TV Highlights Lunt Fontanne Debut On Channel 3
Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne to make their TV debut in The Great Sebastians on Channel 3 in color and B and W at 8. Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse adapted the teleplay. Also on tap are Akim Tamirov Lisa Ferraday and others. Channel 5 offers Misfire with Dean Evans and George Brent. Gracie Allen headlines Channel 8. Channel 3 presents A Slice of Life and The Years in Between on Studio One. Boxing action on Channel 5 features Wilkes Mannoff vs Bob Baker.
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Ferrizan Tonic Promises Energy and Strength Improvement
A vintage health ad touts Ferrizan as a recon structure tonic to fortify blood for more energy and strength. It claims essential vitamins and minerals, a 30 day money back offer, and quick results with a stated guarantee.
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Iran
Radio Highlights Today
Radio Hiliies presents Hoston Symphony on WHE at 8 05 p m Firestone Hour on WIW at 8 30 p m
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TV Notes: CBS signs DuPont for 10 hour live programs
CBS announces DuPont sponsorship for ten 90 minute live evening programs next season with details pending. Marjorie Lord set to become Danny Thomas TV bride with intro on ABC and a marriage proposal on April 25. Disney buys rights to Nomads of the North. Goodyear Playhouse on NBC to air a Gene Austin bioplay on April 21.
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Goodyear Playhouse
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Youth Dominates Down Payment Cast In Hollywood
Louella Parsons reports that Down Payment emphasizes youth with Dana Wynter as top female lead and Jeffrey Hunter cast as the male lead. John McPartland's story centers on four roommates in a single building and their futures as the project develops with potential additions like Joanne Woodward.
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Dana Wynter
New York
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Joanne Woodward
Marty Ratt
Genius
Buddy Adler
Actress Deborah Kerr to star opposite Burt Lancaster in Separate Tables
Reported plans say Deborah Kerr will play opposite Burt Lancaster in Separate Tables after a European engagement of Bonjour Tristesse with the cast also including Rita Hayworth and John Gielgud. The couple reportedly wed recently and leave for their honeymoon before returning to England to resume filming.
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Laurence Olivier
Cinderella on TV Is Fine But Mood Is Lost
Jack O'Brian reviews a television version of Cinderella noting Rodgers and Hammerstein contribute a strong score and lavish design. Julie Andrews shines as Cinderella, John Cypher is Prince Charming, and the stars’ performances outweigh some casting gaps and mood gaps in the TV adaptation.
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Gloria Swanson in hospital for complete rest
The article notes Gloria Swanson hospitalized in California for complete rest per doctor orders. It also mentions Gloria’s ties to other stars and various entertainment industry updates, including marriages, casting notes, and social rumors from Hollywood and beyond.
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Gloria Swanson
California
Martin Balsam
Joyce van Patten
John Emery
John Barrymore
Tallulah
Arthur Tre
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