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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1966

Page

3

Van Cliburn and Orchestra Outdraw Saratoga Racefans

Saratoga Springs sees the Van Cliburn piano and the Philadelphia Orchestra under Eugene Ormandy attract far more attendees than the racing crowd. Lawn seats cost 2 dollars while amphitheater tickets range 3.50 to 7 dollars, with a 5,103 indoor capacity and 7,000 lawn capacity.

Saratoga Springs N.Y van Cliburn Philadelphia Orchestra Eugene Ormandy Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Tanglewood Saratoga Springs Reservation Nev

Vintage Classical LPs Span Virtuosity and Voice

An overview of noteworthy LPs across Britten Prokofiev and Rossini works with Dorati Klemperer and Bonynge conductors. Highlights include Britten narratives with Connery, Szigeti modern violin readings, Sutherland operatic arias, Kodaly Bartok folk songs, Rubinstein Chopin, and Roger Wagner Chorale’s rare Spanish choral gems.

Joan Sutherland London Symphony Richard Bonynge Bellini Meyerbeer London Kodaly Bartok

Top Ten In Disks Billboard Weekly List

UPI reports the national top ten singles by Billboard based on airplay and sales. Leading tracks include Summer in the City by The Lovin Spoonful, Sunny by Bobby Hebb, Lil Red Riding Hood by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, and Wild Thing by The Troggs. Also in the list are They're Coming To Take Me Away Ha Ha by Napoleon XIV, See You in September by The Happenings, Pied Piper by Crispian St Peters, Mother's Little Helper by The Rolling Stones, I Couldn't Live Without Your Love by Petula Clark, and Sunshine Superman by Donovan.

New York UPI Billboard Sunny Bobby Hebb Lil Red Riding Hood Sam the Sham the Pharaohs Ha-Ha Napoleon XIV Crispian St Peters Rolling Stones Petula Clark Sunshine Superman Donovan

Dee Jay and the Runaways at Swisher Dance Mor ballroom

Dee Jay and the Runaways perform Saturday night at the Dance Mor ballroom Swisher. The group has recorded Peter Rabbit and She Is a Big Girl Now and shows a lively swing band style for the event.

Dee Jay and The Peter Rabbit Swisher

Straight Talk From Phyllis On Show Biz

Phyllis Diller argues entry to show business depends on skill not connections. Start where you are offer to perform for free, build experience, and endure rejection. Taste, belief in yourself, stamina, and health determine success not sudden breaks or agents.

Phyllis Hollywood New York

Count Basie still loves music after thirty years as bandleader

Count Basie, 62, celebrates 30 years leading a 16 piece band at Basin Street West San Francisco. He says music remains his first love and the fun of performing drives his career. Basie recalls rough times, rebuilds since the 1950s, and believes rock and roll has sparked renewed dance interest in big bands.

Count Basie Basie Francisco Grand Terrace Chicago San Francisco Basin Street West Red Bank N. J William Count Basie Count

Dee-Darin Divorce Filed in Los Angeles

Actress Sandra Dee filed for divorce from singer Bobby Darin in Los Angeles accusing extreme cruelty and grievous mental suffering. Dee, 24, sought custody of their 5 year old son and child support. The pair wed December 1 1960 and separated May 1.

Los Angeles Sandra Dee Bobby Darin Miss Dee

Hollywood stars shift images and high profile moves

Lesley Ann Warren plans a dramatic image change by playing Bonnie Parker in Clyde and Bonnie alongside Warren Beatty and Arthur Penn. Other updates name Nancy Wilson Lori Spivey Cyd Charisse Tony Martin Elvis Presley Col. Parker Rowan and Martin political fundraiser plans Barbara Stanwyck Dean Jones Danny Thomas Rick Nelson Satchmo Armstrong and George Peppard with aviation travels and film deals across Hollywood venues.

Hollywood Lesley Ann Warren Warren Beatty Arthur Penn Disney’s Bonnie Parker Clyde Barrow Louisiana Nancy Wilson Lori Cyd Charisse Morocco Gene Barry Maroc Manhattan Americana Tony Martin Barry London Bryan Forbes Egypt Shari Lewis Australia New Zealand Eva Gabor Green Acres Suzanne Pleshette Elvis Presley MGM Col. Parker Presley Elvis Parker Rowan Martin Pat Brown Ronald Reagan LBJ Goldwater Barbara Stanwyck Valley Palmdale Frankie Randall Montclair N.J Dean Jones NBC Warner Bros Danny Thomas Miami Dolphins St. Jude’s Clinic Memphis Warriors San Diego Chargers Rick Nelson Kristin Louie Satchmo) Armstrong George Peppard Lis Ashley Dublin George Santa Monica Santa Ana

Universal Makes Use of Leftovers

Hollywood reports Universal Pictures expanded a failed TV pilot Stranded into a 90 minute theatrical film and plans to release Sullivan's County to movie houses after adding footage. The move aims to salvage investment by converting TV pilots into features for cinemas.

Universal Universal Pictures

Britt Ekland to co star with Peter Sellers in The Bobo

Hollywood reports Britt Ekland to appear opposite husband Peter Sellers who will also direct The Bobo. Principal photography set for Spain in late September with location shooting planned.

Hollywood Britt Ekland Peter Sellers Spain

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