Rafer Johnson Talks About the Kennedy Family
Rafer Johnson, Olympic decathlon champion and actor, reflects on the Kennedy family including Teddy and Bobby. He recalls accompanying Mrs. Kennedy the day Teddy's accident was reported and explains his support for the Kennedys and his shift from athlete to actor. He discusses film work, future plans, and views on Joe Namath.
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Rafer Johnson
New York
Joe Namath
Ted Kennedy
Ethel Kennedy
Teddy Kennedy
Bobby Kennedy
Johnson
Grigsby
Nondrinker
Johnny Weissmuller
Buster Crabbe
Johnny Mack Brown
Rod Steiger Wins Italian David Award for The Sergeant
In Taormina Sicily Rod Steiger earns the David de Donatello for best actor for The Sergeant. Gina Lollobrigida wins best actress for Buona Sera Mrs Campbell Roman Polanski takes best director for Rosemary's Baby. Supporting honors go to Alberto Sordi Nino Manfredi Monica Vitti and Florinda Bolkan for various films.
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Taormina, Sicily
UPI
Rod Steiger
Italy
David de Donatello
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David
Gina Lollobrigida
Alberto Sordi
Nino Manfredi
Sean
Monica Vitti
Floranda Bolkan
Gershwin Tribute At Hollywood Bowl Draws Crowd
Hollywood Bowl hosts its annual Gershwin tribute with conductor John Green and pianist Earl Wild. The program includes transcriptions and a Bennet medley, drawing a large audience while some pieces spark mixed feelings about arrangement choices. A Tokyo group of 375 students sails for a 37 day U S West Coast cruise via Asahi sponsorship with lectures en route to Hawaii, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
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George Gershwin
John Green
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Earl Wild
Baldwin
Robert Russell
Bennet
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Hawaii
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San Francisco
Asahi
Video Actors Clamor for Big Screen Roles
Hollywood reports that actors seek film stardom for bigger pay and reach. Wayne Newton, 26, discusses choosing film over endless touring and his goal to balance acting with concerts. He recalls initial rejection, then a breakthrough with 80 Steps to Jonah and a desire for varied roles while continuing live work. Bit parts note Preminger Rosenberg case film and Red Sun in Spain. Tennessee Ernie Ford to host country music awards in Nashville.
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Lake Tahoe
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Steve
Otto Preminger
Julius and
Ethel Rosenberg
Terrence Young
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Spain
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Nashville
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The Shoes of the Fisherman Uproars at the Box Office
A fragmentary note recalls a film titled The Shoes of the Fisherman with loud reactions and jokes noted by audiences. Specifics such as release details or critical reception are unclear in the readable text.
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