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10 CHESTER (PA.) TIMES THURSDAY. 4, IflSS TV Roundup Television Is a Gluttonous Monster In Field of Drama By AL MORTON In 1944. ho went to Hollywood WHEN IT COMES to ealinc up'" nd worked independently In mo- mnterlal. television is a gluttonous Pictures ns well as at Mono- monster, particularly in the field of Republic and EnKlo-Lion stii- drama. With the well rapidly run- dios--wrltlnR, producing and dining dry originality is at a prom- rrctinR.

ium and many shows are falling DISAGREES back on adaptations of the old As far as television is around classics. Wisbar disagrees with the theory, barred mask makes the Job much It is ft real challenge to main- that tne average viewer has harder With plastic helmets tain some semblance of mentality. "We have a flop for Captain Video and hia as- Thts not-so-easy task has fallen on when a lav ls on thlU level he I THE ENINITIATEO fn baseball often say the catcher weighed with shingnards. chest pro- jtoctors. large glove and Iron-barred like a man from an- i other planet.

If a new campaign started in Jer.sey City works out, the novice spectators will have a reasonable basis for their impression, because the catcher will be wearing the type of helmet featured on Dumont's 'Captain Video" series. Writing in the Jersey sportswritcr Don Robertson reported "baseball catchers could use a break on a hot afternoon when the burden of carrying a sweat begrimed iron- the slim shoulders of Frank ut 'S bar. producer-director of "Fireside Theater" (WPTZ, 9 p.m.). He has met the challenge by careful selection of both material and personnel for this excellent weekly sociatea being made of plastic and fulfilling the requirements of! space gentlemen, there no rea- 1 are "arty" or reach for the Intel-'son under the sun (or llgentsia. night games) why sports equipment Ours ls not a formula manufacturers couldn't adopt the captain's idea "The Video helmet," Robertson continues, "doesn't possess the rugged qualities necessary to stop a That is, it does not follow a set prescription," Wisbar affirms.

Since 1949. when the show was 1 We trv not to include destructive launched, Wisbar has hired more criticism on our programs. For ex- than 3,000 actors and actresses and we would no imply that foul Up. But transparent plastic ia 100 writers At the conclusion llan barbers cannot cut hair as made that has the strength to hold of the current shooting schedule he wel1 ftS American barbers, or that up under greater pressure. Another will have completed 206 "Fireside French artists are betler than Ital- possibility of the plastic catcher's Theater" shows.

IN TOP 10 According to the Nielsen Surveys, It ls the only dramatic show which has consistently held a place among the top 10 programs of all kinds. Frank Wisbar came to America In 1938 after finding that he and the Nazis had conflicting views. A native of Lithuania, who lived in Germany many years, Wisbar began lan artists." American audiences are alert and awake, Wisbar has found. "One viewer wrote that a certain item in a film clip we had inserted was not in use until 25 years after the time of the plot," he recalls. With a good eye for more-than- capable talent, Wisbar has discov ered, in his four years on side," Jody Lawrence, Eve Miller mask would be the increased range of vision.

A catcher with the present-day mask is like a horse wearing blinders. That's why the boys- behind-the-bat are always tossing it off when chasing foul flies." HANDS ACROSS THE If, during the past week, you've been hearing such salutations as, "We all miss you, Arthur. Hurry up and get well and back Alan Wells and Moira Murphy, all of whom have moved on to con- 1 on the job," emanating from a ri writing and lecturing on anti-Nazi (, rac major Hollywood stu- val network, it was all a good-will themes soon after his arrival in 0S a ft having first appeared on stunt dreamed up by a vice-presi- the United States, He testified before Congressional committees on the dangers of Na- Eiism, urged that the U. S. prepare for defense against Germany, and helped bring about glider-flying training in American schools and colleges.

Today Wisbar is an American citizen. "Fireside Theater." Staying off the beaten track, Wisbar has artfully included themes of suspense, comedy, adventure, romance and human interest. With four years behind him, there is still no evidence of stagnation in either the story lines or the production. Television Radio Programs Baseball Today A's, Detroit, (2 games) 1.25—WIBO Phillies TS. St.

