Radio in Review on The Goldbergs on TV
A skeptical look at the first TV adaptation of The Goldbergs now in its third CBS week notes the show preserves radio origins with Molly Goldberg and family in a bustling New York energy. The piece highlights strong writing by Gertrude Berg and solid performances from Philip Loeb Larry Robinson and Arlene McQuade as the Goldberg clan navigates modest crises with Jewish humor and resilience.
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Goldbergs charm shines in Jewish dialogue and steady directing
Molly tries to persuade Jake not to work so hard and fails. The Goldbergs rely on witty Jewish dialogue and understated domestic humor, with Worthington Minor guiding pacing without overwhelming the actors. Domestic serials may captivate TV audiences if this pace continues.
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Traffic Loss in Youngstown Tops One Million
In Youngstown for 1948 automobile accidents total losses reached 1.3 million dollars, with the Traffic Commissioner Clarence W. Coppersmith estimating 1,500,125 dollars as the sum. The year saw 34 deaths and 980 injuries, the highest totals to date.
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Daily Cleveland TV Schedule Highlights Family, News and Shows
A listing of WEWS and WNBK programming details programs include Uncle Jake's House Small Fry Club Lucky Pup Bus Time News Earl Wrightson Moonshine The Goldbergs What Do You Think Morey Amsterdam People's Platform Court of Issues plus children and theater features to fill the evening lineup.
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Tonight on Air Herb Shriner hosts Gracie Fields
TV and radio listings show Herb Shriner welcoming Gracie Fields at 5 on CBS WGAR. Other programs include Henry Karlosky discussing Boy Scouts at 5 45 on WAND FM, Stravinsky conducting Boston Symphony at 7 30 on NBC WTAM, and new series Straight Arrow debuting at 8 on WHK.
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Should You Be Good or Clever Topic on WEWS
An industrial executive, a University of Chicago professor and a housewife will discuss the topic Should You Be Good or Clever on the What Do You Think program at 8 30 over WEWS Ring Once for Central dramatized on Theater Hour at 9 over WNBK Nan Wynn star of Finian s Rainbow appears on the Morey Amsterdam Show over WEWS at 9
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Take My Word For It on Berle and Voices in Radio
Milton Berle is sidelined by a virus, canceling a month of engagements. Hank McCune substitutes on Howdy Doody while Bob Smith vacations. NBC may bring name bands to the Supper Club in the fall possibly affecting Perry Como, Jo Stafford, or Peggy Lee. The George O Hanlon show goes off air this month.
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Bob Smith
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George O’hanlon
Mbs-Whk
Minnie the Muncher Diet Saga Explains Fails to Lose Weight
A humorous portrait shows Minnie the Muncher unable to maintain a diet. She trims calories here, adds cake there, and rationalizes weight gain from one daily meal. The piece urges three solid meals daily and sensible nutrition for real weight loss. It promotes a mailed request for the SCIENTIFIC WONDER DIET from THE CANTON REPOSITORY.
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$200000 Hillel Center Dedicated at Ohio State
Jewish leaders from across the country dedicated a $200,000 Edwin J. Schanfarber Memorial Center for Jewish students at Ohio State University. Rabbi Arthur Lelyveld of New York described the center as a powerhouse of the Jewish spirit in a world needing new moral direction.
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Edwin J. Schanfarber
Ohio State University
Arthur Lelyveld
New York
B’nai B’rith Hillel Foundations
100 Percent Housing Loans Studied
Senator Sparkman says Democrats and Republicans back 100 percent government loans for veterans cooperative housing groups and low to middle income buyers. Plans include small down payments for homes under 10 000 and could cover 1 050 000 subsidized public housing units over seven years to aid families in substandard housing.
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Sparkman
Alabama
Senate Banking
Don Rohrkemper Faces Manslaughter Charge
Don Rohrkemper, 22, will face second degree manslaughter charges after his car struck James B. Hager, 78, on a downtown street January 16. Hager died later at Mercy Hospital, Butler County coroner Dr. Garret J. Boone reported.
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