TV Guide (October 23, 1954)

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Introduction to HlfY AYLWARD A ride on the back of a 1500 pound alligator into a lake filled with 8000 other alligators nearly ended the career of [il’s Guy Aylward. The tall, dark and good looking host of TV Guide’s IVigzvam Warmup (see page A-13, 2 P.M., Ul) is a 29-year-old native of Maine whose career has ranged from the theater to sports to the microphone witfe alligator wrestling on the side. Aylward began his career as a disc- jockey in Massachusetts. Later he went West and enrolled in the University of Southern California. While he studied for a master’s degree in psychology he worked in radio and television in Glen¬ dale, Calif., and produced, directed and acted in theaters in Santa Monica. The year 1952 found Aylward in St. Augustine, Fla., where he worked for a radio station. A few miles south of the old city on U. S. 1 is the famous St. Augustine alligator farm. Many tourists remember Aylward as the likable an¬ nouncer who aired an afternoon program from an area filled with alligators. During what was surely a most unusual broadcast series, Aylward would turn his microphone over to a tourist and wrestle an alligator. One afternoon while astride a 1500 pounder, a noise fright¬ ened the animal and it made for a lake filled with 8000 other alligators. Along went Aylward and his microphone. While the station’s engineers found out what happens to a microphone under water, Aylward emerged unharmed. Aylward came to WMAL-TV in 1953. He lives in Washington, and is single. (P Hank McCune—Comedy A filmed situation comedy. 3:00 0 Now and Then—Education Dr. Baxter tells the story of Black Bart, a character of the Old West. [H MO VIE-Western Sunday Show: “Bells of San Fernando.” The villain tries to win a young girl away from the man she loves. Donald Woods, Gloria Warren. Hi MOViE-Music Sunday Drama: "Battle For Music.” The true story of one of the world's greatest orchestras, the London Philharmonic. Sir Adrian Foult, Constant Lambert. 0 TV-MD—Medicine Topic: “Man Is Born.” Dr. Louis H. Douglas, University of Maryland. 3:30 0 Adventure—Coilingwood (1) Russell F. W. Smith, dean of Uni¬ versity College at the U. of Chicago, traces the development of the Indo- European languages. Children from the U. N. represent the countries which are concerned. (2) Sir Hubert Wilkins, prom¬ inent Arctic explorer and the first man to take a submarine into Arctic waters, appears to discuss his adventures with host Charles Coilingwood. American Forum—Discussion Topic: “How Will The Women Vote?” Guests: Bertha F. Adkins, assistant to the chairman. Rep. Nat'l Comm., and Katie Louchleim, director of women's ac¬ tivities of Democratic Nat'l Committee. 0 People Are Funny Art Linkletter is the host. Two school teachers vie for a two week trip around the world. (Film.) 4:00 0 m American Week Eric Sevareid with news commentary. 0 Out on the Farm A visit to the modern Landmeier farm near Cloverdale, III. 0 It's a Great Life—Comedy The boys take Mrs. Morgan to dinner but have a little difficulty paying the check. Michael O'Shea, Barbara Bates. 0 Election Previews A-14