St. Joseph News-Press from St. Joseph, Missouri • 11

Tony Orlando fan requests information about singer By JOAN CROSBY I'm a big Tony Orlande fan, but I haven't seem him lately. Has he quit the business? Where can I write him? Lori Thiel, Schumburg, Ill. Tony is back in the business after time off caused by pressures that caused a breakdown. He's not working as hard as he did when he was at the height of his "Yellow Ribbon" popularity. In addition to singing, he is acting now and will be appearing in a TV movie.

Write him in care of his agent, William Morris, 151 El Camino Drive. Beverly Hills, 90212. Please tell me the age of the acter whe plays Armeld en "Diff rent Cutbank, Mont. Gary Coleman turned 13 last February 8. He is very small for his age.

It's because of a kidney condition for which he takes medication. On "'Little House on the is the woman whe plays Michael Landon's wife his real wife? And Laura and Albert are net sister and brether either, are they? J.D.M., Jacksenville, Ark. Karen Grassle, who plays Carolyn Ingalls, is not married to Michael Landon. Melissa Gilbert, who plays Laura, and Matthew Laborteaux, who plays Albert, are not related. A friend of mine insists Peggy Cass is Jack Paar's daughter.

Would you please clear this up fer me? Una Hubber, Youngstown, Ohie. Easily. Peggy is not Jack's daughter. She was born in 1927 and Jack was born in 1918, so they are contemporaries, not father and daughter. Jack's daughter is named Randy.

A friend and I are having argument over the last name Gemer Pyle's cousin Goober "The Andy Griffith shew." I'm sure his last name was Beesly and he thinks the obvious and thinks it was Pyle. A substantial wager rests year. verdict. Ken Truesele, Maskatene, lowa. Sorry, you lose the substantial wager.

Goober Pyle was the character's name. He was played by George Lindsey, while, of course, Jim Nabors played Gomer Pyle. What has happened to "Seap," that wonderful series? Will it be back next seasen? A fan, Vancouver, B.C. "Soap" has been canceled by ABC and is now destined to resurface only in syndicated reruns. You can be sure it will.

Years age there was a character acter named Steve Inhat. Whatever became of him? I read an article that referred te the late Steve Innat. Is he dead? TFJ, Little Reck. It is true. Inhat, a very fine character actor, died of a heart attack a few years ago while still in his 40s.

A while back I saw "Little Miss Marker" and was really impressed by Julie Andrews. How can I write to her? Vicky Bitz, Stewart, Box Elder, Moniteba. Julie is in London at the moment, working on a film called "Victor-Victoria." Her latest release is "S.O.B.," in which she forever shatters her "Mary Poppins" image. When she is not working, she lives with hubby Blake Edwards in Italy. Your best best is to write her in care of her agent, Regency Artists, 90200 Sunset Los Angeles, 90069.

I feel the urge to write my first fan letter. Cam you previde me with an address for the Mandrell Sisters? Reading their shew is renewed for the fall seasen is great news. Mettet, Iowa City, lewa. Write the talented trio in care of their show at NBC-TV, Burbank, 91505. Tell them it's the first fan letter you've ever written.

It's a compliment they'll enjoy. I would like te write to Lydia Cornell of "Twe Clese for Comfort." Tell me about her. She is the best actress around. B.J.M., Sandy, Texas. Lydia, who plays Sara Rush on the ABC series, is a fellow Texan.

She was born on July 23 in El Paso to parents who were violinists with the El Paso Symphony. In 1966 they moved to Scarsdale, N.Y., where she became interested in acting. She graduated from the University of Colorado and spent a short time managing country singer Michael Murphy. Then she moved to Los Angeles and got a job as secretary and production assistant at Jack Webb Productions. Later she worked in a dress shop and studied acting at night.

