Television Profits Rebound After Two Declines in 1972
FCC reports 1972 pre tax profits of 852 million up 41.9 percent from 1971 as networks and stations see revenue rises. NBC CBS ABC revenues climbed to 1.27 billion, networks 327 million, others 1.58 billion with profits expanding 124 and 38.7 percent respectively. Total TV expenditures reached 3.63 billion with ad categories rising across the board.
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TV Programs Morning Schedule Stumbles Through Foreign Slips
Irregular listing shows scrambled program names and stray words across morning lines. It mentions Gomer Pyle and Dragnet among disjointed items, with unclear times and channel hints.
Brenda Arnau Shines in London After Musical Rise
London reports Brenda Arnau the Cleveland born singer and dancer rising as Sylvia and later joining the James Bond film Live and Let Die. Her path from Los Angeles go go dancing to Las Vegas and Tokyo to Paris and London is marked by tough gigs, self reinvention, and a vow to aid young performers.
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Sex Symbol debate during Hollywood interview with Ellie Sommer
In a crowded Polo Lounge booth Ellie Sommer discusses whether sex symbol status is flattering or limiting. She critiques the idea of lovers as a measure of appeal, praises lasting connection, and recalls a playful exchange with writer husband Joe Hyams about their intense early marriage.
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Elke Sommer talks film career and Hollywood faith
Dorothy Manners profiles Elke Sommer, noting her stage and film work in the U S and Europe, her art and fashion ventures, and her optimism about Hollywood rising again. She discusses touring, upcoming projects with Alan Arkin, and her view of the international industry while prioritizing happiness and punctuality in friendships.
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