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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1964
Page
4
A columnist scolds television snobs who denounce TV while critics admit to watching it. He argues the serious entertainer must perform a smile and warns that the tasteless “amateur phonies” overreact to screens. He cites critics like John Mason Brown and notes surveys showing viewers often dislike but still watch.
In Spain a national poll found Jack Lemmon named best foreign actor for Days of Wine and Roses. The UPI report notes his performance drew top honors among international nominees.
Movie Timetable lists titles and showtimes for Timetable Capital and Palace venues. Seven Days in May and Move Over Darling with various daily start times, plus The Second Time Around and West Side Story across Union Square with multiple showings.
In the Eastern Regional Tournament, experts discuss guessing opponents hands from bidding. North redoubles to signal strength, South jumps to three diamonds to show long two-suited hands, and the opening lead is debated amid penalties and bidding strategy.
In a bridge bidding contest South refused in five hearts after doubling. Fishbein faced a path to ruff and a possible setting trick. East led seven of hearts, won by queen, and returned a diamond enabling a defensive ruff. With KT4 in spades and scattered high cards, South faced a 12-point hand and chose Pass. North showed no opening bid despite 12 points in high cards.
The Ad amis Memorial Theater at Williams College will present the visiting company of USA for two performances on Friday and Saturday April 24 and 25. Adapted from John Dos Passos novel and directed by Paul Shyre, the production comes after off Broadway success. Tickets at AMT box office. Reservations after April 35 by calling GL 8 3023.
New York Columbia Records named Leonard Burkat vice president creative services to oversee the visual and literary image. Burkat previously headed Masterworks A&R and joined Columbia in 1983 after 16 years with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Berkshire Music Center.
Hollywood reports that John Wayne stars as a U.S. Navy admiral in Otto Preminger's adaptation of Karm's Way set during World War II. Tom Tryon and Kirk Douglas co star, adding strong supporting presences to the wartime drama.
Town Players announce tryouts for The Moon Is Blue, their final season production. Open to the public March 30 and 31 at 8 pm at the Town Player Workshop 148 Lebanon Ave. Four roles, ages varied, Irish brogue requirement for a small part. All interested, with or without acting experience, encouraged to attend.
UPI reports comedian star Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns will make his acting debut alongside Stuart Whitman and Richard Boone in Guns on the Rio Conchos. The announcement notes Brown, renowned as an NFL fullback, joins the Western film project.
The Little Cinema begins a 12 day spring run on Wednesday with two films. Heavens Above is a satirical English comedy starring Peter Sellers Cecil Parker Brock Peters and Isabel Jones running April 1 to 7. The Sound of Trumpets directed by Ermano Olmi runs April 8 to 12 with Sandra Panzeri and Loredana Detto. Both titles earned top festival honors and were listed among 1983 best films. Regular winter hours and prices apply. Berkshire Museum theater will open its summer season in mid June.
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