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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1969
Page
12
A psychologist argues the rise of flawed heroes mirrors television’s influence. Films like Easy Rider and Medium Cool boost antihero appeal, while Arlo Guthrie and Peter Fonda are seen as enduring icons. The piece questions how public figures would seem in living rooms today.
The Cedar Rapids Community Theater in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Art Association launches a children’s film series on Saturdays in November December and January. Seven films will be shown with two screenings each afternoon membership priced at 5 dollars. There are 233 One O’Glock Film Society memberships at 1 pm and 243 2:30 Film Society memberships at 3:30 pm. Cochairs are Mrs. Ann Kohl and Mrs. Keith Stapleton.
Maria Hawkins previously known as Nat King Cole widow married Gary Devore, a television producer, in a Friday ceremony attended by both families. The couple met in 1948 while she was singing with Duke Ellington's band and she now hosts a Los Angeles TV show.
A 16 year old, Daniel Brom of Calmar, faced charges after a Sunday single vehicle crash on Madison road near Will Baker Park caused about 1600 dollars in damages to Brom's car. The incident details are unclear in the report.
AP critic William Glover says the seven week preview to opening night produced only faint audience interest. The revue titled And Puppy Dog Tails stars four characters and centers on homosexuals, offering little new to the dramatic field and eliciting muted critical reaction.
A cluttered theater schedule lists films at Paramount and various drive ins and theaters. Highlights include Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Hang Em High, The Good the Bad and the Ugly, Easy Rider, Oliver!, 2001 Space Odyssey, and Castle Keep with additional shorts and reviews from The 10 O Clock News.
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