Word: paule
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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These distinctions are only general, but they are also tantalizing enough to constitute a basis for debate within the networks. NBC Audience Measurement Vice President Paul Klein and MGM-TV's sales coordinator, Herman Keld, argue that McLuhan is essentially right. Keld, for example, predicted that Joey Bishop, a "hot" nightclub comic who comes on strong, was bound to start out at a disadvantage in audience ratings when he went on the late-night air for ABC against "cool" Johnny Carson. He was right; and when Bishop decided to switch to a low-key approach, his ratings improved...
...organist, Ray, had a freshly showered ascetic appearance, like a preppie who has gone hip with recently acquired metal rimmed glasses and striped pants. Jon is small and mouse-like and, according to Elektra producer Paul Rothchild, one of the most brilliant drummers around. The third Door was Robby, and I will tell you he is very quiet and seemed like he had a lot inside because you will not hear from him again except for two or three phrases...
...United States should stop "seeking to save the reputation of those who made the mistakes" in Vietnam, and should instead actively work for peace, John K. Galbraith, Paul M. Warburg Professor of Economics and chairman of the Americans for Democratic Action, said last night...
Chain-Saw Power. The purists are proliferating. According to Paul Poberezny, president of the 40,000-member Experimental Aircraft Association, at least 2,500 homemade airplanes are currently buzzing about the U.S.'s crowded sky-with another 7,000 in various stages of construction in garages and basement workshops. "I know of one man," says Poberezny, "who built a plane in the cabin of a Great Lakes ore ship." Working in his spare time, with a good set of commercial plans (most popular: the Pitts Special biplane), a handy do-it-yourself enthusiast can turn out an airworthy...
...call-sometimes as much as 20% of its current value. In its last study of the option market, the SEC found that only 40% of put and call options are exercised. "We are asked over and over whether we are encouraging people to pour money down a rathole," admits Paul Farmer, head of Goodbody & Co.'s option department. Farmer does not think so. "The problem," he says, "is to teach people how to use options." By doing that, brokerage firms figure they can expand the market...