Civil War Virus May Be Catching
NBC plans a heavy Civil War focus in its fall slate with The Americans series and specials on Robert E. Lee and Lincoln as centennial year programming. Other networks may follow if NBC draws large audiences and sponsors, with imagined parodies featuring Susskind, Bernstein, and classic stars in wartime fare.
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Jeff Hunter Chosen to Play Christ in King of Kings
In Madrid on the set of the King of Kings biopic, Jeff Hunter appears calm and reverent as director Nicholas Ray guides a Last Supper scene. Producer Samuel Bronston notes Hunter’s suitability and restraint, avoiding public appearances despite press interest reaching England.
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Broadway Director Will Use Any Trick
Bob Fosse, a 33 year old Broadway director and former burlesque dancer, says he will employ any trick to get the performance he wants. He describes a candid, improvisational approach, explaining he adapts to each actor and even uses threats if needed, while admitting he often makes mistakes and follows what seems right in the moment.
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Dorothy Provine Seeks Stutz Bearcat Car in Reunion Bid
Dorothy Provine aims to relive the Roaring Twenties decades later by seeking a Stutz Bearcat to complete a vintage car collection. The note hints at a personal revival and taste for historic automobiles.
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Long Run Broadway Gaffe Highlights Stage Slips
A Rex Harrison moment in My Fair Lady shows how long running Broadway shows can produce oddities. A tarnished trombone hung on the set for over a year then blasted by Harrison, shocking co star Robert Coote and delighting backstage onlookers while audiences remained unaware. Ghosts of forgotten shows creep into performances despite routine discipline.
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