Radio-TV mirror (July-Dec 1953)

iCoast to Coast tionist job with a radio career very much in mind. To date, she has had parts on Gunsmoke, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar and Rogers of the Gazette. But, until she gets really established behind the microphone, she is staying behind the reception booth, just in case, and will act whenever anyone gives her the chance. Mulling the Mail: Mrs. J. K., Columbus, Indiana: I am sure the Gracie Barrie I referred to a couple of months ago could not possibly be the Gracie King Barrie you mentioned. The Gracie I mentioned was a well-known radio singer several years ago who has recently been playing the night-club circuit. She played the Last Frontier in Las Vegas just a few weeks back. . . . Miss M. N., Soda Springs, Idaho: Yes, Frank Parker has been married and divorced. His former wife has remarried, and very happily so, and Frank prefers her name not to be mentioned in any of his publicity. . . . Misses F. T. and L. W. of Eagle Grove, Iowa, and all the other readers who wrote asking about Frank Parker and Marion Marlowe: No, they do not go steady, they are not engaged, and they are not secretly married to each other. Marion and Frank are good friends, they enjoy working together and, if they seem to be making eyes when they sing duets, maybe it's because a love song looks better that way on television. . . . Mr. K. J. B., Butte, Montana: Tallulah Bankhead is not doing any regular radio show at this time. However, there are rumors about that La Bankhead is interested in femceeing an audience participation show being dreamed up by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman, the ouiz gentlemen who do What's My Line, Two For The Money, Judge For Yourself, etc. . . . Miss M. D., New York City: You are right and your uncle is wrong. Red Buttons did a long stretch in burlesque. . At the age of eighteen, following graduation from high school. Red was the young . est comedian ever under contract to the Minskys. . . . Miss J. B., Allegan, Michigan, and all who keep asking about One , Man's Family on television: The program is still on radio, but unfortunately still off TV. NBC says they would love to put it back before the cameras if they had the right time spot and, from the mail queries on this program, the viewers would love to have it back, too. What Ever Happened To Hope Emerson, well-known comedienne who used to appear on many radio shows originating in the East? Hope is at presr ent in Hollywood, where she has been concentrating on movie work. At the moment, she is making laughs with Bob Hope in his new picture, "Casanova," on the Paramount lot, and there's a possibility that she will be back in New York later this yeaur for a Broadway show. Jack Lemmon, the popular radio actor who used to be heard on many programs? Jack is also in movietown, and doing very well for himself. He has been signed to play the top male role in the musical version of "My Sister Eileen," opposite Judy Holliday, and it was at Judy's suggestion that he was considered for the part. Reinald Werrenrath, famous radio and concert singer of yesteryear? Mr. Werrenrath passed away early in September, in Plattsburg, New York, at the age of 70. During the early days of radio, he sang over Station WEAF, in New York, which later became part of the NBC network, and he was a member of NBC'smusic staff for many years. His last public appearance was in October of last year, when he sang in a recital at Carnegie Hall. Robert Haag, who used to play Bill on the Rosemary serial? Bob hasn't been playing the part for many weeks, and listeners were quick to pick up the chsinge in voice. Bill is now played by another Bob — Robert Readick. Haag, however, is still Dr. Jeff Browning on Hilltop House. These are some of the personalities readers have inquired about. If you have wondered what happened to one of your favorite people on radio or television, drop me a line — Miss Jill Warren, Radio-TV Mirror Magazine, 205 E. 42nd Street, New York City 17, New York, 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 the questions, so I try to cover those personalities about whom we receive the most inquiries. Sorry, no personal answers. (NOTE: On all shows, both radio and television, be sure to check your local papers for time, station or channel.) Frank Sinatra Is scoring a great comeback in radio, TV and movies. Wf Constipation worries are over i f Milk of Magnesia provides tetter reliefmore complete relief than single -purpose laxatives which have no effect on the acid indigestion that usually accompanies constipation. For Milk of Magnesia relieves both conditions. Two to four tablespoonfuls taken at bedtime work leisurely — without embarrassing urgency. 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