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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1971

Page

8

Exhaustive Search For Jimmy Stewart Show Wife

A report outlines Hal Kanter and NBC’s search for a fictional wife for Jimmy Stewart on The Jimmy Stewart Show. It notes heavy screen tests and the aim to cast a well-known actress, with Stewart playing a professor and his family details sprinkled through the discussion. The piece compares the search to Selznick’s Gone with the Wind casting era and reflects Kanter’s wry humor about the process.

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Woody Allen Seeks Revival of Laughs in Hollywood

Hollywood AP Woody Allen notes current comedies lack great comics and laments a dry spell since silent era legends. He cites Keaton Chaplin Tangdov and the Mare Brothers as inspiration, praises Bananas as a fresh comedic effort, and praises actors like Sellers Arkin Lemmon and Matthau for potential.

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Antiwar Stars Draw Crowds Of Servicemen

Antiwar activists Donald Sutherland Jane Fonda and Dick Gregory drew capacity crowds of sailors and marines for a two day Armed Forces Day style show at Russ Auditorium in San Diego. The event, sponsored by the U S Serviceman's Fund, poked fun at the armed forces and politicians.

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Peggy Lee Remains Groovy for Prom Night Audiences

Norma Lee Browning notes Peggy Lee as guest columnist while abroad. In a reflective interview, Lee discusses connecting with audiences, the balance of new material and classics like Manana Fever and That Is All There Is, and her commitment to performance. She praises her team, perfectionist approach, and ongoing drive to perform.

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Williamson plans marriage to Jill Townsend in London

British actor Nicol Williamson age 34 plans to marry Jill Townsend 26. They met in London four years ago while she studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and starred with him in the New York production of John Porne’s play Inadmissible Evidence.

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Theater Time For Monday Para Shows And Times

Listing of multiple theaters and film showings with times including Paramount I Never Sang for My Mother and World Little Big Man along with plaz a and town venues showing various films and schedules for an evening lineup.

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