Mel Brooks Returns to Silent Comedy With New Film
Mel Brooks, after discussing the idea with Ron Clark and writers Rudy DeLuca and Barry Levinson, creates Silent Movie a color silent comedy about an aging director making a film with today’s stars. The project won approval from 20th Century Fox after doubts about the script. Brooks notes he curates theater showings under 800 seats.
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Henry Gibson Charts Change From Laugh-In to New Roles
Henry Gibson, the poet laureate of Laugh-In, discusses his career shifts. He stars July 26 in NBC’s The Bureau pilot as a bungling agent, and acts in The Last Remake of Beau Geste. He recalls Nashville and previous typecasting while pursuing diverse roles.
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Film to Show Israel His Land at First Southern Baptist Church
A color feature titled His Land about Israel from ancient times to modern events screens Sunday at 6 30 p m at the First Southern Baptist Church 282 Mulberry St The public is invited.
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Newlyweds star in Gershwin Tonight at Ohio Valley Theatre
Jon and Sally Reininga married seven days ago join the Ohio Valley Summer Theater revue Gershwin Tonight. Sally, a 1973 Ohio University graduate, has appeared in Sister Angelica and Jesus Christ Superstar while Jon, an Athens High School and OU alum, has four years of voice training and acting in his background. The couple will perform through July 31 at the Ohio University Inn ballroom with shows at 8:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30, admission $9.50.
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