Comic strips and the Andy Capp phenomenon
A critical late 1960s column examines why readers laugh at Andy Capp and similar comic strips. It argues adults exploit teenagers and mocks the double standards in society, noting imitations of Andy Capp emerge in syndication and questioning whether humor hides contempt for women and laziness. The piece ends with a provocative call to self-examination and a humorous aside about bananas in the ears.
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Andy Capp
Kingston Trio
Kingstons
Andy
Mart
Kitchy-Koos
Thousands Hear Philharmonic In New York Parks
The New York Philharmonic drew an estimated 462,500 listeners to free outdoor park concerts across all five boroughs, far surpassing attendance at subscription runs. Final Bronx show at Daffodil Hill attracted the smallest audience of the series. Copland performed as piano soloist with Alfred Wallenstein conducting.
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New York Philharmonic
Philharmonic Hall
Long Island
Daffodil Hill
Bronx
New York Botanical Garden
Alfred Wallenstein
Strauss
Tchaikovsky
Aaron Copland
Mr. Copland
Central Park
Philhar
Monkc
British Tattoo To Appear at RPI Field House
The Royal Marines Tattoo, with Britain's Defense Ministry cooperation, will perform at the RPI Field House in Troy on Thursday Sept 23 at 8 30 p m The 160 member troupe from Edinburgh Festival includes Royal Marines bands Scots Guards Royal Scots Greys Regiments and the British Columbia Highland Lassies Dancers Produced by Brigadier Alasdair Maclean this show marks Taloo's first U S engagement before a 10 day run at Madison Square Garden New York
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Troy
N.Y
Britain
Ministry of Defense
Royal Marines
RPI
Scots Guards
Royal Scots Greys
Scotland
Alasdair Maclean
Canada
United States
Toronto
Reading a Club Break and the Singleton Ace in Bridge
Bridge lesson on defending with an ace and declarer disrupting with a careful approach. West opened queen of spades, South won with king, aim to three club tricks via 3 3 split. South should lead low clubs to test for a singleton or doubleton ace and secure three clubs.
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West
South
Favorable Break Is Second Chance In Bridge Play
South engages in a bridge hand where favorable break possibilities offer a second chance. The description details opening passes, club play, and the Stayman convention as the recommended response to partner's 1NT.
Berkshire Youth Symphony Announces Audition Dates
Julius Heggs announced auditions for the newly organized Berkshire Community Youth Symphony to select instrumental talent. Auditions on Sept 11 18 and 24 at 9 a.m. at Mt. Greylock Regional High School Williamstown, with rehearsals Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. starting Oct 2. Applicants under 20 with training should mail a resume to Mt. Greylock High School. Funding comes from a $48 000 Rockefeller Foundation grant and Williams College and Mt. Greylock support.
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Julius Heggs
Berkshire Community Symphony Orchestra
Berkshire Community Youth Symphony
Mt. Greylock
Williamstown
Mt. Greylock Regional High School
Mass
Rockefeller Foundation
Williams College
Movie Timetable for Capitol Palace and Drive-Ins
Capitol schedules The Pawnbroker with showings at 1 10, 3 40, 6 10 and 8 40 then Little Cinema features and My Uncle. Palace presents That Bunny Feeling City of Fear and That Man from Rio. Union Square shows The Glory Guys That Man from Rio with times. Berkshire and Pittsfield Drive-Ins list 36 Hours The Sandpiper Love on Pillow The Collector Sunset Drive-In runs Your Cheatin Heart and She.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Little Cinema
Palace
Union Square
Rio
Berkshire Drive-In
Pittsfield Drive - In
Sunset Drive-In
Baroque Concerts in Cummington Delights Small Audience
HAROLD C. Sproul and the Cummington School of the Arts present a Labor Day weekend trio of Baroque concerts in the Village Church. Performers include Sonya Monosoff, William Wittig, Sheila Schonbrun, Judith Davidoff, Constance Wittig, and Paul Maynard. A refined, intimate program spans Byrd to Bach with standout solos by Schonbrun and Maynard, dedicated to Albert Schweitzer.
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Harold C. Sproul
Cummington
Mr. Sproul
New York
Pro Musica Antique
Sonya Monosoff
William Wittig
Cummington School of Arts
Sheila Schonbrun
Judith Davidoff
Constance Wittig
Handel
Miss. Davidoff
Bach
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Spain
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Berkshire Youth Symphony
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Heggi
American Symphony Orchestra League
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Juilliard School of Music
Dance Review
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Henry Purcell
Virgin
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Sandel
Maynard
Jacques Tali
New York Times
New York World-Telegram and Sun
New York Herald Tribune
Readesterung
Pietro-Germi
Shyling Inc
Tlliam Castle
Joan Crawford
John Ireland
Leif Erickson
Leslie Neilson
Power OF Demons
Wes
Pittsfield
Tel
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Ereema
Gastmancolor
United Artists Ecuesse
Aesult Ls
Steve Iayins
Dan
Frank Loesser
Ann Corio Oo
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Ted Shogry
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Patti
George Morrell
Horse Racing Daily
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Merrill RD
Dalton Ave
Bittany
Neven
Technicolor
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Circus OF Horrors
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