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Smithsonian show line up of famous movie memorabilia
Washington's Smithsonian Institution expands its show biz display with Jimmy Durante's hats, Judy Garland's ruby slippers, and Edgar Bergen's Charlie McCarthy dummy. Sinatra bow ties from 1942 were donated after a request. Also noted: Rod Steiger on aging, Smurfs creator Peye Culliford recalling how schtroumpf word started, and Richard Petty pursuing local office while racing. Donovan defends integrity amid probe. Gielgud praises Olivier Richardson and Guine ss. comments on aging actresses Bacall and Channing.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Jimmy Durante
Henry Winkler
Fonz
Archie Bunker
Judy Garland
Hildegarde
Irving Berlin
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Carle Scheele
The
Smithsonian
Frank Sinatra
Sinatra
Scheele
Paramount Theater
New York
Peye Culliford
Belgium
United States