Volpone on NET Playhouse Explores Greed and Betrayal
Ben Jonson's Volpone is examined on NET Playhouse airing Thursday at 8 30 on WOUB TV. Jack Creley stars as Volpone in a CBC adaptation. the satire targets 17th century greed and eagerness for inheritance in a globe theatre era plot.
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Volpone
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Globe Theatre
Jack Creley
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Mr. Creley
Paul Scofield
TV Scout Best Bets for Thursday Comedy and Talk Lineup
Thursday TV previews highlight ABCs Last Laugh at the 60s with Bob Newhart and a starry panel. The night also features Channel 20s jazz set The Prefs, Jim Nabors Hour with Julie Budd, Bewitched spoof mischief, Volpone from NET Playhouse, Dragnet 1970 on narcotics stand, ABCs Howard K Smith roundup, and The Dean Martin Show with Petula Clark and Peter Graves.
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Howard K. Smith
Frank Reynolds
William H. Lawrence
John Scali
Edward P. Morgan
Tom Jarriel
Petula Clark
Peter Graves
Gale Gordon
Dor. Rice Hl
Dean Martin
Graves
Dino
Pet
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Griffin Show May Move West
The piece notes a likelihood that Merv Griffin's late evening CBS program may relocate to Hollywood. CBS executives worry over ratings lower than Johnny Carson and the ongoing guest scramble in New York with Dick Cavett rising in prominence.
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TV’s page glitz but Griffin’s show faces upheaval
The Messenger TV page highlights film and TV stars including Joey Bishop and Griffin’s NY production ties with Jeopardy. NBC in-fighting may affect ABC’s January 21 premieres and January 23 clashes. Joan Crawford guest stars on Nanny and the Professor while The Virginian debuts with Jan 21 listings.
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Lyons Christmas Fund Reaches 380000 In 31st Year
The Ruth Lyons Christmas Fund totaling 380000 was raised for hospitalized children in about 100 Ohio Kentucky and Indiana hospitals. Avco Broadcasting and Bob Braun’s 50 50 Club led the drive with support from Paul Dixon and station employees. Since inception the fund has raised nearly 5500000 dollars and continues to provide toys books and entertainment year round.
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Bob Braun
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Avco
John T. Murphy
Avco Broadcasting
Murphy
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