Steve Allen Displays Versatility in Hollywood Interview
Steve Allen explains his busy career from preparing breakfast for his ex-wife’s children to hosting a Sunday night show. He contrasts his current TV work with Tonight and Tonight Show style, noting ad lib energy and minor prep, while continuing to write songs and records. He eats apples in spare moments.
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Helen Morgan Story set by Michael Curtiz stars Blyth Newman
Former reporter turned producer recalls box office instinct for dramatic headlines. The Helen Morgan Story with Ann Blyth Paul Newman Richard Carlson and Gene Evans centers on the torch singer’s glamorous tragic career, drawing on sensational nightclub era incidents.
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Doris Day Embraces Sleep Instincts Between Fame
Doris Day, in New York for appearances, is famed as Hollywood’s top snoozer. She recalls sleeping 12 to 14 hours after early days with Les Brown and notes she needs about 10 hours rest to sustain her energy for shoots and performances.
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Director Remembers Helen Morgan in Wartime Prohibition Era
Choreographer LeRoy Prinz recalls working with Helen Morgan during the Prohibition era. He staged dance numbers for Warner Bros. The Helen Morgan Story and coached Morgan in stages and mannerisms. He notes bootleg mobsters owned the hot spots and speakeasies drew crowds.
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Waiters Strike After Sour Notes At Cavern Nightspot
In Nogales Sonora Mexico owner Demetrio Kyriakis fired his Cavern orchestra for sour notes. Musicians walked out on strike and urged chefs and waiters to join, but the kitchen staff refused.
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Hypnotic Oh TV Says Writer in Humorous Note
A writer quips that TV hypnotizes viewers by bright lights and moving images as people fall into nightly trance, while noting summer reruns may fuel the effect. Warren’s Radio & Television Service promotes quick economical TV repairs from Main Street with contact number 5911.
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Gonzaga to Use Bing Crosby and Sinatra TV Show
A university in Spokane Gonzaga tables a TV package with alumni Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra to build its endowment. Crosby agrees to appear free, Sinatra offers his support, and producer Rosenberg waives his commission. The sponsor pays $350,000 but production costs drop to about $100,000, with Gonzaga keeping the remainder.
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Selznick Calls Italy Shoot Difficult and Feuding
Hollywood producer David O. Selznick says filming A Farewell to Arms in Italy was his most difficult production though not as temperamental as Gone With The Wind. He blames press feuds with John Huston and others and cites Italy’s lack of film know‑how as the reason for production troubles.
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