I Never Sang for My Father Opens on Broadway to Strong Praise
Critics applaud Robert Anderson’s drama at the Longacre with Hal Holbrook Alan Webb Teresa Wright and Lillian Gish delivering standout performances. Alan Schneider’s direction is praised for its sharp sensitivity as the play explores aging parents and their children amid family history and personal choices.
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Critics Split On I Never Sang for My Father
Richard Watts Jr of the New York Post praises its remorseful honesty and acting. Clive Barnes of the New York Times calls it a soap opera with believability undermined by sentimentality. John Chapman sees it as absorbing and exciting when the right moment comes. William Glover notes its sincere, sensitive examination of aging and parent child conflict.
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Schary Plans Problem Plays for Next Season on Broadway
New York AP report says Cory Schary schedules plays on anti-Semitism and invasion of privacy. Elie Wiesel's The Madness of God about racial bias in Russia will premiere in Tel Aviv then move to Broadway. Schary also wrote Brigh tower as a second drama.
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Nancy Wilson and Kenneth Dennis Separate in Trial Split
Hollywood AP reports singer Nancy Wilson and husband Kenneth Dennis have agreed to a trial separation while hoping for reconciliation. The couple married December 21, 1960, and share a five year old son Kenneth Carl.
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Teacher's Court Visit Impacts Lincoln High Class
Canton Ohio AP report shows 27 year old Lincoln High teacher Tarty Taylor brought his government class to traffic court to demonstrate court operations. Unaware students witnessed Taylor on the docket for reckless operation and he paid a $25 fine, saying the experience would stay with them.
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Martha Raye Comes Home For a While
UPI reports comedienne Martha Raye returns to the United States for a rest after entertaining troops in Vietnam. She leaves Yokota Air Base on the Saigon to Travis route bound for Fairfield California and plans to return to Vietnam in seven weeks. Raye has spent about 24 months in Vietnam over recent years while supporting U.S. troops.
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George Segal Chooses From Rich Movie and TV Roles
New York notes George Segal, now in high demand, began as Bruno Lynch and built a career on stage and screen. He recalls early struggles, a pivotal off Broadway break in The Iceman Cometh, and his selective approach to roles, including Ted Kotcheff's Of Mice and Men.
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NBC renews Jerry Lewis Show for remainder of season
The Jerry Lewis Show has been renewed by NBC-TV for the rest of the current season. The move keeps the program on the air as a key late night or prime time offering, with NBC confirming the renewal in a brief statement.
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Meehlmann to conduct at ABA convention in Long Beach
Cedar Rapids instrumental music teacher Roland L Meehlmann has been chosen to conduct the California State College Long Beach band at the American Bandmasters Association convention in Long Beach from March 4 to 11. The 185 member ABA invited him to submit three numbers. this marks his second ABA convention conducting assignment following a Chicago Professional band appearance.
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Champion Withdraws From Chips Film Directing Job
Gower Champion withdrew as director of the musical film Goodbye Mr Chips saying he does not want to move his family to England for a year of preparation and filming.
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