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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1959
Page
23
The essayist rails at quiz show fakery amid congressional probes and network reforms. He recalls rigging rumors, cites CBS and NBC shifts, and predicts political and media upheaval as hearings loom. He laments the spectacle, hopes for some good from the investigations, and doubts fully honest quizzes can captivate audiences.
Capitol shows Tread Softly Stranger at 100 420 740 and But Not for Me at 230 550 910 Palace presents Show Boat at 115 5310 905 Annie Get Your Gun at 305 700 Tyler Count Your Blessings at 730 Alaska Passage at 600 900 Union Square Torey at 314 506 856 Operation Mad Ball at 305 655 County timetable on Page 18
Jay C Rosenfeld reports on a weekend gathering in Ashington DC where 40 newspapers and critics from major cities attended the American Symphony Orchestra League funded workshop. Talks, unsigned reviews, and panel discussions with entities including the National Symphony Orchestra and the Budapest Quartet highlighted debates on criticism, semantics, and fairness in evaluating new works.
New York reports say The Crucible at Williams College drama group was postponed from Thursday to November 4 with performances on November 4 5 and 8. Refunds or new dates available via Adams Memorial Theater box office.
The production marks George Abbott’s first Broadway directorial foray in years and introduces Carol Burnett as a new musical comedy star along with composer Marv Rodgers and lyricist Marshall Barer. New producers William and Jean Jack bring the scenic design team to the show.
GREAT BARRINGTON The Kate McComb Playhouse presents a modern adaptation of The Golden Goose for adults and children. Shows Thursday Friday and Sunday at 6 30, Saturday and Sunday 2 30, no Saturday night show due to Halloween. Directors James Lochhart and Paul Rebilot adapt the Grimm tale by A A Milne with an adult twist. local children Diane Cooper Jacqueline Cooper Judith Kumn appear.
Actress Flarine Carlan won prize money after reacting properly during a Pennebaker Paramount crowd scene directed by Marlon Brando. Brando awarded her the prize following a training drill with camels and a group of players as Kaci Malden watched the horse jump event.
New York AP reports another Evgeny O Neill play is being reshaped into a musical comedy titled Marco Millions. Producer Joseph Levine plans a satire on artistry versus commerce. The same author’s Anna Christie became a hit musical two seasons ago with New Girl in Town.
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