Word: como
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Perry Como Show (Sat. 8 p.m., NBC). With Robert Cummings...
...Arts and Sciences awards. Funnyman Phil, whose portrayal of larcenous Sergeant Bilko in the filmed Army series has boosted his show into a top rating, won his three Emmys for Best Comedian, Best Actor in a Continuing Performance, and the Best Comedy Series. The double-winners were Perry Como as Best Male Singer and Best Master of Ceremonies, and Nanette Fabray (who last week was dropped from next season's Sid Caesar Show because of "contractual difficulties") as Best Comedienne and Best Supporting Actress...
...Were Comin' I'd 've Baked a Cake (1950). Bachelor Merrill's income (currently $300,000) does not depend on inspiration: Mambo Italiano was turned out for Mitch Miller, who wanted a dialect mambo for Rose mary Clooney. Tina Marie was ordered by Perry Como, who "wanted a rhythm song." "It's a job and I do it," says Merrill. "I know that if I smoke enough cigarettes and sit long enough, something will come...
...Perry Como Show (Sat. 8 p.m., NBC). With Eddie Fisher, Pat O'Brien, Imogene Coca...
...Jackie Gleason, who has recently been bested by Perry Como in the ratings, last week switched his half-hour show to 8 p.m. on Saturdays in order to start on even terms with Como's hour-long variety program. The result was not decisive, according to Trendex: Gleason narrowly topped Como...