Combat's Seligman bets on Alexander the Great pilot
Seligman executive producer of ABC-TV's Combat recalls the show surviving a season of crises and rival programs. He plans a color hour pilot about Alexander the Great costing about 500000, betting on a costume series after the series' recent triumphs.
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Television Highlights Tonight’s Movie and Variety Picks
TV listings present Monday Night at the Movies at 7 30 on channels 5 with Olivia de Havilland and Richard Burton in My Cousin Rachel. At 8 30 channels 2 and 12 feature Your Funny Films from Marty Ingels. Vacation Playhouse on channels 7 and 9 stars Glynis Johns assisting a famed attorney to solve a murder. Julie Andrews and Phil Silvers join Jack Benny at 9 on channels 7 and 9. Ben Casey at 10 on channels 2 and 12 follows two brain surgery patients finding courage. Brinkley’s Journal at 10 on channel 5 explores Brazil’s capital economy.
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On This Date in History August 5 1963
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Race Clause In New Guild Pact
The Screen Actors Guild and the Association of Motion Picture Producers reach a contract with no wage increase but adding an anti-discrimination clause. Negro groups had accused the industry of limiting hiring and screen roles for Black workers, especially in menial positions.
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Welk Son Injured in Santa Monica Car Crash
Lawrence Leroy Welk, 23, son of bandleader Lawrence Welk, is listed in fair condition at a Santa Monica hospital with head and hand injuries after a car collision.
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Moose is the largest member of the deer family
The American moose is noted as the largest member of the deer family.
Allyson postpones wedding over widow’s allowance
Hollywood actress June Allyson 39 calls off plans to wed Glenn Maxwell 35 in Las Vegas to avoid losing her widow’s allowance from the estate of late husband actor producer Dick Powell who died January 2 from cancer.
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Separations Shocks Ford Family In Civil Row
Henry Ford II and wife Anne announce a legal separation after 23 years of marriage. The couple, living separately in Michigan and New York, reportedly plan to remain in their respective locations with their three children.
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Cat Rescued After Seven Days Hidden in Bathroom
Miss Vinla Hatton reported her missing cat Fluffy for a week before hearing it. SPCA agent William Kelly pried up floor boards in a second floor bathroom and found the cat, bringing the animal to safety.
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