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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1965
Page
4
A columnist recalls a charitable man who helps a friend through college and life, then questions why he was left out of a bar mitzvah guest list. The piece laments a disastrous TV season despite Gemini 6 and 7 coverage, warning networks chase profits over breadth, and ends with the plea what have you done for me lately.
New York City license commissioner Joseph DiCarlo granted the Playboy Club a cabaret license after the venue revised its publicity to keep bunnies from mingling with patrons. The decision reversed a March 23 ruling and came amid a broader bribery and conspiracy inquiry in which the club’s officers were noted as cooperative.
Warner Bros release directed by J Sumner Long adapts a Broadway hit about a middle aged couple expecting a baby. The script relies on toilet humor and double entendres though Paul Ford Maureen O Sullivan Connie Stevens Jim Hutton provide strong performances. Not suitable for children or adults. best for teens at the snickering stage.
Al Ritz the eldest of the Ritz brothers died of a heart attack in New Orleans at 64. The trio, famed for slapstick, had been together 37 years and performed on stage film and TV. Funeral services set in Los Angeles after body is returned. he is survived by his widow and two brothers Jimmy and Harry.
The University of Wisconsin gains the 239 scrapbooks and 40 photo cartons of Daniel Blum, the late stage and screen historian who started collecting at age 15. The archives will be housed at the Center for Theater Research for use in reference works.
Five Broadway theaters will install in theater bar service stations for intermission drinks this season. Three venues tested facilities last season under revised state liquor regulations and their success led concessionaires to equip the Mark Hellinger and Palace theaters as well.
In a bridge puzzle, South wins the first trick with the ace of clubs then misplays diamonds and hearts. West wins a heart trick, East takes two hearts, defeating the contract. The bell rang when South led the ace of clubs at trick one.
North dealer Roth opens 1NT and East-West compete in a bridge hand. With spades A10976, hearts K10, diamonds 762, clubs 4, the hand yields eight high card points plus distribution. The recommended bid is four spades to show 24 to 28 combined points and compensate for any slight deficit in high cards.
Capitol lists Never Too Late at 2 20 , 5 35 , 8 55 and Return of Mr Motto at 1 00 , 4 15 , 7 30 Palace presents The Music Man at 1 00 , 4 40 , 8 15 Ready for the People at 3 30 , 7 25 Union Square features The Beatles in Help at 2 40 , 5 50 , 9 00 and A Hard Day's Night at 1 10 , 4 15 . TB
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