TV Guide (October 16, 1954)

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OCTOBER 17 O MOVIE-Western "Trigger Fingers." An investigator dis¬ guises himself as a gypsy. Tim McCoy. 10:30 0 Now And Then—Baxter 0 The Christophers—Religion "The Power of Teen-agers for Good," is presented by Father James Keller. Guests are Paul Weston, Jo Stafford, and Walter O'Keefe. 11 ;00 0 Turn Back The Clock [4] Sunday Comics—Kids 0 Pet Show—Mercein Airline pilot Tom Mercein brings back strange animals from foreign lands to show his teen-age pal Jerry Garvey. o MOVIE-Drama "Circus Shadows." When his sweetheart is killed, a circus performer decides to care for her young daughter. Dorothy Wilson and Kane Richmond. 11:15 0 News—David Brinkley From Washington, D.C., come news, features and documentaries, all under the hand of David Brinkley. A special feature is an interview with "Mr. and Mrs. Average Citizen" on a different question each week. 11:30 0 Contest Carnival—Kids Gene Crane is the barker for this Philadelphia contest among young circus performers. Today's youngsters: trampo¬ line act from Sharon, Pa. Patty Di Nardo, contortionist of Pittsburgh. The Albright Sisters, tumblers of Lancaster, Pa. Miss Wendy, Spanish web act of New Jersey. 0 Wonders Of The Wild-Film Wild-life and nature films are shown. 0 MOVIE-Western "The Sombrero Kid." A fugitive becomes involved with a crooked outfit. 0 Faith For Today—Religion A fotherless boy who wonts to back out of the gang he has joined but finds that he cannot, brings his problem to Pastor Fagol. Music by the Quartet. 11 .45 0 Hank The Handyman-Tips Hints on home-improvement and care. AFTERNOON 12:00 0 News—Frank Reynolds 0 MOViE-Action "The Wooden Horse." During World War II, Allied prisoners in a concentration camp, attempt to escape. Leo Genn. 0 Illinois Government—Film "Municipal Government," is discussed by Mayor Robert E. Willis, of Decatur, Ilf., and Bert Johnson, city manager of Evans¬ ton, Illinois. o MOVIE-Western Action Theater: "Bad Men Of Nevada." A bandit decides to leave his gang and go straight. Jean Parker, Victor Jory. 12:15 0Weather-P. J. Hoff 0 Your Future Home—Ideas 12:25 0 Sports-Bill Watts 12:30 0 Ronge Riders—Adventure "Gun Point." When the Preston mine is robbed of its gold ore and a young sum¬ mer visitor is found unconscious, it takes Range Rider to find the culprits. 0 The Catholic Hour Father Urban Nagle recalls some of the unusual friends brought to his home by Uncle Malachy. The scene is New Eng¬ land at the torn of the century when Father Nagle was a boy. Alan MacAteer, Jack Hartley, James Millhollin. 0 Amateur Hour—Talent Bob Murphy emcees. (Guests are invited to the Civic Opera Theater. Tickets un¬ necessary.) 1:00 0 The Search—Drama 0 John Ott-Gardening "Fun with the children—raking leaves and building bonfires." o MOVIE-Western "Red Desert." President Grant appoints the Pecos Kid to track down an outlaw. 1:30 0 Hall-Mitchell Debate Debaters are Senators Homer Capehart (R., Ind.) and Mike Monroney (D., Okla.), who speak from Chicago. Topic; "The Next Senate—Democratic or Republican?" 0 Film Shorts 0 Story Of Colonel Drake A-11