Laugh-In Faces Slump As Top Rating String Stretches
NBCs Laugh-In, once TVs audience leader, slipped to seventh in a recent week with analysts noting problems in staying on top. Goldie Hawn exits for a movie, while Judy Carne returns to stage, and producer Paul Keyes quits amid charges of vulgarity. Ed Friendly cites a live Apollo 12 telecast disruption as a factor keeping the show from the No. 1 spot. executives insist the series remains a season leader in long-term averages as it navigates the pressures of constant production and freshness.
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Comic Georgie Thompson Adds Wife Clause to Contract
London UPI reports comedian Georgie Thompson faced laughter and a stern clause addition after his wife insisted he stop targeting her in jokes. He claimed his wife accepts the gag yet a contract revision bans derogatory material about her in performances.
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Private Lives revival adds a witty Noel Coward gem
Broadway opens Noel Coward's Private Lives at Billy Rose theater with Tammy Grimes and Brian Bedford in leading roles. Review lauds the production for its sharp dialogue and clever humor, noting Grimes's comedienne timing and Bedford's versatility. Production team J J Lewis James Tilton praised.
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Critics Praise Wit and Romance in Classic Play
Critics from major papers applaud the show for its witty dialogue and clever critique of marriage. Clive Barnes calls it gorgeous and delicate with touching moments, John Chapman notes dated elements but sharp dialogue, while William Glover highlights the audience's mirth at brittle remarks about romance that endure beyond time.
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