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THE PLAIN SPEAKER IP Caaaact WICT- rkllalfe Caaaatl writ rfctlatkla Ckaaael WCAC rkfl4Il Caaaacl It WJ BF BlattM Chaaarl Cbaaarl tl WDtC Screatoa Caaaarl U-lrilE-WfilM-SUN STANDARD-SENTINEL WEEK I -v- HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1961 Bill Cullen: How To In A 'Hof Business She's seen the dawn come up over Manhattan Island too many times." Perhaps the best indicator of Bill Cullen's personality comes from a story told us by one of the cameramen on "The Price Is Right." It's customary for television stars, at Christmas, to give a gift to the stage and technical crew. AH too often, this is a thank-you for having inflicted temperament on behind-lhe scenes personnel. "Last year," said the cameraman, "we give Bill a gift. He's that kind of a guy." Sfcf Keep Cool V- 'Ac 5 9 0 'if 11 Bill Cullen, television's popular host make fun of a contestant. "When people come on the show, they're usually excited and somewhat scared," Bill explained.

"All of a sudden, they've got a million eyes on them. It's my job to put them at ease and relieve the tension, to help them do their best." Bill's consideration for others may stem from his own difficult youth. Struck by polio as an infant, he can't remember what it was like to walk without limpin. But, rather than brood about the misfortune, he simply refused to accept it. He became a midget racer, and later, after teaching himself to fly, joined the Civil Defense air auxiliary.

"I've been pretty fortunate," said Cullen, referring to the handicap. "The only time I notice it In a business known for pres sure and tension. Bill Cullen is a firm believer in keeping cool. And at the same time he's busier than a hula dancer with the hiccups. Only his philosophy stands between Cullen and exhaustion.

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"Why get excited?" asked Cullen. "If I ever start worrying, my job will be three times tougher." Among the things Cullen doesn't worry about is rehearsals. He simply avoids them, a fact which created certain problems at first for "The Price Is Right." The program stages some fairly complicated stunts, such as giving away a flock of sheep or 'flying' a ten ton truck on wires above the stage, and these moments entail careful preparation. Cullen solved the dilemma by hiring a stand-in, actor Jim Holland, to do his rehearsing for him. While Holland is going through Cullen's paces, Bill catches up on lost sleep at his New York apartment.

He shows up at the NBC studio just in time for a conference with his stand-in then goes on the air. There are certain facts Cullen refuses to learn in advance. He never meets contestants until the program is on, and his first knowledge of the value of the prizes comes when he opens a sealed envelope on the air. "I like surprises as much as the audience," he explained. "If I knew the answers in advance, my reaction wouldn't be spontaneous.

I'd have to fake it." Faking is one thing the crew-cut host refuses to indulge in. He has no script writers, never prepares even a one line joke and simply lets his own impish sense of humor take over when he gets before an audience. While Bill is apt to kid his employers and fellow performers, he adheres to one strict rule never 7:25 (22) News 7:30 (3) Cartoon Comics (6) Maryknoll (10) Science Club (22) Sgt. Preston 7:55 (2) Early News 8:00 (2) Movie "Henry Goes to Arizona" Frank Morgan (3) Big Rascals (6) Big Picture (10) Pixanne (22) Susie 8:30 () TV Garden Club (10) Cartoon Corners (22) Cisco Kid 8:45 (16) Today's Farm 9:00 (2) Outside In (3) Pete's Gang (5) Davey's Goliath (12) Treasure House (16) Three Stooges (22) Superman (28) Laurel and Hardy 9:15 (6) Breakfast Time 9:30 (2-10) Captain Kangaroo (16) Exploring with Science (22) Junior Auction (28) Davey Goliath 9:45 (16) Chalk Talks (28) Popeye Theatre 10:00 3-28) Shari Lewis Show (6) Ramar of the Jungle (12) Bozo the Clown (16) Captain Sailor Bird (22) Captain Kangaroo 10:30 (2-10-12-22) Mighty Mouse (3-28) King Leonardo (6) Cartoon Pow Wow (16) Movie "Courage of Lassie" Elizabeth Taylor. 11:00 (2-10-12-22) Magic Land (3-28) Fury (6) Popeye Theatre 11:30 2-10-12-22) Roy Rogers (3-28) The Lone Ranger (6) Matty's Fnnday Funnies 12:00 (2-10-12-22) Sky King (3-28) True Story (6) Movies "Adventures of Rusty" Ted Donaldson; "The Ghost That Walks Alone" Ar SATURDAY June 10 MEayWay to Paint a Room Wonderful new DuTont "Lucite" "Wall Taint takes the mess out of painting! Creamy-thick, won't spatter or drip.

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He'll work like a dog during the week, but Saturdays and Sundays are set aside for his wife, Anne. Currently, Bill is setting himself for next season. He'll continue with "The Price Is Right" and "I've Got A Secret," but plans to give up the disc jockey show in September. This will free him for additional television work. "It's tougher on Anne than me," explained Cullen.

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