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Like the low man on a totem pole, Ozzie, 46, carries most of the load. He produces and directs the TV show, edits and cuts the film, polishes the scenarios ("I make the words sound real and natural"), keeps his sponsors (Hotpoint and Listerine) contented, and, in his free time, lectures his sons on the Eagle Scout concept of honor or takes them on for practice sessions of football or basketball. On the show itself. Ozzie's character lacks the overhead drive and adding-machine efficiency that he displays in real life. As in most other TV family dramas...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Radio: The Great Competitor | 12/14/1953 | See Source »

...star halfback for Dartmouth last year, has played both ways for two years and is the Green captain. John Godfrey, one of the two non-lettermen of the starting team is one of the bright spots on the team. A junior who rated low on the pre-season Indian totem pole he has played both ways in almost every game at the other guard post. Alex Athanas, heaviest of the guards at 208 pounds, will spell either Reich or Godfrey on offense...

Author: By David L. Halberstam, | Title: Veteran Green Team Has 9 Starting Lettermen, Good Potential, One Win | 10/25/1952 | See Source »

...before their eyes. On one, a girl with a coy come-hither glance was profiled against a street of shadows; on another, a rocket ship looking like a futuristic swordfish zipped across interstellar space; a third, titled Vivid Experiences in Korea, was blocked out with vivid green and orange totem poles. It was all part of Moody Press's current campaign to give soul saving more sales appeal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Jazzy Jackets | 9/8/1952 | See Source »

Places such as The Totem Pole or Norumbega Park are well-known to many Harvard men, and hardly need further mention here. One spot that has been drawing an increasing part of the Crimson crowd is the King Phillip in Wrentham, which has gained its popularly by emphasing dancing opportunities. Prices are very reasonable here, too. It is just off Route...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Resorts Call Exam-Weary Harvard Men | 5/29/1952 | See Source »

...depicts life in Communist countries, shows people dying in prison, idle factories, cannon ready to fire, churches demolished, and people in slave camps. The sharpest touch: a mask of Rivera peering from behind a dollar-sign totem pole...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Letter From The Publisher, may 5, 1952 | 5/5/1952 | See Source »

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