Tie Your Kangaroo Down And Grab A Wobbleboard
A look at Rolf Harris and his novelty hit Tie Me Kangaroo. The piece describes Harris’ Sun Arise album and promotion with a wobbleboard. It also notes other quirky records and the Surfin fad with the Astronauts and gospel acts at New York clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolf Harris
Sun Arise
Kangaroo
Epic
Harris
U. S
New York
Sweet Chariot
Columbia
Sweet Chariot Singers
Philadelphia
Steam Engine Tops Fantasy Farm Rides Near Middletown
A 60 year old farm steam engine is a highlight at Fantasy Farm on Ohio 4 south of Middletown. It operates Sundays for park patrons while other new rides like the Stambler and Turnpike progress. The Turnpike features a bidirectional course with sharp banks and overpasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fantasy Farm
Ohio 4
Middletown
Spillane presses to prove self as action hero on screen
Mickey Spillane discusses Mike Hammer as a real persona, aims to extend film and book projects, and notes warm reviews for The Girl Hunters while downplaying connections to past portrayals. He emphasizes making marketable product and possible future sequels and earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mickey Spillane
Spillane
Mike Hammer
Hammer
England
Constabulary
Mike
Concertmaster Warns Space Trend Hurts Youth Music
Anshel Brusilow of the Philadelphia Orchestra laments space-age allure drawing youths from practice. He notes fewer young players entering major orchestras, despite growing appreciation for classical music as listeners. He traces lag to scientific fascination and urges sustained study and amateur music making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Anshel Brusilow
Philadelphia Orchestra
Brusilow
Bne
Brusilov
Curtis Institute of Music
Cleveland Orchestra
New Orleans Symphony
Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra
Nat Cole Sees Peaceful Path to Showbiz Integration
AP reports Nat King Cole expects dialogue to solve show business integration while Marlon Brando warns of violence. Cole plans a cross racial tour starting next month, featuring both black and white performers, with talent as the only criterion. Brando advocates conference table solutions amid civil rights tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Marlon Brando
Nat (King) Cole
Brando
American Civil Liberties Union Arts Division
Cole
Go Ahead Hit Them George Gobel Golf Gaffe
AP reports comedian George Gobel and a friend played golf at Lakeside Country Club where after a round of martinis his partner could not hit his tee shot. Gobel urged him on noting four balls as the partner claimed to be holding four clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Sullivan
Moiseyev
Pedrecca
Piccoli Theater
Capitol Music
Benny Goodman
Capitol
Vic Damone
Addis and
Crofut
Joanie Sommers
Red Nichols
Count Basie Band
Bullwinkle J. Moose
Hollywood
George Gobel
Lakeside Country Club
George
Hof named acting director of university relations at BGSU
James F. Hof was appointed acting director of university relations at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green Ohio. The move places Hof in charge of communications for the campus and its public affairs efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green, Ohio
James F. Hof
Bowling Green State University
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Astronauts
Bulder
RCA
U.S.A
Misirlou
California
Nathaniel Lewis
Golden Chords
Drama OF America
George Peppard
Henry Fonda
Mickey
Star System
Garbagt
Picasso
Nat Cole
Ray Charles
Ray
Nancy Wilson
Borden
Bordens
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