Tonight's Top TV Highlights Across Channels
A jam packed evening features Wheel of Fortune on Channel 8 with Jefferson Drum and a plot twist involving a bequest and outlaws. Channel 13 presents Episode In Darkness with Ethan Banyon facing a murder charge and a blind witness. Boxing at Madison Square Garden showcases Johnny Busso versus Carlos Ortiz in a 10 round bout. Frank Sinatra Show repeats on Channel 38 with The Feeling Is Mutual. Duffy's Man airs on Channel 18 set against a tense outlaw arrival. Undercurrent on Channel 13 follows a hit and run tied to a widowed chief. Edward R Murrow hosts in Person to Person interviewing Vivian Blaine.
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Blondell Evicted From Motel Over Dog Rule
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Crosby dynasty and TV plans loom as Gary eyes dad’s shoes
The piece notes Gary Crosby 25 eager to carve a path with ABC after his father Bing Crosby’s influence. It mentions ABC producing 10 series in five years, a potential Orson Welles fall show dropped after a $100,000 Rome pilot, and other TV industry remarks from Elfrida von Nardroff’s resemblance to Ish Kabibble to unemployment in Captain Video and George Reeves.
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Meeker on TV vs stage credit for flops
Hollywood actor Ralph Meeker notes the theater blames the unseen author for a flop while TV stars get the blame or praise. He cites his shift from Playhouse 90 hit Four Women in Black to Broadway failure Cloud Seven and says the stage collapse left him with more offers since he was clearly available.
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Networks Cutting Ranks Of Chirpers Crooners Singers
Hollywood singer Rosie says TV worker fatigue and bad programming threaten the season with fewer musical shows and crowded schedules. Rosemary Clooney plans maternity leave and later return while considering club work and recordings to cover the lull.
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Parker seeks diverse roles beyond Westerns says Fess
Fess Parker, famed for Davy Crockett, says he enjoys kissing scenes and bears but hopes to tackle serious lovers. He notes fearlessness and gratitude for success while contemplating future choices beyond Westerns and his iconic TV hero image.
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Pineapple TV Service Ad Promises Low Prices and Quality
An advertisement promotes Pineapple DEPENDABLE TV SERVICE CTAN INC offering the lowest price consistent with quality. The ad emphasizes dependable service and value for customers seeking affordable television plans.
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