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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-05

Most of MICS moves, to
bolster the Comedy Hour"
haven't made much sense
but here's one that ought to
at least improve 1t usually.
Gale Storm will emcee to-
nights show g to 9, WRC-D
as well as perform.
Two weeks ago, NBC an
nounced that Walter OKeefe
would emcee. then promptly
withdrew the nomination,
which it described as ''prema-
ture."
MICS Chairman Of the
Board, Pat Weaver twho was
on Person to Person Friday
night says its too early to
write OF the show as q cas-
ualty. Give it a chance" if
the way Variety" recorded his
remarks.
Miss Storm. a performer
who is currently popular with
youngsters as a result of My
Little Margie" and record hits.
represents quite a departure
for programs of this type.
Others who have been added
to the programs roster tsee
highlights) include Eddie
Bracken and Peter Donald.
y
Art Carney, nearly every
body's favorite straight man,
lis booked for Star Stage"
FRIDAYS. WRC-4) in the near
future. Art generally under
takes serious dramatic roles
when he isn't playing Glea-
sons sidekick. but this one will
be a comedy. THE Man Who
Was Irresistible to Women"
Rod Steiger. who got his big
break on a Kraft production
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-05
a WHIMSICAL COMEDY CONES TO TELEylsIoN
Too EorIy to Write
Off Comedy Hour?

and hasn't done much Tv
since Marty" is also up
coming on a filmed Screen
Directors Playhouse" drama
(NBC-4). He'll star with
Ray Milland in Robert LOUIS
Stevenson's 'Markheim."
Queries: Reader G. S. wants
to know If Dennis O'Keefe
broke Felicia Monteleagre's
neck when he kissed her at the
conclusion of last weeks Kraft
production" Frankly, thought
Dennis was going to throw her
over his shoulder and claim the
New York TV Judo champion
ship.
On the Run:
Ronnie Burns. son of George
Burns, will be involved In next
Saturdays .Honeymooners"
episode.
frankie Lame with Paul
Weston's ork) has recorded the
Robin Hood theme for Column
bia.
WMAL-7, which recently re-
vised Its 6 TO I programs to
capitalize on the Mickey Mouse
Clubs success. reports the
channel now tops the town In
the S to z period.
The Joyce Hour, a Sunday
half-hour religious music pro-
gram, is now being carried by
WFCR at 1890 as well as on
WTOP at 1890 in the morn
ing. j. The program. now in
its third year. Is sponsored but
carries no commercials.
The co-sponsors OF Navy
Log" have given producer Sam
Gallu the full steam ahead"
signal. They've bought
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-05
HighIights

