Rating systems and TV viewership in the IBM era
Hy Gardner discusses the flaws of ratings in television with Georgie Jessel and Merv Griffin. He argues industry bias and limited polls misrepresent actual viewing, proposing a nationwide audience voting system to reflect true habits.
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Kazan Discovers Dishwashing Greek Actor For Oscar-Nominated Role
Hollywood reports Elia Kazan uncovered Stathis Giallelis, a 21 year old Greek actor who washed dishes in a Fifth Avenue restaurant while auditioning for America America. He stood out after traveling to New York on borrowed money two months later to press his claim.
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I Was a Pretty Stupid Kid to a Boxing Star
The piece recalls a New York City upbringing on the East Side with future stars and rough years in boxing. It recounts early fights, a fall from a roof, a reform school stay, and the rise toward professional boxing with a nod to George Raft as a pivotal manager, inviting readers to call for more.
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al Smith
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Begley Seeks to Shield Kids From Oscar Role in Bird
actor Ed Begley says his children should not see him as the vicious character in Sweet Bird of Youth while Geraldine Page vies for best actress honors. Begley notes his kids attend private schools in the east as he works in New York and abroad, and he fears their reaction to his portrayal.
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Ceremonies Held For Canine Coins
Boston police canine corps graduates eight dogs after training at the corps armory. Two dogs were presented by a West German magazine, marking completion of their training and noting they received diamantes according to officials.
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