Handless Vietnam Vet Makes Acting Debut in TV Special
Jim Miller, a 25 year old deputy sheriff from Sidney Montana with both hands lost in Vietnam, will debut as the wounded World War II veteran in ABC’s Returning Home set for April 29. Miller speaks of bitterness over Vietnam withdrawal and the lost generation while preparing for his first acting role following the precedent of Harold Russell in Best Years of Our Lives.
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Weekend Movie Schedule and Local Casting Interview
The theater listings show multiple showings at Eastown Collins Twin West Twin East and Marion venues for titles such as The Moonrunners The Street Girls and The Female Arena with matinees and late screenings. A Lorimar Productions cast story quotes Jim Miller about being cast for a Hollywood role and balancing Montana sheriff duties with potential filming.
Monty Hall Elected President of Variety Clubs International
London AP reports Monty Hall host of Lets Make a Deal was chosen as president of Variety Clubs International. The group previously raised 18 million dollars in 1974 for handicapped and underprivileged children.
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Bob Hope and Dean Martin Sign New NBC Deals
NBC reached new agreements with Bob Hope and Dean Martin to secure their work on NBC. Hope will star in three more years of oil-sponsored specials and perform as a supersalesman at company events. Martin will appear in standalone specials and roasts after earlier tandem projects with Jerry Lewis.
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