1959 Saturday Radio TV Schedule Highlights
A dense listing of films, cartoons, Westerns, and variety shows scheduled across stations and times. Notable items include movies like "Stagecoach," "Shaw Business," and "The Falcon's Brother" along with cartoons, operas, sports, and theater features. Also listed are music programs, a Rose Parade selection, and public affairs programs.
Verdi's Rigoletto to Be Broadcast Today on KNX
Verdi's opera of treachery and revenge Rigoletto will be broadcast in full today at 11 a.m. on KNX from the Metropolitan Opera Company. Leonard Warren stars as Rigoletto with Glida Warren sung by Roberta Peters. The 1959 Metropolitan Opera Auditions winners perform arias between acts during an intermission feature. Eleanor Steber and Robert Merrill introduce them.
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KNX
Metropolitan Opera Company
Leonard Warren
Glida
Roberta Peters
Metropolitan Opera
Eleanor Steher
Robert Merril
Bothi Ginalists
Disturbances May Be Caused by Sun Spots
The Naval Observatory reported sun spots may interfere with radio communications and cosmic disturbances around the earth. Photographs taken at the observatory show several spots and a fairly large group undergoing activity, spokesperson said.
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Washington
Naval Observatory
Auto safety starts with a better car classified ad
Classified ad promotes Autos for Sale urging readers to browse today for better cars. It highlights a quick call to action to look now and find a suitable vehicle. The message emphasizes safety as a starting point for selecting a car.
William Saroyan prize TV adaptation on Show of the Month
The William Saroyan prize winning The Murhan Comedy is adapted for TV as Show of the Month at 8 p m pre empting Have Gun Will Travel Gunsmoke Mr Adams and Eye with a 6000 dollar prize for a 3 minute phone call. The episode centers on a rescue tale in a small town, featuring Dorothy Collins Tab Hunter and a guest roster including Dick Clark show participants.
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Steve McQueen
Art Linkletter
Ill—Highway Patrol
Broderick Crawford
Peter Lorre
Gale Storm
Perry Gano
Dorothy Collins
Lorin Hollander
Motie
William Saroyan
Murhan
Mr. Adams
Eye
Perry Como
Fea
Soltier-So
Buddy
Sarayan
Tab Hunter
Jimmy Clanton
Timomhy Darren
The
Chordettes
Lloyd Price
Easter Sunrise Rites Across Nation on Air
Radio and TV stations nationwide broadcast Easter Sunrise services and related programs. Stars like Burgess Meredith, Jo Van Fleet, Mike Pollack, and Stan and Lenora appear in varied programs from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Local broadcasts include Lincoln Park and Rose Bowl ceremonies with noted ensembles and guests. A security bank robbery is reported briefly with a gunfire incident near Campton Ave.
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Burgess Meredith
Jo van Fleet
David Francis
Michael J. Pollack
Bob Gerringer
Ulysses
Anne Selm
Mike Pollack
Homer
Television and rodeo lineup for today in Texas
At noon Leonard Bernstein discusses concerto evolution in Young People's Concerts. At 4 pm TV Journal with Alex Runciman recaps the week's news. 5 pm Texas Championship Rodeo at Lubbock with $14,750 prize pool. 6:30 pm The Governor Makes News covers Gov. Pat Brown at a TV news conference. 8:30 pm Show of the Month panel features details below.
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Television Journal
Alex Runciman
Lubbock
Texas
Pat Brown
Billy Graham's Australian Crusade Headlines Melbourne Event
Moonshiners in Manhattan undercover agent hunts illicit still operatives after a blast. Easter Sunrise Services at Hollywood Bowl feature Roy Rogers Dale Evans choir. TV cinema shows The Ambassadors Daughter with Olivia de Havilland and Myrna Loy. plot follows the ambassador's daughter proving soldiers are gentlemen.
