Jackie Gleason Faces Fear Of Flying In 1976 Tale
A King Features Syndicate retrospective portrays Jackie Gleason’s lifelong fear of air travel. He endured broken engines and perilous flights, finally transitioning to jet travel while clinging to his rosary and faith. The piece recalls chaotic previews, a hardware store barter for a ticket, and his stubborn resolve.
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Barney Miller Moves to Nine PM Time Slot
Los Angeles ABC faces fresh scrutiny as Barney Miller shifts to a 9 p.m. EST live slot after producer Danny Arnold campaigned for a later hour amid controversy over a plot involving brownies laced with hashish. Arnold argues parental censorship should prevail, not NAB or networks, and notes the shift aims to reach a more adult audience.
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Dear Dick Kleiner Answers On Actors And TV Stars
Readers ask about Halter and Statter, George Di Cenzo’s post film work, Paula Prentice and Ann Prentice confusion, and whether Laughlin will make more Billy Jack films. It notes Beau Bridges’ and Virginia Grey’s current work, and details actor queries from Jill Clayburgh to Lee Marvin and Jame Stewart, with industry trivia and sourcing tips.
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Dr Seuss on Cat in the Hat fame and craft
Geisel, 73, explains why children adore his work and why the Cat in the Hat remains central. He describes his tough, sweat driven process, noting he wrote twenty drafts for a four line passage. He recalls creating The Cat in the Hat to help readers, then adding Horton, the Grinch, and a series of fantasy illustrations.
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