Program Preview

For the week starting Thursday, Aug. 19. Times are E.D.T., subject to change.

RADIO

President Eisenhower (Thurs. 9 p.m., ABC). Speaking from the Illinois State Fair.

Stars in Action (Fri. 8 p.m., NBC). Woody Herman, with Georgia Gibbs.

Let's Pretend (Sat. 1:35 p.m., CBS). Begins its 25th year with an Indian fantasy, The Dun Horse.

Memo from the U.N. (Sat. 6:15 p.m., CBS). The war on world illiteracy.

Showcase (Sat. 6:30 p.m., NBC). A new series of British radio shows.

The Music Room (Sun. 9:15 a.m., CBS). With Pianist Alec Templeton.

Hollywood Bowl Concert (Mon. 8 p.m., NBC). Starring Baritone Robert Merrill.

TELEVISION

Kraft TV Theater (Thurs. 9:30 p.m., ABC). Valerie Bettis in The Shining Hour.

Campbell Soundstage (Fri. 9:30 p.m., NBC). The Last Thirty Minutes, with Arthur Franz, Martha Vickers.

Camera Three (Sat. 2 p.m., CBS). All about Mississippi river boats.

Exploring God's World (Sun. 10:30 a.m., CBS). Religious show for children.

Toast of the Town (Sun. 8 p.m., CBS). With Eartha Kitt, John Raitt, Janis Paige.

Background (Mon. 8:30 p.m., NBC). News documentary, with Joseph C. Harsch.

Summer Playhouse (Tues. 9 p.m., NBC). Gene Raymond in Full Portrait.

Life With Father (Tues. 10 p.m., CBS). With Leon Ames, Lurene Tuttle.

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