Radio: Deal

Crooning Cowboy Gene Autry makes an estimated $2,000,000 a year from his movies, radio show (Sat. 8 p.m., CBS), commercial enterprises and personal appearances. Last week he happily admitted that he was getting another $500 a week just to stay off TV. As an option on his TV services, it is worth it to Wrigley's, his radio sponsor. Drawled Autry: "I figure I've got the best deal in television . . ."

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