Addams Family TV series eyed by Levy despite critics
David Levy discusses a TV adaptation of Charles Addams cartoons and notes strong early reactions from ABC pre tests and Addams attorneys. He recalls Addams liking the music and likens Morticia to Carolyn Jones, while Gomez is played by John Astin and Lurch by Ted Cassidy. Levy cautions critics but stresses high imagination for the cast and notes CBS preparing a separate Munsters concept.
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Television Highlights Tonight on Channel Lineup
TV TONIGHT features Outer Limits at 7:30 on channels 2 12 where rock spirits plan world domination target a scientist and his wife. Wag on Train at 8:30 on 2 12 shows a couple’s marriage tested after theft. Vacation Playhouse at 8:30 on 7 9 spoofs silent film era with a producer seeking a blonde vamp. Hollywood and the Stars at 9:30 on 5 glass repeats a silent era documentary on movie comedy. Andy Griffith Show at 9:30 on 7 9 has Barney buying his life savings for a first car that promptly fails. Bonanza at 10 on 7 repeats a tale of a woman whose looks bring trouble.
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Missing Rupert Humperdink comedy falls flat on NBC Show
New York AP reports NBC’s Show of the Week aired The Missing bank of Rupert X Humperdink with John McGiver as a bankrupt playboy. The script and performance fail to deliver laughs despite a strong cast and a familiar bank heist theme.
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Elizabeth Taylor Debuts in World Enough and Time Stage Show
Elizabeth Taylor grins through fluffed lines in her stage debut at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater as Richard Burton jokes and the audience applauds. The program, a mix of Shakespeare Lawrence and Lennon writings, is directed by Philip Burton with receipts going to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Taylor’s diction wavers at times while Burton delivers fiery declamations and quips about the performance.
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Two Pavilions Say Fair Repair Costs Soaring
World’s Fair Corp directors review protests from exhibitors over rising maintenance expenses. The Sierra Leone and Malaysian pavilions threaten to close next year. Jordanian pavilion cites housekeeping costs ten times higher than expected. Japanese pavilion pays 5000 dollars monthly. Allied Maintenance charges range from 8.76 to 17.16 dollars per hour. Work orders start on a phone call and end when the worker returns. drivers from the Teamsters Union often earn more than the workers and bring an assistant.
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