Hollywood Couple Trish Van Devere Reflects On Patton And Oscar Chance
Trish Van Devere Mrs George C Scott reveals she avoided watching Patton preferring to telephoned George during its TV run They discuss their movie The Day of the Dolphin and her Oscar prospects for One is a Lonely Number Also notes Helen Noga authoring Ayisha and future project plans
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Helen Plans Broadway Show From Autobiographical Novel
The star announces a second book will be autobiographical fiction with altered names and aims to move to Broadway. She considers a future personal management return but says she is not seeking a hot property now. She recalls last sighting of Mathis at a fish market and notes Johnny plugged her book on a New York talk show.
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Benny Plans Farewell Specials As He Cuts Back On Gigs
Hollywood veteran Jack Benny says he will not retire fully and will continue to do concerts and NBC specials. He details a heavy schedule focused on benefits and a January 18 NBC farewell special funded by RCA, while exploring a second farewell plan and stressing editors over comedians in shaping material. He cites writers, his manager Irving Fein, and praises younger comics Flip Wilson and Bob Newhart for potential future work.
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Bighorn special gains fame with John Denver’s wildlife voyage
AP reports a one hour TV special on North America’s endangered bighorn sheep titled Bighorn. Part of GE’s Monogram series it features John Denver and guide Tompkins guiding viewers through Jasper National Park and Wyoming. The program blends wildlife footage with Denver’s environmentalist perspective and musical interludes.
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Ellington Mingus Roach revival highlighted in United Artists release
United Artists reissue showcases Duke Ellington with Charlie Mingus on bass and Max Roach on drums in Money Jungle and other pieces. Billie Holiday live set, Coltrane time, Art Blakey and King Pleasure also featured with strong solos and standout trumpets. The era’s vibrant jazz voices and instrumentals are celebrated in the compilation.
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At Wits End: Erma Bombeck shares driving oddities
A humorous column recounts bizarre driving stories and excuses people gave to insurers. Bombeck contrasts a neighborly skepticism with tales of ridiculous incidents from pedestrians to preachers, highlighting human credulity and misadventure behind the wheel.
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Barbs and exchanges in a humorous dialogue
A humorous dialogue sketches barbs about women's lib and everyday quirks. The narrator riffs on oddball statements from a record collector, car wheels, pollution, and a landscaping tale, ending with a quip about the devil and responsibility.
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