Hollywood Finds Gold in Westerns Again
Hollywood majors renew faith in Westerns with veteran stars. John Wayne and Kirk Douglas work on War Wagon in Mexico while The Way West wraps in Oregon with Widmark Mitchum. Gregory Peck signs for The Stalking Moon. James Stewart and Henry Fonda shoot Fury at Firecreek near Sedona. Other projects include Welcome to Hard Times and Death Dance at Banner for TV abroad.
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Lawrence Welk Enjoying Unexpected Good Ratings
Hollywood ABC reports Lawrence Welk's TV show rising in ratings this season. Welk discusses his Santa Monica offices, ownership of ground floor space, and a color conversion funded by ABC. He reflects on past doubts, the show’s resilience, and plans to keep performing locally at the Palladium.
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Actress Lilia Skala Seeks Viet Nam Visit
Viennese born actress Lilia Skala, an Academy nominee for The Sound of Music, proposes going to Viet Nam to meet troops. She would show Lilies of the Field, sing, and talk to service members about filmmaking, hoping to discuss experiences with fellow actor Raymond Burr who offered to accompany her.
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