Walter Winchell, the longstanding powerhouse columnist and radio broadcaster, dominated throughout the thirties and forties. His power faded in the fifties, and like Fred Allen, he didn't come over very well on television. Rather than attempt a talk show or journalist documentaries, he tried hosting his own variety show, emulating his nemesis Ed Sullivan. It didn't work.
This episode wastes Russ Tamblyn, and features mediocre stand up from Jack Carter. Lisa Kirk sings the now ancient "Anything Goes" by Cole Porter, but there is Neile Adams, Steve McQueen's soon to be wife. A sexy cute, slinky eyeful.
This episode wastes Russ Tamblyn, and features mediocre stand up from Jack Carter. Lisa Kirk sings the now ancient "Anything Goes" by Cole Porter, but there is Neile Adams, Steve McQueen's soon to be wife. A sexy cute, slinky eyeful.