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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
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Collection Name DEAVER, MICHAEL: FILES
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LETTER
RAY STARK TO M. DEAVER
1
6/1/1982
B6
2
LETTER
DRAFT CONFIDENTIALITY LETTER
2
ND
B6
Freedom of Information Act [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
Bill Sittmann/Donna copy
Signed by MKD
6118
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 17, 1982
Dear Ray:
Please accept my apologies for the delay
in getting back to you.
It is my understanding that a new agreement
was drafted by Fred Fielding and sent to your
attorney on May 27. Unfortunately, your
letter and the agreement must have crossed
in the mail.
Please let me know if I can be of further
assistance.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Ray Stark
Columbia Plaza West
Burbank, California 91505
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LETTER
1 6/1/1982 B6
RAY STARK TO M. DEAVER
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
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C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
RASTAR FILMS, INC.
COLUMBIA PICTURES
COLUMBIA PLAZA WEST
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA 91505
954-6000
April 21, 1982
Mr. Michael Deaver
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Deaver:
Further to Ray Stark's letter of April 9, 1982, I am
enclosing a revised draft of the confidentiality letter
which Ray sent to you. For your convenience, I am also
enclosing a copy of the letter which has been marked to show
the changes made to the original draft.
As Ray said in his letter, we would welcome any comments
you or your associates might have with respect to the draft
confidentiality letter.
RLR:rld
Encs.
CC: Ray Stark
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B6
2 LETTER
DRAFT CONFIDENTIALITY LETTER
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
B. Sittmann Donna dopy
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I
signed by MKD
6/18
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 17, 1982
Dear Lamar:
Please accept my apologies for the delay
in getting back to you as our travel schedule
has been quite hectic lately.
I have brought your letter to the attention
of Muffie Brandon, Social Secretary to the
White House, and Muffie was most enthusiastic
about having the Nashville Country Music
entertainers perform at the White House.
She will be in touch with you when an appro-
priate occasion arises.
I enjoyed the tennis at Howard's; wish we
could do it more often.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The Honorable Lamar Alexander
Governor of Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
37219
OF
THE
SEAL
XVI
STATE
OF
GREAT THE AGRICULTURE COMMERCE TENNELLE
State of Tennessee
1796
LAMAR ALEXANDER GOVERNOR
May 12, 1982
Mr. Mike Deaver
whatel
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mike,
We certainly enjoyed our visit the other night with you and the Reagans. Chet
Atkins' appearance reminded me that it might be helpful to you and the first
family to know which of the Nashville Country Music entertainers openly and
publicly supported the President. Some of these folks would make excel ent
entertainment at the White House, and I would hope would be among the first
that you would recognize with such an honor. Since you know music so well
yourself, I won't bother to tell you anything about their talents. They are:
1. Chet Atkins--A strong Republican. If you ever organized a Country Music
event at the White House, Chet would be the person to put it together for you.
He may be the best respected person in the whole music business here.
2. Roy Acuff--The King of Country Music. Roy has always been an outspoken
Republican and was chairman of a regional committee of entertainers for the
President in the last election and campaign for him.
3. Eddy Arnold--Formerly a Democrat. He supported the President and has
supported me and others.
4. Jerry Reed--Jerry is a good Republican.
5. Ray Stevens--Ray has consistently supported Republican causes on a regular
basis. He can put on one heck of a good show with his piano and singing.
Most of the others haven't gotten very involved in politics. A few--like Tom T.
Hall and Charlie Daniels--have been pretty active supporters of Democratic causes
and especially President Carter.
I mentioned to Mrs. Reagan that she might want to invite Minnie Pearl up sometime.
Minnie loves to recite the poems of service, which she understands are also a
favorite of the President. Minnie is a delightful person.
These are just some suggestions. I hope you will include some of the Nashville
community in your entertainment plans. By listing those above, I certainly don't
mean to ignore some of the superstars like Barbara Mandrell and Dolly Parton.
Mr. Mike Deaver
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May 12, 1982
They would be great entertainers and great representatives of Tennessee. They
simply never have been very active in behalf of any candidates of either party.
Very best regards.
Sincerely,
Lawa
Lamar Alexander
LA/1p
THE WHITE HOUSE
Tenninalch
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1982
at Houads
MEMORANDUM FOR: MICHAEL DEAVER
FROM:
MUFFIE BRANDON
nuffrs Brander
SUBJECT:
ENCLOSED LETTER FROM LAMAR ALEXANDER
I would suggest that you have passed his letter on to me and that
we are most enthusiastic to have the Nashville Country Music
entertainers perform at the White House when the appropriate
occasion arises, and that I have a copy of his letter in my
personal files and we will be in touch with him as soon as we have
the appropriate occasion.
I am most grateful to receive their names and heartily endorse
having them appear at the White House.
Blumel Suttman
copy
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 27, 1982
Dear Mr. David:
Thank you for your letter of October 22nd regarding the
forthcoming visit of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of
Edinburgh to the West Coast.
At the present time we are still in the preliminary
stages of planning the Queen's visit, however, I appreciate
your offering to share your expertise and will be in
touch if need be.
Thanks again for taking the time to write.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
usigned by MKD
10/28
BB
Mr. Clive David
282 South Reeves Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90212
PARTY PRISES
CLIVE DAVID ENTERPRISES
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
The White House
A DIVISION Jhunk OF PARTY ENTERPRISES, LIMITED
Washington, D.C. 20500
Beverly Hills, 22 October 1982
Dear Mr. Deaver:
This is to offer my assistance to you on the forthcoming visit of Queen
Elizabeth and Prince Philip to California in 1983. I have been active
in the implementation of such events during the past twenty five years,
and being based in Los Angeles am able to coordinate the myriad of
details as well as being supportive to the time and distance factors
placed upon you.
Ambassador John J. Louis Jr. (please see the enclosed), and Ambassador
and Mrs. John Gavin have proposed my participation on this occasion.
Mrs. Armand S. Deutsch wrote to Mabel Brandon suggesting my
services, and Mrs. Brandon replied that she had forwarded the material
to you. I hope that their kindness and cooperation might suffice to
interest you in my specific value on this occasion.
Please find enclosed some press material (reprinted with the usual
journalistic license and liberties), outlining the background and basics of
my business. With November being upon us, time is fast escaping for
coordination of details that can only be bettered with as long as
possible a prior working period. Since asking the aforementioned to
intercede on my behalf, I have kept my schedule open through March
in order to be immediately available and unincumbered should you
desire me to become active. I will be at the Beverly Hills address until
November 15th, and am pleased to come to Washington for a meeting
immediately following notification.
Assuring you of my dedication in this matter.
Millisaird Very truly yours,
Clive David
282 SOUTH REEVES DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. 90212
213-274-7008
CABLE: PARTYPRISE, LOS ANGELES
EMBASSY OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
LONDON
September 30, 1982
Dear Clive,
I have your letter of 17 September and I
will indeed propose to President Reagan
your availability as coordinator for the
visit of the Queen and Prince Philip to
California next February and March. I
appreciate your giving me the opportunity
for recommending you for this and I
sincerely hope that the President and his
staff feel that they would like to have
the kind of expert help which only you
can offer.
Best regards,
Louis, Jr.
Ambassador
Mr. Clive David
282 South Reeves Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Los ANGELES
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And good for
celebre was none
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smiling security guards
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with superachievers.
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little bit of history was
y circuit. The cocktails
ation flowed - just as
ked in through a secret
Danny Kaye clowned for
al. And just as usual, the
the tuxedos basic black.
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ated by the creme de la
ocial night out with no
a bash burgeoning with
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done properly. Imagine
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historic moments. But
ay, night, Los Angeles
ageles, since the cause
an the biggest bicenten-
his city's 200th anniver-
's chairman and presi-
y honored 200 men and
ominations were made
earlier this year) whose
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20th Century- Fox Chairman Dennis Stanfill and wife
Terny (above): Kave Marcia Weisman
Those who were honored
Architecture
MacDonald Becket: S. Charles Lee: Charles Luckman
Art
Billy AI Bengston: Richard Diebenkorn: Tony Duquette:
John V. Follis: Sam Frances: Pascal: Millard Sheets
Aviation
Edwin Aldrin
Banking
Norman Barker. Jr: Richard P. Cooley: Carl E. Hartnack:
Chauncey J. Medberry, III; S. Mark Taper
Business and Industry
Robert O. Anderson: Gene Autry: Thornton F. Bradshaw;
Edward W. Carter; Theodore E. Cummings: J. Robert Fluor:
Fred L. Hartley; David Murdock; Simon Ramo; Henry Salvatori:
Dennis C. Stanfill; Holmes Tuttle; E. Cardon Walker: Charles z.
Wick; Jack Wrather
Civic
Caroline Leonette Ahmanson; Margo Albert; Anna Bing
Arnold; Sybil Brand; Victor Carter: Dorothy Chandler; Leonard
K. Firestone: John C. Gerard; Armand Hammer: Albert C.
Martin: Margaret O'Brien; George Charles Page: Jane Pisano:
Martha Raye: Marcia S. Weisman
Communications
Henry C. Rogers
Celebrating at L.A.'s Bicentennial bash were Dominic
Dance
John C. Clifford
Education
Glenn S. Dumke
Party
Fashion
Luis Estevez de Galvez; James Galanos; Rudi Gernreich;
Continued from page B-1
Edith Head: Jean-Louis; Michael Novarese; Vidal Sassoon
Government
renowned party coordinator Clive David. It was
Tom Bradley: Edmund G. Brown, Jr; Warren Christopher:
David's concept to stage a salute to Los Angeles that
Mike Curb; Edmund D. Edelman; John Ferraro; Daryl F. Gates,
John A. Gavin; Peter Pitchess: Ronald Reagan; Peter F
was so intriguing, it would capture the attention of the
Schabarum; Peggy Stevenson: John Van DeKamp
world.
Labor
Enter artist Pascal, creator of Metromedia's "The
William R. Robertson
Communications Man" sculpture, who brought David's
Law
idea to Kluge's attention. And Kluge went for it.
William French Smith; Paul Ziffren
Literature
The rest, Will and Ariel, is history.
Airle Durant; Will Durant; Alex Haley; Robert Nathan;
The first portion of the birthday blowout involved
Sidney K. Sheldon; Irving Stone; Abigail Van Buren: Jessamyn
a sometimes tedious but fast-paced taping of a Bob
West
Banner-produced television special, "A Gift of Music,"
Medal of Honor
Col. William E. Barber; John C. Morgan; Thomas A. Pope;
which gives a decade-by-decade chronicle of L.A.'s
Leo K. Thorsness
musical heritage. (It will air on the city's actual 200th
Motion pictures
birthday, September 4.) Following cocktails on the
Fred Astaire; George Burns; Frank Capra; Iron Eyes Cody:
Bette Davis; Gary Essert; Henry Fonda; Jane Fonda; Greer
plaza, guests repaired to Stage 1 where they took their
Garson; Goldie Hawn; Charlton Heston; Danny Kaye; Gene
seats and waited for the show to begin.
Kelly; Jack Lemmon; George Lucas; Shirley MacLaine;
Several delays later, master of ceremonies Lorne
Vincente Minnelli; Gregory Peck; Sidney Poitier; Burt
Green opened the show, then turned it over to Peter
Reynolds: George Sidney; James Stewart; John Travolta; King
Vidor; Robert Wagner; Hal Wallis; Natalie Wood; William
Marshall who masterfully took care of the thankless
Wyler, Loretta Young: Richard D. Zanuck
task of entertaining during commercial breaks. Just
Music
before Natalie Wood stepped onto the stage to narrate
Pat Boone; Vikki Carr; Rosemary Clooney: Sammy Davis,
Jr; Neil Diamond; Jose Feliciano; Carlo Maria Giulini; Eydie
a segment about radio, Frank and Barbara Sinatra
Gorme; John Green; Quincy Jones; Steve Lawrence; Peggy
silently slipped into their seats next to Veronique and
Lee; Liberace; Melissa Manchester; Henry Mancini; Mehli
Gregory Peck.
Mehta; Olivia Newton-John; Patti Page; Kenny Rogers; Doc
Severinsen; Frank Sinatra: Barbra Streisand; Donna Summer:
To the disappointment of some in the glittery
Rudy Vallee; Harry Warren; Dionne Warwick; Lawrence Welk;
crowd, much of the show was taped in advance. (It
John Williams
would have been wonderful, for instance, to get
Nobel Laureate
Renato Dulbecco; Richard P. Feynman: Murray Gell-Mann:
nostalgic with the Lennon Sisters again.) Yet, who
Roger Guillemin; Robert W. Holly; J. Robert Schrieffer: Julian
could really complain when treated to performances
Schwinger
and appearances by Lillian Gish, Sid Caesar and
Publishing
Imogene Coca, Mike Douglas, Twiggy, Vikki Carr,
Francis K. Date: Irving Paul Lazar: Tichi Wilkerson Miles;
Paige Rense
Adriana Caselotti, Rosemary Clooney, Thelma Hous-
Radio
ton, Woody Herman, Peggy Lee, Donald O'Connor, Eve
Michael Jackson
Arden, Greer Garson, Toni Tennille, Donna Fargo, a
Religion
show-stopping Dionne Warwick, and a punk rock
Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin: Cardinal Timothy Manning: Rt.
Rev. Robert C. Rusack
group called the Plugs, which, in its own way, also
Science
stopped the show.
Jonas Salk; Jules Stein; Edward Teller
Near the end of the taping, composer Carol
Sports
Connors slinked on stage to sing a song she'd written
Kareem Abdul Jabar; Muhammad Ali; Jerry Hatten Buss;
as the official L.A. song. (Unfortunately, you didn't
Roy Campanella; Georgia Frontiere: Dorothy Hamill; Bruce
Jenner; Tom Lasorda; Ken Norton; Peter O'Malley: Sugar Ray
exactly go home humming the tune.) Reports flew
Robinson; Vin Scully: John Wooden
around the room that Sinatra was originally scheduled
Television
to do the honors. One story went that he had chosen
Steve Allen: Patty Duke Astin: Lucille Ball; Carol Burnett:
another song, but orchestrations could not be com-
Sid Caesar; Mike Douglas; Roger Gimbel; Lorne Greene: Merv
Griffin; Norman Lear; Art Linkletter; James L. Loper; Carol
pleted by Saturday. Another story had it that he had a
O'Connor; Esther Rolle; Norman Rosemont; Dinah Shore; Jean
sore throat and couldn't perform.
Stapleton: Danny Thomas: Henry Winkler: David L Wolper
Whichever is correct. the only major disappoint
John Green. Larry and Marcia Israel with guests Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Herring of Houston. Judi and Gordon
Davidson, Carol Lawrence, Trini Lopez. and Mr. and
Mrs. Michael Jackson.
All of the Lennon Sisters appeared (Peggy. Dianne,
Janet and Kathy). And everywhere you looked. there
were Somebodies. To wit: Pat and Walter Mirisch, Patti
Page. the Vin Scullys, Grace and Henry Salvatori, Gary
Essert with Ames Cushing. Margo and Eddie Albert,
Kay and Frank Dale. Sybil Brand. Mr. and Mrs. Jean-
Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Mehli Mehta, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Luckman, Annette and Peter O'Malley, Margaret
Pereira, Chardee and Thomas Trainer, Martha and Hat
Wallis, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Vallee, the Bobby Vintons
and Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Rood.
"I started rebelling a long time ago when people
said Los Angeles was nothing but a big parking lot,"
said host Kluge during the cocktail swill. "I wanted to
find an occasion where I could do something for the
city. I hope this is it."
and Georgia Frontiere (left) and Frank Sinatra.
"John, do you do this often?" Attorney General
Smith interjected as the host chuckled.
But as one guest noted cheerfully: "Remember, this is
"No, no," answered Kluge. "But I've had the
tape. This is Hollywood. And they have until
hardest time remembering if this party was on the
September."
23rd or the 25th." (He had the right day. On the 23rd of
After another long walk on the red carpets to
May, Kluge will marry Patricia Gay in New York.)
another section of the vast studio complex, the
Next came a dinner by Rococo which began with
revelers reconvened for the "Gala Ball." Sky-trackers
filet of sole cardinal and ended with tiny boxes of See's
shot beams of lights into the heavens. Everyone should
Chocolates. Clive David circled the hall, beaming, "I'm
turn 200 this way.
happy because every one else seems to be happy."
Underneath an enormous, almost architectural
After dinner, certificates of commendation were
white tent with a ceiling that soared and plummeted,
handed to the honorees, and the speeches started.
guests grazed on caviar and sipped Smirnoff de Czar.
"Before I say anything, I just thought you'd like to
High above, four huge chandeliers held dozens of real,
know that the Dodgers just won," announced Kluge to
flickering candles. (Decor kudos should go to design
a thundering roar. (It was a good night for L.A.
consultant Chris Rabelo, William Haller for H.D.O.
patriotism.) "This evening was planned for your
Productions, Chuck Nawa for Fishback and Moore,
enjoyment," he went on. Looking around the room,
Michael Berbae at The Broadway Florist, Buffy Maple
Kluge added: "This is perhaps the single most
for The Living Environment, Mary Ann Lundgren for
significant gathering of achievers ever in the history
Neiman-Marcus, and David's assistant Felix Alivernti.)
of this city." (Actually, he's probably right.) He then
Spring flowers blossomed at the center of green linen-
turned the podium over to "a great citizen, Frank
covered tables that seated a very comfortable eight.
Sinatra."
Two head tables which held 22 guests each
"I thought I was getting away free tonight," mused
featured continuous flower arrangements flowing
the show-biz legend, whose role it was to introduce
down the center. At the head of one sat Kluge and
Mayor Bradley.
Sinatra. At the other was Mayor Bradley and City
When Bradley reached the stage, he immediately
Council President John Ferraro.
excused himself for a photo session with Sinatra and
About a half-hour of tablehopping ensued before
Kluge. Sinatra balked at first, then relented. After a
dinner. There were many greetings for U.S. Attorney
mere 10 seconds of flashing (and to the amusement of
General William French Smith and his wife Jean
the crowd), OI' Blue Eyes signaled the session to end by
enjoying a rare Los Angeles visit. There were
turning on his heel and saying, "Okay, that's it."
congratulations for Ambassador-designate to Mexico
"Los Angeles is a city people love to put down for
John Gavin and his wife Connie. There was television
many reasons," said Bradley, getting the program back
executive John Mitchell with his wife Pat, back-to-back
on track. "It's only that we're such a great city that we
with a crush that included the likes of the William
can tolerate that, and accept it with grace. It is they
Wylers, designer Luis Estevez, Margaret O'Brien,
(the 200 honorees) who have made L.A. the place it is
Caroline Ahmanson, Loretta Young, Lt. Gov. Mike
today." After applauding the efforts of David and
Curb and his wife Linda, Georgia and Dominic
Metromedia's Ross Barrett, Bradley thanked the studio
Frontiere, and Quincy Jones. There was artist Billy Al
which made the television special, "so cities around the
Bengston with art collector Joan Quinn, and Lee and
world can see that L.A.'s, the place."
Vincente Minnelli, and Sheriff and Mrs. Peter Pitchess,
Following the program, the birthday bash blew on.
and Police Chief Daryl Gates, and Dorothy Hamill with
Guests flocked to the dance floor. Others stayed to
Dino Martin.
mingle with the mighty.
Although there were some no-shows among the
Outside where valet parkers were retrieving cars,
achievers, most came to make their Bicentennial bow.
the paparazzi was at it again. Whole rolls of film were
Around the room were Ambassador to Austria Ted and
clicked away when the lensmen spotted what had to be
Sue Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Sheldon, Jean
the twosome of the night - a costumed Iron Eyes
Stapleton, Rosemarie and Danny Thomas, the Dick
Cody deep in conversation with a dazzling (in plunging
Zanucks, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ziffren, the David Wolpers,
red) Gina Lollobrigida.
Dennis and Terry Stanfill, France's Yanou Collart with
As they say, only in L.A.