Louis 7.55—WIBG TV Tonight ir i manufacturing company. 10.45 Features for WomenB 1 Betty Furness 10 Ble Town 10 10.00 Martin Kane 3-12 4 00 Kate Smith Hour 3-12, New Neighbor 6 Adventure Theater 10 My Little Margie 10 8.00 Hawkins Falls 3-12 10.30 Mystery Hour 3 6 i Big Picture 6 10 The Unexpected 10 3 1 TBA 12 12 11.00 News 6-10-12 3-12 11-05 Telenews Dally 12 10 i 11.10 Weather 11.15 Cinema Ohance or a Lifetime Four Star Playh'se 10 9.00 Dragnet 3-12 1100 Ask Washington 3-12 Motor City Fights 6 Video Theater 10 rl Edition 6 Home Highlights 10 9.30 Theater Time 3-12 ul0 Panorama 8 11.30 Mrs. USA dent over at American Broadcast ing Co. Mr. Godfrey, "a comedian some- i times seen and heard on another network," is convalescing: at Massachusetts General Hospital from a much-publicized hip operation.

LESS THAN TWO years ago, an attractive, wide eyed brunette named June Valli was working busily at her desk in the bookkeeping department of a lingerie Movie Matinee Junior HI Jinx 8.1S Rex Trailer Gabbv Hayes 5.30 Howdy Doody Today's Movie 6.00 Frontier Playhouse 3 GOP 12 (5.15 Filbert the Flea 6 The Eyes Have It 12 6.30 Ramar News 6.45 Sporting Scene Sports Extra, News 10 7.00 TV Reporter 3 George Walsh 6 Buck's Best 12 Orals Kennedy 10 Sports Page 3 TV Newsreel 6 Film 12 7.25 Weather 3-6 7.30 Dinah Show 3-12 The Lone Ranger 6 CBS News 10 7.45 News Caravan 3-12 Jane Froman 10 8.00 Groucho Marx 3-12 Carnival 6 Life with Lulgl 10 8.30 Medicine March 3-12 Sports Final 11.20 Sign Off 6 11.30 Feature Film 12 11.40 Embassy Club 12 11.55 News 10-6 6 10 Today, twice as wide-eyed, and one of the nicest performers on TV, she is seen in "Your Hit Parade" as a singing star, and is 3 already an established recording Strike It Rich 10 artist. wcase I i June Valli was born in the Bronx, 12.00 News 3 Midday Headlines 6 N. 22 years ago, the only child Short subi ect 'of an italian-born father (who, in- Bride and Groom io i cidentally, was a street singer in 12.05 Your Health 3 his native city) and an Austrian- 12.15 Uncle Pete hnrn mnthpr Stop, Look. Listen 6 Tn mower. Love of Life io Christmas Day, 1950, marked the 12.30 Noonday News 12 beginning of a series of events that Search for Tomorrow io would have been the envy of the 12 12.45 saddlebags of Songs 3 original Cinderella.

When June's 10 3 3 3 10 12.00 Thought for Tomorrow 12.43 Sign Off TV Tomorrow 7.00 Today 3-12 7.35 Time and Music 10 8.00 News 10 8,05 Bill Sears Show 10 8.45 Hollywood VarletlesB 9.00 Let Skinner Do It 3 Coffee Club 6 Test Pattern 12 9.30 Cinderella Weekend 10 10.00 Dlzis Dong School 3 Round the Town 10 10.30 Prologue to Ch Fonvard 3 12 mother found herself unable to at- The Guiding Light io tend the wedding of a friend that PlaV 3 day June WaS aSked t0 re resent What's News 12 the family. Gladys Webster 10 1.30 Garry Moore ShowlO Rhythm 12 2.00 Pots, Pans 3 Views of Life 12 Double or Nothing 10 Movie Quick Quiz 6 2.30 Marge tind Fred 3 2.30 CosTiooolltan Kitchen 12 choruses. House Party io, one of the wedding guests, who 2-4S UliB happened to be Abe Burrows' 3.00 Brenk the Bank 3-12 1 uncle, was so impressed that he BiR Payoff io arrangec 0r June to audition for a 330 wT ravefer 8-12 television program dedicated to During the festivities, a girl friend pushed June up to the microphone and insisted that she sing. Though June had never before sung in public, she nevertheless managed to get through a couple of Action In the- Afternoon 10 Radio Tonight 4.00 P. ML Party to Remember Manor 4.15 P.

M. Dallas Sullivan 4.30 P. M. Trent Wldder Brown. News, Sports Haley 4.45 P.

M. In my House Lans S.OO P. M. Godfrey Plain Bill Final 5.15 P. M.

Page Farrell 5.30 P. M. On Parade Jones King Horn Show Serenade 5.45 P. M. Massey Doctor's Wife 6.00 P.

