Simmy Carroll Sings on CBS Show Draws Radio Attention
Virginia Vale reports Simmy Carroll the young tenor who headlines his own CBS program is gaining interest from producers of two musical shows. He previously sang in Ben Yost Ray Black and Lyn Murray choirs and once worked for a department store chain. The piece notes his influence from Cecil B. DeMille and Gloria Swanson’s praise while mentioning Betty Hutton and a German city film for RKO.
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James Melton
Broadway memories and radio stars mix in summer showbiz notes
Dan Duryea recalls a near disaster on opening night of Dead End with misloaded blank guns. Richard Tucker, Jan Peerce’s brother in law, vies for a new NBC air show star spot and may co star with Deanna Durbin. Karen Kemple substitutes for Annamary Dickey in Great Moments in Music. A Can tor rehearsal triggers a faux fire scare at NBC Studio A. a control booth quick thinker keeps calm.
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John Charles Thomas
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Milland and Tufts Highlight Classic Hollywood Moments
On a fishing trip Ray Milland boasted of a 16 pound bluefin while Muriel Milland caught an 18 pounder. Gale Storm’s Texas pioneer lineage traces back to early settlers. Sonny Tufts pursued Hollywood with attire ranging from sword robes to uniforms. Rhonda Fleming rose to prominence with Spellbound and leads in Abilene.
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