Warren Cowan, Henry and Roz Rogers, Mr. and Mrs.
And Saturday night, they were right.
15 Angeles Times
Monday, April 27, 1981
TRIBUTE MEM ANGELES 10$ AND & BICENTENNIAL WOMEN 18-1-181 ACHIEVEMENT OF
GARY FRIEDMAN / Los Angeles Times
American Ambassador to Austria-designate
Loretta Young and her escort, Daniel Donohue
and Mrs. Theodore Cummings at the Gala.
at the reception honoring the 200 "Achievers."
Director William Wyler had one neat little row. "I
completed a "tough job" in putting it together, adding
have another row at home," he said, "but I don't want to
that in the interest of brevity he would refrain from
look like Brezhnev." Some of the medals, like the
reading off the names of the 200 achiever-honorees-
Legion of Merit, he had been awarded for film and
"They're in your program."
documentary work during World War II. Two were
from the Italian government. "Every time you make a
Margo Albert, the hard-working vice chairwoman of
good picture in Italy, they give you a medal. These two
the city's Bicentennial committee, took kisses and
are for 'Roman Holiday' and 'Ben-Hur.''
thanks from a long line of folks (and was even heard to
The awards ceremony highlighting the gala was
mention the Olympics).
brief. Kluge introduced Frank Sinatra ("a leading pro-
Then the winners took their citations, unframed but
ponent of human rights") and then Sinatra introduced
with a strip of city-colors ribbon and
Mayor Bradley, who said the evening's organizers had
framing
GARY FRIEDMAN / Los Angeles Times
More than a touch of that old Hollywood elegance and glamour is on board as author Robert
Nathan and his wife, actress Anna Lee, golf cart their way to the "Bicentennial Tribute to Men
and Women of Achievement" Gala.
'L.A.'s the Place' for Bicentennial Gala
By MARYLOUISE OATES, Times Staff Writer
If after only 200 years, "L.A.'s the Place," what better
and down acres of red carpet to get to the studio. Author
way to celebrate the Bicentennial than by honoring the
Robert Nathan, elegant in top hat and flowing cape, lost
folks who helped put it on the map.
not a tad of his composure as, accompanied by his wife
"A Bicentennial Tribute to Men and Women of
(she's actress Anna Lee, now seen as Lila Quartermain
Achievement" Saturday night managed to do just that,
on "General Hospital"), he was whisked along to the
turning out more than 100 top names in civic, entertain-
studio in a golf cart.
ment, business and political affairs, plus several
hundred more of the also famous at Metromedia's
Mayor Tom Bradley was in attendance, escorted in by
sprawling Hollywood complex.
Clive David, the superparty superorganizer. There was
a Dodger game, but Mr. and Mrs. Vin Scully showed up.
There is a price to fame, however, and for their honor,
Halfway through the evening, Warren Cowan was
Illustrated on Page 1.
hunting for Peter O'Malley to get the score. (And, later,
when Metromedia chairman John Kluge announced the
the achievers became the most celebrated television
win, the applause was strictly hometown.)
studio audience in history, sitting through the taping of
Ruffled Red and Black
a television special, "A Gift of Music," before going on to
the gala in a massive, palm-festooned tent in the stu-
Toni Tennille was there in ruffled red ("I bought it on
dio's back yard.
sale at Saks"), and there was also Greer Garson in a
A sampler of the famous:
ruffled, black Bill Blass; Patricia Gay (she's John
Atty. Gen. and Mrs. William French Smith (her arm
Kluge's fiancee) in a red and black strapless Scaasi
bandaged from an elbow injury), Mr. and Mrs. Theodore
(who had also done the Swiss organdy for Barbara Sin-
Cummings (on their way to Vienna), Mr. and Mrs.
atra) while Mrs. Dennis Stanfil was elegant in a muted,
Frank Sinatra (joined by her son, Bob Marx, and his gla-
rose Maya Bama chiffon, embossed with Indian silver
morous date in a ruffled red gown), Loretta Young (es-
beads, and the vivacious Joan Quinn was there with a
corted by Daniel J. Donohue, sitting with designer
very arty table that included her escort for the evening,
Jean-Louis and, as usual, wearing one of his gowns), Lt.
Billy Al Bengston.
Gen. and Mrs. James H. Doolittle, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
But it's the fellows who steal the show at white-tie
Salvatori, Mr. and Mrs. John Van de Kamp. the Gregory
affairs, although the sculptor Pascal did manage to
Pecks. George C. Page and a still cute Margaret O'Brien
share the spotlight by turning up in formal wear. Vidal
with husband Roy Thorsen.
Sassoon said the evening was the first time he'd worn
Sharing a Velvet Wrap
white tie since he came to America. (He and constant
date Jane Branneky were off the next morning for a
For the taping, the TV studio was chilly. New York
three-week European trip, with lots of Sassoon business
society grand dame Mildred Hilson graciously shared
thrown in.)
her velvet wrap with Gina Lollobrigida (just like a foot-
And with white tie comes the chance to wear decora-
ball game). Mrs. Sybil Brand kept on her fur coat, and it
tions. Vincente Minnelli had a giant medallion, a gift
looked as if Mrs. Edward Carter and Mrs. Danny Tho-
from the French government for his contribution to
mas were also glad they brought their fur wraps along.
culture, his wife pointed out. Gen. Doolittle, naturally,
Mark Taper and Sally Cobb looked cozy holding hands.
had rows and rows of those elegant little miniature
BEV ERLY IILLS
PEOPLE
April 29. 1981.
T
o honor "the city we
to love," Lorne Greene
eral masters of ceren
comed the audience
guished guests at Metr
Positively
centennial celebration a
dia Square. A represen
tion of 200 citizens of
Yours
from all fields were hond
the generosity of M
By David Gordon
John Kluge, who weds
Publisher Editor
next month in a white-t
at New York's St. Patr
dral. The evening beg
etromedia, Inc., celebrated
Gift of Music," produ
M
the Los Angeles Bicenten-
T
he guests who attended the
Banner, a two-hour pro
white-tie affair, which was a
nial last Saturday night
gift to the city of Los Angeles
with "A Tribute to Men and Women
from Metromedia, Inc. included Dr.
of Achievement" at Metromedia
Edwin Aldrin, Baron Carlo Amato,
Square in Hollywood. Two hundred
D.R.H. Prince and Princess Andrej
individuals of accomplishment, repre-
of Yugoslavia, Ambassador and Mrs.
senting the 200 years of Los Angeles
Mark Evans Austad, Colonel and
history, were honored at the event,
Mrs. William E. Barber, Mrs. Ross
which consisted of a gala perfor-
Barrett, Jane Branneky and Vidal
mance (taped for television), a ban-
Sassoon, Hannah and Edward Car-
quet and a ball. Chairman and presi-
ter, Sally Cobb and Mark Taper,
dent John Kluge hosted the event,
Paige Rense and Herb Cole, Ames
which was orchestrated by Clive Da-
C. Cushing, the Honorable and Mrs.
vid, international party architect; cor-
Francis L. Dale, Lieutenant General
porate coordinator for Metromedia
and Mrs. James H. Doolittle, George
was Ross Barrett, senior vice presi-
H. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Irving
dent of the company; guest coordi-
Felt, Mary Carol and Mickey Rudin,
nator was Jackie Frame. The per-
Carol Lawrence, Georgia and Dom-
formance, "A Gift of Music," to be
inic Frontiere, the Honorable and
aired September 4, was executive-
Mrs. John A. Gavin, Joanne and
Imogene Coca and Sid C
produced by Bob Banner and pro-
Robert Herring, Marcia and Larry
formed skit during a in
duced by Stephen Pouliot.
Israel, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jack-
mance chronicling music
Toni Tennille, above le
Among the 200 men and women
son, Maggy and Jean-Louis, Chicki
Clooney and Woody Herm
honored were Anna Bing Arnold,
and Dick Kleiner, Lee and Vincente
icling Los Angeles' mus
Caroline Leonetti Ahmanson, Robert
Minnelli, Pat and John H. Mitchell,
which also was filmed fo
O. Anderson, Fred Astaire, the Hon-
Max Palevsky, Sheriff and Mrs. Peter
Metromedia stations t
orable Edmund Brown, Jr., Thorn-
Pitchess, Liz Wickersham and Jilly
(when Los Angeles o
ton F. Bradshaw, Billy Al Bengston,
Rizzo, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Salva-
comes 200 years old).
Peter Marshall recal
Mayor Thomas Bradley, Charles C.
tori, Liliana Hartley and Arthur Spit-
guests, who had donne
Wick, Frank Sinatra, Henry Rogers,
zer, Rose Marie and Danny Thomas,
with decorations, black
Lieutenant Governor Mike Curb,
Baroness Charlotte Tree, Abigail Van
gowns, that a mere 44 P
Vidal Sassoon, Paige Rense, Kenny
Buren, Kathy Stuart, Natalie Wood
ated a trading outpo
Rogers, Gregory Peck, David Mur-
and Robert Wagner, Dee Dee Wood,
Spain in 1781. Backed b
dock, James Galanos, Ariel and Will
Loretta Young, Mickey and Paul
dancers, Peter delved
Durant, the Honorable William
Ziffren, Pascal and Jack Reagan and
Los Angeles' early mu
until he came to the
French Smith, Paul Ziffren, Loretta
others.
Natalie Wood discussed
Young and Natalie Wood.
JOHN KLUGE and Metromedia's
Hollywood exclusives
tribute to 200 men and women of
Parsons on radio; Sid
super-achievement brought out es-
Imogene Coca pantomi
pecially invited guests of about 500
sick couple at the Daisy
was to become the
super-super achievers to white-tie-
Bowl), and Lillian G
and-tails a TV special to be broad-
bered making the silent
cast September 4, documenting LA's
Wind," in Bakersfield,
Bicentennial celebration. An incred-
temperature was never
ibly well-planned after-TV-party
degrees" (Margo Albert
created by Clive David under a park-
honorees seated in th
lauded Lillian's limitles
ing lot-sized tent, a mile-long cano-
"look at her erect p
pied red carpet to and from cars to
stance, she's ageless
caviar (catered by Rococo) and
O'Connor rolled in the
flora-fauna bedecked table and aisles
composers such as Irv
made the event class-ically memora-
Cole Porter, Rodgers
ble.
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1981
19
have grown
The Great Life
W
ith the '50s, Eve Arden talked
one of sev-
about the influence of television,
nonies, wel-
Liberace's love of candlelight and
of distin-
George Christy
Chopin, and the fact that Capitol
omedia's bi-
Records turned out to be the Fort
it Metrome-
Knox of the recording industry, with
tative selec-
more Gold records than anyone else
achievement
- and with Peggy Lee bringing
ored through
South American rhythms into her
etromedia's
sizzling music (honoree Peggy sang
Patricia Gay
"Together," backed by congas and
ie ceremony
bongos). There was Dinah Shore
ick's Cathe-
and Disneyland, Belafonte and Bru-
an with "A
beck, Eartha Kitt and Sarah
ced by Bob
Vaughan and Patti Page. Twiggy
gram chron-
came onstage to talk about the sexy
Honoree Roger Gimbel and wife Jennifer
Warren, above; Greer Garson, below left;
Clive David, who conceived evening, and
honoree Loretta Young, below right
Metromedia chairman John Kluge welcomed Danny Kaye to evening honoring 200
men and women of achievement in Los Angeles that John hosted at Metromedia
Square, above; Gina Lollobrigida and astronaut Buzz Aldrin, also an honoree, below
left; Dean Paul Martin and honoree Dorothy Hamill, bottom left; Peggy Lee, center
below, one of evening's honorees, sang; Donald O'Connor and Adriana Caselotti
(voice of Snow White), bottom center; honorees Quincy Jones and Dionne Warwick,
below right
Jim Frank
'60s with the Beatles and the Beach
Boys, who created a new American
idol: the surfer girl. And Vikki Carr
sang Jimmy Webb's "MacArthur
aesar, top, per-
Park" as a reminder of "this mind-
o-hour perfor-
altering era." (Alas, we missed the
n Los Angeles;
Motown sound of the Supremes,
ft; Rosemary
Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson,
an, above right
Marvin Gaye.) Dionne Warwick in-
ical history,
troduced the '70s, singing "I Know
r viewing on
I'll Never Love This Way Again,"
his Sept. 4
Thelma Houston bopped with
fficially be-
"Don't Leave Me This Way," and
On Stage 1,
Donna Fargo performed. For a fi-
led to the
nale composer Carol Connors sang
ed white tie
her tribute to the city, which was to
tie and ball-
be sung by Frank Sinatra, who pur-
ioneers cre-
portedly didn't cotton to the song.
st here for
Afterward, in a magnificently con-
y a group of
structed tent, a four-course dinner
briefly into
voice of Snow White in the Disney
ooking sensational in Bill Blass'
was served by Rococo to the 600
sical history
cartoon, and she, in turn, intro-
black velvet and silk taffeta ruffles,
guests, and there was dancing. The
920s, when
duced the voice for the world-
Greer Garson introduced the '40s by
gala evening was the inspiration of
the days of
famous cartoon's Prince Charming
talking about Orson Welles' "Citi-
Clive David, who, two years ago, be-
with Louella
- that turned out to be a surprise:
zen Kane" and Pearl Harbor -
gan work on it, and while Los An-
Caesar and
the voice belongs to Mike Douglas.
"Hollywood made ammunition and
geles' leading achievers were con-
med a love-
There was the Continental, danced
movies, training films and musicals
gratulated, Courreges owner Louise
Dell (which
by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
and morale boosters such as 'Mrs.
Danelian, at Jean Stapleton and
Hollywood
in the movies, and interpreted by
Miniver,' which emphasized the im-
Greer Garson's table, lamented
ish remem-
young dancers onstage, along with
portance of love, family and home."
what is happening in Beverly Hills
novie, "The
Woody Herman, who played his jit-
A film clip of Ronald Reagan and
to North Rodeo Drive with the
"where the
terbug-hot clarinet (and who'll be
Joan Leslie had the audience cheer-
monstrous gravel and cement trucks
under 120
opening his own room at the Hyatt
ing when Ronnie gets excited about
that are double-parked as they work
, one of the
Regency in New Orleans). Donald
"meeting the President," and Greer
on the Rodeo Collection site. "Cus-
e audience,
O'Connor also recalled the music of
also looked back to the days of the
tomers complain that there's no
S energy -
the big bands - Tommy Dorsey
Hollywood Canteen with Betty
room to park; dust and dirt are
osture and
with Frank Sinatra, Harry James
Grable and Ann Miller as wait-
everywhere, and we expect this to go
'). Donald
with Helen Forrest, Ted Weems
resses who had such infamous bus
on for two years! It's wrecking our
with Perry Como. Then Rosemary
boys as Fred MacMurray, John
businesses and the merchants are up
EMBASSY OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
LONDON
September 30, 1982
Dear Clive,
I have your letter of 17 September and I
will indeed propose to President Reagan
your availability as coordinator for the
visit of the Queen and Prince Philip to
California next February and March. I
appreciate your giving me the opportunity
for recommending you for this and I
sincerely hope that the President and his
staff feel that they would like to have
the kind of expert help which only you
can offer.
Best regards,
Louis, Jr.
Ambassador
Mr. Clive David
282 South Reeves Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
CLIVE DAVID
Please disregard the most
HOST
ludicrous photographs - a
matter of editorial opinion!
ENTER
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Wearing medals from past party triumphs, Clive David basks in the helium-filled tribute he dreamed up for Los Angeles.
WHEN LOS ANGELES GAVE
W
hat do you do if you are 200 years
ITSELF A 200TH-BIRTHDAY PARTY,
old and feel like celebrating with 500
or so of your very closest friends? If you
CLIVE DAVID WAS THE ONLY MAN
are the City of Los Angeles, you im-
BIG ENOUGH FOR THE JOB
mediately book Clive David to handle
the whole megillah-and hope some-
one else hasn't signed him up first.
Happily, David was available last April
Photographs by ©Tony Korody/Sygma
D
25 to mastermind L.A.'s bicentennial
bash, a spectacular gathering in a hug
tent with 230 yards of red carpet and
weekly
1,000 glimmering candles.
And that's just for openers. This
CONTINUE
Edith Head and Lillian Gish knew whom to
Planning a party is "not all fun and games,"
thank when the curtain rang down on the
says David, who was not born in a trunk
L.A. bicentennial bash.
Clive David's
but works in one attached to his Cadillac.
Guide to the Perfect
HOST
Dinner Party
portrays himself as a "precocious
spoiled brat," the despair of his board-
week, starting on Los Angeles' official
1 Shorten cocktail hour. Serve a good
ing school teachers and a rebellious
Bicentennial Day (Sept. 4), David is in-
drink and announce dinner 30 minutes
scion who refused to take over his fa-
viting everybody who missed the
later.
ther's thriving engineering firm. On
first hoedown to catch up by way of a
2 Go easy on hors d'oeuvres. Nuts, ol-
a horizon-expanding visit to Philadel-
$1.5 million TV production to be aired
ives or small boiled new potatoes topped
phia in 1957, he decided to move to
on 90 stations nationwide (dates
with caviar are ample.
3 Don't separate tables. Put them togeth-
the U.S., eventually hiring on with so-
and times vary with locations). Boasts
er in various shapes-a T-shape is best.
cial arbiter Earl Blackwell. David
David of his glittering assemblage of
4 After-dinner coffee should be served
helped Blackwell produce the celebrat-
Angelenophiles, ranging from former
elsewhere than the debris-cluttered table.
ed 1962 Madison Square Garden party
5 Don't serve mixed drinks after dinner.
astronaut Buzz Aldrin to Sinatra to
6 Don't plan party games unless they re-
for President Kennedy at which Mar-
movie mogul Richard Zanuck, "There's
quire no special talent. Don't show slides
ilyn Monroe sang a whispery Happy
never been a guest list like this before."
unless everyone at the party is in them.
Birthday to JFK. By 1965 David was in
David, 47, is entitled to a bit of hy-
7 End the party at a given time. Ask a
business for himself, making prepara-
perbole on the strength of his nonpareil
friend to make a noisy exit.
tions for Queen Elizabeth Il's state
8 Don't put too much stock in how-to
record for concocting parties people
books.
visit to the Bahamas. Since then he has
remember. Among his other triumphs
Use your own imagination.
never lacked for bookings and consid-
are a celebrated 1967 masked ball
ers three parties a year a full schedule.
at the Palazzo Rezzonico in Venice and
A bachelor, David laments that his
Israel's 25th anniversary in 1973. Then,
Ltd., David operates out of offices in
gadabout life-style, which includes fre-
too, he has added his panache to Bi-
Beverly Hills and Manhattan and
quent 18-hour workdays, leaves him no
centennial fetes in Boston, New York
has earned a reputation for attending
time for family life. Twice yearly he
and Philadelphia. Yet hobnobbing with
to every detail of parties that even
undertakes lecture tours (topic: party
celebs is not the allure. "The beautiful
hosts can enjoy. His fees are steep
planning par excellence), and he in-
people aren't always beautiful," he
-from $5,000 to $10,000 a month for
tends to write a book of party memoirs
sniffs, "but they add a charisma to an
parties he personally supervises, with
detailing some of his trickiest moments
event that nobody else has. They're de-
a $5,000 starter for consultations (the
("What to do when a princess needs
manding and competitive." Of course,
L.A. bicentennial was two years in
the ladies' room?"). Yes, he concedes,
he cautions, a risk is that stars can re-
the works). "This is not a flip business,"
even David-planned parties occasion-
duce a party to "a zoo-type environ-
says David, who is not to be confused
ally flop-in particular, a 1961 affair
ment in which everyone becomes an
with record mogul Clive Davis. In the
he planned for the 80th birthday of his
onlooker." Topping David's list of par-
last 16 years his parties have raised
friend Sophie Tucker. That one was
ty stoppers: Princess Grace and
more than $11 million for charities.
canceled when the prospective guest
Elizabeth Taylor.