ML Scott Franklin Stewart Show 8tar Final Serenade 6.15 P. M. Waring Orch. Raleigh Brookhouser Jim 6.30 P. M.

Campbell Angle on Sports Learning Sam Quarter 6.45 P. M. Thomas Star Extra by Sullivan Moorehead Everman 7.00 P. M. Lewis Jr.

at Seven Jim Tunes 7.15 P. M. Miss Davis 7.30 P. M. Shaw Beatty Heatter Rangers 7.45 P.

M. R. Murrow Man's Family Parley 8.00 P. M. Millie Rogers Detective Guy Tunes 8.15 P.

M. Rose 8.30 P. M. Stage Knows Best Off Health 8.45 P. M.

Awelgh 9.00 P. M. the Champ, or Consequences Phlladel- phlans Playhouse Heat's On 9.30 P. M. Crosby Show Benson Garden Capsule 9.45 P.

M. and Off the Record 10.00 P. M. American Way Canova Edwards Watch 10.15 P. M.

Extra Plnkley 10.30 P. M. Salute Raleigh Steele, Adventurer Editor 10.45 P. M. Garroway the Bands 11.00 P.

ML 'n Dance Scores 11.15 P. M. Gouraud Moore Show 11.30 P. M. Hall discovering new talent.

TOO EMBARRASSED In January, 1951, the incredulous June, too embarrassed to refuse her new champion, after "he had gone to all that trouble," faced the TV cameras, gave out with "Stormy Weather," and walked off with first prize. Another break Harry Salter chanced to tune in on June's debut, liked what he heard, and invited her to serve as a replacement for, Kay Armen, who was leaving the show Salter was then conducting. Under Salter's guidance, her climb was meteoric. In May, 1951, Monte Proser engaged her to sing at his cafe Next month, she became the featured vocalist on "Broadway to Hollywood" By July she had an exclusive contract for recording, with RCA-Victor Then came her biggest "Your Hit Parade." Petite June is five feet tall, weights 102 pounds ner constant companion is a daschund, named Schatzie which she bought 1 with her first TV earnings June can cook all the traditional Italian food and is especially proud of her prowess with lasagna. Radio Tomorrow 6.04 A.

M. Digest Hour McQuire and Shine Lawrence 6.30 A. M. Trent KYW Pyle 6.45 A. At.

7.00 A. M. ''WOAU MoGulre Co Rosary 7.15 A. M. Harvey Platters 7.45 A.

M. 8.00 A. M. Here's Herrer Extra Raymond S.II A. I.S0 A.

M. Treasury hour 6.4* A. M. MTcheUon 8.00 A. Ak.

WOAU-Vlotor Llndlahr Ruth Welles Newt Olub Media Hour A. M. Rings KTW -Vlotor Muaianx Kupera A. M. Weekend JCYW-Kltchen Olub uny Show Talk 1 .44 A.

M. Happy OUrki voices -Voloe of Cnloa 10. A. M. Women Only Travelers to Happiness True Story A Calling Ladles 10.15 A.

M. Rings Your Bell 10.30 A. M. Godfrey or Nothing 8treets 10.45 A. M.

a Girl Marries 11.00 A. M. It Rich Fair Little Show Rhythm Make Music 11.15 A. M. Ladlee 11.30 A.

M. Women Only That Pays for a Duy to a Friend 11.45 A. M. Hope Noon Warren Massey Time Gardiner Muslnsi 12.15 p.m. Jenny Benson WIP-Kddle FUlier Show Tops WVCH-Melody Roundup H.

VI. WOAU-Hnlen WIP-Noon Bdltlon 12.45 P. M. WOAU-Our Gal Sunday Reporting! WVOH-Newi Roundup 4r 1.00 P. M.

of Life Lee to Happiness Lucky Jones 1.15 P. M. Perkins Blddle Show Lloyd 1.30 P. M. Dr.

Malone Welles Jones Show Como 1.45 P. M. Guiding Light McGulre Talks Ross 2.00 P. M. Mrs.

Burton KYW-Jaok Pyle Show Creamer Show Antell Manor 2J5 P. M. Mason Talk 2.30 P. M. Drake Myatery 2.45 P.

M. Day News 3.00 P. M. House Can Be Beautiful WIP-Wlllluins and Smith 3.1» P. M.

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