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Jackson successfully negotiated the release of nearly 50 prisoners from Cuban jails. This deed stamps him as a deft, skilled diplomat whose finesse in sensitive dealings with foreign nations is worthy of special commendation. Jackson should be considered for the Nobel Peace Prize...
...deft political move, Reagan sends summit signals to the Soviets
...suite by a secret elevator. The books abound in learned footnotes and pleasant trivia (the pianist at the Waldorf's Peacock Alley uses an instrument once owned by Cole Porter, who lived in the hotel). New York restaurant critiques, by Daily News Food Editor Arthur Schwartz, are deft and sometimes devastating. At the toplofty "21" Club, the guide observes, "it is surprising how democratic the cooks and waiters are: no one gets terrific food or service...
...CLEVER STAGING and some fine performances bring a freshness to the cliches. As Marsh, Barry Nelson brings a deft comic touch to the role, allowing us to see moments of softness. Only when Nelson tries to sing does the quality drop, but since this seems to be in character it doesn't detract from his portrayal. Dolores Gray's nasal, somewhat harsh voice is rather discordant, but is also in keeping with the arrogant character of the untalented prima donna whose injury opens the road to fame for our heroine Peggy Sawyer, although she often appears a bit too secure...
Such a story could get tiresome, but Hughes handles the material with an appropriately light touch. His deft comic touches includes inserting clips from the "Twilight Zone" soundtrack during some of Samantha's more trying moments...