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Aug 29, 2021

TV: New Game Show "Password" to Debut on CBS in October

Aug. 29, 1961 - Guest celebrities and members of the studio audience will compete together in "Password," a new television game show...

Aug 27, 2021

TV: Swedish Actress Ingrid Thulin to Star in "Intermezzo" on NBC

Aug. 27, 1961 - Ingrid Thulin, one of the leading actresses in Sweden, will star in "Intermezzo" over the NBC-TV network on Nov. 19 from...

Aug 23, 2021

TV: Revue Productions Purchases "Leave It to Beaver"

Aug. 23, 1961 - George Gobel, the television comedian, and his partner David O'Malley today sold their 50 percent share in the TV comedy...

Aug 20, 2021

TV: Legal Drama "The Defenders" Set to Premiere Next Month

Aug. 20, 1961 - "The Defenders," a television series which revolves around a father-and-son team of lawyers, will make its debut on CBS...

Aug 17, 2021

Movies: Gleason Signed for Serling's Film Adaptation of "Requiem for a Heavyweight"

Aug. 17, 1961 - David Susskind, the energetic head of Talent Associates, has signed Jackie Gleason for a leading role in Rod Serling's...

Aug 16, 2021

TV: Karl Held to Portray Law Student on "Perry Mason"

Aug. 16, 1961 - Karl Held (right), television actor, will portray David Gideon, a young law student who assists Perry Mason when the TV...

Aug 2, 2021

Jack Lescoulie, Richard Thomas in New Show "1, 2, 3 - Go" on NBC

Aug. 2, 1961 - Jack Lescoulie, who was associated with Dave Garroway for nine and a half years on the "Today" show, has found a new job...

Jul 27, 2021

Secretary Ribicoff Urges Parents to Limit Childrens' TV Time

July 27, 1961 - Parents were urged by a member of the Cabinet today to "get tough" with children who sit for hours "like a vegetable"...

Jul 26, 2021

Show Business Veteran Shirley Booth to Star in "Hazel" on NBC-TV

July 26, 1961 - Shirley Booth, whose knowledge of show business is extensive, has been learning that the television series is a thing...

Jul 25, 2021

Actress Madlyn Rhue in Serious Condition after Car Crash

July 25, 1961 - Madlyn Rhue, an actress, is in serious condition from injuries received in a head-on automobile collision in Hollywood,...

Jul 24, 2021

Cesar Romero to Star in Concentration Camp Drama on NBC-TV

July 24, 1961 - Cesar Romero (pictured) will co-star in "Paper Bullets," a drama about concentration camp victims forced to participate...

Jul 24, 2021

Southern Broadcaster Says TV Coverage of Freedom Riders "Overplayed"

July 24, 1961 - A Southern broadcaster said today that TV stations in his region were "getting it from our own people" because of network...

Jul 17, 2021

TV Actor Rod Cameron ("State Trooper," "Coronado 9") Marries Former Mother-in-Law

July 17, 1961 - Rod Cameron (pictured), screen actor, has married his former mother-in-law. The announcement was made today by Mr....

Jul 5, 2021

TV: Season Finale on "Alfred Hitchcock Presents"

July 4, 1961 - On tonight's season finale of "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," a district attorney's ambition for higher office may ...

Jul 5, 2021

TV: John Chancellor to Host "Today" Show

July 4, 1961 - John Chancellor (left) will become host of NBC's "Today" show starting July 17. The newsman will be the permanent ...