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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1960

Page

17

Gleason Returns in Variety Show on CBS

New York United Press International reports Jackie Gleason is back with a live variety show on CBS titled The Big Self. The season features Gleason, T. C. Jones, Phil Harris, Jack Lascoulie, and the Rocky Fellers with stunts including trampolines. Gleason discusses the show’s concept and a planned 90 minute Million-Dollar Incident special built around his career, with taping already completed before rehearsals.

Jack Gaver New York UPI Jackie Gleason Gleason CBS Jackie Ship T. C. Jones Phil Harris Jack Lascoulie Rocky Fellers Vimny

No Divorce for Hiding in Boudoir In London Case

A wife who caught her husband hiding in another woman's bedroom learned she had no grounds for divorce. Justice Wrangham said disappearance into a bedroom could fit both innocence and guilt. James Record visited Mrs. Ann Bird, hid behind curtains, and misidentified the rapping neighbor as Lil. The judge concluded the husband’s hiding showed no clear guilt and dismissed the wife’s suit.

London Geoffrey Wrangham James Record Ann Bird Luise Revard James Lil

Civic Light Opera's South Pacific a Smash at Municipal Auditorium

Civic Light Opera presented South Pacific by Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Municipal Auditorium to a packed house. James Brittain, Gerald Daniel, Joane Horne, Bell Hayes Ellig, Tom Gondman, James Cullip, Jeri Lynne, Roy Malmberg, and an able ensemble delivered polished performances with strong singing, dancing, and staging, earning enthusiastic applause.

Tong Beach Gerald Daniel Albert Ruiz Joane Horne Nellie Fort Miss Horne Broadway Bell Hayes Ellig Bloody Mary Ashe Opera Oot Rowgert Hall Tickoba

Big Daddy Deserts Beatniks S

Santa Monica reports Big Daddy, once a Beatnik, has turned to television roles. He laments the shift but notes his acting work includes parts on Death Valley Days and Alaska shows. He describes two failed marriages and a return to creative pursuits, with a stage run of There Is Nothing Like a Dame and South Pacific scenes tonight and this weekend.

Santa Monica Keris Patkiy Nord Yenkes Gas House Telision Death Valley Salaskan Ark Fur Dardy

Appliance Hunters Classified Ad Appeal

Classifieds push low cost ads with a sales tone urging readers to dial a number to place or avert ads. The snippet promotes buying in classified sections and hints at affordable options and quick placement through a telephone line. The text resembles an early 20th century classified style.

Unclear transcription of local notice leaves gaps

Fragmentary OCR text appears to mention people and places but provides no clear event, date, or organization. Lacking coherent details, the item cannot establish a definable action or outcome for a concise news summary.

Tess Weway 39 Kee Dv Ov Bl 1H Battle

Tess Weway, 39, of Kee, faced Ov Bl in a 1H battle as the local sports fragment notes a tense contest with unclear final outcome. The item emphasizes a personal clash and community interest in the match.

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