Laughing to win money on ABC-TV comedy game
A Charles Mercer New York column describes the premise of Make Me Laugh, where contestants try not to laugh while a comedian aims to provoke, with a tense exchange about what makes people laugh. The piece notes the vibe of the live setup and small sketches aimed at proving the unpredictability of humor. The narrative also briefly drops in on New York harbor capacity and Virginia river names as side details.
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Gould
Nye
Cas Gould
Roy
Lose Ugly Fat in Ten Days Diet Pill Ad
An advertisement promotes DIATRON a weight loss pill claiming it curbs hunger without diet or exercise. It promises rapid weight loss with a money back guarantee after the first package if no results, priced at $3.00. The copy emphasizes health risks of excess weight and asserts the product is harmless.
Rotarians See Film On Seaway Project
Rotarians heard a 3 minute color film on the St. Lawrence Seaway narrated by Walter Cronkite. Charles A. Kearns of Alban Tractor Co. highlighted earth removal of 150 million cubic yards for the project and noted plant moves from Baltimore to Frederick.
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Tee Frederick Rotary
Walter Cronkite
St. Lawrence Seaway
Francis Scott Key
Tee Dim
Charles A. Kearns
Alban Tractor Company
Baltimore
Frederick
Seaway
Kearns
St. Lawrence Sea- Way
Television Schedule Fragments and Program Notes
A dense list of TV time slots, show titles, hosts, and segments across a day’s schedule. Includes news, weather, sports, and various programs from mornings to late evening with mentions of networks and personalities.
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Charlie
Sid Gould
New York
Virginia
Valley View Nursing Home
Middletown
Phour Middletown
Alexander
Walkersville
Mdb
Wayside Radio
E. Patrick St. MO
Dekalb Profit Pullet
Dekalb
Har Gland Chick Hatchery Inc
West South St
Rotarians
Ed Hartmant
East Street
Rotary
Hartmann
Ray W. Kilcollins
York
Einard J. Boland
Martinsburg
Tom Spates
Leesburg
Robert Ryder
Hagerstown
Edward Dd. Longyear
Rotary Cheb
District Heights
Warren D. Haley
Washington
Takoma Park Lions Club
George Kessel
Wildwood
New Jersey
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Ramsey
Indiana
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Department of Educational
Hood College
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Maryland and Delaware
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Francis Sco Key Hotel
Robert E. Stansfield
Associated County
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West Indies
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Pittsburgh
Washington, D. C
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Hts
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Ganga
TV Farmer
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Frankie Laine
Angie
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TV Reader's Digest
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Rembrandt
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Miss Brooks
Kitty Foyle
Sbuddy Deane
Elizabeth
Grandpa’s
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Rosarita
Mickey Mouse Club
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Cox, Ripper
Amos
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Jobe
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Bill Kuster
Steve Poreh
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Huntley
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David Stickle
Cochise
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Don Goddard
Keith McBee
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Diamond
Groucho Marz
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Zerro
Shower of State
Dragnet
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Pat Boone
Teresa Brewer
Patrok
Lawhouse
Ernie Ford
Ravy Log
Rosemary Clooney
Jane Weimman
State Trooper
IL Target
Fere
Ollow
Belizapor
Jackie Reonie
Fee and Friends
Jack Paar
Lille Morgia
Lancaster
Wgal-Ty
Columbia
Tyler's Jewelry Store
North Market St
Wines & Liquors
Mealey’s
New Market
Maryland
Kinsey
Motter Ave
Johnson Outboard Motors
McCulloch
Coblentz & Main, Inc. Insurance
Flectrissee
W. Patrick St
North Market Si. MO
HI HO Farm
Phoenix
Hal Longley
Mer
South Locust St. Aurora
Ilinois
ED Shorthorns
Timonium
W. Walker
East Test St
Indianapolis
T. B
Francis Scott Key Hotel
MD. and
del. Brown
Frank Fogle
Safe
Union Bridge
Whitesell Pharmacy Prescription Center
E. E. Whitesell
Maneper
Lowell Tire & Battery CO
South Market St
Hotpoint
Damascus Electric Company
N. Market St
William S. Hood
East
Patrick Street
Unico Decoramic
Frederick Cooperative Commerce St
MT. Airy Cooperative
Mt. Airy
3. M. Johnson and Sons
Entonville
Middletown Valley Co-Op
Woodsboro
Vinewood
Femmes Lnt Cae
General Electric
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