1890, WRC, a. Religious
Hour: Rabbi Harry Sky. Of
Alexandra, discusses syna-
gogue architecture.
l1:30, WTOP t9) ~ Camera
Three: The John Butler
dance group presents inter-
pretive picture Of Ozark folk
ways.
1880, WRC tD--National SYM
phony: Various services Of
community orchestra will be
demonstrated in program
opening 25th anniversary sus-
tanning fund campaign.
1:0O, WRC t4)-American For
UNI: The Farm Problem -
What's the Answer? Rep.
Poage 3D.. Tex. Assistant
Secretary Of Agriculture Butz.
1900, WMAL t7)-Christopher
Program: Bob Hope. Bling
Crosby. Frank Lovejoy and
Ann Blyth on How You Can
Reach the World"
1880, WRC t4)--Looking Good:
D. c. public health program
heralding dental health week.
$500, WMAL ~ - Celebrity
Parade: Joe McCaffrey's
guest. Rep. Boiling ID, MOD;
Drew Pearson presents second
part Of series on Texas Scan
dals.
1880, WRC tD--For God and
Country: Annual American
Legion presentation. with
Brig. Gen. David Sarnoff, Phil
Rizzuto. Perry Como and
others dive
1880, WMAL tO--This We Be-
lieve: DR.. Lawrence Folkemer,
minister Of the Church Of the
Reformation.
1880, WTOP (9) - Life With
Father: Clarence becomes in
terested in art as Father
Has a Birthday"
$500, WRC "a - DR.. Spock:
-Four fathers discuss their role
in disciplining children.
$3.50, WRC ~ - Zoo Parade:
Various sounds made by ami
mails.
4:0O, WRC (4)--Hall of Fame
(Color.) Ferenc Molnar's
comedy, 1.-THE Good Fairy"
with Julie Harris, Walter
Slezak, Roddy Mcdowell and
Cyril Ritchard.
400, WTOP (9) - Front Row
Center: In Deadlock" the
dreary lives Of q couple oper-
ating a store is radically
altered by q wounded prospec-
tor; Rita Gam, John Bara-
gray, John Carradine.
1880, WMAL lD--College Press
Conference: Senator Douglas
Democrat Of Illinois,, guest.
4:45, WTTG (5)--Labor Speaks:
(Premiere). Evelyn Freyman
moderates. with Mrs. Kathe.
ryn Stone and /. C. Welsted
as permanent panelists. La
boris views on topical issues
are given.
$500, WTOP t9) - Omnibus:
First Of three-part series.
"One Nation" story Of the
United States Constitution.
written and narrated by
Joseph N. WEIGH.
$500, WRC (4)---Meet the Press:
Senator Symington Demo
crat Of Missouri, guest.
$500, WMAL (7l--Science Fic-
ton Theater: Astronomer
finds that space ships are
dumping radioactive waste
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-05

HOLLYWOOD.-Leo Duro-
cher, searching for q warm
spot in TV, is taking to the
wide, Wide World"
"I'll be there when NBC
trains the cameras on the
Giants" he told me. world
has also booked me for the
open golf championship in
Miami"
Tony Martins two sponsors
are bowling out in March but
the master songbird isn't
worrying. I'm in the hands
of NBC," he philosophical.
Cause of disagreement: Tony's
antipathy to delivering COM
mercials.
Space Is Scarce
Liberace repeats with Jimmy
Durante, the lucky stiff. I'm
waiting to repeat my high
kick. When NBC biggies
asked Groucho to do his You
Bet Your Life" in the cold
color studio at Burbank, he
threatened to go to CHS. End
Of request. Studio space
here is nonexistent. Which is
why Perry Como has to keep
doing his show in New York.
Ditto Steve Allen. who had
hoped to imbibe our smog
while avoiding New York's
wintry blasts.
Bob Hope cables that his
February Z International
Spec" is the most exciting so
far. All the top French fashion
models will strut their wares,
in addition to Fernandez. Di-
ana DORIS and Yana. So, get
set for q trip to London and
Paris. Because of the sue
cess of the John Guedel-Art
Linkletter Beverly Hills" spec
tacular, look for New York."
Chicago" Washington" ETC.,
so as to beat the stuffing out Of
the still-stunned opposition.
Reds Ratings Fine
Red SHELTON hit Fritz Field
with a vase and split Fritz's
scalp. The vase was supposed
to "breakaway." not the nog-
gin. Red looks fine. hasn't been
fainting lately. There's no
medicine for q comic like a
good TV rating.
All the cowboy stars are
bowling out Of telef1lming in
the wide-open spaces. Wild
Bill Hickok Guy Madison) has
Is more than he'll ride on his
residuals. Handsome Jock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-05
Critics Were Surprised
And Now Hal Is Miffed

