2.95 Million Word Roundup Of Stage Lore Completed
The American Theater Wing, led by Walter Rigdon, completed a three year research project resulting in The Who's Who of the American Theater. It profiles 3,350 chosen figures, lists 10,000 plays produced since 1900, and details theater histories, awards, and biographies.
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Glittering New Scott Theater Joins Fort Worth Arts Complex
Fort Worth opens the William Scott Theater as part of the Amon Carter Arts Complex. The 4.5 level facility seats nearly 500, hosts opera ballet and drama with Peter Duchin orchestra, and features intimate seating, hydraulic orchestra pit, and one main lobby facing a court. Planned as a showcase for performing arts, with guests including Zsa Zsa Gabor and Elaine Stritch.
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Daktari animals feared drowned after Los Angeles floods
Show business columnist Dick Kleiner reports on the Los Angeles flood impact at Ivan Tors Afri Jon USA where Daktari was filmed. Several wild animals went missing and were presumed drowned, a bear returned safely, and a cow carcass was found chewed, possibly by a big cat. The storm disrupted Daktari’s schedule and moved filming indoors to a soundstage while noting Vikki Carr’s rising music profile and a humorous Mexican Jewish food anecdote.
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Hollywood
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Afrijon
USA
Tors
California
Daktari
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CBS
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Hollywood Shorts: Mitzi Gaynor and Other Celebrities
Hollywood Shorts reports Mitzi Gaynor and her husband Jack Bean considering new property ventures and a potential live act, while comedian Bob Newhart recalls a staged hypnosis moment involving his wife. Frank Sinatra’s 50th birthday month generates $9 million in album sales, marking a historic spike across media channels.
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Bean
Hollywood
Las Vegas
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Newhart
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Frank Sinatra
Frank
Tommy Dorsey
Program Deciders Pick Clinkers in Scheduling Shows
New York CBS vice president Michael Hi Dann sits with talent agents and staff in a 34th floor office as they discuss pilots and casting for next season. The piece explains how CBS NBC and ABC programming chiefs, dubbed The Deciders, weigh ideas, use Nielsen data, and seek variety while avoiding clashes and leaks.
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CBS Television Network
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Hollywood
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Dana
Garry Moore
David Susskind
Buddy
Mort Werner
NBC
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ABC
Bewitched
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Klugman Embraces Broadway Return Over TV Offer
Emmy winner Jack Klugman says New York is home and turned down a TV series to play Walter Matthau's role in The Odd Couple on Broadway until Matthau returns. He discusses career choices, salaries, and mutual respect with Matthau as they share admiration for each other.
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East
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Screen Gems
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Cooper
Hollywood
Broadway
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New York
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