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Breaking all records for dullness of plot, static action, and generally bad performances, the latest issuance from the gloomy den of the Twentieth Century foxes is one of the most puerile movies ever to mesmerize a squirming audience. Newly blonde Vivian Blaine, Adler-elevated Perry Como, and hat-heavy Carmen Miranda stumble through ninety confused minutes of political campaigns and corny musical numbers untempered by the inclusion of Harry James' fine trumpet and the funny gags of Phil Silvers. "If I'm Lucky" is a sleepy picture that certainly does not deserve its feature spot on the program...
...recently the Bishop of Como ordered Don Luigi to leave Caravate. A matter of ecclesiastical jurisdiction, said the church authorities. The 800 citizens of Caravate stormed and raged. At a mass indignation meeting in the public square, rude things were said about church authorities in general and the Bishop of Como, a cleric of "considerable circumference," in particular...
...Priest. When the Bishop of Como's new man, Don Mario Sessa, finally got to Caravate, tempers soared further. According to an eyewitness: "He was violently assailed by the furious congregation, especially the women, who even tried to tear his clothes off." Don Mario retreated, but returned under the armed protection of the carabinieri. Soon the church bells were ringing again. But nobody in Caravate came to Mass...
...show, Ted talks little. "The records do the work," he says, "and I just make the announcements quietly and charmingly." To help him he has one of the most carrying voices in radio. So far he has played mostly Crosby, Sinatra, Como, and top tunes arranged by top bandsmen. "This," he explains, "is because I intend to be a dignified disc-jockey." Dignity is paying off. Two new sponsors have signed up since the show started. That makes eleven. And fan mail has been almost as enthusiastic as the ditty Ted had tailor-made for the start and finish...
...first show everybody's eating shrimp while you're singing your heart out. The second show they're all slightly tight. The third show they're loaded." She went from there to the Paramount Theater and later a 26-week contract alternating with Perry Como on radio's Chesterfield Supper Club. Soon she was rated the most-listened-to female vocalist and was the most frequently photographed sweater girl in radio. Her recording of Symphony sold 500,000 records. Her 1945 income: $125,000. She now tops all popular girl singers but velvet-voiced...