me and taught me to listen
well.
II find I identify very
strongly with the contestants
and generally get just as ner-
vous as they do when they
reach the big money. None Of
them as yet reached the $64, 900
level and then missed the big
question. thank goodness. I
hope 1t never happens because
when it does I'm sure I'll faint
right alongside the contestant"
March said he gets a couple
Of hundred fan letters a week.
Most, he said. express liking
for the way he sweats out the
questions with the contestants.
Another point the fans COM
ment on is the fact that he
never makes jokes at the ex-
pense of the contestants.
Fears q Fluff
II couldn't make butts Of
them, even If I had a desire
to do So" March explained.
because I have too much SYM
pathy with them. There is too
much money involved and 1t is
too important to them for me
to play games on the show.
MY chief concern is to read
the questions slowly and clearly
without fluffing, so ! won't up
set the contestant. ! don't see
the contestant until Just before
we go on the air and ! don't
see the questions until they
are handed to me on the stage.
I hope ! never fluff a reading
and cause q contestant. to lose
his prize; that would be ter
rible."
March, lean, dark haired
and handsome. plans to be
married next month. His in
tended is actress Candy Tox-
ton. She was Humphrey Boz
CARTS leading lady, under the
name Of Susan Perry, In
KNOCK On Any Door"
May Do q Play
The emcee-actor currently
is reading the scripts Of three
plays, In one Of which he may
star. II he does, he explained,
the show will not play on
Tuesday nights, so that he'll
still be able to go to the tele-
vision studio to give away
money on his regular schedule.
Also in the works are o
couple Of movies, one Of which
March would make with his
own unit with financing by q
major studio. And there is also
talk, he added, Of him present.
ing his own half hour comedy
show on television. He would
partly write" that one. he
said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-05
ON THE AIR
BY BERNIE HARRISON

Ed Sullivan should have told
Charles Laughton there'd be
nights like that.
The British actor. who rare
ly gives q nervous perform
ance, had q remarkable case
Of the fidgets last Monday
when he emceed MICS "Fes-
tival Of Music"
After weighing the behind
the-scenes gossip regarding the
changes and pressores brought
to bear by influential groups,
one can reach a more sympa-
thetic estimate of Mr.. Laugh
tons assignment.
And a more sympathetic
estimate Of masters-of-cere-
monies everywhere.
Memories Script
AS Laughton was telling US
(via Steve Aliens late night
show the week before), his
readings are not technically
readings. The stand and the
book or script are props. He
has memorized every word.
He told q story Of the Don
Juan" tour to illustrate the
point.
At one performance, Charles
Boyer blew sky-high. After
the show. the mystified Laugh
ton asked what happened.
Boyer explained that as he
was reciting, his eye happened
to fail on the script on the
very word he was saying and
the accidental occurrence
threw him on stride.
Using this Is . guide. 1t
seems obvious that II Mr..
Laughton memorized any
script, that script was rewrit-
ten so many times that when
time came for the show. the
actor merely threw up his
hands and went on to ad-lib
the introductions. That's the
way 1t sounded, anyway.
HurOk Produced
Mr.. Laughton's position In
the Festival OF Music" produc-
ton was master Of ceremonies.
. Sol Hurok was the producer
and there were undoubtedly
several top NBC men assisting
Hurok.
His relationship to 'sFesti-
val" was not the same as. say.
Sullivan's to Toast Of the
Town on the latter show. II
there are any last-minute
changes. suhstitutions Of num-
bers, ETC.. sullivan knows what
they are because he okayed
them. Sullivan Is not only
emcee. but producer.
There Is Q moral here some
where and ! think that Mr..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-05
By GEORGE N. ALLEN

