TV Radio Mirror (Jan - Jun 1957)

Calling All Fans The following fan clubs invite new members. If you are interested, write to address given — not to TV Radio Mirror. Mouseketeers Fan Club, c/o Carol Moss, 4645 Dyer St., La Crescenta. Calif. Elvis Presley Fan Club, Box 94, Hollywood, Calif. Pat Boone Fan Club, c/o Gloria Ballentine, 7214 Newport Ave., Norfolk 5, Va. War Of The Sexes Would you tell me about Johnny Washbrook, who plays Ken McLaughlin, on CBS-TV's My Friend Flicka? /. R., Oklahoma City, Okla. Twelve-year-old Johnny Washbrook's easy way with a horse in the Flicka series is a result of what may be called, "The War Between the Sexes — Part I." Due to size, coloring and other factors, Johnny's stand-in happens to be a girl. When Canadian-born Johnny first signed for the series, his equine experience was nil — but the presence of an expert girl rider soon changed that. Today, Johnny is an excellent horseman — the result of a natural male desire to outpoint the opposite sex, but also a tribute to a professional attitude that first showed itself five years ago. . . . Johnny had accompanied his brother, Donald, to a TV audition in Toronto, and, though Donald got the part, the producer remembered Johnny. Soon, two Washbrooks were working on TV. But it failed to convince Dorothy Washbrook that acting was for her son Johnny. Until one memorable summer evening. . . . Both Donald and Johnny were appearing in "Life With Father," and mother had even been drafted to play the maid (her first theatrical appearance). On this particular occasion, Johnny made his entrance two minutes late. Mother says. "I asked later if he wasn't frightened when he found the curtain up and himself in the wings, and he said, 'No, I just figured the boy might be upstairs or something and might just come down after all the others were in the room.' I thought if he had all that presence at that age. then there wasn't^ much doubt about his being an actor." . . . Johnny's American TV bow was made in April of 1955, after which 20th Century-Fox executives tested him for the role of Ken McLaughlin. He not only got the part, but a motion picture contract in the bargain. . . . Off-camera, he swims, rides, tap dances and sings "a little." He lists Randolph Scott. Roy Rogers and Audie Murphy ("when he does Westerns") as his favorite actors. No favorite actresses for Johnny — yet. FOR YOUR INFORMATION— If there's something you want to know about radio and television, write to Information Booth TV Radio Mirror, 205 East 42nd St., New York 17, N. Y. We'll answer, if we can, provided your question is of general interest. Answers will appear in this column — but be sure to attach this box to your letter, and specify whether your question concerns radio or TV. l/^ho'd bel/ei/e / N^9 euer eivbdff^Qsecf by PiMpleQl^^ New! Clearasil Medication STARVES PIMPIES SKIN-COLORED . . . hides pimples while it works At last! Science discovers a new-type medication especially for pimples, that really works. In skin specialists' tests on 202 patients, 9 out of every 10 cases were completely cleared up or definitely improved while using clearasil. CLEARASIL WORKS FAST TO MAKE PIMPLES DISAPPEAR 1. PENETRATES PIMPLES . . . keratolytic action softens and dissolves affected skin tissue, lets medication penetrate down into any infected area. 2. ISOLATES PIMPLES . . . antiSeptic action of this new-type medication stops growth of bacteria that can cause and spread pimples. 3. 'starves' pimples . , . clearasil' s famous dry-up action 'starves' pimples because it helps to remove the oils that pimples 'feed' on. -tV-t^ Skin-colored clearasil hides pimples as it works, ends embarrassment instantly. Greaseless, stainless, pleasant to leave on day and night.for uninterruptedmedication. Skin creams can 'feed' pimples Clearasil 'starves' them Oil in pores helps pimples grow and thrive. So oily skin creams can actually 'feed' pimples. Only an oil-absorbing medication . . . clearasil, helps dry up this oil, 'starves' pimples. 'floats out' blackheads: clearash's penetrating medical action softens and loosens blackheads from underneath, so they 'float out' with normal washing. So why suffer the misery of pimples or blackheads! cleakASIL is guaranteed to work for you, as in doctors' tests, or money back. Only 69^ at all drug counters (economy size 98^). SPECIAL OFFER: Send name, address and 1» in coin or stamps for generous trial size to Eastco Inc., Box 120C, White Plains, N. Y. Offer expires March 15, 195". Largest-Selling Pimple Medication in America (including Canada) 17