Mixed TV Season Debuts Draw Mixed Reviews
Daily reviewer critiques The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show for reliance on the monologue format and weak writing, predicting trouble unless writing and performances improve. The Kraft Music Hall gains praise for Don Rickles Brooklyn segment and Streisand's visuals, but notes stage design and pacing hinder overall impact as dates run late September into early October.
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Phyllis Diller
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Johnny Carson
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Paint Your Wagon in Huntsville Lacks Proper Orchestra
Review notes a strong cast led by Gabriel Lopez in the Lerner and Lowe musical. The production suffers from a missing orchestra, with organ piano banjo and drums supplying music. Critics say a real brass ensemble would vastly improve the show.
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Huntsville
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Gabriel Lopez
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