Laugh In Still Triumph Amid Changes in NBC Run
In its fourth NBC season Laugh In remains popular with Dan Rowan and Dick Martin at center stage though cast turnover continues. Goldie Hawn guest stars returning to mixed material as Lily Tomlin and Arte Johnson stand out amid pacing fatigue and new sketches. Nielsen ratings place Mayberry R F D second behind Here’s Lucy while Headmaster debuts at 20th.
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Israeli Units on Alert after Nasser's Death
Israeli forces in the Sinai and along the Suez Canal were placed on alert following news of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser's death. An Israeli army spokesman would not confirm reports as fears rose of unauthorized Egyptian fire. Cease-fire along the canal remains in effect under the U.S. peace initiative.
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Columbus Theater Manager Arrested After Calcutta Show
Columbus vice squad arrested World Theater manager Charles Emery after deeming the nude off Broadway play Oh Calcutta obscene during a videotaped Columbus showing. In Cincinnati a live closed circuit broadcast from New York proceeded after a judge refused to halt it.
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Cincinnati
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Rodney Ericson
Colormedia Corp
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Justice Department Waiting For Report On Oh Calcutta Open TV
The Justice Department is awaiting reviewers’ word before deciding on federal obscenity prosecutions for Colormedia Corp promoted closed circuit airing of Oh Calcutta. Viewers including agents filed feedback. several cities canceled screenings, and Peoria issued an injunction to block a drive‑in showing amid moral concerns. Ticket prices ranged from 2 to 15 dollars.
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Colormedia
Tonight TV lineup features Don Knotts and classic hits
Channel 2 and 5 present Don Knotts with The Len non Sisters Chuck Connors and Nac Davis at 7 30. Mod Squad at 7 30 on channels 12 and 22 follows Pete posing as a hoodlum. Green Acres at 8 features Ed’s jealousy over a young house guest. Julia at 8 30 has a gas station confinement. Hee Haw at 8 30 includes Ray Charles and Lynn Anderson. To Rome With Love at 9 30 shows an American star inviting the Endicotts to a premiere. Marcus Welby at 10 covers a lawyer delaying cancer treatment. Tonight’s movies San Francisco International Airport on channels 2 and 5 about an airport robbery. Between Heaven and Earth on 9 19 stars Robert Wagner in a WWII tale.
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Heaven and Earth
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This Day In History September 29 1970 Highlights
A compact record of events on September 29 across centuries. Notable items include 1918 Allied breakthrough in World War I and other milestones such as Pompey’s murder in 43 B C and William the Conqueror’s 1066 invasion.
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