Week of December 15, 1950

Winston Churchill warns the western allies against the argument “that we must

never use the atomic bomb until and unless it is used against us first.” He said

such a resolve would increase the danger of war.

radio address. Among the highlights, which

mostly covered how dangerous Russia and the

Communists are…

“Our homes, our nation, all the things we believe

in, are in grave danger… created by the rulers of

the Soviet Union.” … The Communists “have

shown they are now willing to push the world to

brink of a general war to get what they want.

This is the real meaning of the events that have

been taking place in Korea.”

President Truman proclaims a national

emergency and the government quickly issues

its first price control order - a rollback wiping out increases on 1951 automobiles.

Defense and Foreign Ministers of the 12 Atlantic pact nations approve creation of

an army of 55 or 60 divisions under the supreme command of Gen Eisenhower.

Russia’s Prime Minister Stalin is re-elected. Pravda, commenting, said it was a

great demonstration of unity.

The government calls for a voluntary price freeze on all good and services. It

would permit an increase to take account of increased costs, but an increase to

normal profit margins.

President Truman discloses he is preparing a Christmas proclamation calling for

nationwide prayers.

executive.

Week of December 15, 1950

Television news -

CBS unveils a 17-inch direct view color picture. Up to now, CBS has not been

able to display a color picture larger than 12 ½ inches.

Milton Berle moves into another phase of his television career when he’ll produce

some shows for NBC-TV.

DuMont, the #4 network, is getting

tired of raids on its TV shows and

such - after ABC-TV tried to take

it’s highest rated show -

“Cavalcade of Stars” last year. The

network will no longer tolerate

“improper competition but will

embark immediately on energetic

and well planned counter measures

that will ensure DuMont its rightful

place in the TV network picture.

DuMont further says the network “will fight and we have men, money and

material to make our success a certainty.”

It’s said that ABC reportedly offered TV stations some kind of a deal but couldn’t

swing because e the stations were already committed to DuMont for the

“Cavalcade” timeslot.

Maggie McNellis is bowing out of “Talent Search” and instead will concentrate on

her NBC-TV program “Leave It To The Girls” instead. She’s married to Clyde

Newhouse of the famous Newhouse Art Galleries and prefers to do a daytime TV

show instead.

Soap operas are coming to TV!

NBC has (5) 15-minute serials

ready to go - but they’re waiting

sponsorship. They include

Milton Berle on Christmas -

Don’t miss “Uncle Milty’s

Christmas Party” on Christmas

Week of December 15, 1950

day on NBC-TV. The studio will be made up of kids.

New on the scene - the camera crane is beginning to be used on TV

productions.

Wednesday night television -

CBS - Perry Como Show, Arthur Godfrey, Somerset Maugham Theatre, The

Web, Boxing

NBC - News Caravan, 4-Star Revue, Television Theatre, Break the Bank, Stars

Over Hollywood, Broadway Open House

ABC - Don McNeil TV Club, Wrestling From Chicago

DuMont - Famous Jury Trials, Broadway to Hollywood, Jack Elgen Show

Broadway Open House - With Wally Cox

Week of December 15, 1950

Music news - The Weavers, Decca Records’ folk-singing group makes their

concert debut at Town Hall, NY. Group comprises of Ronnie Gilbert, Pete Seger,

Lee Hays and Fred Hellerman.

Radio news - Jackie Robinson, the Brooklyn Dodger infielder begins a half-hour

kid’s show over WNBC New York. He features kid’s records plus a Q&A session

on sports topics. Catch it Saturday mornings.

Week of December 15, 1950

At the movies -

Gwenn

Walt Disney’s Pinocchio

Born To Be

Fontaine,

Robert Ryan

Week of December 15, 1950

Ray Heatherton is the “Merry Mailman” for the kids. Seen early evenings on

WOR-TV, New York.