Modern Screen (Jan-Dec 1960)

Mickey Rooney ever pergo on if he ivas 'loaded?' The TV Mess of Mickey Rooney And, I'm on sort of a sub-Soap Box about the Mickey Rooney-Jack Paar TV show debacle. Don't think I'm taking Mickey's part. He had no business showing up when he'd been 'celebrating' a marriage anniversary — or anything else — to make a public appearance. But if he was as 'loaded' as Paar insists — for heavens sake, why was Mickey ever permitted to step in front of a camera? It was certainly 'careless' on someone's part to let Mickey go on. My final thought is that the whole thing was a mess — which might have been avoided with just an iota of common sense on somebody' s part. And if that shoe fits, Mr. Paar, you can wear it. Debbie's a dear where Glenn Ford is concerned— but he feels more like patting her head than holding her hand. To him, she's the 'little girl next door.' Hard-to-Kill Rumor Don't get excited because Debbie Reynolds and Glenn Ford walked into a Thalian club meeting at the Beverly Hills Hotel arm in arm. They met accidentally in the lobby, Debbie having driven herself from her home alone — and ditto Glenn. He has steadfastly refused to discuss either his divorce from Eleanor Powell (for which I admire him) or all the rumors which have linked his name with Debbie's. But not long ago, Glenn, feeling that he was speaking off the record said, "Debbie seems like a little girl to me. There's never been even the slightest romantic flare between us. I would feel foolish. Like getting romantic ideas about the little girl next door whom you've watched grow up from grade school to high school." In other words, Debbie's a dear where Glenn is concerned — but he feels more like patting her head than holding her hand. Debbie, as well, has persistently denied any flame between herself and her co-star of several gay comedies. But it's really one of the hardest-to-kill rumors that ever cropped up in our town. A to Tony Franciosa Take it easy. Slow down — Stop — Look — and Listen : You are at a stage in your screen career, with two hits in release. Career and Story on Page One — which could see you as the new big movie rage of 1960. After a slow start, you are now breathing the rarefied air. It is also a very dangerous and unsettling spot to be in. Important things in your life — for instance your marriage to Shelley Winters— are sure to be affected. In fact, I have heard disturbing rumors about you and Shelley which I hope are not true. Or, if true, that you will evaluate what may seem today like big problems. Frankly, Tony, you have always been a bit of a problem boy since your advent into Hollywood from a successful stage career. You have had several headlined fights (literally) with the press — one that had serious consequences. You are not given to easy friendships or to understanding the other fellow's point of view. But, believe me, you are a fine actor. From here on in you are sure to reap all the good things that come with success. It's just important to not reap too many of the bad ones. People who know you well are a bit afraid you may be becoming a little off balance in your perspective. Taking it big, in other words. But please forget that chip on your shoulder and make sure your hat band still fits that handsome head of yours. You have so very much to give in the line of talent — don't give yourself a personal clip on the chin. In the most friendly feeling may I repeat — take it easy — stop — look — and listen. That chip on Tony's shoulder may affect his marriage to Shelley Winters.