TV Guide (October 16, 1954)

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OCTOBER 17 EVENING 6:00 0 Lassie—Drama 0 [H People Are Funny>Game Art Linkietter welcomes Paul and Ann Papch of Cicero, HI., as two of his con¬ testants chosen to prove that people are funny. Mr. Baach has the opportunity to test his wife's optimism or pessimism in an unusual way. Another contestant is sent out in an old, beat-up cor to sample the services offered at various gas sta¬ tions in return for the purchase of 10 cents worth of gas. (Film) O You Asked For it—Requests Art Baker introduces four girls who will pit their lives against the pull of gravity by performing on trapezes attached to motorcycles; wrestler Lee Sovoidi who attempts to operate a plow with his teeth; the Rev. Kenneth Jones, a former narcotics addict who now helps others. (Film) o MOVIE-Mystery White Cross Theater: "Passenger To Lon¬ don." When a detective carrying secret papers discovers that he is being fol¬ lowed, he hides the papers in the lug¬ gage of a girl on a train. John Warwick ond Jenny Laird. Sponsored by Bankers Life & Casualty Co. 6:30 O jack BENNY-Comedy The Woukegan Wit hos plenty of com¬ petition for the ladies' admiring looks when he leads an all-star bond with Kirk Douglas playing the guitar; Dick Powell, the trumpet; Fred MocMurray, the sax¬ ophone; Dan Dailey, the drums; and Torty Martin, the clarinet. Jack, of course, pla^ on his famous fiddle. (Hollywood) 0 0 Mr. Peepers—Comedy The Robinson Peepers stage a house¬ warming party. Their friends arrive laden with old furniture, it may not match, but it makes the place "real homey." Wally Cox and Pat Benoit as Robinson and Nancy are joined by Marion Lome as Mrs. Gurney, Tony Randall os Wes. O Playhouse—Polly Bergen "Death the Hard Way." The beautiful young wife of a prominent politician takes up gambling as a hobby. Her caprice brings mysterious, violence to her closest associates. Cast Barry Craig .William Gargan Janis Tilton . Eve Miller Paul Baker .Patrick O'Neal Tilton .Dan Tobin Laverne Ellis ..Tol Avery 7:00 0TOAST OF THE TOWN Ed's got the condelabras burning in the studio to guide Liberace bock for a re¬ turn visit. A special feature is a filmed comedy sequence between our host and Bing Crosby shot at Pebble Beach, Cal. As a climax to the film, Bing sings "White Christmas." Tonight's other headliners: Irving Berlin and comedian Orson Bean; impersonator Will Jordan, remembered for his impression of Ed himself; dancers Pegleg Bates and Hal Le Roy; and the dance team of Sinclair & Spaulding. A-15