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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1969

Page

2

Jackie Gleason Talks Booze Diet And TV Comeback

Miami interview with Jackie Gleason during filming discusses his weight loss of 450 pounds in three months, plans for 15 Honeymooners segments, five musical specials, and a continued focus on comedy over movies. He jokes about martinis, his coffee cup prop, and staying in the public eye with a leaner look.

Patricia E. Davis Miami UPL Jackie Gleason Richard) Burton Peter) O'Toole Trevor) Howard Gleason Ivan Tors ABC Picture Gleagan Andy Williams Isn Art Carney Sheila MacRae Will Ostir Tors

Broadway stars and dazzling arts in social whirl

On Broadway New York Van Heflin's sister Fran recounts stories of Hollywood and art world figures in social spots. Raphael Soyer, Mervyn LeRoy, and portraits frame Heflin's visit to the scene. Also notes Pope's possible U.S. visit and other celebrity tidbits from theater, music, and politics.

New York van Heflin Fran Raphael Soyer Yalin Lyons Soyer Hollywood Heflin Mervyn LeRoy Rack Hudson Julie Andrews Lili Jack Valenti Jack Carter

Britons Still Like Beatles Poll Shows Popularity Remains High

In London AP reports a Disc magazine poll finds 50 percent of young Britons still regard the Beatles as the top pop group and that the best is yet to come. The poll shows John Lennon ahead of Paul McCartney as the most popular member.

London John Lennon Paul McCartney

Protest March Sparks City Debate Over Film Scene

A planned protest through downtown Albuquerque raised questions about city commission approval. The march, framed as a protest, is disputed as potentially serving as a scene for Warner Brothers-Seven Arts film Nobody Loves Flapping Eagle rather than a genuine demonstration.

Albuquerque City Commission Warner Brothers Seven Arts

Aveo Embassy Buys Film Rights to Sporting Club Novel

Hollywood reports Aveo Embassy Pictures has acquired motion picture rights to Thomas McGuane's best selling novel The Sporting Club. Details on producers and release remain undisclosed. The Hollywood deal signals renewed interest in literary adaptations this season.

Hollywood Boys Sporting Club Hollywood Thomas McGuane the Sporting Club Aveo Embassy Pictures

Top Ten in Disks List Mixes Misspellings and Names

A garbled Top Ten list includes misquoted song titles and artist names. Entries such as Honky Tonk Woman by The Rolling Stones and A Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash appear distorted. Other lines reference Crystal Blue Persuasion by Vanilla Fudge and Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond with many typos.

The Railing Stones Boy Sue Johnny Cash Vanity Dames the Shondells

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