Howard Lindsay, Life With Father author, dies aged 78
Howard Lindsay, actor director and longtime writing partner of Russel Crouse, died of leukemia at 78. Known for Life with Father, he also wrote State of the Union and Call Me Madam, among other hits. His wife Dorothy Stickney starred in the former. A private funeral followed by a Thursday memorial at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church.
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Benny Keeps Pace as Violinist in Boston Benefit
Comedian Jack Benny joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra as guest soloist for a pension fund benefit. The show grossed 28 581 dollars. Benny, 39, joked with Conductor Erich Leinsdorf during a fast tempo piece and called out to wait for him.
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Wednesday Adds Extra Performances for Any Wednesday
The Cedar Rapids Community theater extends the comedy Any Wednesday by three days due to sellout. Performances shift to Thursday February 22 Friday 23 and Saturday 24 with box office hours 10 am to 4 pm daily except Sunday. Matinee for next Sunday canceled and ticket holders should call for new reservations. Group rates available for February 22 through Mrs. Glenn Chadima for party bookings.
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Theater Time Listings From Paramount Iowa World Plaza Marion
Monday screenings show Sergeant Ryker at Paramount with multiple daily times and shorts. The Good the Bad and the Ugly plays in Iowa with several showings and short subjects. Firecreek tops the world listings with five main showings and shorts. The Bible and Jungle Book appear in Plaza schedules with listed times. Marion presents Taming of the Shrew at two late showings plus short subjects.
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Bruce Cabot Reaches Tenth Co starring With Wayne
Hollywood UPI Bruce Cabot stars alongside John Wayne in The Green Berets marking his tenth co starring role with Wayne. The pairing underscores a long running on screen collaboration as the film nears release.
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Forging Fame and Folly on Broadway and Beyond
New York gossip notes detail art forger David Stein admitting forged works from Chagalls to a Picasso drawing, with connections to NBC plans and an FBI inquiry. Other items mention Barbra Streisand potential Stratford role, a new skyscraper plan near Grand Central, Jerry Herman London work, and upcoming Met and film projects.
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Betty Grable Still Stuns Audiences With Iconic Legs
Betty Grable remains a magnet in entertainment as she recalls past risqué moments on stage and TV. She attributes her longevity to timing, relentless work ethic, and a career spanning Las Vegas cabaret to Broadway attempts.
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