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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1972

Page

2

NBC and CBS Vie In Emmy Nominations 1971 72

NBC leads with 15 nominations and CBS close at 14 of 37 for television news and documentary Emmys announced by NATAS president Robert F. Lewine. ABC nets six, PBS two. winners revealed May 6 with ceremonies May 14 at the 24th Emmy Awards.

Hollywood NBC CBS Robert F. Lewine National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences ABC Public Broadcasting System Louis Armstrong China Supreme Court

Chaplin Reunites with Old Friends in Pacific Palisades

Charlie Chaplin, back in Hollywood after 20 years, hosts a Sunday reunion at Walter Matthau's Pacific Palisades home. About 75 Hollywood figures attend including Oscar Levant Groucho Marx and George Burns. Chaplin appears alert yet frail. he will attend Monday's Academy Awards to receive a special tribute.

Pacific Palisades Calif UPI Charlie Chaplin Hollywood Oona Walter Matthau Oscar Levant Groucho Marx George Burns Chaplin New York Matthau

Betty Blythe Dies at 78 in Los Angeles

Betty Blythe a veteran of 116 films including The Queen of Sheba has died after a long illness at age 78 in Los Angeles She was born Elizabeth Slaughter and began on stage in 1921 Her career spanned silent and sound cinema earning a $1 million yearly peak in the 1920s She received a special Academy Award in 1938 and was married to director Paul Scardon She is survived by stepson Joan Piastro of New York City

Los Angeles Betty Blythe Miss Blythe Sheba Elizabeth Slaughter Motion Picture Country House Paul Scardon Vitagraph Studios Joan Piastro New York City

Sugar Is a Musical Sweetie at Broadway Majestic

Broadway debut of Sugar opens at the Majestic with brisk rhythm and nostalgia. Robert Morse and Tony Roberts star in a film-derived plot about two jobless musicians in drag, amid Gower Champion choreography and Jule Styne music, drawing mixed notices but strong entertainment value.

New York Broadway Majestic Theater Gower Champion Robert Morse Chicago Miami Morse Tony Roberts Roberts Sugar Kane Kookie Elaine Joyce Cyril Ritchard Sheila Smith Steve Condos Peter Stone Ritchard Sugar UPI Leading Lady Ethel Merman

Critics Laud Performers Yet Find Musical Comedy Flat

New York Times critic Clive Barnes notes dazzling performers and commendable elements, but overall an evening of musical comedy feels flat despite staging efforts and devoted performances.

Clive Barnes New York Times

Weekend Theater Lineup With Multiple Screens

Weekend cinema listings across Paramount Iowa World Plaza Stage Marion Collins Drive-In and more feature titles including The Hot Rock The Godfather The Ten Commandments Cabaret Bedknobs and Broomsticks Ryan's Daughter Mary Queen of Scots Doctor Zhivago The Hospital Masquerade Ball City of Sin 1000 Convicts and a Woman House of 1000 Dolls Tower of Screaming Virgins Daughters of Darkness Two Lane Blacktop Taking Off Honky Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up with showtimes across 7 9 dates and venues.

Strike Threat Looms Over Telecast of Academy Awards

Hollywood stagehands union Local 33 weighed a strike against NBC CBS and ABC possibly cancelling the Oscar show. The 500 member group, without a contract since July 31, awaited word from IA TSE International President Richard Walsh. NBC would try to air the ceremony if walkers honor lines, but success hinges on other workers joining.

Hollywood UPI James Fox International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Richard Walsh NBC

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