Harvard Man Transforms Boisterous Film Directors Career
Michael Ritchie, a Harvard graduate, disrupted Hollywood’s boisterous director circle by directing a Harvard play that impressed Boston critics and led to Broadway. His early work earned him an assistant producer role with Robert Saudek on Omnibus after graduating in 1960.
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Harvard man directs first feature Downhill Racers
Softsell Sam’s education in show business leads to directing credits on Profiles in Courage The Man From U N C L E Felony Squad Dr Kil dare and The Big Valley He finally completes Downhill Racers shot in Austria Switzerland and Colorado in 99 days for 2 million with a finished length near 10 000 feet The project was completed on time and on budget with no skiing experience cited and cost noted Comedian Godfrey Cambridge cast in The Night the Sun Came Out on Happy Lane news mentions Utah gold clues near Drum Mountains from Interior Department survey leading Senator Burton to comment
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Saloons by the Thousands but One Open Church
New York City sightseeing note highlights many late night venues while praising St Thomas Church for staying open until midnight. The piece blends urban chaos with celebrity sightings, restaurant clusters, and quotes from pop culture figures.
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