27 Dec 1959
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1959
Page
1
New Yorker Genevieve Marguerite Augera, known as Genevieve, recovers from a 3 fracture leg after an onstage accident. The Paris-born performer embraces American life, credits friend Jacques Paar for support, and aims for citizenship while continuing work on Jack Paar's TV show. She reflects on slowing down, loving life, and spending time with loved ones.
New York NEA reports Sammy Blyden, star of NBC’s What Makes Sammy Run?, saw five movie offers and a higher TV salary after the smash two parter. He hints at scripts but awaits word while confirming Ed Sullivan Show guest spots with wife Carol Haney. Emmys and other honors are teased as possible outcomes of his breakout.
A London stereo release presents Boito Mefisto Fele with Siepi Del Monaco Tebaldi in Serafin’s Rome Opera setup. The article praises the choir textures and climactic finale, notes the 3-record format with bilingual libretti, and highlights Chopin Mazurkas Magaloff, Latin American Pop Concert, Phil Foster at Grosinger’s, Meyer Davis dance LP, and Enchanted Tangos from Telefunken.
Hollywood AP profile of Sheb Wooley, alias Shel by, balancing an acting career on MGM’s Rawhide with hit song Purple People Eater. He swapped risky tours for steady TV work, reflects on money, taxes, songwriting, and family life, and notes a new oil-field song Roughneck.
Hollywood AP reports teen singing idol Johnny Nash twenty year old Negro singer stars in Take a Giant Step a film labeled Adults Only. The story centers on a teen age Negro boy facing typical adolescence while living in a white neighborhood.
Debbie Reynolds is crowned Hollywood Woman of the Year amid a slate of major film and TV deals. The article notes Elizabeth Taylor’s continued prominence, Reynolds’s divorce from Eddie Fisher, her new Nevada divorce settlement avoidance, and her 1 million dollar TV specials deal with ABC. It also mentions Lana Turner, Doris Day, and ongoing box office draws for Liz Taylor and other stars.
Amid gun slingers and hawkshows of television Loretta Young remains a top money maker. Her soap Sunday night series ranks high in the ratings, often no 1. Jill St John, a bright starlet, announced her engagement to Lance Reventlow son of Barbara Hutton.
Walter Winchell notes Aurélia Bacall Aly Khan dine at Mon Plaisir Charles Van Doren strolls Fifth Avenue Gary Cooper taps Jackie Gleason backstage at Take Me Along Gleason quips about slim figures Edd Byrnes on strike ignored by Warner publicity New York Reporters Notes Bobo Rockefeller plans a Yule event
Hollywood should see real American taste Price argues audiences tire of being talked down to and crave Westerns and detective shows with fewer jazz themes. He cites his 60 day lecture tour as research fueling his books and notes he works between acting roles and writing.
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