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lished this month by Dial press. . . . Mrs. W.D.R., Detroit, Mich.: Sorry, I cannot give out home addresses, but the best place to write Eddie Fisher would be c/o Coke Time, NBC -TV, New York 20, N.Y. . . . Mrs. J. B., Chicago, 111, and others who wrote about Mary Stuart: Mary has recorded an album of the lullabies and folk songs she has been singing as Joanne, to her "daughter" Patti, on the show, Search For Tomorrow. It's on the Columbia label, and is called "Joanne Sings to Patti." . . . Miss H. C, Brookhaven, Miss.: Alice Faye and Phil Harris haven't done a television show, mainly because of her refusal to do so. Most sponsors wanted them as a team. Phil has made many guest appearances from time to time, however. . . . Miss J. J., Philadelphia, Pa, and others who asked about Julius La Rosa on Jack Paar's Morning Show: Julius is not signed to appear on the program regularly, but has a sort of on-and-off arrangement with Paar, and will be on from time to time. During February, Julius will make one or two definite appearances of three or four days each.
What Ever Happened To . . . ?
Joan Edwards, the singing pianist, who had her own program on WCBS every morning? Joan suffered a nervous breakdown not too long ago and her doctor ordered her to bed for a complete rest for several months. While she is recovering, Martha Wright has taken over her show.
Barry Wood, who was one of the top singers during the so-called "crooner era" in the thirties, and once starred on £he Hit Parade radio show? Barry has long since given up active performing, and instead is very active behind the scenes of television. He had been in charge of the color division of NBC-TV and recently was made Director of Special Events for the network.
Julie Oshins, nightclub and stage comedian, who was on many of the early variety TV shows? Julie is another who has forsaken the footlights in favor of a control booth. He is now director-advisor for his old friend, Red Buttons, on the Red Buttons TV show.
Ralph J. Locke, veteran actor, who was best known for his heartwarming role as Papa David on the Life Can Be Beautiful daytime serial? I'm sorry to report that Locke passed away in December at the Parkchester Hospital, in New York, at the age of sixty-seven. He played Papa David the full fifteen years the program v/as broadcast until it left the air last June. His widow is Mrs. Nan Smith Locke, who formerly appeared on the legitimate stage with her husband.
Zf you have a question about one of your favorite people or programs, or wonder what has happened to someone on radio or television, drop me a line — Miss Jill Warren, TV Radio Mirror, 205 East 42nd Street, New York 17, N. Y, and I'll try my best to find out for you and put the information in the column. Unfortunately, we don't have space to answer all questions, so I try to cover those personalities and shows about whom we receive the most inquiries. Sorry, no personal answers.