Card, Lobby - Glen Campbell, "Norwood"
Object number2012.067.01
Date1970
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionLobby card from the movie "Norwood," starring Arkansas native Glen Campbell. The movie is about two Marines just back from Vietnam attempting to restart their lives. The film differs from the novel in that the setting has been updated to the 1970s. The film reunites Glen Campbell and Kim Darby, who co-starred in another Portis's film, "True Grit," the year before. "Norwood" is the first of five novels written by Portis, which also includes "True Grit," "The Dog of the South," "Masters of Atlantis," and "Gringos."
Glen Campbell (1936- ) was born in Billstown, near Delight in Pike County, Arkansas. He is a country music singer, television host, and actor. Campbell left Arkansas as a teenager to pursue a career in music. He is best known as an actor for his role in the 1969 movie "True Grit" and as the host of the TV variety show “The Glen Campbell Good Time Hour" (1969-1971). "True Grit" co-star John Wayne is said to have handpicked Campbell for the role. As a singer, Campbell has released over 70 albums and sold over 45 million records; in 1967 he won four Grammy Awards. His most notable hits are "Rhinestone Cowboy," "Gentle on My Mind," and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix." Campbell was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2011, Campbell embarked on a "Goodbye Tour" in 2012, which included a performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards. Campbell is set to receive a lifetime achievement award from the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame in 2013.
The poster has a light orange background with black print. The upper right corner of the card shows a scene from the movie -- Campbell is seated on a floral porch swing with Kim Darby to his left. Campbell is wearing a light colored shirt, jeans, and a pair of boots; his legs are crossed and he is playing a guitar. The lower left corner shows a circular black and white image of Campbell and co-star and future NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath. Above the image, the print reads, "It's 'Goodtime Glen' and 'Super Joe'... doin' what they do best!"
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