TV Guide (January 8, 1955)

Page scan 0004 from TV Guide

Record Details:

Title:
TV Guide
Date:
January 8, 1955
Publisher:
Philadelphia: Triangle Publications, Inc.
Volume:
TV Guide - Chicago (January 8, 1955)
Leaf #:
0004
Language:
English
Collection:
Broadcasting & Recorded Sound
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
August 28, 2022
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ExcEwJiLmivc. GODFREY TALKS 1. Rich.In pain. Why doesn’t hequit? 2. His near-fatal hip operation. 3». Why he fears more surgery. 4. What is his secret for TV success? 5. His views on Godfrey vs. Disney. 6. How he feels about Julius La Rosa. By Bob Stahl Copyright, 1955, Triangle Publications, Inc. Arthur Godfrey’s last hip operation nearly killed him. “During the first 24 hours,” he now admits for the first time, “they almost lost me.” When you see him on television, walking without crutches, he is suf¬ fering agonizing pain. Another opera¬ tion might help—but it’s a life-and- death gamble. He dreads making a decision to take the chance. Add to that mental—and physical— torture the fact that he’s been the target of harsh newspaper stories. Be¬ cause he is in the public eye, his methods and motives have been questioned. The new Disneyland First of show is offering his toughest competition yet. Godfrey is no longer king of the airwaves on Wednesdays. His ratings have drop¬ ped noticeably. He’s a millionaire. He could retire