Movie Pioneer Zukor 99 Reflects on Industry and Longevity
Hollywood AP profile of Adolph Zukor, last surviving founder of the movie era, at 99. He recalls early industry creation, notes shifts in audience habits toward longer runs, story and director primacy, and the need for hit pictures. He shares routines at Beverly Hills home and Hillcrest lunch circle.
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Falk Becomes TV Star and Broadway Favorite
Peter Falk rose to prominence in the early 1970s with Columbo in NBC’s Mystery Movie, and a hit Broadway run in The Prisoner of Second Avenue. The New York actor, known for his glass eye and New York accent, balanced TV, film, and stage work while shaping a new hero image. He recalled applying to CIA and State Department and explains Columbo as a polite, shrewd detective distinct from Mitchell’s original portrayal.
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Cannon Carries Weight in TV Detective Role
Hollywood profile on Bill Conrad as TV detective Cannon notes his fluctuating weight from 165 to 270 pounds, the stigma from Weight Watchers, and his aim to turn fat into a distinctive asset. It recounts his career from radio actor to producer and director, and his current enthusiasm for Cannons success and sailing.
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