All Channels ABC Rushes Premiere of Rock N Roll Series
ABC rushes its rock n roll series The Big Beat for July 12 1955. Alan Freed produced two recent rock shows topping expectations as viewer reactions pour in The Big Beat will feature Japanese talent geisha girls puppets and a Japanese version of American jazz but NBC may pick up the project instead Ed Sullivan has worked for months on the production.
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New York
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NBC
Televised Schedule Snapshot Cedar Rapids to Des Moines
A dense listing of television programs across Cedar Rapids Davenport LaCrosse Ames and Des Moines stations. Includes news weather sports sitcoms movies and kids shows with times ranging early morning to late night and multiple NBC CBS and Warner Brothers titles. Key names include Jonathan Winters Jane Wyman Wyatt Earp and Tennessee Ernie.
Theater Time For Tuesday at Paramount and Arena
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Paramount
Iowa
D. I
Saint Joan
Palace
Fort Petticoat
Rogues of
Sherwood Forest
Marion
Julie
Stutzman Presents Night Beat and Velvet Serenade
Fragmented listing shows Stutzman presenting a news and entertainment night with Velvet Serenade and assorted old time radio elements. Names and stations appear garbled, but reference to Chicago or Pittsburgh area programs and musicians is suggested.
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Stutzman
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Television's evolving face as networks plan big 1950s era ventures
The piece outlines continued expansion of TV worldwide, big-name talent ties to Ford Edsel coverage, and upcoming productions. It notes plans for multi-network specials, shifts in commercials under FCC review, and cast changes in Lassie as Jan Clayton faces personal tragedy and potential departure.
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Hal March
Ford
Edsel
Jan Clayton
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Actress Merry Anders Granted Divorced From John Stevens
Hollywood actress Merry Anders received the final divorce decree on Monday from television producer John Stevens. Anders was awarded custody of the couple’s 15 month old daughter.
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INS
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John Stevens
Billy Graham Announces Post Garden Programs
New York AP Billy Graham states two follow up programs after the Madison Square Garden crusade ends July 21 In New York counselors will continue aiding the thousands who made decisions for Christ In October a visitation crusade will urge people to attend church through volunteers 190 characters can't output any extra line
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Billy Graham
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Christ
Terry Moore Withdraws Divorce Suit in Hollywood
Actress Terry Moore said she will withdraw her divorce suit against Eugene McGrath, stressing that withdrawal does not equal reconciliation. She hopes to meet him in about a month to discuss possibilities of getting back together.
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Joan Opens In Marshalltown Without Jean
Local residents will view the American premiere of Saint Joan starring Jean Seberg in Marshalltown Tuesday evening. Seberg, who attended the London premiere last Friday, will not attend the hometown showing as she is making her second film in France. RKO-Orpheum theater manager Harry Deerman announced the premiere will begin at 4 sou-
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Saint Joan Opens at Iowa Theater in Cedar Rapids
The film Saint Joan opens Wednesday at the Iowa theater in Cedar Rapids with a sold out show to honor 18 year old Jean who won fame from hundreds of aspirants. City and state officials and Jean's parents, Mr and Mrs Edward Seberg, attend and participate in pre show festivities outside the theater before the movie. The film also opens in Des Moines that day.
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Jean
Edward Seberg
Iowa Theater
Cedar Rapids
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