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SIXTEEN THE BRIDGEPORT POST, THURSDAY; AUGUST IS, 1970, McMihbns of Rdwayton Are Finding Work Keeps Family Busy By, MARGARET Is Hereditary' lit the case of Martha McMahon, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Horace McMahon of Rowaytpn, it is, Mr, McMahon Jain 1 recently on a Visit to Bridgeport, that Martha wants to become, an actress. Her father, best known for his betrayal of Lt, Mike Parker, a detective oil the television series, "Naked City," veteran of 125 movies and several Broadway plays. Her tnoth'ef, Louise Campbell MeMahou, has also appeared -In movies and on Broadway.

Mirths, who graduated from Sacred Heart university in June, is how studying dance and speech the Ula Hmgen-Herbert Berghof School of Dratna in Greenwich Village, She is moving to New York city in September, and will shara apartment with a friend who also graduated from SHU. "Her mother and I thought it was wonderful she received her degree," Mr. McMahon said. "Not that having a college degree is directly related to acting, but it's a good thing to have." Mr, McMahon took a sip of ginger ale and lit a cigarette. Education Recalled He explained that he graduated fromT the Fordham university pre- law school, then attended the law school, but left before graduation to go on a roadshow called "Broadway." "I meant to go back but I never did," he said -in hoarse voice.

However; Mr. Me? Mahon was quick to add I had to do it over again I would still be an actor, but I would change a few commas here and there." In that roadshow "Broadway," Mr. McMahon played a role, understudied a major role and was assistant stage manager. "It was a year of experience that I couldn't pass by," he said. Lighting another, cigarette, Mr.

McMahon tlemiied the steps actors take in getting established. He named getting good photographs of oneself, contacting producers and advertising agencies taking screen tests, auditioning for commercials, and procuring an agent. He-called these step! "making the -rounds" and sai that his daughter, Martha, is now doing.so. When he talked, about Martha (we call her it wa: never a smile. "She'j eomeone who always knew wha she wanted to be," he said.

"Missy has appeared in movies and on television shows in very insignificant roles," 'he said, they gave her invalu able experience." "Midnight Cow boy" and "The Detective" are included In the movies Martha was in. Mr. McMahon had a prominent role in "The Detec tive." Among the television shows she has appeared on were hei father's series "Naked City" and "The Defenders." Likes Show People "Anything I've done on the East Coast in the last 15 years she's seen It," Mr. McMahon said about Martha. "In this she has met many theatrica people, and likes to be aroun them." Mr.

McMahon explained tha before he and his wife gav their approval to.Martha's em barkment inlo the theater profession, "we wanted to malt sure she has the necessary in gredient--talent." Their analysis of her lalen took place when she playe Annie Sullivan in a Universit of Bridgeport production "The Miracle saw every performance of il an were more than satisfied, "Daddy" McMahon said of "little girl." The last play she appeared i at SHU was "Before Break by Eugene O'Neil. Sh was the only character in th play. "Doing a single is ve, 1 difficult because the actor ha to hold the audience all by him said Mr. McMahon. At one of Martha's par It's th REAL THING! KtS and HERS N-- Synthetic.

tu 1EAL FUR up br MICHAEL'S SHOP HORACE McMAHON nts was at each performance "Before Breakfast." The daughter of an actor who as been in show business 40 ears, Mr. McMahon-said "01 ourse" Martha is going to dvantage of her father's on- ections. Yet, for about 28 of his ears, in the business, if some ne saw the name Horace Mc- rfahon, they would not realize vho he was. If they saw his ace, one's comment might have een, "Oh, there's what's his ame--the one who plays gang- ters and cops in the movies." Then in 1958, the television eries "Naked City" was aired, 'People got to know my name nd connected it with my face," vlr. McMahon said.

The gravel Diced actor played Lt. Mike "arker on the series for four It was on for one year half show and three as an hour program. Reruns Still Going Reruns of the show can now le seen "in every country where here are TV sets," Mr. Mc- Vlahon said. The lines are in the vernacular of the -Oiinty.

I'm heard in every- hing from Gaelic to Afghanis- an," he said. Before "Naked City," he act- id iii about 125 movies. "I can't jive the actual count," he said. Many more movies made 'n "(hose days," he mused. Now movies stay at one theater for weeks or months, he "The market isn't as demanding now." He opened his briefcase anc shuffled through a heap bl he found what he vas looking for--a summary of ils credits written by a Norwalk newspaperman.

The list of movies includec 'My Sister Eileen," "The Thin Han," "Scarface Lady," "The Wrong Road," "Sergeant Mad den," "Gangs of New 'The Last Gangster," "Alexander's Rag Time Band, 1 'Duffy of San Quentin," "The 3racie Allen Murder and "The Detective Story." His Broadway plays include 'The Detective Story," "Three Men On A Horse." and "Won der Boy." It's been eight years since "Naked City." Where is Horace McMahon now? He is seen on the Polident and Mountain Dew commercials. He also does commercials called "voice overs." in which his is heard but he is no seen. His voice overs includ Close-Up toothpaste, American Telephone and Electronics, Lea ther industries, and Armstronj Tires. He also makes personal appearances as a single entertain er and "speech maker," avocation I worked on for man Chose Him In 1964. he was in the TV scries, "Mr.

Broadway." "They (the ratings) didn't like it," he said. The show lasted one sea son. Frank Sinatra chose Mr. Me Mahon for the part of Capt Tom Farrell in "The Detec live," his most recent movr made In 1968. The last Boradway role Mr McMahon played was in "The Mundy Scheme," by Brien Frlel The play, an Irish import, was short lived.

