Homecoming echo for Bill Chambers polka career
South Wayne native Bill Chambers recalls a life in music from farm roots to the Polka Kings, turning to teaching in Granton before forming his own seven piece Bill Chambers Orchestra. He notes a decline in dance hall business yet remains active in central Wisconsin venues and TV in Wausau. He lives in Loyal with wife Joanne and three daughters. APMotors note: American Motors Canada plans April 1 import of subcompact car from the US parent, to be built in Canada, per L G Rice.
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Gig Young Emerges From Typecasting With New Film Role
In Hollywood the actor Gig Young, famed for semialcoholic supporting parts, gains fresh depth in They Shoot Horses Dont They He plays Rocky a hustling marathon dance promoter. Director Sydney Pollack and agent Marty Baum guided his study of the 1930s era using newsreels.
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Educational Network Experiment Bounced for Dullness Length
New York AP reports the National Educational Network launched a four part filmed account of the Denver Black Panther defendant Lauren R Watson charged with three misdemeanors including resisting an officer. The opening focuses on jury selection and is described as dull but potentially engaging for viewers.
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Spring TV Re Runs Signal Shorter Seasons
New York AP notes TV networks shift to more re runs as the season shortens from 39 weeks to about 24. Economics drive second airings with lower costs and added performer fees. The piece highlights CSB special Fight For Life on CBS 60 Minutes interviews with Elizabeth Taylor Burton and Reasoner reports.
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