Evening star., 1957-12-15
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todays Star
Omnibus "Boswells Life Of Samuel Johnson" Samuel
Johnson. Of the remarkable figures Of English itera
ture Is magnihcenty portrayed by Actor- Playwright
Director Peter Usnoy scripter James Lee has culed
amusing informative narrative from Boswel's i'm
mortal book and you'll hear several famous quotations
including, Patriotism Is the Last Refuge Of the
Scoundre" As at rehearsal by your TV key pre-
viewer 36year old Ustinovs rich Characterization of the
75-year-od Johnson Is OF the acting gems Of the
teevision year. and the with Oliver Goldsmith Is
particular delight. Kenneth Haigh is fine as Boswell
treatthe first Of several rewarding programs TO be
this afternoon and evening. pm. WRC-4
The Seven Lively Arts-aHere Is New York" B. Whites
memorable book New York has been transformed into
distinguished documentary. ThreeD teevision hasn't
quite arrived, but you will almost feel part OF the
sights and smells Of New York which help explain Whites
notion that New York carries It's lapel the odor Of
the past" The fourth good program IN on this
series pm, WToP-o.
Dur Mr.. Sun Repeatone Of movedoms expert directors
Frank Capra wrote and directed this IMAGINATIVE lively
show. You may not always follow the scientific lingo,
but you learn such tidbits the weight OF the EARTH
the temperature Of the at its center and best OF ALL
the possibilities OF glorious tomorrow without income
taxes There are overly coy moments but for the
most part. this Is fine show. $50 pm, WTOP-9.
Twentieth CenturyMussolni" An engrossIng documen-
tary the rise and fall of the staggering I'll Duce"
Excellent newsreel shots show Mussoni at the height Of
his power, politely snubbing an upstart named Adolf
Hitler Later, thinner. sadder MuSsolini Der
Feuhrers jester Fascinating Of Facst youth
rallying around their pudgy hero. $50 pm. wToP-9
Hall Of Fame-"Twefth Night" by william Shakespeare,
starring Maurice Evans. Rosemary Harris Howard Morris
and Denholm Elliot. Last-mnute cast changes have
benefited this styled production Of the Shakespeare
classic Newsprint cost being what s 60
the familiar mistaken identity" plot But 1t is worth
noting that Rosemary Harris. last seen here in The
Prince and the Pauper her shakespearean training
to good advantage in the major role Of Viola Evans
stage portrayal Of Mavoio of his character
roles-hiS TV job is less accomplished. Everyone
the family teenagers included will enjoy this polished
production. $50 pm, wRC-.
Jack Benny ShOwJack Christmas shopping complains
about prices. and is sulted by nearly everyone
winner on radio and Just funny on TV.
Rochester on and the Benny regulars hand
to give 1t to the boss 1880 pm, wToP-s.
Gallows" Brother Bart Maverick (Jack
Kelly is the hero tonight Bart to strange town
TO clear man convicted OF murder. There's plenty Of
action at welspaced moments and three pretty girls
Gay Spain, Sherry Jackson and Jeanne Cooper to
interest the menfolk Fairly active western. 7:3O pm,
WMAL-7.
steve Allen Show-steves loyal fans viii probably nd the
laughs in the Allen bureau Of standards sketch the
Sothern scene and the man on the street" gimmck
tonight. it's the woman the street,. Not too many
tunes this session. though pm, wRC-
iE TheaterThe Trail to Christmas Western version
Of Dickens "A Christmas Carol" and surprisingly enough
an excellent show Jimmy Stewart who narraes the tale
to little Richard Eyer gets star billing John
McIntres portrayal Of Ebenezer Scrooge "a banker
cattle baronl which sparks the show. pm. WTOP-9
'nah Shore ShowSome good song numbers tap tonight
Dinah does Blues in the Night" Lisa Kirk recalls
HILL HiLo" and. together they belt out Fascinating
Rhythms For laughs. Carol Charming leads a COM.
muny sing Of Jingle Bells" and joins the other girls
cocktail party skit Tommy Sands does few rock
roll tunes, and Hugh oBrian wyatt Earp) shares
boy medley with Dinah. tColor1 spm, wRC-4.
fred Hitchcock PresentsThe Deadly Despite the grim
title this yarn has comic overtones plumber tries to
backmai suburban housewife but his plan develops
few leaks. Lee Phillips and Phyllis Thaxter do nicely in
the leads and there's amusing If illogical twist"
ending $50 pm, WTOP-9.
cotland YardRoutne British mystery the order OF
Dragnet calculated to please detecve-story fans An
accidental death turns out to be murder and Scotland
Yard nnds itself wrapped up in espionage case 10
pm, WMAL-7