Wreckers Attack Old NBC Studios on Sunset and Vine
Hollywood mourns the demolition of the NBC radio studios at Sunset Boulevard and Vine Street built in 1939. The aging site preserves memories of Bing Crosby Fanny Brice Red Skelton Ozzie and Harriet and other stars who performed there. NBC replaces the studios with offices and hotels as television grew.
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Hedda Hopper Hollywood Gossip Notes From Style Page
Twentieth Century Fox awards a seven year contract to James Coburn with one or more films per year. Coburn co stars with Anthony Quinn in A High Wind in Jamaica to be shot in England and Jamaica, based on a story of kidnapping and piracy. Frankies Avalon lands Sweden role along with Tuesday Weld in Bob Hope's I’ll Take Sweden. Mary Benny and Lucille Ball chat in Palm Springs about past jobs and current ownership of the May company home. Lucy re-
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Golf Fame Cast Reigns In Studio Spotlight
Gary Morton notes two former starlets now own the studio and both are taking up golf with vigor. He recalls Frank Sinatra and Benny Goodman also playing well, with Morton claiming two recent wins in golf matches in Long Beach and Palm Springs.
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Peter Sellers Laughs at Illness After Heart Attack
British actor Peter Sellers and his bride Britt Ekland arrived in London from Hollywood. Sellers joked about his April heart attack noting there were no signs at the moment and recalling the near fatal episode. He described teaching Ekland to cook English style and remarked she had never tasted fish and chips with vinegar.
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Theaters Schedule Roundup for Monday
Movie listings across PARAMOUNT RKO WORLD TIMES MARION C.R. DRIVE-IN TWIXT TOWN detail showings for Dr Lao The Pink Panther Gunfight at Comanche Creek Showboat King Solomon's Mines Love on a Pillow Incredible Mister Limpet Irma La Douce Some Like It Hot Palm Springs Weekend Rampage with multiple daily times listed for each venue.
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Frances Help Miss Baker's Child Village in Perigueux
NEGO singer Josephine Baker faces eviction of her Milandes estate with 11 adopted children as creditors press for payment. Brigitte Bardot sparked French donations to raise about 2 million francs needed to save the chateau and maintain the child village as a racially inclusive tourist project.
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French Citizen Returns to Spotlight to Fundraise
A French citizen has resurfaced in recent years to draw attention and raise money for her activities. The article notes her limited public appearances and ongoing fundraising efforts.
Kate Smith Severely Cuts Hand in Glass Door Incident
Singer Kate Smith suffered severe cuts after walking into a plate glass door in West Palm Beach. Dr. Walter R. Newbern said 25 stitches were required to close the wounds and she remained in a local hospital.
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Johnny Ketelsen And The Sunshine Boys TV debut
Country music program on KCRG TV9 airs at 10 30 PM Monday featuring Johnny Ketelsen and the Sunshine Boys performing folk style and classic country selections.
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Judy Garland Stays In Hong Kong For Plane Change
Hong Kong reports singer Judy Garland, age 41, canceled a planned ship voyage to Rome and will fly instead. Traveling companion Mark Herron said she decided to take a plane on Friday.
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Hong Kong Visit Sought for Shopping and Rest
A woman seeks extended time in Hong Kong for shopping and sightseeing and rest while recovering from an episode of pleurisy. She plans to use the additional days to regain strength and resume daily activities.
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