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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1970
Page
2
The Front Page revival on TV after Broadway's success is judged poorly. The piece argues TV news focuses on sensational moments for ratings, neglecting fuller coverage, and criticizes interviews with victims' families as invasive and gratuitous.
Thomas P. F. Hoving will step down in a month as chairman of the National Citizens Committee for Broadcasting, remaining a member and reportedly taking a post in a Lindsay administration task force. R. Bass of The Eagle sits on NCCB’s executive committee amid a split between fund-raising supporters and those wanting to keep the group as a citizen body opposing commercial television’s money-driven programs.
The Town Players selection committee will meet Sunday at 7 30 p m at the workshop on Lebanon Avenue to interview potential directors. Directors must submit three plays with synopses and outline cast and technical needs.
The Boston Ballet production commissioned for Berkshire county schools drew favorable notices in Boston papers. Globe reviewer Margo Miller praised direct storytelling and costumes by Robert de Mara, with narration by Mrs. Joan Kennedy. The tour begins Feb 23 for 65 county elementary schools and a Pittsfield matinee will be announced later. Audrey Hepburn's son Luca Andrea Dotti born by cesarean in Lausanne.
Williams College hosts a free lecture concert featuring the Williams and Mount Holyoke chamber singers performing Witold Lutoslawski Three Poems of Henri Michaux with a discussion led by John Farrer. The program includes Juilliard percussion, Schoenberg Peace on Earth, and background notes by Williams faculty.
Capitol shows Topaz matinees Fri Sat Sun 2:30. Palace screens Madigan’s Milhos Fear and Jess Frank. Showcase presents John and Mary with 7 and 9 pm and Wed Sat Sun matinees. Paris runs Cactus Flower Sun Thurs 7 and 9:15. West Springfield features Paint Your Wagon 8:15 and Fanny Hill 2:00 7:40 9:35 on Cinema 2 and Gaaihye Mr Chips 8:00 plus matinees. Hickory Film Club Stockbridge open weekends.
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