"I got some nice reviews," he said as twirled his now empty ginger ale glass around in his hand. Clive Barnes, New York Times critic, called his performance in (he play "Impressive." But, he called his part in the I Angeles company's production of "Hello Dolly" his "last important" role. Opposite Carol Charming, he played the part of Horace Van Dergelder. best way for actors to remember their roles is if they won special recognition for them. Among the prized possessions in the McMahon home are the Edgar award, given for the i 'The Detective Story," and "The USD gold medal given for his many appearances and tours during JYorld War If.

He was also nominated for an Emmy for his role in "Naked City." The Edgar award is given by the mystery writers, of America for the best performance in a mystery movie. Before playing the part of Del. Lt. Monoghan in the movie version, he was in the same role in the play "Detective Story" which opened on Broadway in 1949 and ran tor 8 weeks. He called il his "best play." '1 don't care who you are, Mr.

McMahon said, "the play's the thing." "You're only as good as the play you're in," he said. Personally, though, the part he played in 1936 of Charlie in the comedy "Three on a Horse" may be considered best. While doing the show, he met Louise Campbell, an 'actress who has been Mrs. Horace McMahon for 30 years. Mrs.

McMahon "hasn't done anything" professional for years," her husband said. She theater to raise a son nd two daughters. While ac- ive professionally she played pposite such noted per- onalities as John' Barrymore, Ray Milland, Fred MacMurray nd Anthony Quinn. Now that er children. are growing up the youngest is 13), she decid- to make a "come-back" She can now be seen on tcle- ision on the Milk of Magnesia ommercial.

She, as well as her husband 'Quid like to do a Broadway how this year. Dp the younger McMahon have a calling in the heater? Kathertne, 13, "hasn't let any- xxly know what she, wants to father said. "All 1 mow is lhat we're pretty close" he In September, she will be a reshmen -at Brien McMthon high school-in Nor'wa'lk. 16, Will 'bt'a junior at prep this fill. not really Interested in.

theater" ils father said. "Once'in a while ie'11 mention he wants to do something with me. He wants leading part and a lot of money," Mr. McMahoji chuckled. Mr.

McMahon looked at watch and roie from the table at which he sat. He: Closed hit briefcase and started to walk away. He turned around, smiled, and said, "Yes, with three of us in the theater the McMahons'are a very busy fam- 13 ELEMENTS HEAVIER THAN URANIUM FOUND NEW YORK Since 1940, thirteen man-made elements heavier than uranium have been added to the Periodic Table. Alt have atomic numbers higher than, uranium's 92 and hence are called transuranium elements. Although the Iransuranics probably existed in the universe at the beginning of time, they disappeared through radioactive decay.

PIXief by Wohl JACK- Ways Sought to Curb A-Power Pint Pollution By BRIAN SULLIVAN AP Science Writer UNITED. NATIONS, N.Y. --A member of the Atomic Energy Commission called today for effort" to learn more about the effects of nil- clear.a.nd fossil fuel power plants on Commissioner James T. Ramey told a Joint TJ.N.-U.S. sym- posiuta that ways-must be found to-minlmize any'significant adverse, effects.

The symposium also received a study of nuclear plants in thi United States and of the effects of pouring heated water into the environment which concluded that, the information necessary to effectively evaluate plant locations "lacking or inadequate." At U.N. The symposium on environmental aspects of nuclear power plants is being held at U.N. headquarters by the International Atomic- Energy Agency and the AEC. "We know," Ramey said, "that steam electric power plants, whether fossil or nuclear fueled, ire the most effective means for producing electricity, especially in the large blocks that are needed in industrialized nations. "But as efficient as these plants are, they all do have some impact on the environment.

We must gain a better understanding of the environmental effects peculiar to-each type- of steam electric plant and devise means to minimize any byproducts of energy production which could have significant adverse effects on our environment. This must be our priority effort. "In short, I believe the choice need; not be between no more energy on the one hand and continuation of environmental pol lution on the other." Balance Sought Ramey said such methods as regional planning for locating plant iltej early public can reach a bal. ahce between public interest in en one hand and the tnvironmtitt on the other. The commissioner said the public must have a larger voice in power plant; decisions, spoke; of such as a "ptqple't counsel" to represent Individual citizens ip AEC proceedings.

Another suggestion, Ramey (aid, Is for interest law firms" to keep an eye on the AEC in the public's interest." "This suggestion," said Ramey, "Is identified with gentleman whose name is well known in other nations as well as our own, Ralph Nader, an example of what a single member of the public can accomplish il he puts his mind to it." Frequent Suggestion One of the most frequent suggestions from the public, the commissioner said, is for utilities to tell the public of plans to build a power plant well in advance of construction. "Utilities in this country traditionally have not done Ramey said, "in part because 01 their concern over possible speculation and increase in lane 1 costs." The utilities are getting better about this, he said. The study of nuclear power plants and their thermal effects was conducted by the Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago the Battelle Memoria Institute In Rlchland, Wash. The report said there is no Question that pouring heated water into public waters wil 1 modify the aquatic environment, but the problem Is to i determine the degree- of changes, both short-term and long-term, and to see If they significantly affect water use. 'Generally Better' "It Is generally better to slfe plants where their effects are likely to be minimal and to protect biota, by design measures iiher than modificiti'vu re- ultlng from afteithought," rte report, said.

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