I Hadway by Louis Sobol
New York columnist Louis Sobol reflects on how critics shape opinion and how his own judgments evolve about films plays and personalities. He recalls misjudgments of Anna Magnani Ethel Merman and Sid Caesar while noting the value of perceptive criticism.
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Helen Hayes Sees Theatre Rise From Hard Times Anew
Helen Hayes credits the Associated Producing Artists repertory group for reviving American theatre as she nears retirement after 61 years in stage film TV and radio. She recalls past triumphs and notes current projects including Lenora Frola in Right You Are at Huntington Hartford theatre and APA efforts to stage You Cant Take It with You and The Front Page.
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Ahead of Schedule John Davidson Climbs Fast
Hollywood AP reports John Davidson, a reformed rock star and NBC Kraft Music Hall replacement for Andy Williams, is seen as a potential major show business star. At 24, son of a White Plains Baptist minister, he balances acting at Disney with NBC tapings and a five year plan by producer Bob Banner.
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The Russians Are Coming The Russians Are Coming
The text lists film showings including The Russians Are Coming at PARAMOUNT and other titles such as Nevada Smith Sound of Music Cat Ballou The Collector and Spy Came In from the Cold with showtimes and short-film notes.
Better Signatures From Doctors Asked
London doctors urged by the health service to improve handwriting on prescriptions as some signatures are just squiggles that can be forged.
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