Monte Becomes the New Perry Mason
Monte Markham will portray Perry Mason in CBS’s new series The New Adventures of Perry Mason. He recalls a single small claims court case in Pasadena eight years ago over a house lease, which he won after the judge cut him off. Markham, 37, differs physically from Raymond Burr, and faces stiff TV competition and viewer resistance to a substitute Mason.
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Manatee
Fla
Nine year old Tatum O'Neal stars in Paper Moon
Vernon Scott notes a remarkable debut by Ryan O'Neal's daughter Tatum in the 1930s con artist tale Paper Moon. Bogdanovich guides a standout child performance likely to earn an Oscar nod while planning a return to boarding school after release.
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Jackson Duo Arrested on Stolen Goods Charges in LA
Los Angeles AP reports two Jackson Five members, John P. Jackson 22 and Tito Jackson 19, free on bail after arrest with Sanders Bracy for receiving stolen goods. Police say the trio was detained on April 17 in the San Fernando Valley.
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Actor Faces Drug Charges in L.A. Case
Los Angeles based actor Michael de Anda who portrays a burly Mexican bandit in a potato chips commercial faces drug possession and perjury charges. After a postponement to June 8 on alleged five ounces of heroin he was arrested by federal agents as he exited the courtroom and arraigned on a perjury indictment accusing him of lying about knowing a major drug pusher.
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Los Angeles
Michael de Anda
Boss Daley musical debuts in Summit to mixed reviews
The Forum Theater in Summit hosted the premiere of Boss an unofficial musical about Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley adapted from Mike Royko’s book with music by Nick Wenden. Critics praised some moments but called the work uneven and the book lyrics and tunes a college effort. Daley did not attend and no formal response was recorded. Royko attended. Daley’s wife had previously threatened to pull Royko’s book from shelves.
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Midwest Country Music Auditions and Awards in Rockton
The Midwest Country Music Assn presents the annual auditions and award selections on July 27 28 and 29 in Rockton Hl with events centered on identifying top performers and presentation of honors.
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Midwest Country Music Assn
Rockton
Country Music Contest Opens July Eligible Vocalists
The Midwest Country Music Association announces a July contest with deadlines June 15 for applications. Awards will honor best young entertainer, best adult male and female vocalists, best country band and most versatile band. Contact HQ Box 406 Rockton IL 61072 for entries. Six Midwest states participate.
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