NEW YORK, Feb. 4
(NANA).-When a man works
hard all his life to make him.
self a good actor and then
makes an explosive success in
another field he's liable to be
q bit miffed. That's Just how
things are with Hal March.
the likeable, unassuming chap
who emcees THE $64, 900
Question" on TV.
Just how serious can life
be when q fellow slaves. sweats
and starves to make himself a
good actor and then scores his
biggest success in a different
field that he had never even
thought about?" March de-
manded in an interview.
THE critics were all sur
prised that could turn in a
decent Job of emoting a few
weeks ago when did Dream
Girl with Vivian Blaine. Where
have those guys been all the
time? I've been in about IL
movies, was half Of the Swee-
ney and March Comedy Show
for more than a year on a Ma
tion-wide radio network. played
Imogene Coca's husband on
her television show a year ago
and all last summer did a
comedy show on television with
Tom D'Andrea."
Life Exploded
You need listen to the IS
year-old March only a few
minutes to learn that his heart
is in the acting trade rather
than with emceeing.
But don't get me wrong"
he'll hasten to assure you.
1.-THE $4,000 Question is the
greatest thing that has hap
pened to me. My whole life
has just exploded. I'm getting
offers to emcee other shows
and to do plays and movies.
It's a thing every actor dreams
about"
March was chosen over 200
other persons for the quiz
master Job. He still doesn't
really know why. since he had
never done anything similar
before. He refused the offer
at first hand and had to be
talked into 1t by his agent.
But now l feel that my
training as an actor Is my best
asset on the quiz show. An
actor has to listen carefully to
the other players in a scene to
catch his cues and TO establish
the necessary rapport with
them II they're to do a good
job. My experience as an ac-
TOR has made me sensitive to
the moods Of the people around
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-05
HOLLYWOOD TV
Leo Durocher Throws In
With Wide, Wide World

Mahoney is through with
Range Rider, "78 episodes
are going the rounds and
there'll be no more" he re.
ports. Tall Peter Graves 10
quitting Fury Telefilms. !" be
cause I didn't know the star
was a horse. I thought I was"
Pete finished 26 'Furies" IN
four months and he's ready to
take to the hills from over
work. Prom now on I make
movies" he vows.
North American Newspaper Allianeel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-05

the complete 80 episodes pack.
age and hold an option for
another 80.
TV Guide (current issue) re-
ports that, a chap on the Brit
ish version Of Whats My
Line" recently commented. in
his best clipped tones There
are a few million people I
would like to kill - mostly
viewers.
Imminent Sunday night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-05

change: Appointment with
Adventure" moving out Of the
10 o'clock spot (WTOP-0 to
make way for the new Quizzer
featuring Gino Prato and other
$4,000 Question graduates. >.
Justice" at 1880 tWRC-D
also looks rocky. :. The spon-
sor Is quitting In March and
the network Is trying TO line
up another sponsor.
BERNIE HARRISON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-05
ON THE AIR
Tvs Fall Guy
The Nervous NC.

lau8uG0u now auDScrlDee 70 IL.
As Leo Durocher might wen
observe, never, meyer pitch Q
show until you know all the
players.
Mr.. Laughton's next appear
ance occurs Saturday night
when he narrates the Ford
Star Jubilee production of
Jim Bishops 1.-THE Day Lincoln
Was Shot" (WTOP-9), and
the portents for this one are
more favorable.
Consults Laught0n
Producer Paul Gregory has
not only consulted with Laugh
ton every step of the way on
this ambitious tele-drama, but
Mr.. Laughton will be among
actors - Raymond Massey,
Jack Lennon and Lillian Gish.
In addition, Gregory with
Laughton's approval) hired
Delbert Mann, who directed
Marty" on TV and for the
movies, to do the show.
Just the other day, the
actor signified that he was
ready" to take his American
history test"
IF someone were to ask me
on what date Charles I was
executed. should probably
lose the $64.000," he said. "but
! can declaim in approximately
61a seconds, Abraham Lin
coin was shot at 1915 pm.
on Good Friday. April IL,
1865, and died at 7:22 the
following morning"
Laughton's enthusiasm for
the project Is unquestionable.
A Formula for Tv
"Television Is at its best" he
says. "irheN Il presents iUhat
iDe SHOULD knotD, but per.
haps neuer had the time or
opportunity to learn - and
inhen IL presents this In such
q nay that mere glad to be
learning It NON. That goes not
only for historical drama, but
tor art. for music, for scientific
facts. for governmental pro-
ceduYes and for 7ssDs."
This. by the way. is Booth
Shoots-Lincoln Week on TV.
Robert Montgomery's play
tomorrow night (WRC-D. for
example. is based on the &C.
count Of an eyewitness to the
assassination.
This eyewitness Is also
prominently mentioned In the
pages Of Jim Bishops intense
ly exciting book, and It's en-
tirely possible that the same
man viii be portrayed in two
different productions. It viii
be interesting to see how two
shows, given substantially the
same set Of facts. viii vary In
their approach.
The Roaring Sixties
One Of the most interesting
aspects Of Bishops book was
the picture he skillfully paint
ed Of the manners and Gus
toms Of Washington in that
era. We are promised that tho
Gregory-Laughton production
win not skip these fascinating
details.
This has nothing to do with
the above. but I can't resist
passing 1t along. John Guedel,
who produced Inside Beverly
Hills" has Just come UP with
another unfathomable idea for
a 90-minute show which he
has submitted to NBC.
The project Is to be called.
what is Lover" and would
constitute q survey Of affec-
ton. II accepted. Art Link
letter, a Guedel associate. win
be involved.
Well, ] can't think Of any
place more suitable to launch
q survey Of affection or even
affectations than Hollywood.
The point to remember may be
that the upcoming Bishop
le-drama Is also originating
from the same city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-05
Todoy's Programs on TeIeyision
Sunday. February 5. 1856

