Gleason to star in Norman Lear series fall 75
Jackie Gleason will headline a Norman Lear TV series debuting in fall 1975 with production starting early in the year. The project, Panama Fargo, will film in Miami and centers on Gleason as a former New Yorker turned Florida negotiator, with Ellen Burstyn set to guest star.
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Feliciano Proves Blind Artist Can Act and Succeed
The Puerto Rican guitarist Feliciano, born blind, stars in TV roles on MacMillan and Wife and Kung Fu while pursuing film and music projects. He trained with Jeff Corey, writes themes like Chico and the Man, and plans a heavy touring schedule in January to Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Australia.
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Paul Petersen Overcomes Child Star Stigma to Write
Hollywood veteran Paul Petersen, once the boy next door on Donna Reed, recalls a brutal upbringing in the spotlight. He spent his million, endured divorce and financial ruin, and even watched his home wash away in a mudslide. Now 29, he writes thrillers featuring Eric Saveman, living in Westport, Connecticut with his second wife, and cherishing longtime Donna Reed co stars Carl Betz and Shelley Fabares.
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Ruby Keeler in Critical Condition After Brain Surgery
Dancer Ruby Keeler, 64, who underwent brain surgery for an aneurysm, was improving but still in critical condition at Columbus hospital. The Ziegfeld star had come out of retirement in 1972 for No No Nanette on Broadway and fell ill while visiting her daughter Christine Pratt in Lewiston, Montana.
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John Wayne Leads 51st Della Robbia Wreath Campaign
John Wayne serves as national chairman of the 51st annual Della Robbia Christmas wreath campaign at the Boys Republic. Dick Butkus will appear in a featured role in a Police Story episode. Juliet Prowse is set to star in Bob Hope's television special on November 20.
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