Born Clive David Wiener to a mon-
of honor insisted-adamantly-that
As president of Party Enterprises,
eyed family in Manchester, England, he
she was only 76.
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Bob & Rosemarie Stack:
Ed McMahon:
Clive David:
We have a ball
I celebrate Christmas
Margo Albert:
They have the parties
all weekend
Every party's a fiesta-
at tennis parties!
in July-at - least,
and I take care of
Eddie sings and I'm
the headaches.
| think it's July.
dynamite on the castanets!
Totie Fields:
George does the
cooking and
I do the guests!
Susan Strasberg & Jennifer
The kids come to
my parties and the
grownups go to Jenny's.
THE OUTDOOR PARTV: FITEFELS GOOD DO ITL
"THE WORLD'S BEST MAN AT GIVING PARTIES"
(REUTERS)
CLIVE DAVID IS AN ENIGMA! "PARTY PLANNER", "SPECIAL EVENTS CONSULTANT" OR HIS
ADOPTED TITLE OF "PARTY ARCHITECT" DO NOT START TO DESCRIBE HIS MULTI-FACETED
BUSINESS. IN 1957 HE ARRIVED IN THE UNITED STATES FROM HIS NATIVE ENGLAND, FOR A THREE
MONTHS VISIT. FOR HIM, IT WAS TRULY "LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!" HE KNEW THIS WAS THE
COUNTRY HE WANTED TO BOTH LIVE AND WORK IN. FOLLOWING A VARIED ASSORTMENT OF
STOPGAP JOBS FROM A SALESMAN AT TIFFANYS IN NEW YORK, TO RADIO, PUBLIC RELATIONS,
FUND RAISING AND VOLUNTEER CHARITY PROJECTS, THE SUGGESTION OF A FRIEND "YOU GIVE
GREAT PARTIES! WHY NOT DO THEM PROFESSIONALLY?" STARTED HIM ON HIS UNIQUE CAREER.
CLIVE HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE THEN. HE HAS CREATED AND EXECUTED PARTIES FROM
CONCEPT TO CLEANUP THROUGHOUT THIS NATION AND EUROPE. HIS SPECIAL STYLE HAS
BEEN EVIDENT AT THE STATE VISIT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH // TO THE BAHAMAS, PRESIDENTIAL
PARTIES FOR JOHN F. KENNEDY, LYNDON B. JOHNSON AND RICHARD M. NIXON, AND AT COUNT-
LESS OTHER EVENTS.
ARRIVING IN BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA, MIAMI, KANSAS CITY A
LOS ANGELES TO MASTERMIND PARTIES, THE INITIAL REACTION H
BEEN ONE OF SKEPTICAL CURIOSITY BY PRESS AND POPULA
FOLLOWING THE CLIVE DAVID BRAND OF PARTY, SUCH ACCOLAD
APPEARED AS THAT IN THE LOS ANGELES TIMES: "CLIVE DAVID
THE INTERNATIONAL PARTY GIVER OF OUR TIME". "HE THRO
VERY POSSIBLY, THE BEST PARTIES IN THE WESTERN WORLD", SA
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE. SOMETHING SPECIAL MUST HAVE INSPIR
EARL WILSON TO WRITE SOON AFTER THE FAMED BLACK AND WHI
BALL AT NEW YORK'S PLAZA HOTEL: "TRUMAN CAPOTE MIGHT HA
TO YIELD TO CLIVE DAVID!"THIS WAS IN REFERENCE TO THE PAR
CLIVE CREATED ON THE OPENING NIGHT OF "GEORGE M!", T
BROADWAY MUSICAL.
FROM THE GREAT NEWSMAKING PARTY OF THE SIXTIES, "UN BALL
IN MASCHERA" IN VENICE, WHERE PRINCE RAINIER AND PRINCES
GRACE, ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND RICHARD BURTON, ARISTOTI
ONASSIS AND AN UNPARALLELED ASSEMBLAGE OF WORLD PE
SONALITIES ENJOYED CLIVE'S TALENTS, TO THE 25TH ANNIVERSAR
CELEBRATIONS IN ISRAEL THAT HE WORKED ON FOR A WHOL
YEAR, THE RAVES GO ON AND ON. THE NEW YORK TIMES REPORTE
ABOUT THAT THREE DAY EVENT "HEROD WOULD HAVE LOVED IT
DIG DEEP INTO HIS GLAMOROUS BACKGROUND, AND YOU WILL FIND
A MAN WHO ROLLS UP HIS SLEEVES, AND TACKLES EVERY JOB AND
CRISIS WITH GREAT "COOL". HE IS ALWAYS SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS
AND FEELINGS OF THOSE WHO WORK ON HIS PARTIES. IN ADDITION
TO THE FAMED, HE CHERISHES FRIENDSHIPS MADE WITH HEAD-
WAITERS, BARTENDERS, PORTERS AND STAFF ALL OVER THE WORLD.
CLIVE HAS A SPECIAL AFFECTION FOR CHARITY VOLUNTEERS THAT
WORK ON THE MANY EVENTS HE HAS GUIDED TO SUCCESS. RECENT-
LY ASKED TO ESTIMATE HOW MUCH THESE PARTIES HAVE RAISED
FOR SUCH GROUPS, HE REPLIED: "CONSERVATIVELY, $8,000,000!"
AHEAD, THE BIG PROBLEM FOR CLIVE IS TIME. THERE ARE CONSTANT
ENQUIRIES COMING FROM AROUND THE GLOBE. A TELEVISION SERIES
OVER FIVE YEARS IN PREPARATION. AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PARTY
PLANNING, AND THE BICENTENNIAL. IN 1968 HE RESERVED THE PLAZA
HOTEL IN NEW YORK AS THE LOCATION FOR A TRIBUTE TO HIS
ADOPTED COUNTRY TO BE HELD IN JULY 1976. HIS FUTURE COMMIT-
MENTS INCLUDE A ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY IN 1978, AND A BASH
FOR 17,000 PEOPLE IN 1980!
HOW CAN A CHAP WITH THESE CREDITS BE ANYTHING BUT COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY FASCI-
NATING? IF HIS CREDENTIALS WERE NOT so IMPECCABLE, IT MIGHT ALL SOUND A BIT WACKY!
HOWEVER, WHEN THE REAL CLIVE DAVID STOOD UP ON "TO TELL THE TRUTH", IT WAS NOT A
STRING OF NAME DROPPING EXPERIENCES THAT ESTABLISHED HIS IDENTITY. A TALENT FOR
HIS WORK BLENDED WITH AN OBSESSION TO BRING JOY AND HAPPINESS TO AS MANY PEOPLE
AS POSSIBLE, SEASONED WITH DEDICATION AND HUMOR HAVE EARNED CLIVE DAVID THE REPU-
TATION OF "PARTY PLANNER PAR EXCELLENCE".
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COLUMBUS, SIR CECIL BEATON.
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YITZHAK RABIN OF ISRAEL, LA CONTESSA D'ACQUARONE, LUCIE ARNAZ, MR. AND MRS. MIKE DOUGLAS, DAVID BEN-GURION, SHIRLEY
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A representative group of the city's most inventive party-givers,
as gathered together by party architect Clive David.
Photographed by Jim Miller at Greenacres, the Harold Lloyd estate.
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C.A.R.E.S. SUCCESS STORY
'Cavalcade Of Style' Benefit
MAY 14, 1934 that noble
By CONNIE MOORE
lady, the "S.S. Queen
Mary," was launched with
great ceremony by the great
Women
Queen Mary herself in jolly
old England. May 14, 1970,
36 years later, C.A.R.E.S.
successfully launched its
spectacular "S.S. Queen
8
Saturday, May 16, 1970
Citizen News
Mary" luncheon-gala at the
Century Plaza in jolly old
Los Angeles.
You better believe this
was no 'run of the mill"
Saturday, May 23, 1970
Citizen News
ladies luncheon! It was an
Extravaganza
Extraordinaire!
MARVENE JONES -
For those of you who don't
know, C.A.R.E.S. (County
That jet set party planner
You'll catch up on more news
Auxiliary For Recruitment,
CLIVE DAVID breezed into town to
CA-R-E-S-wise from me as time
Education and Service) is a
dedicated organization com-
plan a great charity luncheon party.
goes on but be sure to circle the
prised of an imposing list of
The elegant transplanted Londoner
weekend date of March 5-7, 1971.
more than capable ladies.
now makes his home most of the
Rush out and buy a calendar as soon
They're real "Doers"! A
time in New York. He came to our
as possible. That's the gala weekend
salute to chairman Mrs.
town to stage the C-A-R-E-S benefit.
the charity will sponsor on the
Edward Nelson; president
Mrs. Lester Hibbard; co-
C-A-R-E-S means County Aux-
R-M-S Queen Mary.
founder Maria Cole Devore,
iliary for Recruitment, Education
Cheerio, duckies.
and that hard-working Mrs.
and Service in conjunction with the
Richard Gavigan!
C.A.R.E.S. "Cavalcade of
Los Angeles County-University of
Style" was conceived,
Southern California Medical Center.
designed, produced, directed
and delightfully narrated by
Clive David, the in-
ternationally famous
CHRISTY FOX
"special events consultant."
His special touch of magic
was prevalent from start to
Los Angeles Times
Wed., May 20, 197
finish.
If today's C.A.R.E.S.
Plan Ahead: Well, that
luncheon is a sample of
certainly is what
what's to come next March,
C.A.R.E.S. is doing. Their
1971 on board the "S.S.
Queen Mary benefit
Queen Mary" in Long
(whipped up by New
Beach, the line should form
York's party planner Clive
to the left. Make your
David) the other noontime
reservations early!
in the Century Plaza
brought out 1,000 plus and
right on the table was a
small card alerting every
one that the even bigge
benefit they'll host aboar
the Queen Mary in Lon
to benefit
Beach is set for March 6
1971. All this for the L.A
C.A.R.E.S.
County-USC Medical Cen
ter.
WILL TAKE PLACE IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
In the meantime Clive
planning to be back her
Saturday, 6th March 1971
in the fall to give one
his famous lectures all i
the same cause. Whe
Betty Ann Hibbard an
Maria Cole started this b
18-Mon., May 18, 1970
EVENING OUTLOOK
First C.A.R.E.S. Benefit
'Queen's' Party A Smash H
A "Cavalcade of Style,"
As the rocket blasted off,
By MARGIE DANIELS OSTER
35 years kaleidoscoped via
the stage revolved to show
Evening Outlook Associate Society Editor
newsreel film clips of ce-
a staircase banked with
lebrities aboard that once
cymbidium orchids. A mod-
proud monarch of the sea,
el, Clementine Le Touze,
the "Queen Mary"; fash-
appeared in the first num-
EYE
EYE
EYE
ions from those years once
ber in the Maning collec-
WOMENS WEAR DAILY
worn by stars of the silver
tion.
5/22/70
screen, and space-age
styles were all wrapped up
Clinging, supple and sen-
WHO CARES: Renowned party-giver C
in a three-hour-plus pro-
suous might describe the
David teamed with the Los Angeles Cou
gram Thursday.
colorful, "out-of-this-
world" costumes. All num-
U.S.C. Medical Center Auxiliary last W
The mammoth show was
bers were in lightweight
for a smashing salute to the Queen M
presented as the first bene-
jersey and all featured geo-
now docked in Long Beach harbor.
fit held under the auspices
metric symbols in splashes
Cavalcade of Style - spanning 35 year
of the Los Angele S
of color, all cut out and
fashion - paraded past hundreds of $12
County/USC Medical Cen-
hand sewn on the basic
donors lunching in the Century Plaza H
ter Auxiliary (C.A.R.E.S.)
body of the costume. All
David Weisz, whose gavel has been wor
in the Century Plaza Hotel
the models wore skull-hug-
overtime at the MGM auction, supp
and saluted the 34th anni-
ging helmet-type hats. We
Another puzzle to the au-
some of the fashions on the block for
versary of the Queen
were told the entire collec-
dience during the entire
event
but the Maning collection of CC
Mary's inaugural cruise
tion has been bought by a
program was where Clive
ful matte jerseys was the big hit, and
which took place on Thurs-
leading Los Angeles store.
David, the commentator,
Ladies loved it
Cheryl Winnett, M
day, May 14, 1936. The
was standing. Necks
Cole, Mmes. Reese Milner, Pat Nerney
event was also the inaugu-
A before-lunch treat was
craned, people stood up,
given to those who could el-
Bradley Jones, Phil Cancellier, Shull Bo
ral for the international
but never did we see him.
bow their way through the
and Jerry Wald. There were lots of sl
party to be held aboard the
He was in the control booth
crowd in the lounge and to
Longuettes (made especially for C.A.R.E
Queen Mary when its refur-
high above all at the back
bishing is completed next
view at close range, a regal
vinyl kaftans and sheer kimonos.
of the ballroom, together
gown once worn by Her
year.
with the cameraman a nd
Majesty, Queen Mary,
lighting-effects engineers.
Conceived, designed, nar-
which Helen Lawson was
rated, produced and direct-
wearing. The net sheath
During the afternoon
ed by Clive David, interna-
with slight train was over-
three women from the en-
tional party planner, the
laid with lace and embroi-
tertainment world were
show opened with the dra-
dered in pearls, beads and
honored: Dorothy Lamour
matic entrance of Sgt.
heliotrope sequins.
for her performances dur-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY / USC
James McInnes, ex-grena-
With it, Mrs. Larson also
ing World War II to wound-
MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY
dier guard, and the pipes
wore $1 million in dia-
ed service men; Claire Tre-
and drums of the Fraser
monds, including a coronet
vor for her 37 years of mo-
Highlanders with Pipe Maj.
of diamonds which was, so
tion picture achievements
Howard K. Farser leading
we were told, originally de-
and therapy for the sick
the group with a grand
signed at the command of
and ailing, and Debbie
are
skirling of the bagpipes.
Napoleon and later report-
Reynolds for her time
One dramatic scene fol-
edly given as a gift to the
spent for the welfare of
lowed the other, from the
British Royal Family. She
hospitalized persons.
A CAVALCADE OF STYLE
newsreel clip of the late
also wore a collar of dia-
Mrs. C. Edward Nelson
Queen Mary herself launch-
monds, bracelets and rings,
was chairman of the gigan-
Thirty Five Years of Fashion Design
ing the ship, to a five-min-
all from Kazanjian Jewels
tic undertaking, with Mrs.
of Beverly Hills.
Saluting
ute television film showing
Lester T. Hibbard, presi-
rehabilitation of infants at
There was more for the
dent of C.A.R.E.S.
the medical center.
guests, too. Instead of flo-
On the committee was
Then the lights dimmed
ral centerpieces on the ta-
Mrs. Gary Devore (Maria
and sudden facets of light
bles, each table had a repli-
Cole), who modeled a Jean
played around the room
and the ceiling, reflected
ca of a storage trunk filled
Louis gown she wore
aboard the Queen Mary
from the two huge revolv-
with goodies. In four of the
when she and her late hus-
Thursday, May 14, 1970
ing mirrored balls suspend-
centerpieces something had
band, Nat King Cole, sailed
Century Plaza Hotel
ed from the ceiling. Then
been added, certificates for
to Europe in 1950. Mrs. De-
Los Angeles California
came sound
four valuable gifts. Most
voreisacofounderof
Clive David steppedin
Clio Club Holds Annual May Breakfast,
Hears Consultant, Party Planner
Members of Clio Club heard Clive David, International special events
consultant and party planner, speak at their annual May Breakfast at the
Lycoming Hotel yesterday. When Princess Rudivoravan of Siam, the
scheduled speaker, became ill, Mr. David filled in with less than a day's
notice. He said it was a celebration of the 10th anniversary of his arrival
in America.
Now a United States citizen,
Mr. David was born and edu-
cated in England. Graduated
from the Royal College of Art
WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE
in London, he worked as a de-
signer for the Chippendale firm
before he was brought to Phila-
delphia by Gimbel Brothers.
Thursday. May 4, 1967
Mr. David handles every detail
from concept to clean-up includ-
ing business management, pub-
lic relations, decor, lighting,
cuisine, entertainment, fund-
raising, and programming.
Tomorrow Mr. David is giv-
I the Clio Clubsaid:
ing a party for the Prime Min-
ister of Canada. He has enter-
tained for Queen Elizabeth and
Prince Phillip at Government
House in Nassau and given
giant parties for both the Ken-
"A PLEASURABLE AFTERNOON. WE HAVE RECEIVED
nedys and the Johnsons in Mad-
MOST FAVORABLE COMMENTS ON HIS LECTURE."
ison Square Garden. He has
scheduled The Miss Universe
Pageant in Miami and will
stage the Debutante Cotillion in
St. Louis this coming Novem-
ber. At this event debutantes
from all over the world will join
those in St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs.
Gregory Peck will host the
event.
and from other lecture appearances
"RECOMMENDED FOR A RETURN ENGAGEMENT. HE GAVE AN INTERESTING TALK AND
WE APPRECIATED HIS CHARMING MANNER. "
Women's Club of Minneapolis
"PARTIES HERE IN THE FUTURE WILL TAKE ON A WHOLE NEW AIR.
Westport Women's Club
"I WISH I COULD TELL YOU WHAT AN IMPACT HE REALLY DID MAKE ON OUR GALS.
THERE HAVE BEEN so MANY VERY ANIMATED COMPLIMENTS."
Des Moines Women's Club
An Evening of
Splendor for the Love of Ve
MAJORCA DAILY BULLETIN - Saturday, September 16, 1967
by BENITO
Name an important personality
Sir Douglas and Lady Fairbanks,
From Venice, to
in international society and you
Princess Furstenburg, Mrs Joseph
can be sure that they were in Ve-
Kennedy, Aristotle Onassis, Mrs
nice last week to attend the
fa-
Clare Booth Luce, Viscountess Jac-
bulous masked ball held in aid of
queline de Ribes, Paul Getty, Ba-
the craftsmen who suffered during
ron Alessandro Rubin de Cerbin,
the flood.
Pierre Cardin, Lady Fairfax, The
The world's newspapers and
Duchess de Acquarone, Walter
Richmond, Va.
magazines have been filled with
Wagner, International columnist,
glowing reports describing the cos-
Suzy, Mrs H.J. Heinz, Valentina,
tumes worn by the guests and the
Jean Shrimpton, Baroness von Thy-
Richmond News Leader, T
elegant decorations of the ancient
ssen and many many others.
Palazzo Rezzonico.
Clive said that he left at 6:30am
The decorations were executed
and the party was still going
by Clive David, who has a home
strong.
in Majorca and is shown in the
accompanying picture talking over
the costume theme for the ball
with Elisabeth Taylor and Richard
Burton on the terrace of the Gritti
Palace in Venice. The photograph
is by Harry Fox.
Clive David, the world-famous
party consultant, who gave his
services to this worthwhile cause,
is now back in Majorca with a full
report of the ball as he promised.
He says that the decoration that
attracted the most attention was
the gondola filled with hundreds
of Mexican paper flowers which
was suspended above the bands-
tand. He also used 400 begonias,
500 giant palms which were given
by the city of Venice, and yards
and yards of laurel smilax.
One of the first things that he
had done was to have the massive
chandelier cleaned and was told
that it was the first time it had
been done in the memory of old
retainers who have been working
in the palace for years.
He also changed the bulbs in
all the other chandeliers from 40
watt to 10 watt and added shades
which, together with the can-
dlelight, gave a soft glow to the
whole palace. In the many niches
which contained busts of the fami-
ly he arranged for spot-lights to
high-light them.
For the buffet, which was ser-
ved at 2:30am, the centre-pieces of
the tables were miniature gondolas
filled with delicacies and pyra-
mids filled with flowers. At 5:30am
a delicious ravioli was served. The
favourite drinks of the night were
French champagne and Ambassa-
dor Scotch whisky.
Among the guests - just to men-
tion a few of the better known -
were Prince Rainier and Princess
SPECIALIST IN PARTY GIVING MEETS UP WITH SOME V.
