Dr Kildare drives profits from character merchandising
The AP reports TV script jokes highlight a thriving market in licensed Dr Kildare toys and goods. From doctor kits to nurse sets and comic books, character branding fuels roughly 200 million in annual retail sales, with licensing fees 3 to 10 percent and major properties like Mickey Mouse and Hopalong Cassidy pioneering the practice.
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Weede Keeps Busy In New York Theater Career
Broadway baritone Bob Weede marks his 40th year in show business as head of Milk And Honey. Once near selling his farm to homestead, he now enjoys abundant work with operatic roots, recalling a path from Baltimore to the Metropolitan Opera to Radio City Music Hall and lead Verdian roles.
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Margo Needed a Retirement to Break Casting Rut
Hollywood tale of Margo, Mexican born wife of Eddie Albert, who rose at 15 in Crime Without Passion. She faced typecasting as tragic roles, briefly retreated to focus on family and husband, then returned via Who's Got The Action. She jokes about adopting a single stage name like Lucille Ball.
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Sex trend in movies alarming editorial says
Hollywood reports that the Hollywood Reporter editorializes the film industry shift after the theater ownership decree. It cites low Code seal usage and a small share of features approved by the National Legion of Decency as showing irresponsible exhibition. The piece argues studios profited from theater ownership and urges exhibitors to reject risky films.
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Knox stars as General in Zanuck’s Normandy epic
Hollywood ace Alexander Knox returns to work for Darryl Zanuck taking a wartime lead in The Longest Day. He portrays Gen Walter Bede Smith during the Normandy invasion as the film recaptures World War II drama with a star-studded cast.
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Jan Miner Finds Self On Stage After Long Acting Career
New York veteran Jan Miner, after 25 years on radio and TV, turns to the stage. The naturally funny actress says stage work lets her discover who she really is, having built a career in broadcasting, commercials, and off Broadway roles.
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Ships To Maneuver In NATO Exercises In Mediterranean
Units of the US Sixth Fleet will participate in NATO training exercises in the Mediterranean starting March 22. About 9 percent of the fleet will be assigned to the maneuvers, with ships to conduct exercises under alliance command.
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Concert at the White House records noted by AP News
The November 13 1961 White House concert featured Pablo Casals performing Mendelssohn and Schumann with President Kennedy and First Lady in attendance. The Columbia album captures the event including a coughing moment, and proceeds support the Casals Festival in Puerto Rico. Horowitz signs with Columbia, ending a nine year public absence. recommendations include Beethoven and Tchaikovsky recordings, with Antal Dorati and the London Symphony Orchestra.
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Red Buttons Still A Comic At Heart
Hollywood reports that Red Buttons remains a comic at heart despite hints of serious acting. Producer Irwin Allen described soundstage gag scenes for Five Weeks In A Balloon.
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