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-05

Raymond Massey who finds himself playing Abra-
ham Lincoln about this time every year, will take
over the role again next Saturday at $3.50 pm. He
heads the cast In the Paul Gregory Theater produc
ton of "The Day Lincoln Was Shot" based on Jim
Bishops best-selng book, to be telecast in color
(WTOP-TV-9) on the eve of Lncoln'S birthday.
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THE SUNDAY STAR, Washington, D. C. E.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8. 1885
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-09
Spanish
Direct from Spain come these
rich, colorfuI dishes

America is discovering Spain.
United States explorers go Christie
pher CoIumbuSing" - the trip in
reverse. Last year quarter of a mil
lion US. tourists invaded Iberia, all
pleasure bent. Their interests had
little to do with international politics.
Inquisitive cameras recorded the olive
groves, the Jerez Vineyards, the bull
fights, the flamenco dancers. PalateS
we're discovering a new world of
food, those innumerable delicacieS of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-29

New Hampshire Ave- and University Lane ,
Milford chronicle., 1956-09-21
Silver Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. George Metschl of
Ellendale held.a a reception in hon
or of their 25th wedding anniver-
sary on Sunday, September 10Th.
Guests who attended were Mr.. and
Mrs. Kurt Krundke of Strouds-
burg, Pa, Mr.. and. Mrs. Gerhard
Peschke and son Gary, Miss Ilse
Rumpstich, all of Philadelphia,
Mrs. Helene Rumpstich, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Emil Danegger, Jimmy Wilt
sey, all of Milford, Mr.. and Mrs,
James Dunham, Mrs Harriet
Graves, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Walls, all of Georgetown, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ura Walls and daughters Pat
and Cathy of Lincoln, Mr.. and Mrs
Norman Prettyman, Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Spicer, Mrs. Dias Spi-
GER, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Filings
worth, Mrs. Frances Wilson, all of
Glendale, and Mrs. Frances Dick
erson of Bridgeville.
Assisting the Metschls in receiv-
ing, was their daughter, Rose. The
guests were served cake and
punch. The Netschls received many
nice gifts and were wished many
more happy anniversaries. Mr.
and Mrs. Metschl were married in
1881 in the ST. Andrews Roman
Catholic Church in Cologne, Ger
many They came to America in
1881 and have lived in Glendale
for the past 19 years.
Milford chronicle., 1956-09-21
CHURCHES In MILFORD
Calvary Methodist Church
Rev. r. Douglas Milbuly, Minister
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER %

