Ed McMahon the Warmer-Upper Reflects 25 Years of Prep Work
Hollywood report notes Ed McMahon’s 25 years warming up TV audiences, from Philadelphia stage to The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. He explains methods to prime the audience, avoid topical jabs, and keep tempo for a 90 minute show. Also mentions Alan J. Pakula hiring Hume Cronyn for The Parallax View.
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Gleason Returns To TV In One Hour Comedy Variety Special
Jackie Gleason makes a TV comeback after a three year absence with a one hour comedy variety special on CBS for the 1973 74 season. The show features his signature characters and echoes his dramatic film roles from Minnesota Fats to Gigot.
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Gig Young Sues Warner Bros for $100,000 Over Film Contract
Hollywood actor Gig Young sues Warner Bros demanding $100,000 alleging the studio broke a contract to cast him in the film Black Bart. The suit highlights a dispute over a movie role and compensation.
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Indiana Cable Telecasts Power Boat Races
Complete three hour coverage of the Decatur Annual Waiter Festival power boat races to air at 7 30 p m Monday and Tuesday on Channel 5. Drivers raced for prize money and trophies May 27 28 across twelve classes including seven litre hydro planes on a one and two thirds mile course sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association. Points count toward national standings and North American Cup honors.
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Enberg Balances TV Radio Roles With Sports Challenges
Dick Enberg handles UCLA basketball hosting duties and a Sunday Channel 10 sports program while also emceeing Baffle five days a week. He broadcasts all California Angels games, Rams football, and Pro Bowl coverage, aiming for a pennant race with the Angels and noting Rams work boosts his Los Angeles prestige. The former college professor laments leaving education but values sports broadcasting diversity.
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