on ABC, Peggy Lee and Hoagy Carmichael on Owen Marshall, Carson’s NBC follow up, CBS two dramas Feb 25, and NBC Olympic coverage from Sapporo with nine nights of 90 minute specials. Also featured are Film Odyssey airings and World War II era documentaries, with CBS Conscientious objection program and NBC pain documentary.
TV guide style item notes a Carol Burnett Show tribute with Carol Channing and Steve Lawrence, spoofing classic films and paying homage to Oscar winning cinema. It lists other scheduled programs and time slots across the lineup, including ABC Comedy Hour and Winter Olympics highlights.
Hollywood star Ben Johnson, voted best supporting actor of 1971, hints at an Academy Award nomination for The Last Picture Show. He originally refused the part citing dirty language and nudity, then agreed to act to support his principles and protect his family from seeing the film. He owns a 43,500 acre ranch near Tulsa and runs 75 steers.
Isaac Hayes led the field in the initial Grammy nominations with eight nods, including four as a performer, as winners will be announced March 14 in a national ABC telecast. Carole King impressed members with Tapestry and It’s Too Late, earning nominations for record and album of the year and for composition, while rivals include Three Dog Night Harrison James Taylor and Cher.
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