Grace, Princess Eristavi, Mr and
Clive David (center) Talks With Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor
Mw. Cornolius Vanderbilt Whitnev.
Consultant Recounts Elegance
By JAN MAHOOD
in his hands and traveled
" 'I thought they would looka
"She turned out to be gra-
The urbane party consultant
around Venice in his own
better up there' he mimed."
cious, marvelous," he said. "I
par excellence looked wistful.
boat."
The event David remembers
had thought she would be im-
When David asked the Italian
"When I was a child, I used
as the "most sparkling" was
possible."
to stand by the gates of Buck-
workmen to do something, he
the birthday party he gave in
ingham Palace and wait for
said, they would usually do the
1962 for John F. Kennedy.
the Royal Family to go by."
opposite.
Marilyn Monroe gave her
ce
"When I asked one, after
well-known rendition of "Happy
And then one fragrant night
much gesturing and trans-
Birthday" at that one.
in the Bahamas, Clive David
lating, to move some chairs
But the biggest surprise for
looked out over the splendor of
into another room, he took
David was the "complete re-
a party in honor of Queen Eliz-
them upstairs.
versal" of Maria Callas.
abeth II, and "it was the thrill
of a lifetime."
For he had made arrange-
ments for the spring 1966 cele-
bration of the first official visit
by a monarch to the Bahamas.
"That was the most lavish
party I have ever been in-
volved with," David remem-
bers.
He recounted several others
approaching the elegance of the
Oct. 26, 1967
Queen's reception to the Ginter
Park Woman's Club yesterday,
among them affairs for the
Kennedys and Johnsons. He
also gave the women hints on
how to give successful parties.
Party-giving - from a small
home gathering to an interna-
tional gala is David's specialty,
and he arranges every detail,
from concept to cleanup.
Philadelphia, New York, Lon-
don, Mallorca, St. Louis have
been sites of some of his ele-
gant creations.
And elegance is, David feels,
the whole point.
"I don't have anything to do
with these mad, mad things
where everybody makes lots of
noise and tries to act crazier
than the next person," he
averred. "The hardest thing to
achieve, and something I strive
for, is conservative, classic
originality and good taste."
The original David touch was
evident at last September's
"Un Ballo in Maschera," re-
cently featured in Life maga-
zine.
"The title was selected by
Wally Toscanini, the late con-
ductor's daughter," said David
in an interview here before his
talk to the woman's club, "and
everyone wore elaborate dom-
inoes."
Arrangements for the Vene-
tian gala were every bit as
memorable as the party, David
remembers. "When I got there,
I asked the concierge for a boat
to get around Venice in.
"Well, apparently no one had
ever made such a request be-
fore, and it took him a while to
get me one.
"I became known in Venice
GINTER PARK SPEAKER RECALLED TALK WITH PRINCESS
not for the party, but for be-
ing 'that nut' who took his life
Here
avid Is Greeted by Her Serene Highness Grace
Am Evening at the Ritz-Carlton
A continental touch
at Boston charity ball
By MARJORIE SHERMAN
Globe Society Editor
Lighted Corinthian col-
Bostonians, Mr. David
Palms and peacock feath,
umns glowed to make a pa-
feels, are either "really
ers and footmen in 17th cen-
vilion for a specially-built
beautiful people" or "quite
tury livery don't make a
dance floor and marble urns
hopeless."
party - but they certainly
filled with peacock feathers
New Yorkers can be "just
add to the over-all effect.
looked like anything but
too much," however, he says.
And the effects at the Ritz
Boston. Palms and tropical
The Washington of the
Carlton Thursday night were
evergreens (borrowed from
Kennedy era was the perfect
right out of the British
the Boston Park Depart-
thing, to his way of think-
imagination that has been
ment) made a Continental
ing: "Every bit as royal as
.------
practicing up on parties for
entrance," according to Mr.
Buckingham Palace."
Princess Margaret and her
David, who considers dull-
Both David and Duchin
THE RITZ-CARLTO
Tony and Prince Rainier and
ness a cardinal sin.
are still partial to the Ken-
BOSTON
his Grace.
He and Peter Duchin, the
nedy parties and will meet
Clive David. international
handsome, affable piano-
over one "quite soon."
party planner extraordi-
playing son of the late loved
naire, wasn't very happy
Eddie, see eye to eye on the
over the Boston fire laws.
things that make a party
"It really is the first time
tops.
I've ever had to create an at=
Attractive people are a
mosphere without candles,"
must, and happily enough,
WOMEN
he said. But Clive did his
both were quite pleased
The Boston Blobe
best, and that's a very good
with Boston's Gardners and
best.
Forbeses.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1967
RECORD AMERICAN, BOSTON, SATURDAY, DEC. 9,
I
Britisher Hosts Party
That Suits Boston to 'T'
Who's to say? Boston
By AVERIL LASHLEY
For $100 per person the
party-goers may even be
guests were greeted by liv-
in for Truman Capote-
The very debonair Mr.
ered footmen in 17th c. cos-
type bashes before long! The
David, a Britisher-turned-
tume, wined and dined by
.0.00
first crack in the old guard
American who travels all
Yves Menes, head chef of the
came Thursday night when
over the world giving parties,
Clive David, who has been
(for a tidy sum, of course)
Ritz-Carlton, and serenaded
entertaining the "beautiful
has spent the last three
by Peter Duchin and his
people" (the R. Burtons, the
months (including a sleepless
society orchestra. The unruff-
Rainiers of Monaco, et al)
Tuesday and Wednesday
able Mr. David admitted, "I
since he was 17, brought off
nights) working on Thurs-
only take on an event if I can
his first Boston party with
day's dinner-dance
really do something with it."
much success.
And the secret of his success?
"I kill myself on detail. That's
what makes a party. No'sen-
sationalism. Just an under-
stated effect."
andonto Boston, Mass.
The News Tribune
C
Sound Life
SECTION
MARCIA SHANNON, Editer
Tacoma, Wash., Tues., Jan. 29, 1974
Soft lights, music
Prime Minister Golda Meir
and Clive David
for party success
DAILY EXPRESS Monday February 4 1974
By JUDY DAVIS
Special to The News Tribune
- Create a pleasant party atmo-
sphere with lighting. ("I use candles -
"Remember, parties are given for
but stay away from the perfumed ones
people - people are the framework
that smell like scented garbage cans.
around which everything should be
"Then, use dimmer switches on all
WILLIAM HICKEY
other lights
that way, everyone has
built:"
That was the keystone advice given
a rosy, healthy glow," suggests David.
by party consultant Clive David who
-When giving parties for individuals,
spoke at a Tacoma Town Hall Lecture
plan food and decorations, around the
Monday.
activities; interests, or ethnic back-
Fireworks
party. I'm taking the year of
1975 to plan everything in
ground of the guest of honor.
ahead
great detail. And I can tell
David also has some don'ts for party-
you that on the stroke of mid-
BORN IN ENGLAND, the suave,
night on July 4, 1976, the
imaginative Mr. David handles parties
givers:
MANCHESTER-BORN CLIVE
whole island of Manhattan
- from concept to clean-up - for
- Don't put too much stock in how-to
DAVID. 39, is already at work
will turn into one huge fire-
clients who range from Israeli Prime
books. ("Use your own imagination,"
on his most magnificent party
work display."
says the experienced party-thrower who
vet-to celebrate the bicentenary
He has already booked
Minister Golda Meir to individual hosts
of American Independence on
barges on the Hudson River
at intimate dinner parties in their
became a United States citizen on the
the Fourth of July, 1976. It will
and ordered the fireworks. It
day he gave a presidential birthday
cost more than £100,000.
should be quite a bang.
homes.
party in the White House).
Now a naturalised American,
"I like to look ahead." says
"One of my most challenging parties
Mr. David has organised
Clive, who has completed a
was held in an eight-and-a-half-million-
(- Don't separate tables; put them to-
parties on a lavish scale all
party-giving lecture tour of the
square-foot cave in Kanšas City," says
gether in various shapes. He says t-
over the world. Indeed he
United States. Why. I have
David who came to the United States in
shaped is best.
styles himself a party
a total format for holding a
architect."
world party - utilising space
1968 to design furniture for a New York
- Don't serve coffee at the dinner
America has been very
and up-to-date technology for
firm. Previously he had been a designer,
table. (Instead, corral guests in the liv-
good to me and this is going
a tremendous party in the year
for the Chippendale's in England.
ing room to get away from that messy
to be my thank-you America
2000."
Another opulent event David master-
table and stimulate conversation among
controlled was a masked ball in Venice
everyone," he recommends).
which included such jet-set guests as
Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of
DAVID SEES the United States 1776,
Monaco; Aristotle and Jacqueline
Bicentennial Celebration as a perfect
Onassis and Richard Burton and Eliza-
peg for party activities.
beth Taylor.
In fact, when David found out about
David, who studied at the Royal Acad-
the upcoming celebration in 1968, he re-
emy of Art in England, devoted most of
served an entire New York hotel for a
his talk to tips on successful entertain-
party he plans to give on July 3, 1776, as
a personal "thank you" for opportu-
Clive
ing:
Among his dos:
nities and experiences he has had as an,
- Eliminate cocktail hours before
American citizen.
dinners. ("They're too expensive and
Even though the average American
people get bombed - it's better to serve
will not be on the guest list, he will be
a good drink a half-hour before dinner
able to witness that gala shindig - over
a major television network.
David
and then proceed with the evening's ac-
tivities," he says).
And since Clive David is involved, it's
- Fill in conversational "voids" with
bound to be a success
a real party
soft background music.
for the people.
The highly acclaimed party architec
NEW YORK POST, TUESDAY, AUGUST T4, 1973
THE OBSERVER REVIEW, 2 SEPTEMI
It Happened
Last Night
Noblesse
EARL WILSON
HE MAY have been born in,
Centenary party in 1976. It
Celebration in Israel
Manchester, but he could have
way of saying 'thank you
happened only in America. Clive
America for making him so
JERUSALEM.
David, 38, exquisitely dressed, is
and happy.
My sixth visit to this brave new country has been a
America's top party architect.
He stage managed the m
ficent masked ball in V
He literally designs parties as
very emotional experience.
architects design houses. He
when the Rainiers, Burton
I saw comedian Alan King break into tears when he was
popped into London, so we
just about everyone else sh
opening the diagnostic medical center in his name here. He
joined him for lunch at The
up, and he won't even disc
said later, after his tearful outburst, that his three children
Curzon House Club.
party with a client b
could not be with him today because "they are back in New
He has booked the entire
pocketing an initial £1,000
York City busily destroying our home."
Plaza Hotel in New York for a
He was here arrangin
gargantuan Independence Bi-
jumbo-jet a Los Angeles in
Ninety-six-year-old Pablo Casals and Isaac Stern gave
rialist and 400 friends to Lo
an outdoor concert at the cultural center donated by Ameri-
for a right royal party o
can builder William Levitt and his wife Simone.
November. At the last mo
he decided poor Princess
But for many of us the high points
should have a bit more pr
of this 25th anniversary celebration
than that so he called Lo
of the new country was the calm and
geles to cancel the party
tranquility of Prime Minister Golda
hope Princess Anne will
Meir. The eyes of the world were on
preciate Mr David spurnin
Israel' after its interception of an
£20,000 fee just to spare
Arab airliner, but it seemed to make
feelings.
by Linda Blan
no dent in the unity or happiness of
the country. At least there was a com-
bining of allegiance to the govern-
ment, with occasional criticism of the
timing.
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ALAN KING led Robert Merrill,
Patrice Munsel, Josephine Baker,
Hugh O'Brian, Susan Strasberg, Ar-
lene Dahl and Basheyba through a
Night of Stars show under the August moon, with Earl
The Alan Kings & Clive David
Blackwell of Celebrity Service, and Mira Avrech, a Tel Aviv
THE NEW YORK TI
columnist, presenting a scroll to the prime minister.
"Why don't you all sit down? Don't you have any
seats?" Golda Meir said to the standing crowd. Later, to
Celebrities
Alan King she said, "You should make this an annual event,"
and Alan answered, "With our people, an annual event can
mean every two weeks."
By TERENCE SMITH
The prime minister conferred lengthily with some mili-
Special to The New York Times
tary aides, seemingly oblivious to machine gun-carrying
JERUSALEM, Aug. 1:
guards in hidden security posts. The promoters of the an-
Herod the Great would ha
niversary affair were fearful that political pressure might
loved it.
prevent her from attending the festivities, but she stayed
In celebration of Isra
throughout the Sunday night celebration, applauded and
25th anniversary, 450 inter
even gave a few autographs.
tional guests nibbled stuf
She particularly enjoyed the "Hello, Golda!" song with
vine leaves under the sta
watched Rudolf Nure
special lyrics by B'way composer Jerry Herman, which in-
cluded the lines: "You're still glowin'
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dance in the Herodian Am
you're still crowin'
theatre later at Caesarea a
you're still goin' strong!"
sang "Hello, Golda, V
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hello, Golda
to Isra
MAYOR TEDDY KOLLEK was introduced by Alan King
Premier at a torchlit pa
""""
as "the John V. Lindsay of the Middle East."
in the 2,000-year-old Her
T'IT
an citadel of Jerusalem.
The party was a great demonstration of the ability of
The three-day weekend,
Israel to summon financial support for its cultural undertak-
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titled "Salute to Israel," .
ings. The new enterprise financed by Levitt will consist of
homes for writers and artists who can come to Israel and
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a benefit for Premier Go
devote themselves to artistic endeavors, supported during
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Meir's educational foun
tion. The foreign and Isr
that time by the government.
n'wyw no DIVY wor., nive
guests paid 1,000 Isi
Participants here included Barbara Walters, Rudolph
pounds (about $230) each
Nureyev, the Duchess of Argyll and Clive David, the party-
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promote the development
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the arts in Israel.
giver who gave his all to the celebration. Not only did he
Not since Herod the G1
faint twice during the fete, but he personally donated $50,000
"Insw 0'078 nya
took his Jerusalem court
to the observance when the Israeli budget ran out of money.
Caesarea for some sumi
fun has there been sucl
bash in the neighborhood
Recruited Party Planne
NELL UOGLU:
The weekend was conce
three years ago by I
Avrech, the leading Isi
DER SPIEGEL
FESTIVAL
Immer nur Kibbuz
Israel will sein Image korrigieren:
Statt militärischer möchte es musi-
sche Stärke demonstrieren.
I n solcher Szenerie, scherzte der ame-
rikanische TV-Entertainer Alan
King, sei er noch nie aufgetreten: in
einem "Bühnenbild von Herodes, das
seit den Kreuzzügen keiner mehr gefegt
hat".
Im biblischen Burggemäuer von Je-
rusalem, lind ging die Luft unterm sat-
ten gelben Mond, war am vorletzten
Sonntag Show-Zeit - allerhöchste:
Im blauen Brokatkittel. eigens für
den Anlaß angeschafft, saß Premiermi-
auf kulturelles Leben gelegt": Festivaliers David, Josephine Baker, Nurejew
nister Golda Meir 500 Gästen vor, 200
davon Geladene aus der westlichen
Welt; auf der Bühne gab sich Show-
Prominenz aus Orient und Okzident ein
Stelldichaus.
UESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1973
Als Zeremonienmeister engagierte sie
einen Schöngeist, der sich selbst Party-
iven a 3-Day Party, 'Salute to Israel'
Architekt" heißt.
Clive David, 39, entwarf das Show-Sze-
nário und die Party-Menüs und schrieb
den rechten Dreß dazu vor.
David (,,Ich bin konkurrenzlos") hat-
te schon Partys für John F. Kennedy
und Queen Elizabeth entworfen; sein
größtes Kunstwerk" (David) war ein
INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1973
Maskenball in Venedig - unter den
Gästen: Onassis, das Fürstenpaar von
Monaco und die Burtons.
PEOPLE:
An Israeli Bash
And the Beautiful People
Socially and on Stage-
2
Anyrits Times
"Herod the Great would have
La belle Josephine Baker
Part IV-Mon., Oct. 1, 1973
loved it," says Terence Smith of
The New York Times, describing
has had - figuratively
a bash in Israel, marking the
speaking-toute Los An-
caught her off base. She
country's 25th anniversary. The
geles at her feet. The so-
cial whirl started for her
thought that after the re-
three-day weekend was the idea
of Mira Avrech, the leading Is-
soon after she arrived
hearsal she was going on
raeli gossip columnist, who enlist-
from a quick holiday in
to a quiet dinner with her
ed Earl Blackwell and Clive
Cuernavaca. Clive David
co-producer Jack Jordan
David, party architects, to ar-
had taken over Beverly
range it.
and her son Jean-Claude.
Hills' Polonaise restau-
Some 450 certified Beautiful
rant, invited a roomful of
Jordan hadn't worried
People turned up to watch Ru-
friends (some of them had
about her. not dressing up
dolf Nureyev dance, in the Hero-
been in Israel with Jose-
-"she always does." So
dian amphitheater at Caesarea,
nibble vine leaves under the stars
phine for the country's
while she kept repeating
and sing "Hello Golda, Well
25th birthday celebration)
"pas vrai" about the sur-
Hello Golda
The event was
and had David Jones
prise she doffed her "robe
a benefit for Mrs. Meir's educa-
decorate the place with ba-
de nuite" with its ostrich
tional foundation, with most of
nanas and banana leaves.
feather trim and went on
the costs being underwritten by
Ms. Baker noticed the
greeting friends like the
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Levitt.
decorative touch immedi-
Irving Wallaces and Susan
Living
The Sacramento Union, Friday, January 18, 1974
Clive David and Joe Frazier at the party David put together tor the National
Council of Alcoholism last September.
A.M. told
Dim-out helps party
The key to a successful eve-
land, moved to the U.S. in 1957
serve the coffee in the living
in Europe to help the image of
ning party is lighting
an
and admits his present profes-
room, as it will be a deterrent
American women than anyone
even wash of dimness that flat-
sion was not "learned in col-
ters the guests and encourages
for the men splitting away
in the world.'
lege courses: it was simply
from the women.
David is particularly
relaxation and ease.
basic survival." He had a flair
Preparing for entertaining
emphatic on using the talents
This tops the list of musts
for party-giving and was urged
starts long before the day of
of youth in party planning and
according to Clive David. party
by friends .to enter the field.
the event. according to David.
fund raising. He urges that par-
arranger par excellence, who
"By the grace of God and the
"The key to successful party
ents imbue them early in life
discussed "A Party For All
U.S., I have succeeded.' he
giving is individual social secu-
with a sense of obligation to
Seasons" at the A.M. meeting
says.
rity. Just remember. you have
help those in need. "We must
Thursday in Crest Theatre.
He doesn't advocate small
solved half your problem when
start getting young people
An international special
tables at home parties, except
guests arrive because
motiviated to carry on the fund
events consultant and party
for a buffet, and his favorite is
EVERYONE wants to have
raising events which involve
planner whose charity func-
a sit-down dinner at one large
fun and they come with that
their parents. otherwise these
tions have raised between 8
table, preferably T-shaped.
expectation.
functions will become dull and
and 10 million dollars, David
which he claims isn't hard to
Soft, instrumental music is a
repetitious with the same péo-
willingly (for a fee) devotes
do. He also scores extended
necessary aid for that awk-
ple doing the same tired thing
equal detail to small home
cocktail hours and too many
ward period when the first
year after year.
functions. He is the male coun-
appetizers. "Limit the drink-
guests arrive and the home is
"Put the talents and the
terpart of the late Elsa Max-
ing to one half hour or all the
still empty, according to the
enthusiasm and creativity of
well.
food preparation is entirely
party planner. And it is ideal, if
teenagers to work: harness
David, a former furniture
wasted on sodden guests. Be
kept soft and low, during din-
their energies. Why not pack-
designer in his native Eng-
sure to go all out on the dessert
ner.
age a rock concert for charity.
course for it offers a real crea-
The stager of the famed 1967
scaled to their monetary level
tive challenge. Personally. I
Masked Ball in Venice to raise
and stop thinking in terms of
dislike cake. even at a birthday
funds for flood damage. he
$50 and $100 a plate events?"
