Magazine, TV Guide - Dick Powell
Object number2013.105.01
Date1959
MediumPaper, Ink, Metal
Dimensions7 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 3/16 in. (19.1 x 13 x 0.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Description"TV Guide Magazine" cover featuring Dick Powell. Powell was born in Mountain View.Richard "Dick" Ewing Powell was a singer, actor, director, and producer who was born on November 14, 1904, in Mountain View (Stone County), Arkansas. Powell attended Little Rock College (now known as the University of Arkansas at Little Rock) before starting his entertainment career. Although initially his primary interest was in music, Powell got his big break after emceeing at movie houses and he was picked up by Warner Brothers. However, Powell found little success until his fifth film, "Forty Second Street." Powell went on to star in over 70 films and TV series. He directed five films and produced seven films and TV series. Powell also hosted the successful radio program "Hollywood Hotel" and the TV show "The Dick Powell Show." Powell died January 2, 1963, from cancer.
A copy of TV Guide Magazine featuring Arkansas native, Dick Powell on the cover. The cover has a close up image of Powell's face and in the lower right corner, he is holding a cigarette. The TV Guide logo is positioned in the top right corner of the composition.
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