TV Guide (April 2, 1955)

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MO N DAY Q BOXING—New York City Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson, Far Rocka- way, N.Y., vs. Archie McBride, Trenton, N.J., heavyweights, 10 rounds. Chris Schenkel reports from St. Nicholas Arena. TV GUIDE RATINGS Rating Bouts W L D KO's Jackson 5 25 21 3 1 11 McBride Unrated 27 19 8 0 8 Jackson is on a knockout streak since los¬ ing by a kayo himself to Nino Valdes last summer. "The Hurricane" is a baffling fighter who throws science to the winds and just throws punches from all angles in an avalanche. His opponent, McBride, holds a win over Valdes and is a good boxer-puncher. Compiled by Not Fleischer (The Ring) 9:30 © MEET CORLISS ARCHER 0 EDDIE CANTOR THEATER "The Romance Wrecker." Guest Charles Coburn plays a grandfather who takes it upon himself to make everything right between a pair of lovers. (Film) 9:45 0 NEUTRAL CORNER Q SPORTS-Arch Ward 10:00 0 NEWS AND WEATHER (4) WEATHER—Bill Carlsen 0 WEATHER—Clint Youle 0 CITY ASSIGNMENT-Drama "The Consulate." Some foreign intrigue makes a headline story for Steve Wilson. Patrick McVey, Jane Nigh. (Film) 0 MOVIE—Drama "Breakdown." (1952) An ex-fighter re¬ sumes his ring career after serving time for manslaughter. William Bishop, Ann Richards are featured. 10:05 (4) INDUSTRY ON PARADE 10:10 0 DORSEY CONNORS-ldeas Geraldine Kay subs for Dorsey. "Helpful Hints for Spring Cleaning." 10:15 0 IN TOWN TONIGHT Jim Conway, Len Dresslar. Pat Scott and the Cesar Petrillo Orchestra greet the Mello-larks. 0 NEWS-Jack Angell 10:20 ( 4 ) LET'S LOOK AT THE NEWS 10:25 0 SPORTS-Norm Barry 10:30 0 NEWS-John Harrington @ STUDIO 57-Drama "Rescue." A beautiful widow helps an adventurer rescue some prisoners. 0 PARAGON PLAYHOUSE "The Clock." A half-hour feature. 0 TO BE ANNOUNCED 10:45 0 KUP'S SHOW-lrv Kupcinet Irv presents "The Chicago Story." 11:00 0 All Star Theater "This Is My Heart." Ruth Hussey por¬ trays a famous actress whose character is altered by her visits to a "Skid Row" museum. Mark Stevens. (Film) 0 ( 4 ) Tonight—Variety Steve, singers Eydie Gorme and Steve Lawrence, newscaster Gene Rayburn and band leader Skitch Henderson are at it again. There'll be a comedy sketch featur¬ ing Steve and crazy shots by the camera. The singing Red Caps and dancer Sono Osato are guests. A-26 TV GUIDE