Dragnet creator Webb on sabbatical and TV evolution
New York AP. Jack Webb, creator of Dragnet, discusses leaving TV long runs behind and shifting to film work. He notes seven years in a series is too long and explains his plan to wait his turn in television again while pursuing producing directing and acting in motion pictures. Webb recalls how Dragnet began on radio then moved to TV and how his choice of roles reflects his independence.
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Rodgers Shapes Two Paths For Broadway Lyrics Legacy
Richard Rodgers, at 59, pursues lyric writing with renewed energy alongside his music. The article traces his work with Lorenz Hart, Oscar Hammerstein II, and the upcoming Lerner collaboration, noting his evolving role as both composer and potential lyricist in a shifting Broadway landscape.
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Society Type Actress Is Rare In Hollywood
Marion Thompson a 21 year old San Francisco broker's daughter lands a key role in The Pleasure of His Company after a single interview. Parcels of praise compare her to Grace Kelly, noting her aristocratic background and prior TV ads. She aims for glamor over realism in her film career.
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Jay Ward Studio Promotes Trading Stamps on Sunset Strip
Hollywood producer Jay Ward and partner Bill Scott run the only studio on the Sunset Strip that hands out trading stamps. Ward makes cartoons such as Rocky And His Friends Watts Gnn and Super Chicken. Scott says the stamps are a great asset even if not essential to the business.
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Clint Eastwood argues Western stars act, not just play themselves
Clint Eastwood says Western actors can act across genres and criticizes voters for underrating them. He notes his range from tragedy to comedy with a Western backdrop and describes his Emmy nominated Western drama about a Union Army soldier who kills a bully and is chased by peers.
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Broadcast Highlights and TV Listings of This Day
Radio Today on WKRC and WPFB FM outlines Cincinnati baseball Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh 7 PM. TV highlights include Alfred Drake in Volpone Play of the Week and Summer Sports Spectacular tribute to fallen skaters. Also Meet the Press discussion with Senator Fulbright and NORAD defense specials. The lineup features The Astronauts and a McGuire Sisters musical tribute among other programs.
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Three New Broadway Shows Set for May Debuts
Broadway ends the 1960-61 season with three May openings. Donnybrook arrives May 18 at the 46th Street Theatre, Mandingo opens May 19 at an announced venue, and A Call on Kup Rin debuts May 25 at the Broadhurst. Olivier stars in Becket at the Hudson from May 8 for three weeks, and Porgy and Bess runs May 17 at City Center before Pal Joey follows.
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Merrick Adds New Musical The Girl from Martinique
Producer David Merrick plans a 1961-62 musical titled The Girl from Martinique with music by Raymond Scott. Will Glickman will write the book, and Bernard Hanighen will provide lyrics. the project follows past Broadway work including Plain and Fancy and Mr. Wonderful.
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Light Gowns Heavy Sets In New Comedy
New York reports on the musical comedy The Happiest Girl in the World. Light gowns contrast with heavy costumes as the distaff performers wear 7 ounce outfits while a stage setting weighs 2 tons. The show adapts an ancient Greek legend.
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Pre Hitler Germany Play Debuts in New York
American debut of a pre Hitler era drama produced by Elmer Werthiemer, who fled Hungary in 1952. Louis S. Bardoly adapted the drama from Walter Masen clever's Ein Besser Herr. The Magnificent Hu no is the new title.
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