Personal musings on jazz taste and old school legends
A columnist debates modern pop music over jazz and Dixieland, praising pioneers like Beiderbecke and Armstrong while noting the shine of newer players and the fleeting life of tunes. He recalls Sarah Vaughan, Irving Berlin, and Kate Smith, and muses on how culture shifts with radio and film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Ellington
Eddie Condon
Louis Armstrong
Benny Goodman
Louis Prima
Sarah Vaughan
Kate Smith
Irving Berlin
George Jessel
Lindy’s
Francis Scott Key
Jessel
Berlin
Second Hand Book Stalls and the Quest for Literature
The narrator browses stalls filled with discounted volumes from 49 to 29 cents and three for a half dollar. He reflects on varied styles and the fate of books, from rare first editions to autobiographies, many forgotten after purchase.
Laff A Day Cartoon Shows Dog Buried Bone Mishap
A comic panel pokes fun at a dog attempting to bury a bone, only to have the burial fail in a humorous twist. The caption reads Poor fellow. That hap pens every time he tries to bury a bone.
Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood Scandals and new star gossip
Hollywood gossip notes Marilyn Monroe’s ex husband Arthur Miller faces backlash over After the Fall. Sophia Loren and Paul Newman in Hedda II. Kay Mulvey sues over Jean Harlow name. Australia’s Sir Edward Hallstrom visiting LA for zoo project. Ann Margret signs 11 pictures. various industry moves and bets on films and real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Marilyn Monroe
Arthur Miller
Art
Hedda II
Sophia Loren
Paul Newman
Marilyn
Broadway gig gives Bob long-awaited success after wagon train tours
After years on wagon train tours, Bob finally feels like a success when he is booked to headline at the Flamingo for four weeks next year. He earns his pay singing on Broadway, while crowds line up in New York City to see Garbo pictures booked for a full month at an East Side theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Flamingo
Wagon Train
Bob
East Side
New York
Garbo Pictures
First Run Movie Thundering Jets at 10 PM
Channel 9 presents a first run feature Thundering Jets starring Rex Reason and Dick Foran. Screenings start Saturday at 10:00 PM with likely box office buzz and strong Western aviation action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Reason l
Dick Foran
Channel 9
Theater Time and Theaters Schedule Summary
Community Theater in COE Auditorium offers My Fair Lady at 8 30. Paramount shows Cleopatra at 1 45 5 10 8 40. RKO Iowa presents Carpetbaggers at 1 20 3 55 6 35 9 10. World screens Patsy with multiple daily showings and shorts. Marion hosts Three Stooges Go Around the World and It Started with a Kiss with several times. C Drive-In features Nutty Professor with fireworks and Beach Party with Young Swingers. Twix Town airs Fireworks and Incred Mr Lim Pet and Global Affair and Man from Galveston times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COE Auditorium
Community Theater
Paramount
Rko-Iowa
Marion
C.R. Drive-In
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Cavalcade
Rex Beiderbecke
Frank Teschmaker
Leon Rappola
Sec
Werry Lewis
Balin
Everett Sloane
Por
Wanees Kerman Wynm
Peter Lorre
John Carradine
Ance
Kenny
Hofer
His
Naso
Pizza House
Betty Anders
Chicago
Playboy Club
J. R. Monterose
Joe Abodeely
Rae
Battani
Hedda Hopper
Harlow
Irving Shulman
Jean Harlow
Arthur Landau
Kay Mulvey
Jean
Los Angeles
Australia
Sir Edward Hallstrom
Reese Taylor
Union Oil
Sir Edward
Sydney
Alfred Hitchcock
Angelenes
Ann- Margret
Universal
Frank Sinatra
Columbia
Metro
Warren Beatty
Stanley Davis
Kitty Buhler
Mickey Rooney
Lyn Duddy
Jerry Bresler
Gordon
Sheila MacRae
Robert Goulet
Sophie Tucker
van Johnson
Audrey Hepburn
Juliet
Audrey
Bob Horton
FBI
Superkart Speedway
Twin Towers Hwy
Devar
Supper Club
Bowling Street
Hwy
Cleopatra
By Jo Fischer
Nee Mae
Ballroo
Swisher,owa
Stooges
Dhenew
Smarlon Brando
Mutiny ON
Ueto
Eee Ibe Technicolor
Garpetbaggers
Tpalminalan
Hanilulun
Adult Entertainment
Mr. Limpet
Parents’ Magazine
Bobs
Bob Hope
Urey
Kiddies
Mir
Savng
Don Knotts
Carole Cook
Andrew Duggan
Jack Weston
Galveston
Preston Ames Hunter
Somenelay Ty
Moore Andres A Ney
Veinpohouse
First Avenue
the Stompers
Toms
CEMAR
Amuse
First Ave
Dial
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
St Ave
E. P
Darryl Ff
Zanuck
Cornelius Ryam
20Th Century-Fox
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