Hollywood stars give way to new talent and TV clash
Quotes from Erskine Johnson roundup Hollywood figures on TV versus film stars, the search for fresh talent, and the future of cinema. Included are views from Earl Holliman, Orson Welles, Kirk Douglas, Milton Berle, Katharine Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and others on acting, production, and the industry’s direction.
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Earl Holliman
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Red Skelton Music Director Is Steam Engine Addict
Hollywood AP reports Dave Rose, Red Skelton's music director, heads a global miniature steam engine collection and owns a running steam train around his San Fernando Valley home. He promotes shows with publicity trains, designs his own engine, and plans European concerts after directing Portland Rose Festival duties.
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Train Addict
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A Little Limp No Handicap to Bill Cullen
New York AP profile of Bill Cullen discusses his polio scar and limp, versus fame on TV. He notes his home life with wife Ann, his work on Price is Right, and his ability to stay active moving, driving, flying, and performing while seated.
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Try New Departure in Hemingway Tour By Marge and Gower
New York couples Marge and Gower Champion announce a summer theater tour with Gower directing and Marge performing in Hemingway and All Those People by William Mercer.
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Network TV Schedule Snapshot with Names and Times
A dense list of daily TV programming across channels with show names such as News, How Do You Rate, Treasure Hunt, Guiding Light, World Turns, and American Bandstand along with host names like David Stoner, Gene Autry, Capt. Kangaree, Garry Moore. Includes marquee times from early morning to late evening and notes on weather, markets, and sports segments.
Confession to Debut June 19 on Channel 6
The Dallas based interview program Confession returns with an hour long adult viewing slot on Channel 6 from 9 to 9 30 p m. Originated by Station WFAA television in Dallas the show features convicted criminals and a panel of clergyman lawyer psychologist penalogist or sociologist. The program aims to explore motives and influences behind crimes and the self defeat these acts produce. The series has been praised by law enforcement civic leaders and clergymen for improving community understanding of crime and last year helped Dallas County see a crime decline attributed to Confession. This season producers plan telecasts from Los Angeles San Francisco New Orleans Miami and Philadelphia.
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Dallas County
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San Francisco
New Orleans
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