9:45 a. m. Calvary Sunday School
meets. John r. Wilkins, General
Superintendent. Roy Pettyjohn, AS
sistant Superintendent. You will
find classes for all ages. The teach
ers are consecrated and we'll pre-
pared to assist their pupils to come
to a better relationship with God.
We are anxious to help everyone
who comes to our school. We ex-
tend hearty welcome to all. Make
this a family Church School.
11:00 a. m. There will be a nur-
sery for small children during the
worship hour. Parents may leave
their little ones in the nursery
while they are worshipping in the
sanctuary,
11:00 a. m. Calvary Worship
Hour. This Sunday the pastor will
preach on "The Same, Yesterday,
Today and Forever. The utter
trustworthiness of God is a reality
we all must be sure of. We feel
that your faith will be strengthened
and enabled to live at your best.
Make Church going a necessary
part of each weeks activity. If you
do this, you will be helped. The Ad-
ult Choir will sing, Holy Spirit,
Truth Divine" by Rogers. Our
friendly greeters at the door will
be Mrs. Serena Hayes and Mrs.
Ethel Watson. Our ushers are Per-
cy Haughey, Wayne Kline, George
Davidson, Ronnie Wyatt and Will
liam Davidson.
1880 p. m. Strength for Life Hour
The pastor will speak ON Getting
The Best of Temper" The variety
of activity will enable each one to
feel that there is something mean
ingful for him in this service. Come
apart for a while and be with the
Lord.
6:30 p. m. M. Y. F. meeting. We
will complete our Council and view
it's activities. Conrad Cohen will
tell us something about the Youth
Conference which he attended this
summer.
Activities for the Week
Monday, M. Y. F. Sub-district
meeting at Asbury Church. Har-
ringtOn.
Tuesday, 500 p. m. Meeting of
the Trustees in the Church Office;
Meeting of the Choir Mothers Aux
iliary of the Church at the home of
Pearl Hopkins.
Wednesday, 4:30 p. m. until :?
Ham and Oyster Supper in the
Fellowship Hall of the Church.
Wednesday, 500 p. m. Meeting
of the Finance Committee in the
Church Office.
Thursday, 1880 p. m. Adult Choir
Practice at the Church.
Milford chronicle., 1956-09-21
Church of God
Rev. w. Edwin TuIl. 2os'or

10:00 a. m. Sunday School. Class
es for every age group. Competent,
Christian Teachers. Christ-centered
studies. Strangers, Servicemen and
their families welcome. Leon DON
ovan, Gen1. Sup't. Leonard Wisse-
man, Asst. Supt.
11:00 a. m. Morning Worship:
The minister will preach on the
subject-"With God All Things Are
Possible" You will enjoy this in
spirational service devoted to the
strengthening of your faith. Spec
ial, musical and vocal selections
will be rendered. A nursery is pro-
yided for the little ones.
1880 D. I'M. Evangelistic Service:
The minister will preach ON the
subject-"This Thy Day. Every
moment is great with destiny. Make
each day count, and you can do
it by attending this service. Pray
er for the sick following the
preaching.
Tuesday, 500 p. m. Cottage
Prayer Service. This service will
Mrs. Frank Moore, near Williams
Vile. Everyone welcome.
Thursday. 700 p. m. Lamplight-
ers Club; 500 p. m. Teen-ager
Service; $3.50 p. m. Bible Study.
Each person is given an opportuni-
ty to ask any question concerning
the Bible and to all who attend a
free copy of the subject studied
will be given. We are studying the
Book of Revelation.
Saturday, 600 a. IN. Mems Prayer
Service All men are welcome to at
tend this early morning hour of
prayer.
The doors of our church stand
wide open to receive you. You are
welcome. No burden is too great, no
problem, no sorrow, no sin, and
no sickness is too much for our
Lord. Only believe. Let us have the
pr ilege to help you to turn loose
your faith, by attending our church
this Lords Day. Everyone Welcome.