Word: fewness
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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There are still a few hardy--or foolhardy--old car enthusiasts in the neighborhood these days who are defying the laws of diminishing returns and displaying a strong faith in God, Montgomery Ward, and anti-freeze.
Little boasts, however, that his car has other less dubious advantages. "I travel about 100 miles a week in it, and make about 25 miles on a gallon. New tires only cost $9 and, except for a few blowouts, I haven't had any trouble to speak of."
The industry, Corwin continued, prefers not to "wrestle with genius" but rather to use unspectacular programs. He added that a few large companies dominate the selection of the majority of shows.
Howe said the trouble with radio was that "too many people listen" and "too few pay the bills." The airwaves must avoid many important and controversial issues, he said because it must provide entertainment for "all the family."
McClintie's direction achieves maximum tension as Miss George struggles to keep a young professor with liberal ideas (James Noble) in the convent despite the protests of a misled bishop (John Williams). There are very few superfluous scenes. The ability of the director to achieve relief humor in an especially...