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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1959
Page
18
Singer Pat Boone and his wife Shirley with four daughters and their dog Frosty gather for a photo. The Boone family attends as Pat Boone is named J. C. Penney’s Father of the Year for 1959, marking a notable family moment in a public ceremony.
A fragmented list shows morning to late night TV slots with hosts and programs including Captain Kangaroo Mighty Mouse Howdy Doody Robin Hood Lone Ranger Perry Mason Gunsmoke Playhouse Weather and news blocks. It captures a historic lineup featuring shows like Heckle and Jeckle Buck Rogers and Lawrence Welk.
Susan Hayward, 1958 Best Actress Oscar winner, is noted for portraying problem girls on screen. She discusses the challenge as she has earned five Academy nominations for roles in Smash-Up My Foolish Heart With a Song in My Heart To Cry Tomorrow and I Want to Live.
Jack Paar wins a round in his battle with NBC TV for a shorter work week. Agreement on a four day week begins in July with the fifth night for repeats. Paar seeks a new comedy writer to replace Jack Douglas whose contract ends June 28.
NBC-TV will televise at least one prime time news special each month this summer and into fall. The opening program June 26 will cover the St. Lawrence Seaway with video of the route opening by President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth.
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