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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1950

Page

3

CBS color TV approval stuns radio and TV circles

The FCC approved CBS color video transmissions after years of inquiry and licensing freezes that upset video enthusiasts. RCA rivals vow continued development while CBS faces potential litigation. Joan Benny, age 16, appears on the Benny show tonight. Bob Poole earns top radio disc jockey honor in Billboard poll. Alan Young signed for a new project.

Federal Eee Commission CBS FCC Commission Isteners Jack Benny Joan Benny Bob Poole Poole Paradise Billboard Magazine Air Alan Young

Clarence film role and TV auditions headline October ''

In October reports the title role in a film version of Booth Tarkington's Clarence and Dick Haymes auditioning for an ABC drama series. The piece notes fundraisers, honors for Richard Widmark and Richard B Hull, and upcoming network coverage of major political events and broadcasts by CBS ABC Mutual and others.

Booth Tarkington Clarence Dick Haymes ABC Sister Kenny Foundation New York American Legion Auxiliary Telephone Hour Cavalcade of America

Pro Football on KCRG KCRK and West Heritage Tribute

The afternoon lineup includes the Chicago Cardinals at Cleveland Browns game at 1 PM reported by Joe. Roy Rogers hosts a Western Week tribute to western heroes at 5 PM. Scheduled shows include Martin Kane Private Eye at 3:30, The Shadow at 4, True Detective Mysteries at 4:30, Nick Carter at 5:30, and Portly Peter Salem at 6.

KCRG KCRK Chicago Cardinals Cleveland Browns New York Giants Joe Ober Mutual Roy Rogers Martin Kane Private Eye Lamont Cranston The Shadow

Stag Lines Good Food and Odd Items in This Week’s column

Various light notes on dining tips and novelty gadgets. Substituting Sauce Bearnaise for Hollandaise at The Stork Club, Holly Farms jams, humorous books and cartoons, pocket gadgets, a hat shaping guide, and photography tips appear alongside fashion and consumer items.

Stork Club Holly Farms

Take Comfort Hollywood Things Haven t Changed

Hollywood faces renewed scrutiny as critics and censors attack its morals and costs. Historic parallels emerge with 1920s scandals, Goldwyns defense, and early film governance under Will Hays. Television now dominates headlines as the industry debates production centers.

Hollywood Ollywood Will Hays New York

Shouting for movies fans urged to speak up and demand

Producers urged fans to pressure exhibitors if films did not meet expectations. The article notes theater stunts such as a man in the pit operating wind machines and sound effects, while star salaries and publicity images drew public scrutiny. It contrasts early 1920s industry practices with rising celebrity culture and international outreach.

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Knight on Wheels on the Paramount Lot

Lawrence Olivier zips around the Paramount lot on a bicycle. The British Empire knight prefers practicality to pageantry as he tours the studio on two wheels.

Lawrence Olivier Paramount Sir Laurence

Flynn wedding set in Monaco as Patricia Wymore to wed

Actor Errol Flynn will marry Patricia Wymore in Monaco on October 23 then return to work on Bloodline. After five days of filming the couple will sail the Mediterranean. Wymore arrives with her parents on Flynn s yacht Zaca and a small guard will oversee the civil ceremony.

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