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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1964
Page
4
A columnist laments rising nudity in film and TV, argues producers push cheap thrills to cover weak scripts, and reflects on CBS guidance to curb slang. He recalls past censorship battles, criticizes Berkshire Community College for a provocative play, and condemns kids acting in depravity as embarrassing rather than meaningful art.
The page lists film showings at Capitol Palace and Berkshire, Pittsfield, and Sunset drive‑in venues. Titles include Kissin Cousins Muscle Beach Party Star Fighter and Splends of Paris with varied daily start times evening to late night. County timetable note points to Page 12.
Joyce Neuf, Harry Miles and Ken Jackson named leads in Town Players forthcoming production of F Hugh Herbert comedy The Moon Is Blue director Marion T Bruni says Neuf, in her first lead role, portrays Patty ONeill opposite Miles as Don Gresham with newcomer Jackson also among the leads Miles moved from GE to acting after set building for Show Boat Jackson, a Penn State and University of Chicago alum, attends Town Player shows and answered The Eagle notice to try out
The Serendipity Singers will appear on the Jack Paar show Friday May 1 at 10 on Channel 6 before their local appearance at the Boys' Club on May 4. Proceeds support the Boys' Club skating rink expansion as hockey and skating events draw crowds and plans aim to boost seating for next winter. Richard Bauer and Michael O'Neill join Patty’s father in the cast. Bauer's first straight acting role.
Marlboro Music Festival announces madrigal singing addition to its summer program. A 12 voice ensemble is being formed under director Rudolf Serkin as part of the existing chamber and orchestral plans. Hollywood report says Mere Dith MacRae, daughter of Gordon and Sheilah MacRae, will join My Three Sons next season.
Lakeville plans Rossini's The Barber of Seville presented by Turnau Opera Players under Housatonic Valley Music Association on May 1 at the Hotchkiss School auditorium. Tickets $15, English performance, door sales limited to non-season-ticket holders. Information from Charles Demarest John G Bowen Lakeville and Eric Hans West Cornwall.
HOLLYWOOD UPI reports Shelley Fahares longtime Donna Reed show cast member has inked a multiple picture contract with Columbia Pictures and will debut onscreen in Surfing Wild forming a major studio move for the actress.
STOCKBRIDGE A film series titled American Slapstick Comedy 1911 1917 will be shown at the town hall at 7 30 p m on April 3 May 7 and 14. Sponsored by the Stockbridge Library Association the free to members with nonmembers welcome to join at the door. The display also features early 20th century film industry books as the group hopes to build a model for future programs.
A discussion on how a three or four opening bid can disrupt opponents and aid the play. The article recounts a past international match where a French player opened three hearts, Boris Schapiro for England located key cards, West led diamonds, South ruffed the second diamond and drew trumps, then sought the king of clubs to limit loss. If the king was with West or East, different endgame defenses were needed to constrain club damage.
Bridge hands and play by Schapiro show how to locate the king of clubs and heart strength after drawing trumps. West’s queen of hearts reveals the heart king, guiding declarer to a safe game. With dealer holdings AQ174 in spades, 78 4 in hearts, 5 in diamonds, and A74 in clubs, the correct opening is one spade.
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