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Olivia de Kavilland
Billy Graham
Ginger Rogers
Cary Grant
Jay Stewart
Lo 1A
John Compton
Tom Duggan
Lee Giroux
Ida Lupino
Errol Flynn
Sally Eilers
Cesar Romero
Sam Levin
Hollywood
Sunrise Services
Manhattan J
D.A
Hollywood Bowl
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Vincent Price
Taft
Olivia de Hauillain
Dob Forsythe
Myrna Loy
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ACA Chasoel
KIA
Hetty
RYOP
Kase c
Buster Keaton
Tahiti
Jon Hall
Chas. Laughton
Sacred Heart Program
Pago Pago
Victor ‘W McLaglen
Whip Wilson
Captain Kengeroo
Ruff & Reddy
Rev. Pike
Fury
Bobby Diamond
Monvie
Air Force
John Garfield
Shaw
Geo. Murphy
Joan Davis
Panorama Latino
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Howdy Doody
Heckle & Jeckle
M. Braddock
Jack LaLane
Sidney Toler
Robin Hood
R. Greene
Resx Allen
Syracuse
Buster Crabbe
Overland Riders
the Falcon
George Sanders
Eddie Dean
Stagecoach
John Wayne
Claire Trevor
Iufy
Tom Keene
Poker Flat
Preston Foster
Douglas Fairbanks
Dane Clark
Norvell Gillespie
Wyoming
Mt. Everest
Ua Sawyer
Spain
Monte Hale
George Rait
Russell Hayden
Wester
Time Out
Ee Sports
Dan Miner
Lawrence Tierney
B 97. FM
KBIQ
Bing Crosby
Ali Beha
Bob Kerstein
Louis Armstrong
Alfred Drake
Coretta Morrow
Percy Faith
Mark Saber
Donald Gray
Rin-Tin-Tin
Lee Aaker
Lula Belle
Dorothy Lamour
George Montgomery
Matthews
Joan Bennett
Michael Redgrave
Evening News
Perry Mason
Raymond Burr
Maine
Black Legion
Tumphrey Bogart
Vel Miletich
Susie
Ann Sothern
Silent Service
Country America
Pmlarshal
John Bromfield
Joha Fleet
Russ Collins
Narrator
USA
Red
Ray Milland
George Jessel
Pat O'Brien
Angela Cart
Art Castle
Cimarron City
John Smith
Pride of the Marines
Orient Express
San Francisco
Reat
Tom Tully
Warner Anderson
RWI
RFI
Hews
Chuck Coell
KFL
Kent Hewn
Tlpaltar
ABC
John Troller
RoRev
Micior
Glenn Rag
Hartvlink
Rei Swink Macindale
Arry Chatterton
Mugh McCoy
Morttar Roe
GE. Lowman
KGER
Orr
Morttar
Bob Crane
Tonia
World of Tomorrow
Henry Travis
Valee of Chine Kuxstrank
Eos
Christ Crusade Bger
Ale Kabg
Iving Howara Od
Svmuhowy of Life
Danbert Bfl
Bon Crane Fear Nickerson
Kime
Bob _Reley
R You
F. Shtyily
Rkagc
Roger Carrott
George Crowell
Sewell
Karc
Rger—Vernon Atchee
John Cathie
John Trotter
Eger
Peter Slacks
Orsen
Helo
C—Seving Howar Roby
Percy Erawfard
Joe Maohis
RocaShona Revival
Kficmiss Ree Monitor
Wok Mbrtisdale
K Knx—Careall Alcott HX
Crane
Bethany Chapel
Kriam
Padular Music
Cnnii
Jew
Philip Morrian
Ehi
Henry Travs
KFA
Rusic Fine & Dandy
Suniday
Schoo
John Brown
Roeraen Nee Welch
P.M. Knx
Army Indatand
HAGC
Zimmer
George Crawell
Philip Norman Roeralbpeyte
REX News
Ursauare
Inve
Tom Ack Rourke
Krapu
Fet
Doriyers
Raith
Ruse
Bob Barker
Nas
Afi—Rathie Cl Servier
KFI
Arlington Services
TeRoy Kapp
Ob Kelley
Si Rarc
Rantilt
RNX
Metropoltan Opera
the Bible Services
Rigelalto
Leonard Hs
Pberia Peters
Enlertiment USA Mica
Ada Services
Boer-World
Mondlar
SABC
Pontibal Mass
Jarvis TV
St. Uma
Flewvonis Enatveees, Inc
Paul's
Mawar
J.P. TV
Lvd
Bell
Lickert
Raleeme Clec
Sunnyside
All Souls
Josh Randall
Oddy Deve Slammin
Sammy Snead
Stan
Leonard
Long Beach
Merle Matthews
Maxine Crudhon
Cubby O'Brien
Brian Liehman
Little Band
Lawrence Welk
Lennon Sisters
P. mi
Alaska
Univac
Los Angeles
Security Currency Service
Campton Ave
Denis Sullivan
Sullivan
Jim
Reeves
Red Foley
Radio City
U.S.A
Music Hall
New York
Wanda Jackson
Japan
Madison Ave
Presbyterian Church
Satiga
Marshal Scott
Knights Templar
Arlington
National Cemetery
W. S. Marine Band
Iman
Hollywood Estate
Scott
Sharie
Ian Kitv
KNX Radio
Sec
Ezra Taft Berson
Sons of the Pioneers
Buena Vista Park
Mount Ada
Catalina Island
KBIG
KHJ
Pasadena
Rose Bowl
Holy Cross Cathedral
Boston
Ira Angela Cart
Vangenne All Right
Arthur McConnell
Leonard Bernstein
VW Ee TV
Canter
Atlantic Avenue
Work Cuanantero
Wisctr Nice
Garner TV
Artcraft
Sth
Arewood
Aarewood Theatres
Evaninos
Max's Food Processing
Anaheim
Llr
Ted Lawson
Tyen
Melbourne
American Ave
Overture
Estern
TURK
Pacific Coast
Redondo Ave
Independent
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