Television in Review The Beethoven Anniversary TV Brief
TV critic notes networks ignored Beethoven birthday with no prime time specials. NBC aired Bing Crosby Christmas hour with Melba Moore whose energy stood out but was hindered by institutional tone. NBC also launched Rod Serling Night Gallery, a four-in-one mini series with a premiere signaling mixed ambitions.
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