New Year's Parade No Bed of Roses In Pasadena
Joan Crosby recounts the grind of the Tournament of Roses Parade from pre-dawn wakeup to makeup. Riders endure bone chilling cold on flower covered floats while sharing duties and fearing manhole covers. Bob Hope leads as grand marshal for 1969.
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Betty White to Swing Out Early for New Year’s Eve
Betty White plans a brief New Year’s Eve outing as NBC will send a 5 am limousine for her. The Rose Parade veteran will mark her 15th year discussing the event with Allen Ludden, who has died, and continues work in television and radio from California.
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Lawford Finds Recovery in Weight Loss and New Roles
Peter Lawford credits a wine driven diet and weight loss for renewed success. He hosted The Tonight Show replacing Johnny Carson and promotes film projects including Buena Sera Mrs. Ed and Salt Pepper with Sammy Davis Jr. He recalls a four year slump at age 40 and compares past MGM days to present opportunities.
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