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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1958
Page
10
Hollywood producer Don Hartman, ex Paramount production chief turned independent, blames star salaries for the industry slump. He urges sane participation deals, noting stars should share if a film succeeds and bear losses if it fails. He also critiques agents and the shift to independent studios cutting long term contracts.
Hollywood gears for the 30th annual Oscar show with 800000 raised for a commercial free telecast. Jerry Wald stacks the stage with Clark Gable Mae West Gregory Peck and more while predictions favor The Bridge on the River Kwai for Best Picture and David Lean for Best Director.
The listing shows a 2 20 wisdom segment followed by a 3 00 telephone time then 3 30 M D 30 McCoys at 6 00 Californians and 7 00 Lassie with time blocks inferred for a local radio schedule. The entry reads as a sequence of show titles and start times.
7 00 Today 9 00 American History 9 30 General Science 10 00 Dough Re Mi 10 30 Treasure Hunt.
The Japanese beauty Eiko Ando, 23, born in Harbin, Manchuria, is chosen to star opposite John Wayne in The Barbarians. Described as tall and with a throaty voice, she rose from singing in Tokyo clubs to Hollywood, with Huston selecting her over many rivals. The bar has been set high as 20th Century Fox reports she fit the role and may receive more opportunities.
Charles Mercer profiles What's My Line? host and producer Franklin Heller and recalls unusual occupations shown on the CBS program since 1950. The piece notes eye glass makers for chickens pool table crochet workers horse hair toupees and a bald man who packed pickled pig feet. The panel's evolution and the show's longevity are highlighted with anecdotes about the original lineup and long time figures.
Hollywood star Wendell Corey says he prefers moviemaking to television. He cites perfectionism as a limit in TV while movies offer room to strive for it. He criticizes Harbor Command but notes sponsors and public interest remain supportive.
Center Theater schedules a Sunday to Tuesday showing of Clint Walker in Fort Dobbs with Virginia Mayo and Brian Keith. Wednesday to Saturday features Lauren Bacall in The Gift of Love with Robert Stack in color and cinema scope. A Saturday morning roundup runs 9 to 12 with Huntz Hall and the Bowery Boys in Spook Chasers plus Batman and Robin Chapter 6, 3 Stooge Comedy, 4 color cartoons, and Talent Roundup acts.
Sunday to Wednesday shows include Man in the Shadow in Cinemascope with Jeff Chandler. Thursday to Saturday features Ride Out For Revenge starring Rory Calhoun and Gloria Grahame. Saturday late night screens Day of the Bad Man in color Cinemascope with Fred McMurray and Joan Weldon.
Television fans may see more Westerns as seven basic plots shape new shows. Warren's Radio & Television Service at 609 S Main St promises quick, economical TV set upgrades with 100 percent satisfaction. contact 5911.
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