Bridget Loves Bernie canceled by CBS despite high ratings
CBS dropped Bridget Loves Bernie from its Saturday lineup citing a widening audience gap after the lead-in. Producer Screen Gems president John Mitchell says the show drew strong early promise but network concerns over continuity led to its cancellation. Mitchell hopes public reaction could revive the series on CBS or another network.
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Jackie Gleason Plans Special CBS Comedy Review
Jackie Gleason, off TV since 1970, will star in a CBS comedy revue special next October. He says he will not do a weekly show again, calling it too monotonous.
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Peggy Fleming to headline Concert on Ice at Heinz Hall
Pittsburgh venue Heinz Hall hosts Peggy Fleming in Concert on Ice from June 7 to 9 with a gala ice program. Henry Jones joins the cast of The Outfit on June 9. Michael Caine to star in Drabble at Universal.
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Mary Martin Leaves Brazil After Husband's Death
Actress Mary Martin announces she will end her residency in Anapolis Brazil and return to the United States following the death of her husband on March 3. Her attorney states she may not go directly to New York and will keep the ranch ownership with periodic Brazil visits.
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Charges Stand Against the Rolling Stones in Airport Scuffle
Warwick Rhode Island AP five members of the Rolling Stones face charges from an alleged July 18 airport scuffle with a news photographer. Keith Richards and Stanley A Moore charged with assault while Mick Jagger and Marshall P Chest face obstruction of a police officer charges. Robert L. Frank charged with assaulting an additional officer. The judge rejected a dismissal bid and set a trial date when defendants are available.
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Pat Boone Visits Tel Aviv for 10 Day Israel Film Project
Pat Boone arrives in Tel Aviv to film a television musical for 10 days. He leads a 412 member pilgrimage group and expresses a desire to adopt a Bethlehem children's hospital for the critically ill.
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Promises Promises at Jefferson High School Theater
Community Theater at Jefferson High School presents Promises Promises this Friday. Multiple venues list film showings and times including Paramount Klute Dirty Harry Iowa Walking Tall and local shorts and stage productions across several theaters in town.
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