TV Year in Review Highlights Nixon Kennedy Debates
AP TV-Radio writer Cynthia Lowry surveys 1960 as television's defining year in news driven coverage of the Nixon Kennedy campaign debates. She notes CBS and ABC documentaries, NBC Project 20 specials, the rise of one hour formats, and enduring favorites like Wagon Train Gunsmoke Perry Mason and Leave It to Beaver while lamenting low live drama and the era’s bright nondramatic moments.
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John Brown's Raid,” and A Controversial Two-Part Drama, ‘‘Sacco-Vanzetti
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Preston Signs For The Music Man Film
Hollywood announces Robe rt Preston will star in the film version of The Music Man with Meredith Willson as author. Jack Warner says the actor’s Broadway role will anchor a major spring production. Morton Da Costa to direct and produce the screen adaptation. Filming planned in 70 mm and 35 mm.
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Former Mr Universe Reeves Heads Through Eighth Movie
Former Mr Universe Steve Reeves discusses his eighth starring film The Thief of Baghdad an Italian remake of the Fairbanks classic. He describes his physique and action feats along with career notes from Hercules to Morgan the Pirate. Reeves, 34, born in Glasgow and raised in Oakland, emphasizes the face as well as muscles in his rise to stardom. He trained with weights regularly and held titles Mr America 1947 and Mr Universe 1950.
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Old Australian race parks inspire Hollywood film set
Hollywood notes that Australian rac ing parks of the 1920s differ from Santa Anita and Epsom Downs. Tracks near towns are minimal with improvised seating while bush towns host claypan ovals with saltbush surroundings. FW stars and crews used such venues for The Sundowners and The Landowners filming with riders like the Silver Phantom noted among true racehorses.
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Rosalind Russell to Star in Gypsy Film at Warner Bros
Hollywood reports Rosalind Russell will headline Gypsy, Warner Bros. plans for a lavish 70mm and 35mm production. Mervyn LeRoy to produce and direct, with Leonard Spigelgass scripting, following his work on A Majority of One. The film chronicles Gypsy Rose Lee and sister June Havoc.
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Vast San Francisco Bay Could Harbor All World Ships
Maritime experts estimate that every ship afloat could be anchored in San Francisco Bay and its connected bays and straits. The combined area covers 456 square miles, offering ample space for vessels at anchor.
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