The Seattle Times
Friday, February 16, 1973
The Woman's
View
Jet-set party planner
MARCIA SCHULTZ
rangements that are unlike-
ly. to be noticed.
For those who think that
hosting a dinner party for
THE COCKTAIL "hour"
10 is a major undertaking,
should be more like a half
it's inspiring - make that
hour, although the first
cocktail should be a stiff
awe-inspiring - to meet
one, according to David, a
Clive David.
non-drinker. At his own
David, the urbane impres-
week-night parties, he in-
sario of jet-set parties, was
vites guests for 7:30 and
in town yesterday to give a
serves dinner prompty at 8.
lecture on successful party-
As for cocktail parties in
giving.
general, he said, "To me
He has staged parties
they're the 'get rid of' obli-
costing as much as $250000,
gations party. I hate them.
You walk in and feel awk-
attended by the Richard
ward and stand around
Burtons, the Aristotle Onas-
"
sisses, Prince Rainier and
Princess Grace of Monaco,
Don't go overboard on
Queen Elizabeth, and al-
hors doeuvres at a dinner
most everyone who is any-
party, he says. Nuts and
one.
olives, or maybe tiny po-
But the biggest party of
tatoes topped with caviar,
them all is yet to come: A
is plenty.
200th birthday celebration
Music is important, he be-
on July 4, 1976, for the Unit-
lieves. A $100 stereo system
ed States.
will do, but the speakers
The British-born David,
should be separated and
now an American citizen, is
hidden so that the music
giving it himself as a
permeates the room rather
thank-you to his adopted
than becoming a focal
country. "I have a great
point. "Never use vocal mu-
deal to be thankful to this
The little details make the party,
sic," he advises, and his
country for," he explained.
Clive David believes. For instance, over
own favorite touch is to hire
a zither player for the eve-
EVER SINCE 1968, he
breakfast he showed how to fold a napkin
ning.
has had the Plaza Hotel in
into a "lotus blossom."
He doesn't like surprise
New York City booked for
parties, especially with peo-
the party and "every single
his ability to create parties
ton Athletic Club, David
ple jumping out of closets:
detail planned."
on a gigantic scale.
offered some tips for suc-
"For an elderly person they
Besides the 400 or 500 in-
cessful entertaining:
can be fatal," he said, and
vited guests at The Plaza,
HIS CREDITS include a
He believes planning
even a younger person may
he is inviting all eight mil-
fabulous masked ball in
be thrown into a shock that
ahead is the key to success;
lion of the city's inhabi-
Venice; redecorating a
food should be prepared in
can ruin the party.
tants to enjoy "the world's
limestone cave near Kan-
advance so the host can
most spéctacular fireworks
sas City for 1,000 dinner
spend the maximum
"I ABHOR party games,"
display," launched from
guests; the Miss Universe
amount of time with his
he told his audience, "un-
barges encircling Manhat-
Coronation Ball; the John
less they don't require any
guests.
F. Kennedys' benefit extra-
talent. I'm a terrible loser."
ten Island.
Describing lighting as
He plans to choreograph
vaganza in Madison Square
"all important," he suggest-
What about showing col-
the fireworks display to mu-
Garden, etc., etc.
ed placing candles on all
ored slides after dinner?
sic that will be broadcast
One of his current proj-
flat surfaces around the pe-
one woman asked. "Only if
on the radio. He also hopes
ects is a 25th anniversary
rimeter of the room. Then
everyone at the party is in
the rest of the country will
celebration August 11 and
you should control the elec-
them," he replied.
enjoy the party via televi-
12 for the state of Israel.
tric lights with inexpensive
How do you promote good
sion.
dimmer switches.
conversation at a party?
If David's credentials
BUT BACK to those who
His advice on flowers is
"You can't promote it," he
weren't so impeccable, it
think a dinner party for 10
to spend the money on one
declared. "You simply have
would all sound a bit
is a major undertaking. In
large, splashy bouquet rath-
to have a balanced guest
Suburban Society News
HELEN DUFFY - SOCIETY EDITOR
Mike Douglas Marks 11th Birthday on TV
At Gala Party Created By Clive David
What a beautiful party
Westinghouse Broadcasting
Company gave for Mike
JOSEPH X. DEVER
Douglas on Monday night at
Group W Studios in In-
dependence Mall East. None
other than Clive David, the in-
ternationally acclaimed party
On Camera for the Lov
architect created the star-
studded affair. Clive is
becoming a household word in
Philadelphia party circles as
IT'S A BRAVE MAN who
The Mayor didn't lose his
When Mike made his en-
well as California, New York
would ask Mayor Rizzo to
cool when David at the micro-
trance, the 11 guest stars and
etcetera.
clap his hands on cue much
phone mistook Mrs. Belinger
the entire audience were all
The stars included
less peep through a comic
for Mrs. Rizzo. not present.
holding up fan-like Douglas
Rosemarie, Norm Crosby, the
mask. And on national televi-
The Mayor's bonhommie
masks. Must have given him
Amazing Kreskin, Lucy Arnez,
sion yet.
wasn't really for David, but
a start. That is if he hadn't
Clive David, Gwen Verdon,
But British-born Clive David
rather for the love of Mike,
been to the rehearsal.
Rocky Graziano, Nancy
did just that last night in the
Mike Douglas, that is, who
The stars, all at one large
Wilson, John Davidson, Jen-
KYW studios at Independence
was observing his 11th TV
holiday table, dropped their
nifer O'Neill and Eddie Arnold.
Mall, and Hizzoner obliged do-
birthday with an on-camera
masks one by one to reveal
Would you believe that each of
cilely. So did the 150 others in
party. The show will be aired
actress Jennifer (The Sum-
these stars who were invited to
the black-tie audience, includ-
Dec. 18th.
mer of '42) O'Neill, ex-mid-
honor Mike Douglas received a
ing Commerce Commissioner
To make it as chic as pos-
dleweight champ Rocky Gra-
10-karat diamond ring? The
Harry Belinger, District At-
sible he air-lifted celebrated
ziano, Gwen Verdon, John Da-
party really sparkled plenty!
torney Arlen Specter and their
party architect David in from
vidson ex-child star Rose
wives.
the coast.
Marie, Clyde Kreskin, the
magician, Lucie Arnaz. daugh-
ter of Desi Arnaz and Lucille
Ball, and Norm Crosby.
JOSEPH X. DEVER
Party Architect Stages a Party
Truth to tell, however, the
"CANDLELIGHT
makes
candles calmed everyone but
people feel secure," insists
Clive himself. "They're meant
celebrated party architect
to be 10-hour candles. We'll be
The Evening Bulletin
Clive David who was flown in
lucky if they last five," he
Women Today
from Los Angeles to stage
worried aloud, since the can-
Une Soiree de Gala on Satur-
dles were the only lighting."
day last at the Philmont Coun-
Romantic Women
try Club. Beneficiary was
the National Council on Al-
NOT TO WORRY. The can-
MONDAY, SEPT. 25, 1972
coholism (Delaware Valley
dles held out beautifully. The
Area).
400 guests looked relaxed. The
of Mike
Accordingly, the British-born
women positively romantic, and
partygiver's partygiver imi-
Une Soiree de Gala was one of
ported 72 dozen votive can-
the most easy and atmosphe-
dles all the way from Osh-
ric parties we're likely to see
Evening Bulletin
kosh, Wisc., by gosh, to make
this season or for many sea-
everyone as secure as pos-
sons to come.
sible.
Vomen
In their little glass cups,
Heavyweight
they flickered on the tables be-
HEAVYWEIGHT C h a m P
side the potted geraniums in
Joe Frazier had no trouble
the transformed ladies' card
losing.
room. They flickered in the
Clive bristled momentarily
Today
candelabra by the sumptuous
when one of the NVA's wom-
buffet. They flickered in grace-
en's committee told him at
ful gothic arches on the plas-
party's end: "You won't be
tic-enclosed porch where Mey-
able to hold the ball here next
er Davis played.
year." "Why not?" he asked.
"Because it won't be big
ESDAY, DEC. 12, 1972
enough," she answered. Which
B
THE SUBURBAN AND WAYNE TIMES
is why Clive is beaming all
Thursday, September 14, 1972
the the way back to L.A.
Clive David Adds Charisma to a Party
'Une Soiree de Gala' Aids
Council on Alcoholism
BY HELEN DUFFY
SUCCESSFUL
PARTY
the hostess with the mostest.
GIVING is an art and it
He doesn't get involved with
wouldn't surprise us if in the
the invitation list - he just
very near future colleges will
takes all the responsibility
be adding a P.A. degree (Party
away from folks like Perle or
Architect) to their curricula.
Elsa Maxwell or the wives of
Entertaining on a small scale
important executives, or large
at a home party or in a great
charity benefits and handles
big way at a club or hotel is
every little detail of the party
something we must face even-
from decorations to the selec
tually and knowing all the
tion of the food, with a few sur
secrets to make a bash a
prises thrown in to make it a
CLIVE DAVID enjoys a
smash would ease many a
night to remember. David is a
visit with TOTIE FIELDS
worried host and hostess.
pro at party throwing and does
always wanted to know about
play in the ballroom. And
We predict the first to
it for a professional fee, of
the 'beautiful people's party
that's not all. The club will
receive an honorary degree in
course.
but had never been invited to
take on a Monte Carlo Casino
party giving will be Clive
IS IT ANY WONDER THEN
attend. We have a few good
atmosphere with all those
David. British born, David, has
that Philadelphians and subur-
friends on the committee and
fascinating wheels and games.
been planning parties for over
banites are all agog that Clive
we may be able to wangle you
Each patron will receive a $25
15 years for such folks as the
is doing 'Une Soiree de Gala'
an invitation if the 300 limit
certificate to be exchanged for
Kennedys, the Bal Masque in
for the benefit of the National
isn't filled. The donation, (tax
non-negotiable chips. Chips
Venice which was attended by
Council on Alcoholism at the
exempt) is $75 per person or
will be exchanged for mer-
Prince Rainer and Princess
Philmont Country Club, in
$60 per person for a party of 10.
chandise only and the com-
Grace of Monaco; Clare
Huntingdon Valley on Satur-
A delicious buffet will be of-
mittee is busy collecting most
Beethe Aristotle Onassis
dav.
The Australian Women's Weekly-December 27, 1972
ENTERTAINING 1000 GUESTS
IN A LIMESTONE CAVE
Planning parties is Clive David's
business - and he gives do's and
LIFE for Clive David
dont's for party-givers, especially on
Few would be in the
is one party after
New Year's Eve.
party-organising race with
another.
David. He is not only expert
in all the elements of
For an immodest fee
exacted from a rich host or
entertaining, from food to
hostess, he will take over the
By ROBERT FELDMAN, in New York
decor, but knows headwait-
ers and waiters the world
planning and the execution,
over by their first name. He
the worry and the sweat, and
fling a wingding from A to Z.
Opera House
is alert to the snags and
Aside from an ulcer
pitfalls that can ruin a party,
David wouldn't discuss
(quiescent), David's doing
and is a whiz at improvisa-
any of the ideas for the
nicely as a "party architect,"
tion when things go wrong.
opening that he said had
with posh digs in New York
I watched him operate
been "pouring out" of his
8
and Beverly Hills, and a
during a long Saturday
head.
afternoon, while he
seldom-visited villa in
"Those are professional
orchestrated all the elements
Majorca. Not bad for a
secrets.
38-year-old former furniture
of a 2,000-guest, $100-a-plate
"The Opera House
designer from Manchester,
dinner for the City of Hope
opening will be what makes
England, who taught himself
medical charity that evening.
it or breaks it, in terms of
the art of successful
world prestige. I wish them
entertaining.
Keeps his cool
David's fee is such that he
good luck."
can limit himself to six or
There is no question that
Tablecloths arrived -
David is a born organiser
they were the wrong color.
seven parties a year ($10,000
and people-mover.
There weren't enough 24in.
for a charity affair, $18,000
One of his more
candles. The hotel ran out of
for a commercial or private
spectacular recent efforts was
centrepieces. All these
shivoo). In between, he
lectures to women's clubs
a business party for 1,000
problems and shortages were
and works on a television
guests in a limestone cave
surmounted in good time
near Kansas City. Another
and good cheer, leaving the
project, which next year may
was the party for the opening
CLIVE DAVID at a
organiser calm enough to
bring "Clive David's Party
of a Broadway musical,
Hollywood party
notice a waiter's dirty hands
World" into millions of
"George M.!"
and gently send him to the
homes five days a week.
He staged the masked
with superstar
wash room.
David wants very much to
ball, in Venice, in 1967, the
DIANA ROSS.
There was incipient
bring his expertise to Sydney
benefit to repair damage
trouble with the unions (an
next year, to help open the
done by floods (and did not
entertainer wanted to move
Opera House, but has
take a fee). In this he was
the piano herself, a "no" in
despaired of getting anyone
to take notice.
helped in his chores by
excitement, such as parties
the trade-union domain of
Princess Grace of Monaco,
for the Kennedys and the
the hotel ballroom) which
"The opening should be
the Burtons, Mrs. Joseph P.
Johnsons.
David quickly squelched.
the most glamorous and
Kennedy, Aristotle Onassis,
David arrived in the
And so on, with time left
luxurious event of the
Clare Booth Luce, and
United States 15 years ago,
only for a coffee and a quick
decade," he said. "They can
others.
sent by Chippendale to
change from overalls into
outdo the opening of any
"When I was a child I
consult with a Philadelphia
dinner suit, before the
cultural centre of the world,
used to stand by the gates of
department store.
last-minute straightening of
and they need to. If this
Buckingham Palace and wait
"When I set foot here, I
the dais table, and the
isolated facility is to succeed,
for the royal family to go
knew this was it," he said.
necessary briefing of actor
it has to have an aura and an
by," he said. And then years
David became first a disc
Robert Cummings, who was
image that make artists and
later one fragrant night in
jockey on a radio station,
to be compere.
tourists want to go there."
the Bahamas, Clive David
and then through his
David sees no end of
looked out over the splendor
membership in AFTRA
possibilities in his television
of a party he had arranged in
(American Federation of
project. "There's a whole
honor of Queen Elizabeth.
Television and Radio Artists)
area opening up now with
"It was the thrill of a
helped organise a charity
increasing leisure time," he
lifetime."
function in Philadelphia.
said.
Half of David's work in
"Someone remarked
the U.S is for charitable
afterward that I should do
organisations, and the other
this for a living, so I left the
commissions are carefully
radio station and started
chosen for glamor and
right in he said
THE LOUISVILLE TIMES
THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1972
Women's
News
Life Is a Ball
And parties are Clive David's busines
Clive David loves posh parties.
By LUCINDA INSKEEP
Louisville Times Staff Writer
people how to give them. His spare time,
sufficient at entertaining themselves than
both at home in New York and on the
ever before. The art of conversation is
Life is an endless round of parties for
road is currently being devoted to the
almost dead and what's left is basically
Clive David, and it's a life style he pur-
television show he hopes will make its
small talk," he said gloomily.
sues with complete and utter dedication.
debut next fall.
What David is hoping he can do is
David is a professional party-giver,
Although the ultimate format of the
bolster the confidence of both host and
whose credits include a fabled bal masque
show, he admitted, will necessarily be one
hostess.
in Venice, with Monaco's royal pair on
chosen by the sponsor, David says: "I
the guest list, a charity ball in Boston,
"First, you must plan a party that is
am totally committed to being able to
a benefit parade of fashion using MGM's
you-just the way you choose a wardrobe.
bring to people of all stations in life the
wardrobe, an opening night party for
See that girl over there. She's basically
answer to both the economic and know-
"George M" and the Miss Universe
conservative and she should stick to that
how problems of enjoying the good life
Coronation Ball.
concept when giving a party."
through parties."
The last two probably gave him the
It is a subject David pursues with
The basic ingredients for a good party,
most anxious moments he has ever suf-
something akin to religious dedication.
said David, are two or more people, an
fered in his party-giving career, said the
"For one thing, charity is the fourth
attractive setting, excellent food and a
urbane English-born David, here to ad-
largest business in the U.S. Since this is
confident host and hostess who inspire
dress the Woman's Club of Louisville
not a welfare state, no matter what some
their guests to their best conversation.
this afternoon.
politicians say, these non-profit organiza-
"I despise etiquette books. They have
"There were 79 girls, symbolizing the
tions are indispensible.
made people self conscious about doing
beauty of the world, all speaking dif-
"We are going through this un-
'the right thing.' The rules laid down for
ferent languages. They were being
believable social revolution, which should
Mrs. Astor's 400 will not fit in a home
escorted by cadets from Annapólis and
apply to fund-raising events and parties,
belonging to a young couple with two
rehearsal was complete chaos. The girls
as it does to clothes, music and all of life.
growing children," David asserts.
were upset because they hadn't won, the
But we are still faced with the same old
Speaking of children, he also says
cadets weren't paying any attention to
tired testimonial dinners and dreary balls
it's ridiculous for a hostess to send
instructions and I was sure this would be
that have reached the saturation point
the kids off to a movie when she's plan-
my downfall," he said. "That evening it
both in volume and dullness," David said
ning a party. He believes they should
worked like a dream."
emphatically.
be involved to the best of their abilities.
As for the "George M" party, Clive
He pooh-poohs the idea that attendance
"So many women complain they could
said he refused to do it at first. "I had
at charity functions is down because of
use extra hands which they have in
sworn I'd never do an opening night
the economy.
their children and automatically reject.
party. They are nothing but brawls."
"We have a middle-age generation
Any child over 10, for instance, can
But the host (Konrad Matthaei of De-
which is disenchanted and, in the main,
be given a sense of involvement, pride
troit) challenged him to prove they could
a younger generation, totally un-involved
and experience by being assigned such
De different.
in fund-raising-except for the SDS which
jobs as being totally responsible for the
"Then I really had to do it. We held
is a sort of charity."
guests' hats and coats," David explained.
it at the Plaza with 408 guests and I
David said he thought if some new
He also thinks it's criminal for a
made it impossible to crash. Not only did
techniques including style, wit and imagi-
husband not to be in on the planning
each guest have a ticket to get in, but
nation were not soon brought to bear on
of a party.
each had a stub to hand the waiter. In the
charity parties, they would totally dis-
Paying attention to details is the
midst of it one of my assistants came
appear.
hostess's most important rule next to
rushing over to me saying, 'We've got a
"In the course of the next few genera-
being sure of herself, said David, who
crasher." I said it was impossible. None-
tions, where is this necessary money for
added that he believes lighting to be the
theless we went over to eject him as
charities going to come from if that
most important detail.
quietly as possible. It was my client-the
happens?"
"Lighting can kill a party. Everyone
host of the party.
As for the woman who simply wants
wants to look their best when going to
"With all the little details to attend to
to give a party, David is hoping he can
a party. You'll notice that the last look
at the last minute I had completely for-
bolster her ability to do so successfully.
in a mirror before going out to a party
goten to give him his ticket," said David,
"I would like to bring to the public-at-
is much different than the one just
clapping his hand to his forehead. "For-
large ideas and up-to-date concepts to
before you leave for work.
tunately, he was delighted to find out our
rescue them from dullness. We are head-
precautions worked that well."
ing toward the week but
Party Planning Expert Speaks At Three
Clive David is a party planner. He even says he's not
your switches or lamps-and plenty of candles in the
sure what his business should be called. But the 450 women
corners.
who heard him speak May 1 at the Three Arts Club of
"Let the guests see what they are eating, but don't let
Homeland's closing luncheon were certain that he knows his
people look unhealthy in funny light; don't serve cake for
business.
dessert, it is just too heavy, try a fruit compote or even an
A handsome young Britisher who knows how to produce
apple streudel; don't ask guests for dinner before 7.30 P.M.
a top drawer social shindig, internationally or on local
-their husbands can't make it any earlier, and they get
ground, he is now a United States citizen and lives in New
mad. But don't wait for anyone-if dinner is at 8.30 P.M.,
York. He can name-drop and place-drop and does it well.
serve it!"
