TV Radio Mirror (Jan - Jun 1963)

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by EUNICE FIELD • It was a hard decision for Dina Merrill to make, when she and Stanley Rumbough Jr. announced a "trial separation" for a year, and she made it like the thoroughbred she is. But there's a sad reason behind it all which goes beyond the usual dread of divorce — as this magazine reveals in an exclusive, deeply probing story next month. . . . NBC newshawk Richard Harkness has been the victim of a jilt-and-bunco artist claiming to be his son. Hence Dick's recent warning over the network: "William Harkness is not my while seeking an acting career. . . . The teeners have discovered Andy Williams. At the Vegas Desert Inn, the S.R.O. sign was out because many youngsters insisted on going to the show with their parents. Same at Monticello Inn, near Boston, where ads had to be taken to apologize to fans, all ages, for being turned away. Playing the Field: Singer Kathy Taylor and guitarist Billy Strange replace Dean and Hank on "The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show" as Dean departs for Army khaki. . . . Sonny Tufts, back in Hollywood after Mrs. munching popcorn on Hollywood Blvd. . . . Connie Stevens and Jim Stacy took off for Europe simultaneously— and their friends smell orange blossoms in the air. . . . Meanwhile, Gary Clarke has been seeing a lot of Pat Woodell — but getting plenty of competition from none other than Fabian. . . . Julie Newmar and Dick Kallman are cooing. . . . Bettye Ackerman to hubby Sam Jaffe: "If I had your hair, I could play both Samson and Delilah! Come to think of it, wouldn't their fellow TV-medico Vince Edwards— at right in our pic Dina and husband: Separate tables. Gary looks at Pat, Pat looks around! son and he won't marry you, so beware!" . . . Since losing twenty-five pounds, Mitzi Gay nor has become "the sex kitten of the niteries," to the tune of $40,000 weekly. Mitzi's the gal who can't keep her clothes on. Every film she's done has shown her in briefies — and, in her club act, she strips to her black lace frillies. Junior Leaguers: Tish Sterling, Ann Sothern's lovely lass, and Peter Duchin a handsome pair about Hollywood. . . . Barbara Luna's seventeen-year-old actress sister will live with Barbara and Doug McClure five years, playing Doug McClure's father in a "Virginian" episode. . . . Jackie Gleason on the wagon to slim down fifty pounds. . . . Ex-Brooklyn Dodger Michael Witney of M-G-M's "Jaimie McPheeters" should make the same impact on viewers as that other former ballplayer, Chuck Connors. Chuck's new mansion, by the way, features TV in every room, plus beer on tap in five rooms — so thirsty visitors won't have far to walk. He-ing and She-ing: Sinatra Sr. blowing his horn to starlet Leslie Summers. . . . Dave Janssen and ture — be perfect casting as the big guy who "brought down the house"? Two-ing and Three-ing: It's a baby brother named Michael James for three-year-old Michele Rodgers. Mike was a bit premature, at four pounds, eleven ounces, but he's doing fine. So are Mom and Pop — Colleen and Jimmie Rodgers. ... It was a seven-pound, nine-ounce boy for Abby Dalton, who plays comic Joey Bishop's TV wife. She's the first star since Lucille Ball to become a mother in private life and on a show at the same time. . . . John Daly and his 10