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Well, one day Rock went into the U-I steam room and there was Bill who had come over to sweat it out. For a moment there was an embarrassed silence. Then Bill introduced himself and this is how they got to know each other! Last Laugh: Tucked away in forgotten files at Warner Bros, there’s a talent scout’s report on a then unknown little lady named June Allyson. “Too difficult to cast,” it reads. So today Warners is paying Miss Difficult-to-Cast $200,000 for playing opposite Alan Ladd in “The McConnell Story!” . . . And once upon a time M-G-M turned thumbs down on Mitzi Gaynor because she was too “scrawny,” “immature” and “inexperienced.” Today they’re thrilled to have her on their payroll and, whether newly married Vera-Ellen retires or not, Miss Mitzi gets zee grand and glorious build-up. Hail and Farewell: Glamour puss Elaine Stewart, who is generally interested in doctors and particularly interested in Dr. Herman Platt, admits she’s finally serious. If and when it happens — “We’ll announce our engagement one day and marry the next” . . . Handsome Jeff Richards waited until his wife returned from Florida, where her sister had a baby. They talked things over again. Result, Jeff packed his bags and moved out because, “We were not compatible!” Medium Rare: The Gower Champions, now out on a dance tour, spent their last night in town with good friends Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. “Send us a steak when you get to Kansas City,” kidded Mr. C. Gower and Marge didn’t forget — only they sent a whole side of beef! Speaking of the inimitable Tony, guess who thinks he has the most versatile talent in Hollywood? None other than Jose Ferrer — praise from Caesar indeed! Gable-Gram : It’s so much hooey, that printed report that his doctors tabooed cocktails for Clark Gable. The King’s health is churning and so is his interest in Kay Williams Spreckels and not Marilyn Monroe as 20th subtly hints! When Clark went duck hunting recently, it was Kay whom he asked to hostess a party for him. She made arrangements with Chasen’s whe they cooked and served the wild birds their private dining room. Clark loves ga so Kay dressed up an hysterical-looki dummy and placed it at the head of t table. The lady guests were instructed wear sweaters and tweeds and — “no pea; or mink allowed.” Bright Star: The new year started o with a big bang for Tab Hunter. Three st dios tried to borrow him from Warner Brt and were turned down cold. Then Jol Wayne ran a print of “Battle Cry” and b came so enthusiastic about Tab’s perforr ance, he went in and tried to buy up 1 contract for future Wayne-Fellows produ tions. When he heard the asking pri< “Duke” just grinned and shook his hea “Sorry,” he said, “for that amount I cou get the state of Texas!” Blessed Bundles: It’s true! Arlene Da and Fernando Lamas were buying tii garments for an expected baby — the ba Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Wildis are expecting! “Someday soon,” sighs t; beautiful one, “we’ll be doing our oi shopping — I hope!” . . . But the Howa Keels have already placed their order wi the stork. They expect their third baby ne June. “Boy or girl, it’s name will start wi a ‘K,’ ” says the singing star, “that’s o system and it always brings us good lucl . . . The Guy Madisons are also wear! that happy look! The Truth Is: Doris Day actually gj lost the first day she worked on the hu M-G-M lot in “Love Me or Leave Me.” messenger came to her rescue and guid Do-Do back to the sound stage! . . And tl same studio couldn’t give Eleanor Park a day off to buy a wedding dress. When s married artist Paul Clemens the beautii redhead wore a gray lace gown that waf strapless formal last year. Eleanor sent back to designer Don Loper, who set long sleeves and a top! News About Twos: Reporters and eag€ beaver jewelry salesmen are turning Ma Ion Brando’s life into one long game hide and seek. And if his engagement his French fiancee is just a publicity stu he sure does give another Academy Awa performance denying it! . . Naturally De bie Reynolds doesn’t date when Ed( Fisher’s out of town. And Barbara Ru doesn’t want to date until her divorce settled. So they go to the movies togeth The End 'Jteui! Stories about your favorite stars — TONY MARTIN GISELE MacKENZIE Singing Cinderella of "Your Hit Parade 'PlcU BOB ROCKWELL "Our Miss Brooks' " Dreamboat all in the big MARCH TV RADIO 92