Mr. David has managed such galas as parties for the
The highlight of his good humored talk was his modus
Kennedys, the Johnsons, a reception for Queen Elizabeth in
operandi on "how to get people to leave.
Nassau, a masked ball in Venice and many charity affairs.
"Simple," the entrepreneur said, "by pre-arrangement
How did he get into the business?
you get your best friend to leave with fanfare at a given
"Quite simply, a friend of mine said, 'Clive, why don't
time."
you get into the business of giving parties, you give such
good ones yourself."
The guests at the luncheon listened attentively while Mr.
On The Scene
MUSIC CENTER
MARK
David told them about a special Austrian party he gave,
TAPER
from conception to finale, and its success. But mostly he
divulged tips on party giving, from "no-no's" and "don'ts"
FORUM
to "please do's."
2C THE KANSAS CITY STA
Some of his suggestions were: "the first secret is to be
optimistic; don't plan elaborate hors d'oeuvres during the
cocktail hour; in fact, here is a simple treat-just take those
small canned new potatoes and take a slice off the bottom
English
and make a thumnail hole in the top. Insert some inexpen-
sive caviar, and that's it.
"Don't have long receiving lines at cocktail parties;
By Jane Pecinovsky
flowers are very important to a party, and use arrange-
A Member of The Star
ments that people can see, and please use solid, sturdy
An Englishman who found
candles. (I hate those skinny taper things); make simple
to America that he could pr
place cards (take some colorful note paper and just fold the
took his business underground
sheet in half), print the name on both sides; women don't
Clive David, who calls hims
wear their glasses to a formal party; lighting can make or
chitect," came to Kansas C
break a party. I suggest electrical dimmers to be put on
event given Wednesday night
Japanese industrialists in t
Trade Week activities.
THE EVENING SUN, BALTIMORE.
A native of Manchester, Da
villa on Majorca his home.
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1972
been there in two years, I've 1
His assignment here from
Clive
west Corporation, host for the
to turn a limestone cave into
colorful party setting for 1,000
tion to designing the decor
matchbooks, he was responsi
nating the service of cocktails
David
In the 12 years he has had I
es, with offices in New York a
David has staged extrava
charity balls-in southern Cal
York and other points on the
The highly acclaimed party architect
Florida and even in Italy.
will guide you along the pathway
But this was the first time
below ground.
to glamorous entertaining and will
"This was one I couldn't p
said Tuesday afternoon as he S
explain the mystique of creating
arations at the party site, Grea
derground storage facilities at
mingham Road on the north b
successful social events.
souri River.
"A unique location like t
makes it a dream for any part
Lavish Party for Japanese
By A. M. Horton
Morgan Maxfield, president of
A Member of The Star's Staff
The north bank of the Mis-
Great Midwest, said the purpose
Thursday, May 18, 1972
THE KANSAS CITY TIMES 3 A
souri River rang with music
of the party last night was to
and the hum of conversation in
demonstrate to the Japanese
English and Japanese last night
businessmen the significance for
when the Great Midwest Corpo-
trade of Great Midwest's 8.5
ration gave a party 140 feet un-
million square feet of under-
derground for 1,000 guests, in-
ground storage space.
cluding 200 visiting Japanese in-
The party last night was
dustrialists.
planned and executed by Clive
The festivities in Great Mid-
David of New York, a consult-
west's storage facilities at 7800
ant who has planned parties at-
N.E. Birmingham Road were
tended by presidents, royalty
part of World Trade Week,
and film stars. With spotlights
which continues through Satur-
stabbing through the night sky,
day and which is designed to in-
and with a long line of Ameri-
crease friendship and trade be-
cans and Japanese waiting to
tween Japan and the United
meet Maxfield and James E.
States.
Burke, secretary-treasurer of
Great Midwest, the entrance to
the caves seemed much like a
theater on opening night.
nday, May 21, 1972
an Is 'Architect' for Unique Bash
accept the job," continued Clive, who current-
and execute this party," added David, "so
Also in 1966, David was in charge of a party
ly is negotiating for a daily television show.
that meant I was going on about two hours'
in Nassau that honored Queen Elizabeth II
moved
Wednesday night's party was his first this
sleep a night. But I've never been 80 exhila-
when she visited the Bahama Islands. A year
rtying
year, but he will produce a City of Hope chari-
rated."
later he went to Venice to decorate for a bene-
week.
ty ball next month in New York.
fit masked ball in the Palazzo Rezzonico.
David once spent six weeks and 500 hours
ty ar-
in the
Unique Party
putting together a private party for a New
There he encountered royalty, such as
York client.
of 200
"This party here is so unique that we've ar-
Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco,
World
ranged to have the whole evening preserved
and celebrities, like the Richard Burtons, with
According to a New York Times story, in-
on color film, with sound, to be shown all over
whom he was photographed.
cluded in the press package that David's lec-
this country and in Japan. It will be good for
alls a
ture bureau distributes, the event was given in
A big hurdle, he insists, is that he has been
Kansas City, it will spread the word."
the spring of 1966 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles
tagged as party planner for only the "great
aven't
The consultant, who began as a furniture de-
Gilman, Jr., at their East Side townhouse.
and glamorous."
sy."
signer, said that as soon as he saw the cave,
In the Times's social account, Clive was
That won't be true when he entertains with
t Mid-
he knew what he wanted to do and how it
g, was
would look.
quoted as saying, "I might charge as little as
his own bash-a "thank you, America" party
rtable,
$50 for a consultation, $100 for a consultation
on July 3, 1976, at New York's Plaza Hotel,
1 addi-
As a compliment to the honor guests, Clive
and a few hours of finishing touches or $2,000
where he says he already has the banquet
0 the
explained, "We, of course, had to have a Jap-
to $2,500 for a party somewhat like this (the
rooms reserved.
o-ordi-
anese garden, with the traditional bridge and
Gilman gathering)."
"You'll be hearing more about it later," he
er.
pastel blooms.
Six years later, during which time he has
promised. "It's still a little early.
erpris-
"But everything else had to be red on red,
become a lecturer, he declines to discuss what
because I wanted to accent the white lime-
"But it will be televised, and viewers will be
ageles,
parties cost or how much he earns.
stone."
able to have the same party in their homes."
nainly
1 New
Red double doors opened into a red-tented
ist, in
foyer that led into the cave, its cement floor
laid with red carpeting. Red cloths covered
the cocktail bar, the small round tables in the
vorked
reception area and the dining tables. Light
came from 1,750 tall red candles set in
David
wrought iron sconces, studded in five floor-to-
ceiling limestone pillars, and in matching
prep-
candelabra that served as table decorations.
PARTY
t's un-
1. Bir-
"Please mention," Clive requested, "that
I've never come across such professional and
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helpful people as those in the trades in Kansas
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City," citing co-operation from florist, caterer,
dear,
printer and those who supplied portable equip-
ment like tables and chairs, even toilets.
could
"I only had 10 days in which to conceive
what the press has said about Clive David:
8,000,000 Guests
The Richmond News Leader
Monday, February 8, 1971
"Clive David is the international party giver of
our time."
(Los Angeles Times)
"The C.A.R.E.S. fashion show saluting the Queen
Wow! What a Party
Mary, staged by Clive David, was a blockbuster!"
(Variety)
By ANNE BALL
party planning - it is
Clive David is planning to
too soon to organize. Thi
"The hostess looked as if she hadn't a worry
throw a party.
other points he included
talk today to the Wor
it was all done for her by Clive David."
It's a birthday party. and
Club which had brought
(New York Times)
some 8,000,000 guests are in-
to Richmond on a cu
vited. An entire city is being
lecture tour.
reserved.
"He throws very possibly, the best parties in
Delivering what he ca
The date? July 4, 1976.
the Western World."
labor of love in a Rolls-1
(This Week Magazine)
The whopper of an event to
type of business," the d
cele Dr America's 200
David is unique in his
years of îndependence will be
dling of party details
"Truman Capote may have to yield to Clive
the world renowned party
cluding business ma
David."
planner's ultimate thank-you
(Earl Wilson)
ment, public relations, e
to his adopted country.
cuisine, entertainment
"I want to involve the
fund raising. He say
"The world's best man at giving parties"
whole island of Manhattan,
knows of "not one single
(Manchester Evening News, England)
anywhere from 8,000,000
similar special events
people on up," revealed
sultant anywhere i
David in an interview.
world.
"Miami Beach has never had an affair to compare
"What I'm after is the spir-
Although his name is
with Clive David's fantastic ball"
it of camaraderie everybody
(Miami Beach Sun)
primarily with jet-sette
felt when the big power
royalty, David prefe
blackout of 1965 hit. My in-
PARTY PLANNER
think he can do his b
"Hurry back, Clive David; Boston loves and
spiration is to get people SO
Clive David
helping the mass pop
approves of your brand of party."
involved with national pride
via an upcoming tel
(The Patriot Ledger)
that they'r not only involved
to that purpose and has lu-
series.
as guests but as people who
minous ideas for arranging
But any chance of «
know they made everything
city-wide coordinated festi-
"Party architect Clive David is a genius"
ing his personal servic
(Rose Walsh, Boston Record-American)
happen."
vities playing around in his
one's next private gat
The suave Englishman who
mind. He's not saying any
or gala charity affair a
for years has masterminded
more about prospects right
except for the chosen f
"The day may come when party architects like
international social events
now, however.
"For one thing, I'm
Clive David even get billing in the program"
for the wealthy and famous
"I'll have to wait and see
rageously expensive; 1
(for George M!)
puckishly admits to being a
who is mayor by then," he
other, my calendar
(Joseph X. Dever, Philadelphia Bulletin)
bit selfish about this under-
chuckled.
won't permit it," Y
taking.
With two and a half years
plained, a quick smile
"THE HOST WITH THE MOST"
"It's going to be MY
of planning for this behind
ing his well-featured fa
party," he stated. He has al-
him and five more to go,
(Newark Star Ledger)
David is quite a can
ready reserved the entire
David demonstrates one of
er to inject a little li
Plaza Hotel in New York City
his main tenets for successful
traditional charity ball
"Charity parties in Chicago may receive a face
"If every charity
lifting it women follow advice given by Clive
with an active member
David"
to survive one gen
(Chicago Tribune)
from now, it had bette
on including its youth
tively creating an ever
said, calling for auxilia
'Train 'em young,' says GP speaker
analyze ahead exactl
they can and want to d
haps even by mailing S
tion forms to members
Fundraising-a party
Nationwide charity
are up to 33 per cent
attendance," he said.
per cent of the blame
put on the economy,
By PAM PORVAZNIK
"Fund raising, the fourth
With that, David launched
other half of the real
News Special Writer
largest business in the coun-
into an often humorous, some-
that the parties so of
Save America with parties!
try, is down 30 percent this
times tôngue-in-cheek lecture
dull and uncreative.
It's the best way, urges inter-
year. Why? Not because of a
on party planning which left
"Who wants to pay S
national special event consult-
lagging economy. That's only
Grosse Pointe Celebrity Series
for cold roast beef a
ant Clive David. "After all,"
an excuse. Fund raising is
ticket holders tee-heeing into
says the tall Britisher, "with-
dying for lack of imagination.
gloved hands.
speeches?"
out parties, how can America
And it's up to YOU ladies to
pay its bills?
do something about it."
Friday, Nov. 12, 1971-THE DETROIT NEWS-3-C
Los Angeles Time
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SECTION D
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1972
How-to Party Tips
From an Expert
in the Field
THE MAN FOR THE PARTY-Clive David gives
parties for a living,
BY JODY JACOBS
Times Society Editor
Clive David is a party giver. He plans, produces
and directs big, impressive, important parties.
The entertainment, music
Next month he's putting
One-of-a-kind events that are always someone
and dancers were flown
on still another party.
else's. "They (his clients) furnish the guest list
(and the money). I do everything else."
over from Japan. Kansas
This one's in Philadelphia,
He prides himself on never repeating an idea.
City people know how to
a birthday party for Mike
And his well-publicized affairs prove it. There was
enjoy a party."
Douglas. And David is
the birthday party he staged for President John F.
The most exciting job
nervous about it. That's
Kennedy in Madison Square Garden. Marilyn
he's ever had, he says, was
because "it's going to be
Monroe sang "Happy Birthday" and it was, of all
the parties he's given, "the one that gave me the
planning the arrange-
televised (to be seen in
biggest thrill."
ments for Queen Eliza-
Los Angeles around
Christmas). It's the first
The most lavish party he's been involved in was
beth's and Prince Phillip's
the Masked Ball in Venice. Earl Blackwell was the
party I have done on tele-
state visit to the Bahamas.
host, but David planned it, and the pictures from
vision as a party."
that one fill a big portion of one of the scrapbooks
The most joyful one was
Normally TV doesn't
he keeps in his Beverly Hills living room-office.
the party he planned in
make him tremble. Actual-
Prince Rainier and Princess Grace attended. So
Manchester for his grand-
ly he's quite sure of him-
self and of his new TV se-
did Ari Onassis and the Burtons. "Vicomtesse Jac-
mother's 80th birthday.
ries, Clive David's Party
queline de Ribes came as Medusa. Even though it
And he's terribly proud
World, due to air early
was supposed to be a 17th-century ball. That was
that in her "Plaza Cook-
next year. "It deals with
the most lavish as far as the people."
book" Eve Brown's only il-
all ramifications of party
For pure, unadulterated lavishness he mentions
planning and giving -
the not-so-long-ago party he staged in Kansas City
lustration of a party in
which are endless." He
in an 8.5-million square foot cave, "easily the size
that New York hotel was
says he'll act as the cata-
of Beverly Hills. Of course we only used a portion
of it. The whole party was done with candles and
the one he gave for his
lyst and creator, and he
we carpeted the whole area. Everything was fire
mother's and stepfather's
feels his qualifications for
engine red to contrast with the white of the walls
silver anniversary
this TV job are sound.
Partygiver's How-to Tips
Public's Needs
Charity Affairs
Fireworks Set
1968. It's to be July 4, on
"I have spent six years
His own rules for charity
There was the time in
the country's 200th an-
covering the length and
affairs are these: "During
Philadelphia when a party
niversary, and it's to be
breadth of the United
the week they never start
was planned "50% out-
my thank you, America.
States giving lectures on
before 8 p.m. and they ter-
doors. In one day the
I've booked it into the Pla-
the subject and I feel I
minate at 1 a.m. on the
weather plummeted. I
have done my market re-
dot. Never let a party die.
za. My budget will be
called suppliers with tents
search on the public's
Dinner is served at 9 on
$250,000 and every detail
and they asked $2,500. I
needs and talents for par-
the nose. When you call a
is done-if we don't have a
called the committee
ties." In addition to bank-
party at 8, the committee
world war."
members and told them to
ing on his own experience,
should have cocktail par-
He's also looking ahead
get over there and bring
he'll also interview other
ties at home and arrive in
to his first party in Los
their children. I needed all
pros-banquet managers,
groups-in a spirit that's
Angeles-on Thursday for
hands. I bought rolls of
florists, orchestra leaders.
from a party to a party.
Mayor Yorty and the L.A.
heavy-duty builder's sup-
Clive David was born in
Volunteer Action Center's
"You've got to make sure
ply plastic and we built a
"Salute to Volunteers" at
England and came to live
there's never any dead
tent for $20. I doubt if I'll
in the United States in
time. All the gimmicks in
the Convention Center.
ever use a canvas tent
1957. His interest in par-
the world and entertain-
And to some day doing
again."
ties started early, he re-
ment won't repair a party
the "Oscar party. I saw it
There was another night
members. "At the age of 11
once and it doesn't work."
that doesn't have its own
when he had fireworks
at home I would attend to
good food and ambience.
Despite hat anyone
the setting of the table and
outside timed to go off to
"Getting the charity dol-
else says, David believes
other details whenever my
the "1812 Overture." The
lar," he says, "is the most
"There never was a time
mother would entertain."
competitive business there
night of the party the am-
better for giving parties.
There's a large portrait
is-bar none. I was asked
plifier blew. "I cried, and
of his mother hung near
This is a low point in his-
how much money has
in my anger I kicked it.
the desk in his living room
been raised by the charity
And it worked."
tory for glamor and the
which shows he's right
parties I've given. That's
There was still another
best way to create it is
when he describes her as
between $8 and $10 mil-
time when he told the hos-
with a party. There also is
"a woman.
lio, which makes me feel
tesses at a black-tie party
a feeling in the air for a re-
She's basically not domes-
pretty good."
in Miami that no one was
turn to formality, thank
tic. But every time she en-
He'll tell any hostess
to be admitted without a
the Lord.
tertains it's a smash pure-
that "if your party fails,
black tie. "Then I looked
"My goal and ambition is
ly on her personality."
it's your responsibility."
over at a hostess and she
to create and be responsi-
When he lived in New
But he also can tell her
York "I was used to walk-
was evicting the mayor,
ble for helping to create a
how to make it succeed.
Elliott Roosevelt, because
contrast to war and taxa-
ing." Now that home base
First of all, he begins,
tion and disease and
is the apartment in Bever-
he was wearing a red bow
"You have to create excite-
tie."
poverty. That's it in a nut-
ly Hills, he jets to his jobs
ment in your guests' minds
shell.
in the East, the Midwest
David spends a mini-
before they arrive. It's not
mum of three months on
"My whole life is dedi-
and Europe. But in town
just enough to send out in-
he finds the bicycle which
the preparations for each
cated to it. And, there's
vitations. If you're going
of the parties he plans. His
nothing else I'd rather do."
he garages in a closet "is
the answer. Plus I don't
to have people and food
fees, he says, run any-
that are interesting and
where from $10,000 for a
drive."
Although he deals only
different, spread the
charity to $25,000 for a pri-
word."
in parties that make head-
vate party.
He's a firm believer that
lines on front pages of so-
The minimum budget
"the kiss of death is 'dress
ciety sections, he has plen-
for a party for more than
ty of practical advice
optional' on an invitation.
500 guests, "a really good
(learned through exper-
People love to dress up,
party" should be between
ience) that he feels will
but today they're uptight,
$15,000 and $18,000."
help any host or hostess.
afraid of being odd man
He's already accepted a
out. A hostess can save a
And quite a few messages
party booking for 1980.
he'd like to get across to
party by saying what she
"The anniversary of a
the committees that plan
wants her guests to wear
company (he won't say
those big charity func-
-specifically."
which one), their 50th."
But it's 1976 that he's
tions.
First comes this advice.
really looking forward to.
"Do not emulate others.
"I am for once going to
Your party-giving must be
give a party myself and
original. Copying someone
I've had it planned since
else means sure failure.
Proof is the charity ball.
There seems to be two ma-
PARTY
jor kinds-the testimonial
and the ball. And they're
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The Party He Throws Is Not His Own
By ENID NEMY
Clive David's business is parties. He
describes his fees as "outrageous" and,
at a minimum of $10,000 for a non-
profit organization and $18,000 for
others, he still can't keep up with the
demand for his services.
"I could be booked ahead for the next
seven years if I took everything of-
fered," he said, sitting in his New York
apartment (there's another in Los An-
geles and a villa in Majorca). "But I
won't do anything unless it interests me
and it's a challenge."
The challenges accepted by the 38-
year-old British-born "party architect"
have involved everything from charit-
able organizations and business con-
cerns to individuals who wanted to cele-
brate for one reason or another.
Some of his more spectacular efforts
have been a business party given by
the Great Midwest Corporation for 1,000
guests in a limestone cave near Kansas
City; a red, white and blue party held
after the premiere of the play George
M. in New York; a Viennese 'Petit Bal'
for the Leukemia Society in Boston, and
a historical Cavalcade of Style in Los
Angeles to benefit the County/USC Med-
ical Center Auxiliary.
