TV Guide (October 2, 1954)

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WEDNESDAY O pro-football plays of WEEK-Sport 8:00 O STRIKE IT RICH-Quiz 0 00 KRAFT THEATRE-Drama "The Office Dance," by Arthur Cava¬ naugh. A secretary's shrewish mother disposes of her salary check each week, leaving the girl broke when it comes time for the office dance. She wonders desperately how she can afford to buy something to wear. o masquerade PARTY-Game "The Mask is Off," or so panelists llko Chase, Ogden Nash, BufF Cobb and Jackie Coogan hope, when emcee Peter Donald ushers in various disguised guests. o MOVIE-Intrigue "Desperate Cargo." While en route to the United States, two girls become involved in the hi-jacking of a ship's cargo. Ralph Byrd and Carol Hughes. Helen Gallagher, musical comedy star, opens in the Elmpire Room of the Palmer House, with a new show on Sep¬ tember 23. She starred in “Hazel Flagg” on Broadway after appearing in “Briga- doon,” “High Button Shoes,” and “Pal Joey.” Featured with her in the Empire Room are the Goofers, a comedy- musical group, Del Ray, magician and the dancing of the Empire Eight who return with this show. Charlie Fisk and his orchestra provide the music.—Adu. * A-; OCTOBER 6 8:30 0 I'VE GOT A SECRET-Panei Garry Moore emcees as Henry Morgan, Jayne Meadows and Bill Cullen try to guess Buster Keaton, and other guests', secrets. Jayne Meadows is one of the ladies featured in our article, “The Ladies Love the Panels," on page 13. 0 FRONT PAGE DETECTIVE "Dead Wrong." Columnist David Chase turns down an offer for $500 and then becomes involved in a murder case. Ed¬ mund Lowe, Don Brodie> and Marjorie Lord. (Film) 9:00 0 BOXING-San Francisco Charlie Norkus, Jersey City, N.J., vs. Charlie Powell, Oakland, Cal., heavy¬ weights, 10 rounds. Jack Drees reports from San Francisco. TV GUIDE RATINGS Rating Bouts W L D KO's Powell Unrated 12 11 0 1 10 Norkus Unrated 36 24 12 0 15 Powell is making his debut in the big time. The former gridiron star from San Francisco '49er$ has 11 straight wins and 10 knockouts. In Norkus he meets a rough, tough veteran who holds recent wins over Nardico and Brion. This will be the big test for the big boy from San Francisco. Compiled by Nat Fleischer (The Ring) 0 Q THIS IS YOUR LIFE Ralph Edwards with a life story. 0THE RECORD SHOW-Music O DOWN YOU GO-Quiz 9:30 0 PLAYHOUSE OF STARS 0 To Be Announced 0 LIFE WITH ELIZABETH "Dead Air." Elizabeth wants an oak tree for the patio. "TV Repair." When Alvin insists on doing the repairs on the televi¬ sion set, he refuses to be discouraged. "Drive-In." Liz and Alvin manage to be served by the most inefficient waitress. Betty White and Del Moore. (Film) OL1BERACE SHOW-Music 9:45 0 SPORTS-Mel Allen 10:00 0 NEWS-Fohey Flynn Cartoonist P. J. Hoff gives weather report.