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The Voice of Broadway by County Kilgallen on announcers
Dorothy Kilgallen guest writes as Jack Lescoulie notes how announcers rise to stardom on TV. He recalls Mil ton Berle Dave Garroway Jackie Gleason and Hugh Downs illustrating influence versatility and fame behind the scenes. He praises Arthur Godfrey for a relaxed selling style and previews the announcer as a sought after personality with growing independence.
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Dorothy Kilgallen
Jack Lescoulie
Jackie Gleason
Wow
Tm Kilgaibnn
Pan Wilson
Carry von Zell
Dimms Wallington
Secrer
Milton Berle
Dave Garroway
Jackie
Babe Ruth
Gehrig
Johnny On
Gleason
Harry von Zell
Arthur Godfrey
Berbara Gleason
Trendexas
Nielsons
Hugh Downs
Jack Paar
Manhattan
Mason City
Iowa
Tugh
Hollywood
Paar
Hugh
Garry Moore
Durwood Kirby
Frank Gallup
Perry Come
Goodman Ace
Don Wilson
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