"I'm not an Elsa Maxwell," he said.
"I don't make up guest lists and I don't
raise the funds. My job is to create the
party, to do the organizing, planning and
execution within the budget and in the
best possible taste. I work for an Elsa
Maxwell or Earl Blackwell. It's always
the client's party, not mine."
At times, the client is a non-paying
one. Mr. David's work for the City of
Hope, the pilot national medical center,
is on a voluntary basis ("It's my fav-
orite project") but it's his only excep-
tion, a rule he has broken only once.
"I did the décor and setting for the
Ballo in Maschera in Venice in 1967,"
he said. "It was my contribution to the
artisans who lost everything in the
floods."
The masked ball, organized by Earl
Blackwell and held in the Palazzo Rez-
zonico, was attended by about 700
guests from around the world, including
Princess Grace of Monaco, Mrs. Joseph
P. Kennedy, Aristotle Onassis, Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Burton and Mrs. Clare
Booth Luce.
His own favorite, a party he not only
arranged but paid for, took place in
England and celebrated his grand-
mother's 80th birthday.
"It was an Edwardian party, the age
of romanticism," he recalled. "There
were 150 guests and I did the whole
thing myself from the place cards and
the favors to the royal blue and white
décor and choosing the Viennese music
that was played throughout dinner."
Brita Widen
Clive David. whose business is planning and executing parties
The Party He Throws Is Not His Own
His final touch, and one he favors
generally, was the use of tiny individual
into the decoration of the limestone ca-
His suggestion, stated often during
cakes, rather than one large one.
vern at Kansas City).
his lectures, is that traditional and mod-
"We had 80 cakes, the size of petit
Now that he has proven himself in his
ern life-styles be combined.
fours, and each cake had one candle
field, Mr. David tries to confine his or-
"A party combining an occasion the
on it. They were arranged together and
ganization to three major parties a year.
young could enjoy with some purpose-
everyone loved the idea."
The remainder of the time is spent pre-
ful activity could even restructure debu-
Mr. David doesn't usually execute par-
paring a television series on party-giving
tante parties into acceptability," he said.
ties by himself. His fee is paid to Party
and lecturing across the country.
One of his proposals is that parents of
Enterprises Limited and work is shared
"There's a whole new area now with
debutantes get together in small groups
by Mr. David, his small fulltime staff
increasing leisure time," he said. "With
to underwrite a fund-raising event for
and a group of professional freelance
the four-day week becoming increasingly
their daughter's debuts.
people throughout the country.
accepted, there will be more and more
"It costs an average of $5,000 to
"There are no college courses in this
parties, at home, in the backyard, on
launch or catapult a debutante into so-
business," Mr. David said. "Whatever I
the terrace, on boats. The small parties
ciety," he said. "It's meaningless - es-
have to offer is purely hard work and
are just as much of a challenge as big
pecially to many of the debs. If the
experience."
ones."
fathers collectively put the money into
The experience began almost 15 years
And, at the risk of nipping the hand
a fund to underwrite an imaginative
ago, shortly after his arrival from Eng-
that has fed him well over the years,
charity benefit that the young women
land where he had been a furniture de-
he also states unhesitantly that
themselves would sponsor, organize and
signer. After a series of radio and sales
traditional fund-raising parties are incon-
execute, the debutantes would have an
jobs, including Christmas season selling
gruous with today's way of life.
event they'd enjoy. They'd also learn
at Tiffany's, he drifted into party plan-
about involvement and contributing to
ning almost by accident, first in a small
the community."
way and gradually into the large events
"I'm particularly concerned about the
He believes, too, that children should
where he made his name.
lack of interest in fund raising shown
be taught at the earliest possible age
Although many of the parties he has
by the young," he said. "If we don't
of their obligation to the less fortunate.
arranged have cost upward of $50,000,
look toward tomorrow, organizations
"There's no reason why children's par-
few run under $20,000.
will be without support. I know youth
ties couldn't be used for this kind of
"It's possible to do an imaginative and
wants to help but not through the jaded
training," he said. "Each child could be
good party for $25 a person," he said.
format used now.
given a dime to put into a central pool
"It's not elaborate but I don't believe in
"The below-25 age group is almost
and the winner of a game could be
that kind of decoration anyway."
totally uninvolved in any of the big
given a lollipop and the privilege of
A favorite way to achieve effect is
benefits, but what is there to inspire
having his or her name put on the con-
through the use of color and fabric.
them? Inspiration has to be conceived
tribution of dimes that would go to a
Fireproof felt for table coverings and
on what young people today enjoy doing,
needy child for food or clothing.
walls and masses of candles are fre-
rather than on what older people think
"It's not great fund raising but it's
quently used (almost 2,000 candles went they would enjoy."
planting a seed," he said.
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He Comes to the Aid of the Parties
BY MARY LOU LOPER
Times Staff Writer
International party planner Clive
"It (the Bicentennial) starts July 4'.
David would like to stage the defini-
1975, and goes through July 4, 1976,
tive U.S. Bicentennial party. Since
and you must remember that you are
1968 David, 40, has had July 3, 1976,
living in a unique place in the world,
reserved at the Plaza in New York
with all the celebrities in Los An-
for his own private Bicentennial
geles-a star's world."
whing "It's my way of saying
A bachelor, David maintains homes
thank you to all that America has
here, in New York and in Majorca,
done for me," the Britisher-turned-
and is spending a lot of time in Chica-
U.S. citizen said Wednesday. He will
go. He also lectures and is writing an
invite 450 guests-scientists, states-
encyclopedia of party planning.
men (hopefully, not politicians), busi-
nessmen,artists-"who have contri-
Mrs. Emanuel Freeman introduced
buted LO America."
him to ACT members, meeting at the
David, once a furniture designer in
Comsky Gallery penthouse. That's be-
England, drifted into party planning
cause her husband is honorary pres-
in Philadelphia. He limits himself to
ident. of City of Hope, which is Da-
three parties a year, preferably two
vid's favorite charity.
big ones. His minimum fee for a pri-
Mmes. Armand Oppenheim, Larry
vate party is $19,500; for a nonprofit
Seewack, Marvin Smalley and Robert
organization $10,000 (the tab for the
March were in the room, along with
SPIRIT OF '76-Clive David
latter must be picked up by an indivi-
Mrs. Donal MacAdam, ACT president:
dual donor).
and Mrs William Hadley, whose hus-
gested that at a 6-year-old's party
He planned the John F. Kennedy
band is an impetus behind California
each child could be given a dime. A
party at Madison Square Garden,
Equestrians, Inc., which sponsors the
race might be run to see which line
with Marilyn Monroe singing Happy
Forum horse show.
could get the dimes into a saucer
Birthday. He did the decor and set-
They and Mrs. Claire Kattenburg
first, making the children realize that
ting for the Ballo in Maschera in Ve-
(David's mother), Mrs. Sheldon Sloan,
the money would go to a hospital and
nice in 1967, a contribution to the ar-
Mrs. Burton Horwitch and Mrs.
that they were running the race for
tisans who lost their possessions in
Charles Howard (her leg in a case as
someone besides themselves.
the floods. He had a major role in
a result of a Sun Valley ski accident)
party plans for Israel's 25th anniver-
heard David say, "a little bird has told
Problem Children
sary, celebrated at a time of duress.
me she's (Queen Elizabeth) coming
"One of the problems I see here," he
He said he "never came nearer to
over next year."
said, "is a group of overindulged chil-
quitting," and then he met Golda Meir
dren. Too much freedom for nothing
and melted at her kindness.
Luncheon Plans
It's not enough that you raise
Panic Predicted
After the meeting, Mrs. Mort Heller,
funds, but what is needed is to form
in town two weeks from Aspen
teen-agers into a junior group that is
Currently, he's negotiating to do the
where she lives most of the time
totally self-creative. They have an
Ritz opening in Chicago and hopes to
now, said she has been to The Amaz-
energy level that is incredible."
do the opening of the cultural center
ing Blue Ribbon 400 committee meet-
in Boise, Idaho, in 1979.
ing to plan for the April 2 luncheon
But he warned against adults plan-
Nothing much is being done about
honoring Mrs. Gerald Ford at the Mu-
ning their benefit for them. "Let
the Bicentennial, David said in Bev-
sic Center.
them plan it themselves. They will
erly Hills Wednesday at a member-
rip the place apart for a rock con-
Some of the members were so ea-
cert."
ship meeting of Assisting Children
ger to hear David's party tips, they
Together. "But there's going to be a
He said the "biggest mistake" at
bought notepads. But first they heard
panic," he predicted. "The Bicentenni-
most parties is a too-long cocktail
his warnings:
al will suddenly take off and we're
hour, and he advised the women to
going to be swamped with junk
"Volunteers are the backbone of the
"spike up" their guest lists
souvenirs.
United States, your fourth largest
"People who see each other all the
business, but there's a bigger crisis
"And, frankly," he said, "the first
time are bored to tears. Invite a wid-
than ever
because you, as a gen-
well-planned party is going to have a
eral rule, are a dying group because
ow. Mix age groups.
leg up, and any that follows is going
the young people are not involved.
to be just another party. This is an
opportunity for you to get it (a party)
"You cannot start early enough to
PARTY
seasoned," he chided ACT, which sup-
develop an awareness of others on
ports City of Hope and hosts the an-
the part of children," he said. He sug-
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Clive David:
Party to the World
Outside a town house on the East Side
"nut" as I charged around the canals in
adventure in party planning in this
of Manhattan, a man is arranging a pink-
a hired boat, rustling up the likes of 500
country. British industry turns out a
and-green-ribbon canopy with crepe-
giant palms and 400 begonias. The table
fine array of accessories, but milady will
paper finials and snow-white doves. A
centerpieces had to be gondolas with
shun gadgets like the plague. Conse-
little girl on her way home from school
pyramids of delicacies and flowers.
quently, they remain luxury items over
stops to ask, "There's going to be a
Then there was the actual ceremonial
there. Using a "reverse psychology of
party, isn't there?" For the man, Clive
gondola, filled with hundreds of Mexi-
party-giving," the hostéss apologizes
David, this is a moment of truth, a
can paper flowers, that was suspended
that "It's the nanny's night off" or
moment when it all seems worthwhile.
over the orchestra. But all went well.
"cook got flu" and so draws attention
To be the world's only party archi-
The party was still going strong when I
to her own preparations.
tect is the demanding, rewarding career
left at 6:30 in the morning.
And in America? For every location,
of this suave, British-born gentleman.
Israel, on the other hand, a strongly
the American party-giver has his own
Throughout Europe and the United
Socialist country, has a distinct reti-
way of doing things. A cocktail party in
States, Clive David has shown that par-
cence toward the jet set. On arrival at
New York is strictly drink. Feel priv-
ties can be fun, can be exquisite, and
the airport, to start working on a party
ileged if you even see a bowl of nuts, let
charities have found themselves some
to celebrate that nation's 25th Anni-
alone hors doeuvres. In Los Angeles,
$8 million richer through the splendor
versary, I was met by leading gossip
expect a sumptuous buffet with that
of his occasions.
columnist Mira Avrech, and whisked
screwdriver. In New York, the RSVP's
His story as told to HOLIDAY
away to a movie premiere, The Life of
are mailed and dutifully returned. You
David Ben-Gurion. Although he was but
know who is coming to dinner. In Los
Parties are for people. Parties are
seats away, I found it uncomfortable, as
Angeles, you are strictly left guessing.
people. I can provide only 50 percent of
it was a "living obituary" in the pres-
Few answer and even if they do re-
the possible success; the trimmings, that
ence of this great man, whom I met a
spond in the affirmative, may not show
certain magic. Luckily, people are di-
few days later, and was completely
up-or they arrive with uninvited
verse enough, as are their locations, that
overwhelmed by. Most astounding was
friends.
there is no common approach to the
the totally "casual" attire of the audi-
New York dines later, perhaps be-
occasions I plan.
ence: all in shirtsleeves, compared to
cause of the theater, while Los Angeles
Take Italy as an example. In late
the formal Hollywood premiere. Later,
"eats" as early as 7:00 p.m. New York
1967. we staged "Un Ballo in Mas-
in the simple office of Prime Minister
guzzles Scotch-Los Angeles, vodka.
chera" to aid the Venetian craftsmen
Golda Meir, I went over plans for the
New Yorkers party in restaurants, Los
afflicted by the floods. All the Beautiful
celebration. This great woman, bur-
Angelinos in their homes. On the East
People attended: the Rainiers, the Bur-
dened with some of the major cares of
Coast, parties linger on and on, till they
tons, Onassis, Getty, and countless
the world, listened intently throughout
die a slow death; on the West Coast they
more. But first I had to win the coopera-
and, as I said good-bye, offered a heart-
wind up 20 minutes after departure of
tion of the workers. Good Communists
felt "I wish we could talk longer, but I
the first guests.
all, they thought the whole thing was a
have to go to a Cabinet meeting."
At least, there is one common de-
"dirty capitalistic venture." It meant I
Obviously, the party was to be sim-
nominator between the two cities. Par-
had to play the buddy-system like
ple, and without the splendors of those
ties are fashion showcases for women.
crazy, call everyone by his first name,
on the Riviera or in New York. It was to
In New York, men remain molded to
and sit on the doorstep with them to eat
be as straightforward as the nation it-
the furniture. In Los Angeles, they are
my pasta.
self, endorsing an individual quality, It
as colorful as butterflies. We could do
There was still basic human intransi-
proved to be a memorable occasion.
with a little equality here.
gence to overcome. You'd ask a work-
Four hundred and fifty international
Whether it's the party I plan or the
man to move some chairs next door,
guests nibbled on stuffed vine leaves,
one that you give, lecture to groups all
and he'd move them upstairs. Asked
saw Rudolf Nureyev and the Royal Bal-
over the country on arranging a success-
why, he would gesticulate, "I thought
let, heard the silver notes of Robert
ful get-together. I happen to feel very
they would looka better up there."
Merrill bound off the walls of "The
strongly about the basics, the common-
Carefully blended lighting is a key to
Citadel of King David." The ad-lib satire
sense variety, not the etiquette rule
good party atmosphere: the guests feel
of Alan King helped the carnival spirit
book. You take the best that books can
warm and look warm with no fluo-
of the gala, as did the glamour of
offer, but add your own talent and
rescent pallor. But the ancient Palazzo
Josephine Baker-in spite of the ter-
taste.
Rezzonico was a challenge. I had to
rorist hijacking at Athens Airport, and
There is only one host and hostess
make the workmen clean a massive
the ensuing slew of cancellations. With
in each household. This means that if
chandelier-for the first time this cen-
these and many other pressures and the
you have more than two tables, the
tury-change the bulbs from 40-watt to
midsummer heat, I fainted only twice!
others are taboo and do not rate.
10-watt, and put shades on, just for a
You must be prepared for the ultra-
If there is to be background music,
start. We bounced light off the statuary
conservative when planning in Britain.
make sure it is not vocal. There is
and portraits.
The annual Christmas Party will be the
enough of that coming from the guests.
In Kansas City, I was presented with
Party
Charity, the fourth largest industry in
an 8.5-million-square-foot limestone
the nation, is in dire straits. The fund-
mine by the Great Midwest Corpora-
raising party keeps the same old formu-
Husband and wife should host to-
tion, and had ten days to create and
las year after year. New life, young
gether, and remain "cool" together.
execute a gala for 1,000 guests. We
blood, and creativity are "turned off."
"Do unto others-!" Never stick a drink
drilled into the rock pillars to make the
Hence, it becomes harder and harder to
in somebody's hand, and flee.
necessary support for 1,750 sconces.
attract people to a $100-a-plate affair.
Giant red candles burned from these
Don't go overboard on foods served
The Bazaar has been replaced with the
with cocktails before a dinner party.
wrought-iron holders as in a medieval
Swap Meet, where individuals rather
castle. This theme was followed
Nuts and olives, or a feature such as
than organizations profit.
small boiled new potatoes topped with
Parents must interest the young in
through for the table centerpieces. To
contrast the brilliant white of the walls
caviar is ample.
charities, in fund-raising efforts. Let the
Parties are best when held to a strict
young do their own thing, with parental
and ceiling, all the decorations were
format. Especially when hosting on a
guidance. In this pornographic age, the
executed in fire-engine red-the carpet-
weekday, invite guests for 7:30 p.m.,
"Sweet Sixteen," or debutante, shindig
ing, the table covers, and the stage.
Moments of anguish, and-thank the
Lord-moments of supreme joy stalk
my trade. I recall completing a setting
but ten minutes prior to an event (2,000
guests could be heard in an adjoining
reception room waiting to come in) and
the fire marshal walking up to me
exclaiming, "Take it all down! This is
flash flame material." After a speedy
chat with the chief down at head-
quarters, it was all resolved by having a
fireman stand at the ready, hose in
hand, and had any fire broken out, the
audience would have been doused with
water.
The pièce de résistance at one party
consisted of fireworks that were
scheduled to explode in synchroniza-
tion with the 1812 Overture. Off went
the display, but no sound. An angry
kick at the amplifier, and the air was
charged with music-somewhat off
schedule, but only knew it.
At the bash at the Four Seasons in
Golda Meir, Clive David plan for 450 international guests.
New York, the decor was enlivened
with giant lollipops, which became very
with dinner at 8:00, to start promptly
is obsolete. Even the very young, 5- or
sticky during the evening. As one vigor-
at 8:00; a cocktail "hour" is far too
6-year-olds, can become involved in
ous lady frugged like mad, her back-
long. To avoid a sodden procession that
community projects by donating prizes
combed tresses became caught in gooey
has no appetite falling onto the dining
won at birthday and school parties to
fantasy.
room chairs, bank on a maximum of
the charity of the child's choice.
And the joys. As a youngster in Lon-
two drinks per guest before dinner. The
When I professionally plan a charity
don, I used to stand at the gates of
meal itself should be leisurely, the three
party-and it may take a year to do so-I
Buckingham Palace and await the de-
or four courses taking from one to one
first gauge the caliber of the active vol-
parture of the Queen. Then in 1966, we
and a half hours.
unteers. Then I check the budget; ferret
organized an investiture at Government
Salad is best served before the en-
out the local resources for props, cater-
House during the State Visit, and there I
tree, or with it as an alternative. After is
ing, etc.; delve into the general socio-
was face to face with Her Majesty. The
not good for the taste buds or digestion.
economic outlook of the community.
evening of my becoming an American
Desserts are often hopeless after-
There is a lot of research to be done at
citizen, I went to work on the birthday
thoughts. This course should be imagi-
the local library-to discover data that
party at Madison Square Garden for
native, a conversation piece.
will aid with a theme or aspect of a
President Kennedy.
Coffee should be served away from
party. For example, when planning a
In an unusual world, I chose the un-
the table, and away from the debris.
charity party in 1970 with a theme fo-
usual. The flight of fancy brought to
This will help to also keep the men and
cused upon the S.S. Queen Mary, the
earth in a myriad of details. I relax at
women together by "corralling" them
only date the ballroom was available
my work, thumbing through orders
in the conversation area.
was Thursday, May 14. In my research I
stretching to 1980, planning a book, a
Think beyond liqueurs when serv-
uncovered the actual invitation that
television series, my annual lecture
ing after-dinner drinks. While Amy and
Cunard sent to a list of VIP's for the
tour, and the Bicentennial party-on
Emily might disagree, it is not gauche to
Inaugural Coasting Cruise, which took
July 4, 1976-which will be my "thank
ask for a Scotch or other mixed drink at
place on Thursday, May 14, 1936.
you" to this wonderful country. I re-
this time.
Hence, I adapted the original invitation
served the Plaza in New York for this
Terminate the party at a given time,
to the needs of that current event.
gala way back in 1968. At the stroke of
say 11:00 p.m. on weekdays, with the
That was luck. Success had come
midnight, the whole of Manhattan will
help of a friend making a very demon-
from a combination of planning and
be illuminated by fireworks
if noth-
strative exit.
ingenuity: the two ingredients for a suc-
ing goes wrong. But then that is the fun,
Perhaps, because we have grown neg-
cessful party. The bigger the scale, the
that element of surprise in every sus-
ligent, and have not been innovative,
more proportionate is the detail.
penseful moment.
