Nudity Trend Reverses in Showbiz World Says Earl Wilson
Earl Wilson notes a changing tone in entertainment from Nudity trends to modesty among stars. He cites Jill Haworth dating Sal Mineo at eighteen and Nat Bonet avoiding nearly nude venues after returning from a Shirley MacLaine film. Wilson shares anecdotes from the Tony Awards and Broadway life, including Liz Taylor delays and Barbara Loden’s acceptance confusion. He mentions fashion notes and theater chatter, with references to Night of the Iguana and other show business tidbits.
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New York
Jill Haworth
Sal Mineo
B. W
Nat Bonet
Shirley MacLaine
John Goldfarb
Shirley
Latin Quarter
Herb Davis
Washington
Happy Ending for Amazing Ballantine on Sullivan Show
The long time vaudeville star Carl Ballantine discusses his career shift from live act to television. After decades of failed tricks and late career doubts he lands the role of a torpedoman con man named Gruber on the ABC Navy comedy. He notes the change from vaudeville to TV, the fewer performance weeks, and the need for steady work.
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New York
Ballantine
Lester Ghuber
Carl
McHale’s Navy
Gruber
Magician Ballantine Compared to McHale’s Navy Favorite
The text notes fans fail to connect Ballantine with the magician Gruber and see Ballantine resembling the character often depicted in McHale’s Navy. It highlights recent years as the period of observation and comparison.
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Gruber
Ballantine
Satellite in the Sky and Movie Listings Page
Friday radio guide lists film titles and air times with Steve Allen appearances. It also notes farm market reports and station sign offs for the day across multiple programs.
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Perry Mason
Detectives
Ensign O’toole
Dr. Kildare
Jimmy Dean
Hazel
Kraft Theatre
the Nurses
Wanted
Steve Allen
Bel Ami
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