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The article features American comedienne Lucille Ball, who stars in the television program "I Love Lucy" on CBS-TV. It claims that Ball has dethroned several veteran actors due to her outstanding performance in the show, including Milton Berle and Arthur Godfrey. According to television analysts, the success of Ball can be attributed to her instinct for timing.

Reviews two motion pictures. "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," directed by Stanley Kramer and starring Milton Berle and Ethel Merman; "Muriel," directed by Alain Resnais and starring Delphine Seyrig.

Byline: TOM BROKAW TO LIVE AND DINE IN L.A. Arriving at the local NBC station, a young anchorman found Hollywood's doors magically open. Half a century later, he writes about [...]

Profiles comedian Milton Berle, who died in March, 2002. Highlights of his career in television and motion picture production; Biographical details, including his early training as a performer; His marriages; His behavior on the sets of various productions; His relationships with family members.

Offers a pictorial remembrance of well-known figures who died in the year 2002. Daniel Pearl; Paul Wellstone; Lionel Hampton; John Gotti; Sam Snead; Abba Eban; Ann Landers; Abu Nidal; Dave Thomas; Ted Williams; Peggy Lee; Queen Elizabeth; Princess Margaret; Billy Wilder; Milton Berle; Benjamin O. Davis.

The article discusses the conditions of television performers in the U.S. The air waves in the country are full of performers who have no talent or who learned to keep it under cover. On one channel, Lilli Palmer interviews celebrities and her inflections and gestures are all professional. However, her real acting skill is kept offstage. Milton Berle, known as Mr. Television, had a top rating show in the first few years. Unfortunately, he sank to the twentieth place in the 1951 Nielsen rating.

The article presents the story of Milton Berle, the highest paid comedian in show business. He was born in New York on July 12, 1908 to Moe and Sarah Berlinger. As a young boy, he would entertain his playmates on the street. His mother saw his talent and encouraged him to join amateur contests, which he would win. Today, 40-year-old Berle earns close to $1 million yearly and has 11 corporations handling his show business affairs in stage, television and radio.

Comments on television programs shown in the United States. "Life With Luigi" on CBS; Ed Sullivan's show on CBS; Milton Berle's television vaudeville program on NBC; Strong and weak points of each program.

Presents news briefs related to radio and television broadcasting in the U.S. Discussion of Milton Berle's accomplishments in developing a separate approach to radio and television that can be applied to different program genres; American Broadcasting's airing of an adaptation of the one-act play "Portrait of a Madonna," the first in a series of Tennessee Williams plays scheduled for airing by the network; Changes in the NBC radio program "University Theatre".

Focuses on radio broadcasters Henry Morgan and Milton Berle in the U.S. Reference to the radio program "Queen for a Day"; Description of broadcasting abilities of Morgan; Information on career backgrounds of Morgan and Berle; Comparison of the broadcasting styles of Morgan and Berle; Comments on the radio programs "March of Time" and "We, the People."

Milton Berle, the cigar-chomping comedian whose domination of television in the early '50s as the host of NBC's 'Texaco Star Theatre' earned him the title 'Mr. Television,' died Wednesday after [...]

Discusses the cultural and historical importance of comedian Milton Berle, who died in 2002. His comic delivery; Career highlights, including his work on the 'Texaco Star Theater' television series; His popularity with audiences; Possible reasons why his popularity waned in the 1950s.

Interviews former television comedian Milton Berle. Views on stand up comedy; Comments on comedian Charlie Chaplin; Information on his relationship with actress Marilyn Monroe.

Discusses the death of comedian Milton Berle. His accomplishments, including his contributions to television broadcasting; Popularity of his program 'Texaco Star Theatre.'

Mentions the popularity of the comedian Milton Berle. His role on the television program 'Texaco Star Theater'; His influence on modern comedians.

Pays tribute to U.S. comedian Milton Berle, who died at 93. His role in popularizing television; Mention of 'Texaco Star Theater'; Berle's comic style; His influence on comedians such as George Burns and Jack Benny.

Presents a eulogy for entertainer Milton Berle. History of Berle in vaudeville and television; Role of Berle in comedy; Biographical information.

Offers a remembrance of Milton Berle, who died in 2002. Reputation of Berle in the television industry; Highlights of his career, including his hosting of the NBC program, 'Texaco Star Theater'; Description of his comic style.

Presents an excerpt of a cover story from a 1948 issue of 'Time.' Profile of actor Milton Berle and his televised comedy program.

Traces the development of the television industry in the United States. Impact of television on foreign culture; Description of the television industry during the late 1940s and 1950s; Information on Milton Berle, first television entertainer; Details on the technological innovations concerning the television.

The article reviews several TV programs including "Meet The Press" which featured Alexander Kerensky, "Wide Wide World" with Milton Berle as main guest and "Faces of War."

Presents views from Milton Berle, 80, known as `Mr. Television,' on television's developments during the last 50 years. Standards of decency are probably the biggest change, according to Berle.

Jokester Milton Berle didn't think It was funny when he was asked to contribute to the new edition of "What Counts: The Complete Harper's Index," a collection of innocuous statistical information from Harper's magazine. According to the newspaper Daily News, Harper's wanted to list the exact number of jokes owned by the veteran comedian. A young intern contacted Berle and suggested if he did not know the number of jokes, perhaps the number of filing cabinets he has filled with jokes. Berle quickly countered that he stores his jokes on a computer, all 6½ million of them. Harper's apparently thought Berle was joking and fixed his listing. Berle, ever the showman, wants the last laugh. He says it's all true.

The article reviews the television program "The Texaco Star Theater," starring Milton Berle.

The article reviews the film "The Muppet Movie," starring Milton Berle and Steve Martin, directed by James Frawley.

Announces the opening of private cigar smoking club Havana in Beverly Hills, California. Membership of comedian Milton Berle and actor Jason Priestley in the club; Facilities provided by the club to its members; Views of owners of the club Joe Pantoliano and Stanley Shuster on the concept of the club; Concern expressed over local laws that ban smoking in public places.

An article about Milton Berle on Dec. 29 in the special Lives They Lived issue misspelled the given name of the vaudeville impresario with whom Berle once worked. He was [...]