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April
20,
1975
Cheyenne
Sunday
Tribune-Eagle-
'Clive David Would Only Have Happened In America'
Party Entrepreneur Delights Celebrity Series
By CAROLYN CHARKEY
"Clive David Could Only Have
He has a very simple solution
Happened in America" is a
to the problem of ending any
headline from a British
party. is better to end a party
newspaper article Clive David
than to let it die a slow death,"
saw when he once was in his
hesaid. "A good way to get them
native England for a visit. It
to go home is to simply say
amused him. "It's true,
Goodnight." You can also ask
however," he admits.
one of the guests you know well
David, a native of Manchester,
to make a production of leaving
England, has been an American
at the appointed time, thus
citizen for 18 years. During his
encouraging others to follow
visit to Cheyenne as the second
suit, he told his audience.
speaker on the 1975 Town and
"The fourth largest business
Country League Celebrity
in the nation is fund raising," he
Lecture Series, his admiration
said. "The charity dollar is the
for this country was very. ap-
most competative dollar around.
parent.
Is there anything duller than the
He takes charge of parties for
perennial charity. party? You
his clients from concept to
must have a creative idea and
clean up. "They furnish the
plan well for these affairs to be a
guest list and the money, I do the
success."
rest," he says. He has been the
One of the best vehicles for
architect for some of the most
fund raising parties in David's
lavish private parties and
estimation is to involve
charity galas in the country and
teenagers. "These young people
around ths world for many
have to be involved; they have a
years.
lot to offer, they are also the only
Clive David is a very char-
hope for the continuation of the
ming and entertaining speaker.
great system we have here for
He definitely leaves his audience
raising funds for worthwhile
PARTY ENTREPRENURE Clive David, spoke in
with the feeling that he is ex
purposes."
Cheyenne last Monday as the second in the Town and
tremely capable and thorough,
In addition to entertaining
with a capacity for detail that
tips, David provided a glimpse
Country League's Celebrity Lecture Series guests. Shown
would throw most hostesses into
into some of the fabulous parties
with him during a luncheon in his honor following his
a panic.
he has created. In 1966 he set up
speech are League members Mrs. E. H. Tharp, Mrs.
He gave the would-be party
the reception for the Queen's
Richard Hart
hostesses in attendance several
state visit to Nassau, Bahamas.
(Photo by Carolyn Charkey)
very helpful suggestions for
The great masked ball for the jet
home entertaining. "Keep it
set to raise funnds for the
restoration of Venice after the
Among the spectaculars will
traning for what I do; I simply
simple, within a scope you can
floods was his project. He found
be a great gala of the performing
put to work things I have learned
handle," he advised, "and
never, never experiment on your
his greatest satisfaction in the
industry in Hollywood. He is
along the way."
guests. Know what each dish is
25th anniversary celebration for
planning a reception for Queen
"Always remember that
Israel, which alone is a
Elizabeth during her state visit
parties are for people," he says,
and how it will turn out, Plan in
fascinating story.
to this country next year. He also
"they are a person to person
advance and stick to your plan."
He advised background music
In his future are many
says, "I would like to do the
situation. Make the most of
spectacular events. He left
execution of President' Ford's
them."
for all parties, no vocals, with
Cheyenne to fly to Chicago to
ceremony at Independence Hall
"It is really up to communities
the source of the sound hidden so
that the music becomes a part of
plan for the opening of the new
on July 4, 1976, which will be a
such as Cheyenne to plan for the
the atmosphere, not a dominant
Rita-Carlton next spring. It will
reaffirmation of the Declaration
Bi-centennial," he said. "The
be the first Ritz to. open since
of Independance."
real success of the year depends
feature of the gathering.
before World War II. It is a 70
It would be very possible to
upon good local planning."
"The cocktail hour is a mis-
story building which will house
write a book about what Clive
"Recently in New York when a
nomer, he said, "it should more
two department stores. The
David says about parties when
taxi stopped at a traffic light and
appropriately be the cocktail
half-hour. That is plenty of time
eleventh floor is given over
he is not busy conducting one.
I looked out the window, I saw a
for guests to arrive. It keeps the
entirely to a swimming pool. The
He, however, is taking care of
delapidated poster from a past
lobby will be on the twelfth floor,
that. "I hate How-to books. Mine
jazz festival hanging on a
cost down and your guests aren't
guest rooms and residence
will be an encyclopedia of
protective baracade around a
smashed before dinner." He also
apartments above. It promises
parties. You look up light, find
building sight. To my way, of
advises keeping before dinner
appetizers simple, to keep from
to be a spectacular event, thanks
candles, etc.; look up what you
thinking it had the ultimate
to Clive David's involvement.
want help with and find my
slogan for the Bi-centannial
spoiling a fine meal.
A large part of his time for the
suggestion on a solution," he
'To celebrate, you must par-
He advise seating dinner
said.
next two years will be taken up
ticipate!
guests at one table, eliminating
with Bi-centennial events
As there is no-one else in the
the problem of who gets to sit
planning. "When you become a
free world doing what he does,
with the host and hostess, feeling
that it also aids better con-
naturalized citizen you feel very
he is truly the expert. His work is
versation.
different about it than you do if
his hobby, he is very involved in
what he does and keeps in
"You can't promote good
you are born here. There is no
credibly busy. He insists he is,
conversation at a party, you
where in the world like this; this
"not a professional; I have no
must invite campatible people
is still the finest place to be," he
who can carry. on a con-
said. As a tribute to his adopted
versation," he stresses."
land, he is planning a series of
marvelous events for the 200th
of
"THE WORLD'S BEST MAN AT GIVING PARTIES"
(REUTERS)
CLIVE DAVID
The highly acclaimed party architect will guide you along the pathway to successful entertaining
and will explain the mystique of creating unique social events.
CLIVE DAVID
"PLANNING PERFECT PARTIES"
So often, when planning a party, we wish there was someone to turn to who could
help us with the countless little details that are involved! The dream of any party-
giver might well be to have Clive David mastermind everything-a he has done
internationally to great acclaim. He knows the techniques that can turn a gathering
into a smashing party regardless of location or circumstance. His talents with
cuisine, decoration, administration, public relations, and every other facet of party
giving have been proven over and over. Clive David is not merely a professional, but a
man who has developed his business by executing his ideas through careful
President Jimmy Carter in New York.
planning and hard work. A veritable wealth of information passes to the audience
during his lecture, and along with it - as the
"how to" hints and tips follow each other in rapid
succession-this very practical and budget-
conscious man serves up liberal portions of
humor and entertaining anecdotes. Clive David's
talk covers lighting, parking, music, invitations,
table settings, guest lists, and dozens of other
basic party ingredients. Audiences thrill as they
hear how Clive created lighting for a seventeenth
century masked ball at a palace in Venice, an
H.S.H. Princess Grace of Monaco at
Prime Minister Golda Meir at
The Masked Ball in Venice.
Israel's Twenty Fifth Anniversary.
event attended by Prince Rainier and Princess Grace, Elizabeth Taylor and
Richard Burton, and over four hundred of the jet set. His audience then
finds out how to do the same in their own home. For all of us, planning an
outdoor party poses all kinds of special challenges. Clive has faced
identical ones in Israel and the Bahamas, the difference being that the
guests, respectively, were Golda Meir and Queen Elizabeth II. If your
provides problems as to who should sit next to whom, they will
"Clive David is the international party giver of our
"Clive David is by far the best speaker we have had
time."
this year."
(Los Angeles Times)
(Washington Athletic Club)
"The C.A.R.E.S. fashion show saluting the Queen
"Clive David gave an excellent program yesterday
Mary, staged by Clive David, was a blockbuster!"
afternoon and his audience enjoyed it very much."
(Variety)
(Women's Institute of St. Paul)
"The hostess looked as if she hadn't a worry it
"Our members came to be entertained, and
was all done for her by Clive David."
enlightened in the fine art of entertaining.
(New York Times)
Clive David did not fail them!"
(Crescent Hill Women's Club of Louisville)
"He throws very possibly, the best parties in the
Western World."
"He really captivated the audience. The women
(This Week Magazine)
didn't want to miss a single word."
(Des Moines Women's Club)
... "Truman Capote may have to yield to Clive
David."
"Mr. David was delightful and charming - completely
(Earl Wilson)
at ease and made all of us feel the same way."
(Commonwealth Women's Club, Richmond)
"Miami Beach has never had an affair to compare
with Clive David's fantastic ball"
"Clive David was enjoyed by all. It was an excellent
(Miami Beach Sun)
program"
(Du Pont Country Club, Wilmington)
"Hurry back, Clive David; Boston loves and
approves of your brand of party."
"Everyone enjoyed Mr. David-and I heartily agree
(The Patriot Ledger)
with them. Thank you so much."
(Twentieth Century Club, Pittsburgh)
"Party architect Clive David is a genius"
(Rose Walsh, Boston Record-American)
"Thanks so much for Clive David ... he is
absolutely great!"
"The day may come when party architects like Clive
(Town Hall of Cleveland)
David even get billing in the program"
(for George M!)
"Clive David was SO enjoyable. He is charming,
(Joseph X. Dever, Philadelphia Bulletin)
gracious and such a natural speaker."
(Riverside Assistance League)
"THE HOST WITH THE MOST"
...
(Newark Star Ledger)
EXCLUSIVE MANAGEMENT: KEEDICK LECTURE BUREAU INC.
"Charity parties in Chicago may receive a face lifting
MAIN OFFICE
WEST COAST OFFICE
if women follow advice given by Clive David"
475 Fifth Avenue
1736 Stockton Street
(Chicago Tribune)
New York, N.Y. 10017
San Francisco, Calif. 94133
(212) 683-5627
(415) 781-5776
PARTY ENTER PRISES
CLIVE DAVID ENTERPRISES
A DIVISION OF PARTY ENTERPRISES, LIMITED
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Beverly Hills, 3 November 1982
Dear Mr. Deaver:
Thank you for your letter of October 27th. I will be in Virginia for
Thanksgiving, and prior to that in New York from November 18th to
22nd. Would you be interested in my coming to meet with you in order
that we might become acquainted, and discuss your preliminary plans
for the forthcoming visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip? It will
be my pleasure to suit your schedule. Hence, I am at your disposal
from November 19th until the 30th, at which time I will return to Los
Angeles.
Please feel free to write or telephone to the Beverly Hills address prior
to my departure on November 18th.
Most sincerely,
Clive David
282 SOUTH REEVES DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. 90212
213-274-7008
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BEEKMAN TOWER, 3 MITCHELL PLACE, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10017
212-355-7300
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EMBASSY OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
MEXICO
OFFICE OF THE AMBASSADOR
October 21, 1982
The Honorable
Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Michael:
I am told that you are considering obtaining the
services of Clive David to be coordinator of the visit
of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to California next
March.
I recommend him highly to you.
Cordially,
John Jack Gavin
Los Angeles Times
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1980
telephones, the paying of secretarial help, office rentals,
CHARITY MERGERS URGED
not to mention the cost of putting on a fund-raising event.
A joint overhead would make proceeds and profits bigger.
And even if organizations don't want to amalgamate, let
Hard Times Ahead
them take on fund-raising projects as joint ventures."
Instead of small groups struggling to sell $50-a-plate
dinners where the profits end up as only $15 per ticket,
David suggests groups join to plan mammoth events
for Fund-Raisers
"where the general public can come in. If you've got a few
thousand tickets to sell, once you've covered your nut, ev-
erything else is gravy and profit.
"Right now there are small organizations mulling over
By JODY JACOBS
last year's event where no one liked the food and every-
Times Society Editor
body complained about the service, where people listened
to speeches and cleared out the minute they were over be-
Some people aren't going to like what
same dollar. The way money is solicited
cause they expected the dance floor to be a football match
Clive David has to say about raising chari-
has to be reorganized and restructured.
and, anyway, tomorrow was a business day. And the com-
ty dollars in the '80s. And probably some
Not only to avoid hounding the same peo-
mittee is worrying not only about how to keep old suppor-
will disagree with him on his evaluation of
ple, but also to make sure proceeds are
ters, but how are they going to attract new ones."
the "Me" generation and its lack of com-
greater and overhead lower.
It doesn't have to be that way, says David. "When there
mitment to others.
"Four years ago there was an official
is an event that is really well structured and created, even
We're all entitled to our opinions. But
listing that in Los Angeles County there
if the price is four or five times what the average one is.
David has more than 21 years of exper-
were 40,000 registered charities. Forty
they'll cough up and you won't be able to find an extra
ience planning giant parties and mammoth
thousand," he emphasizes. "If one were in
ticket. Which proves that it takes creativity and imagina-
fund-raisers across the country and
business, one would call in a management
tion combined with perspective to make the future of
throughout the world. In more than 15
consultant who would say, 'Look, tighten
fund-raising events work."
years lecturing on the subject of enter-
un this and tighten up that.''
In event that groups with similar causes (religion,
lishman who moved to the United States
1 people are III a paint vastu on
are group must NC Anu UI are DIZE
permanently in 1959. And what he says,
how well the houses of worship, the medi-
of the organizations, they must all make equal commit-
he says with conviction.
cal centers, the colleges and all other or-
ments to the event and the distribution of responsibilities.
Unless some changes are made, he now
ganizations that are supported by charita-
Seat locations, if it's a performance, or table locations if it's
foresees hard times for fund raising in the
ble contributions are going to survive. It's
a ball must all be equally divided. But they will only have
next decade. "I've come to the conclu-
not just that they have to raise money, but
to have one office or main location where this will all be
sion," he reports, "that unless the present
that inflation is eroding what they can get
done. They'll be hiring only one orchestra, putting on only
committees and organizers on benefits, re-
for their money."
one event and this will bring down the overhead enor-
gardless of their causes, do two things
David has a solution. "Consolidate. If
mously and multiply the profits.
they are going to be out of business by
companies can merge, then so can charita-
The decision on what kind of event to put on, David be-
probably the early 1980s.
ble groups. I get the feeling that it's very
lieves, can only be "made by the people who are going to
"There is a charitable organization ex-
necessary to lower overhead costs-the
be orchestrating the benefit because it all involves the
plosion," he states with doom in his voice.
burning of light bulbs, the answering of
tastes, the likes and dislikes of their supporters. There is a
"And too many groups competing for the
Please Turn to Page 4, Col. 1
way that one can reasonably and inexpensively make that
decision. Organizations have mailing lists and it's not cost-
ly to send out a questionnaire saying something like, 'We
are planning our fund-raisers for the next two years. Here
are the alternatives. Would you please say which you
would rather go to. Would it be a dinner with prominent
speakers? Would it be a ball with dancing and no
speeches? Would it be a classical concert? Or a rock con-
cert? Performances by multitalented performers?' You
know, it can be anything, but this is a profit world and it
must be pre-sold."
He predicts success with this idea (he proved it himself
with a similar testing in Philadelphia) if envelopes are
prepaid and the recipient of the questionnaire needs only
to add a "little check or a cross."
And there are some warnings. "The worst thing you can
do," David suggests balefully, "is to overplan with themes
and decor that eclipse the guests. You must remember," he
warns, "that parties are given for people. They're not for
decor and kitsch. So many parties you go to are overdone.
"I structure all the events I do with one key idea in mind
-how can I enhance the look of everybody at the party so
that they feel they're like the jet setters and the movie
stars they read about in the newspapers. I like everything
to work without a single pause, but it should happen a bit
by magic, not by regimentation."
He has a few words more for guests at big or small cha-
rity-and even at just for fun-parties. They come from a
"little quotation that I saw on a wall in Greenwich Village
a few years ago during a jazz festival-'To celebrate one
CONSOLIDATE-Master fund-raiser Clive David says charities should
must participate.' And this is the key. If you're going with
tighten up fund raising by merging to fight inflation and boost profits.
a ho-hum attitude, then there's no sense in going."
Times photo by Larry Armstrong
Besides consolidation there's still another way to assure
the success of charitable endeavors in the '80s. And that,
according to Clive David is to enlist the aid of the genera-
ple who are partying and entertaining despite the economy
tion that grew up with the Beatles.
and forecasts of hard times ahead. I think it's because
"Definite changes that have come about in the last 15
when you get up in the morning and you're hit with bad
years, and not just the economy and the political situation
news from the minute you open your paper till you open
throughout the world, are affecting the way we live.
your mail
well as they say it's a downer and people
There's no doubt," he affirms, "that we are going through
need a chance to enjoy life. And the party is the only thing
a social revolution and it's never mentioned when people
that you can create on your own economic and taste level."
talk about the life style we all take for granted. The thing
To fill in his credentials, David has, among other equally
is we have an adult generation that was born at the time
prestigious endeavors, staged the state visit to the Baha-
the Beatles were changing everything. A generation is 10
mas of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip; planned and
years-well, they go back to 15 if not more years and their
executed the Silver Jubilee celebration for the State of Is-
interests are totally different from the conventional ones
rael; masterminded the birthday party for President John
that we all associate with social events and fund raising.
F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden (that's the one
"Fund raising, according to the Department of Com-
where a breathless Marilyn Monroe sang "Happy Birth-
merce, is the third largest business in America and its
day"), the Masked Ball in Venice that drew the sparkling
backbone is volunteerism. And now we're faced with a
jet set from everywhere and staged a giant celebration for
generation that was taught to read and write, taught all
the newly refurbished Ohio Theater in Columbus. In his
the basic school subjects, but not taught to think of other
near and distant future loom the dedication and gala per-
people. What we have is the "me" generation and they are
formance for the New Performing Arts Center at North-
not involved in any way with participating-through
western University (Oct. 11, 1980), festivities in the Vati-
parental guidance, in community projects.
can, the Golden Jubilee of the Royal Ballet and work on
"As I tour I am finding more and more desperation
the Bicentennial of the city of Los Angeles.
among parents who can't even discuss with their children
involvements in community projects." It's a generalization,
he admits. Still he stresses a point he made to us as far
back as 1972. And that is that training (for involvement)
should start when children are "very very young. I'm
talking about the birthday party stage," he elaborates. "I
think that birthday parties for children should be fun with
hot dogs, hamburgers and all that stuff. But they should
also include games and competitions where children could
win small amounts of money that they then put in a kitty
and at the end of the party the money would be sent to the
Music Center or Plaza de la Raza or some other worth-
while endeavor. And that would make children aware that
they're running the race of life not just for themselves, but
for other people."
He cites the "present debutante system
a most
meaningless tradition when we no longer live in small vil-
lages and the debutante season where children can meet
their peers is no longer a necessity. But it doesn't have to
With $50,000 these debutantes could take over any theater
at the Music Center, the Shrine, the Convention Hall, go to
William Morris or ICM and negotiate for top-rated enter-
tainment and put on a benefit for their community. Debu-
tante parties are now the most elitist aspect of social life."
With his plan they could become an "experience for the
girls in a public project and in involvement." The traditions
of our time and of our heritage, he insists, "can be modified
and saved and updated before it's too late."
The debutantes, with the help of "their boyfriends"
whom David says "normally only show up at deb balls as
robots," would run things and act as hosts and hostesses.
Parents would act as a supervisory committee. And since
Los Angeles Times
the money would be going to a nonprofit organization, "I'm
sure that dear ol' Dad would be very happy to know that
his $10,000 would be tax deductible."
David, the social observer, has some cheery thoughts on
leisure activities based on historical fact. "I have found
IEW
that people celebrate harder when times are bad. The war
years (World War II) in London had probably the highest
standard of social life in the last 50 years. Despite the
PART V
blackout, despite the bomb, there was an amalgamation of
exiled foreigners from Europe, American soldiers and the
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1980
British nationals.
"Right now in the United States there are a lot of peo-
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282 SOUTH REEVES DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. 90212
213-274-7008
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212-355-7300
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