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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 30, 1966

Page

2

Controversial Alice film airs in Britain on TV

The groundbreaking Alice in Wonderland production drew wide public attention as it aired on national television in Britain. Critics and viewers debated its adult themes, withCharles Dance leading opposition terming the work a perversion and a waste of talent for children. He questioned why the production sought to destroy children's illusion.

Allerneum Syntomathan Eta Hatin Leon Aendation Charles Dance Dennis Whowe Cindersifu BOC Prince Charming Alice Mr Durce

Labour MP Sparks Controversy Over Film Content

A Labour MP and figures including Dennis Whowe discuss provocative scenes in a 19th century tale and a script line about a child’s drawings. The debate touches on artistic freedom, perceived cruelty, and reactions by critics and organizations.

Win Enter Wiliany Hamilng Allie Guy

Children describe impressions of a BBC studio segment

Five youths aged 13 to 14 watched a BBC studio piece and gave mixed reactions. One boy felt confused by the point, another found it frightening, a girl found it weird yet beautiful, and a fourth wondered if it involved living creatures. A hesitant younger observer thought children should not be allowed to view such content.

BBC Vonner

Hindsight on 1966 television viewing in Australia

A critique of 1966 TV, noting limited channels and viewer responsibility for waste. Highlights include standout documentaries like The Price We Pay and Project 66, plus balanced reporting on Vietnam. Local ABC and Seven offerings, American imports, and notable Australian personalities feature among evolving trends and disappointments.

Weve Baker's ARC Ite Eesay Studio 11 ABC Toc Han Comparinen Imi Parle Hich Lewich Fatlowe Ir Lin Garaline Jones Hank Curth Val Fasiman Browning Mummery Human Interest Eric Funeher Uta Vietnam Martin Stuart Fox Hank ‘Cunher Eharton Heston

New York Critics Name 4 Winners in Film Awards

The New York film critics announce top honors with Zinnemann winning Directorial honors for A Man for All Seasons while Paul Scofield and Elizabeth Taylor tied for Best Actor and Actress for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf. The Shop on Main Street earns Best Foreign Language Film as Czechoslovakia’s entry.

Ain Indi Anal Canvan New York Crits Vins Tened Robert Bolts Ainaing Elizabeth Taylor Lyn Redgrave Weol Virginia Wool Georgy Oid Main Street Czechoslovakia Atary Englatus Columbine Pies Naly Michelanse Antonion Zinnemann Mike Nichols Sir Thomas Hummur Bunion Virginia Woolf Aan Arkin

Mime course moves to Griffin Centre in City

A new seven to twelve year old mime course organized by Mim Carol Kane will open at the Griffin Centre in City replacing the Downer Community Centre as the first of three juvenile drama courses. The change aims to offer greater convenience for participants. The two other week long drama adventures are planned at Hughex Community Centre on January 16 21 and the Jady Gowne Centre on January 22 22.

Griffin Centre City Downer Mim Carol Kane Miss Kane Giffin Centre Downer Centre Woulm Hughex Jady Gowne Munuky

Channel 3 128 STUDIO lineup and weekend schedule

The listing outlines Channel 3 128 STUDIO programming including National Capital Life segment, films and serials such as Kidnapped, The Man Who Discovered O Henry, and The Stranger Final program. Later slots feature news, weather, cartoons, and late night features like Hungry Hill and Survival of Homicide.

Channel 3 Ian McTaggart Owin Merny Covenant Robert Li ‘Stevenson Camp Runamuck World Film Playhouse O'Henry Boydoc Old Ten Town Shar Lewis Lassie Dianne Hoffnung Winkler Wonder Milly Boy Hungry Hill

Radio Herat Jie Sed Marng naw ee a No na 2 ai esse San ae ne fom Sabato

A garbled radio schedule lists various programs and times. It mentions Local News at 8.15, Gordon Watson at 10.28, and the Orchestre Con tinued at 834. The text is heavily corrupted with fragmented program titles and odd numerals.

Herat Jie Neva Andre Re San Deeington Rene A Vincent Spon M Ueronds Spemisinight Ean Nsw Sheaey Wes Enveys

Beatles Lead U S Gold Record Counts This Year

The Recording Industry Association of America reports the Beatles achieved the most gold records in the United States this year with four gold singles and three gold albums. Eds Presley Frank Sinatra and Bill Cosby also posted strong sales, while the Rolling Stones matched in album gold discs. Capitol Records noted the Beatles released only three albums in the year.

Recording Industry Association of” American Rantufacturers Hut Sea RIAA Wales Taelores Rolling Stones Eds Presley Prank Sinatra Herb Alpen Bill Cosby Capitol Records Seompan

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