Chester imitator Bing Crosby spurs Dennis Weaver on Gunsmoke
Hollywood profile of Dennis Weaver known as Chester on Gunsmoke. Weaver discusses adopting Chester dialect, his rise from a track star to acting, work with Lee Strasberg, and recent co star role with James Cagney. He shares vegetarian lifestyle and Emmy night drink.
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Kookie Byrnes Hounded by Fans in Flagstaff Hotel
Edward “Kookie” Byrnes faced relentless teen fans during location filming for Yellowstone Kelly in Flagstaff Arizona. Management moved his room three times to protect him as crowds pressed on doors and peered into windows. Byrnes, rising star of 77 Sunset Strip, gained fame from his Techni color debut and his hit recording Kookie Kookie.
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Ladd's Daughter Enrolls in Hollywood Acting School
Alana Ladd, 16, daughter of Alan Ladd, has enrolled in a Hollywood dramatic school to pursue an acting career after her film debut in Guns of the Timberland. The Warner Bros. feature stars her father and she now plans to make acting her life’s work.
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Camera Corner Tips For Amateurs From A Pro
Professional cameraman Robert A. Wands urges amateurs to practice dry running in front of a mirror to master hand hold stance balance and exposure readiness. He notes common faults such as lens cap kept on and lens obscured by case flap and highlights using a filter for weather protection with low cost replacement. He mentions the new book Filter Guide by Norman Rothschild and Cora Wright from Amphoto.
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Midtown
New York
Norman Rothschild
Cora Wright
Amphoto
Bing Crosby Tops Ten Best Dressed List
Hollywood stylist Sy Devore unveils his first annual ten best dressed list with Bing Crosby among the surprise entries. Crosby earns recognition for his distinctive style as industry figures note his refined taste and public appeal.
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Bing Crosby
Hollywood
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Secret note found in court clerk's box in Lockport
A Niagara County Court House secretary who bought a new bathing suit reported finding a note inside a box that read This puts all of you where it should be. The incident adds odd mystery to the courthouse scene in Lockport New York.
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Niagara County Court House
Research On Love Monkey Baby Shows Comfort Trumps Feeding
Madison Wisconsin A psychology study by Dr Harry Harlow and associates at the University of Wisconsin tests infant macaques separated from mothers and given two surrogate mothers one wire and one soft to see what creates love. The findings indicate physical contact and warmth matter most as babies prefer the cuddly surrogate even when the wire mother provides nourishment.
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University of Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Harry Harlow
Monkeys bond more with cloth surrogate than real mother
Dr. Harlow and team report infant macaques prefer a cloth surrogate over a wire or cloth real mother. They provide intensive care, yet only two of the infants die. Cloth substitute fosters pleasure and close contact, challenging belief that nursing is most vital.
Psychologists Find Cloth Mothers Strong in Infant Bonding
Researchers note infants show lasting attachment to cloth mothers, even after prolonged separation from real mothers. Harlow says contact comfort is crucial, with cloth surrogate mothers prompting affection and rocking preference, while anxious behaviors include nipping and clinging.
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