Radio: Situation Wanted

Toward the end of Walter Winchell's hot flashes last Sunday night, a familiar voice broke in to read a classified ad. "Situation wanted, male," announced Henry Morgan. "Young comedian will be unemployed after Dec. 3. Prospective sponsors please contact Henry Morgan. . . ."

Morgan's break with his sponsors (Eversharp Schick Injector Razors) was no great surprise—except to his circle of adoring fans. Since Henry returned to the air from summer vacation, his Hooperating has dipped to a sickly 7.8, and his scripts have lacked their oldtime bounce. Worse still, the sponsor has complained...

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