She Sinatra returns on special Frank Sinatra will be one of the superstars highlighting NBC's roster of TV specials next season. The special is part of Sinatra's new contract with the network. Sinatra, who made his network TV debut in a Bob Hope special on May 27, 1950, starred in last year's "Sinatra: The First 40 Other stars will be twinkling on your TV sets. Steve Martin takes America to the Big Apple for "Live. from New York." George Burns will present "'The Early, Early, Early, Early Christmas Special." Donna Summer, the queen of disco music, headlines "'Summer Nights." Mel Brooks, who can currently be seen on movie screens in "History of the World Part stars in a special which he describes as a "melange of current insanities and past "Live From Studio will present two major productions: "Ain't Misbehavin'," the Tony- ELLIOTT'S TAX and BOOKKEEPING SERVICE June Elliott 1802 Union St.

Ph. 233-5159 EXPERT Precision Haircutting Blow Styling Permanent Waving Tinting STEVE'S 819 Francis 232-8421 PARKS 279-0050 279-0123 FLORAL 805-07 Francis "Helping you say it right." played small roles in several TV shows and films until she landed "Too Close for Comfort." Write her in care of the show at ABC, 2040 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, 90067. I would very much like te write Peter Reckell, who plays Eric Hellister en "As the World Turns." Can you help me with an address? Georgina Hurly, Trafalgar, Ind. You can write him in care of the show at CBS-TV, 51 West 52nd New York, N.Y. 10019.

George Gobel and Phil Harris both refer to their wives as Alice. One of them I believe is married to Alice Faye. Which one is? William Richards, Glens Falls, N.Y. Harris is married to Alice Faye, Gobel's Alice is not in show busi- Please send me the address for Gary Collins. I'd like to inquire about one of the guests on his "Hour Magazine." Linda B.

Themassen, Danville, Va. You can address any question about the show to producer Marty Berman, at Group Productions, 7800 Beverly Beverly Hills, CA 90048. The young actor who plays Jeremy on "Eight is Enough" is 19, somewhat older in real life than on the show. Hew old is Ralph Macchie of 'Eight is Enough?" Boonie Easton, Waterbury, Conn. I love Sha Na Na and have been wendering what Johnny's last name is.

A fam, Pohnert Park, Calif. Johnny Contardo is your favorite '50s throwback. Didn't Brian Kerwin of "Lobo" once star in "The Young and the Restless" as Greg Fester? Mrs. A. Nolan, Adams, Mass.

You're absolutely right. Kerwin created the part before leaving the show. He was replaced by Wings Hauser. What was the name of that delightful special a few years back that starred Gene Kelly and Henry Winkler as Rodgers and Hart? B.P., Mansfield, Ohio. You're slightly off-key.

The special was "America Salutes Richard Rodgers: The Sound of His Music." Winkler did play Lorenz Hart, but Kelly played another Rodgers collaborator, Oscar Hammerstein. CBS originally aired the special in 1976. My husband's birthday is coming up and the best gift I could get him would be an autograph frem Barbara Eden. Could you tell me where te write her? J.S., Everett, Wash. You might be able to get an autographed glossy from the publicity department at Universal TV, 100 Universal City Plaza, Univeral City, CA 91608.

They produce "Harper Valley P.T.A." for NBC. When did "Senny and Cher" off the air? T.C., Trenton, The original "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" was cancelled in 1974, after the pair were divorced. Sonny then starred in "The Sonny Comedy Revue" for half a season, while the "Cher" show ran for two years; the second season featured ex-husband Sonny Bono and the show was re-titled "The Sonny Cher Show." ASK TV SCOUT MISTER EAST HILLS SHOPPING CENTER YOU'LL LOVE THE CABLEVISION RAINBOW CHANNEL 2 ST. JOSEPH CHANNEL 41 KANSAS CITY CHANNEL 3 NEWS, STK. FM CHANNEL 9 KANSAS CITY CHANNEL 4 KANSAS CITY CHANNEL 11, 13, 27 TOPEKA CHANNEL 5 KANSAS CITY NB0-SHOWTIME SPECIALTY CHANNEL CHANNEL 7 LOCAL PROGRAMMING, USA NETWORK, CALLISOPE, C-SPAN SERVICE PER MONTH $25.50 BASIC CABLE.

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