Comedienne Audrey Meadows Reflects on Humor and Femininity
In a candid interview Audrey Meadows discusses why women are scarce as comedians. She recalls winning an Emmy as Jackie Gleason's wife in The Honeymooners and recalls performing for large audiences despite ridicule. She notes society trains girls to be demure and feminine. She recounts a rainsoaked Army camp moment where a soldier praised her as beautiful.
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Wilder talks Irma La Douce comedy approach and risks
Paris interview with Billy Wilder discusses Irma La Douce and its old fashioned sex theme. Shirley MacLaine stars as the tart with the golden heart with Jack Lemmon in a dual role as manager and client.
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Paris
Billy Wilder
Wilder
Shirley Maclaine
Jack Lemmon
Shirley
Sonny Liston
Floyd Patterson
Irma la Douce
Radio and TV Highlights for Sunday Evening Programming
Broadcast schedule lists Browns vs Steelers, Chargers vs Oilers, and channels 2 5 7 9 12 with films, documentaries, Lassie, Beethoven, Trooper Hook, Sid Caesar, True Civil War tale, and a Chosen Child documentary hosted by John Chancellor.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Joel McCrea
Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara Harris
Sid Caesar
John Chancellor
OV Cow Yard Raised to Earn Cash for Community Center
J C Sharpe converted his 240 acre dairy farm in Lafayette Alabama into a recreation center with an 18 hole golf course. The site offers homemade rides softball diamonds and hosts school church and club events. It is booked for every weekend next summer.
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Lafayette
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J. C. Sharpe
Lucille Ball Becomes Chief of Desilu as Employee
Lucille Ball, now Desilu head after buying her ex-husband's share for about 3 million, says she has not found her new duties heavy. She credits a stable team and relies on production, creative and financial heads, while missing Des Arnaz's guidance on comedy and cutting. Vivian Vance notes early success of The Lucy Show as Lucy adjusts to executive duties.
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Hollywood Height Trend Boosts Actresses in 1960s
Nita Talbot notes Shirley MacLaine sparked a shift as taller actresses gain lead roles. Studios cite Julie Newmar and Lana Turner among examples with heights over five eight. The trend reshapes on screen pairings and casting dynamics.
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Miss Talbot
Miss MacLaine
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Nita
Irvine School of the Theater
Anne Baxter
Peacock Fame Sparks Toddlers Awe at Zoo
In Memphis a three year old gapes at a peacock display and exclaims to her mother about seeing a living color after watching television. The piece notes how TV shapes small children.
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Memphis
D C Title Event Sheds Light On Towson Swim Meet
In Towson at the Baltimore YWCA Aqualite Swim Club a major junior national synchronized swimming event is set. The 1962 championships include the 12 and under solo event and South Atlantic Invitational under the Amateur Athletic Union.
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Nixon Lawyers Deny Libel In Burkhalter Suit
Los Angeles AP Nixon's lawyers argue the former VP spoke a personal opinion not libelous when he said he would not endorse Everett G Burkhalter for dog catcher Burkhalter who beat Edgar W Hiestand in November filed a $20 million damages suit Nixon’s demurrer challenges the complaint and a hearing is set for December 3.
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Richard M. Nixon
Attoneys
Everett G Burkhalter
Nixon
Burkhal Iter
Edgar W. Hiestand
Superior Court
Burkhalter
Joe E. Lewis Hits a Sore Spot in Hollywood
Comedian Joe E. Lewis, performing at a local night club, opens a new act that critiques Hollywood. He jokes about Hollywood being the foreign film capital and notes Rome and London producing more movies than Hollywood.
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Joe E
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