Hollywood Night at Music Center Opens Majestic Pavilion
The opening of a new music center Pavilion drew Eliza Doolittle humor, celebrated violinists like Jascha Heifetz and Zubin Mehta, and a glittering crowd. Notable moments included acoustics praise, white tie attire, and donations benefiting the Musician's Fund.
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Percy Kilbride Dies Pa Kettle Star at 76 in Los Angeles
Perc Kilbride known for The Egg and I and the Ma and Pa Kettle films died early Friday in California. He had survived an auto crash in September and brain surgery in November. Kilbride, 76, a San Francisco native, left a string of farm roles and a modest life after fame.
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Hollywood collision injures stockpiles and Kilbride
A car hit stockpiles crossing a Hollywood intersection killing Belmont and injuring Kilbride. Early reports suggested a $125 million theft, but later updates left the total unclear as Kilbride received head injuries and was taken to Good Samaritan hospital. the actor had earlier declined TV roles including Pa Kettle.
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Peter Ford Lands Capitol Records Contract at 19
Peter Ford, 19, son of actor Glenn Ford, won court approval of a five year recording deal with Capitol Records in Los Angeles. He began singing last summer with the group the Creations. His parents, the Eldorado party, and dancer Eleanor Powell are mentioned in the sparse, garbled report.
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Hollywood Dims Pin-Up Era Hurting GIs Morale
Hollywood morale booster pin-ups fade as studios shift to independent productions. GIs abroad request pin-up images while stars and editors debate the value and propriety of nude or suggestive photos amid a changing era. Barbara Nichols notes fan mail from servicemen seeking pin-up poses.
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FCC urges high value programming despite low ratings
New York United Press International reports FCC Commissioner Kenneth A. Cox urged television networks to include programs with educational or cultural value even if the shows draw low ratings. He said the commission hopes networks will adopt other measures to support worthwhile content.
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Government should not dictate TV program choices
A panel discussion on TV program ratings and the role of audience surveys aired on David Susskind Open End. FCC differences on programming were noted while Cox argued ratings alone should not decide shows. Arthur C. Nielsen Jr. of Nielsen Co. joined as a panelist, underscoring ratings influence in the industry.
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