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From William Carruthers to Chapin RE: planning for the use of television during the campaign. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/4/1972
From Raymond Caldiero to Magruder RE: celebrity RN supporters who cannot publicly back him. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/28/1972
From Kehrli to Chapin RE: attached information. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/12/1971
From Henry C. Cashen II to Kehrli RE: progress with regard to planning for celebrity use in the campaign. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/9/1971
From Dailey to Chapin RE: celebrities to introduce the First Family and narrate a documentary at the Republican National Convention. Handwritten note added by unknown. List of celebrity RN supporters attached. 7 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/20/1972
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From William Carruthers to Chapin RE: planning for the use of television during the campaign. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/4/1972
From Raymond Caldiero to Magruder RE: celebrity RN supporters who cannot publicly back him. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/28/1972
From Kehrli to Chapin RE: attached information. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/12/1971
From Henry C. Cashen II to Kehrli RE: progress with regard to planning for celebrity use in the campaign. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/9/1971
From Dailey to Chapin RE: celebrities to introduce the First Family and narrate a documentary at the Republican National Convention. Handwritten note added by unknown. List of celebrity RN supporters attached. 7 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/20/1972
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46
23
8/4/1972
Campaign
Memo
From William Carruthers to Chapin RE:
planning for the use of television during the
campaign. Handwritten notes added by
unknown. 4 pgs.
46
23
7/28/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Raymond Caldiero to Magruder RE:
celebrity RN supporters who cannot publicly
back him. 1 pg.
46
23
7/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Kehrli to Chapin RE: attached
information. 1 pg.
46
23
7/9/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Henry C. Cashen II to Kehrli RE:
progress with regard to planning for
celebrity use in the campaign. 3 pgs.
46
23
6/20/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Dailey to Chapin RE: celebrities to
introduce the First Family and narrate a
documentary at the Republican National
Convention. Handwritten note added by
unknown. List of celebrity RN supporters
attached. 7 pgs.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Page 1 of 1
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 4, 1972
TO:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
FROM:
WILLIAM CARRUTHER
MAC
RE:
RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
"T. V. SPECIAL" MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 3rd
It was agreed that the most advantageous time to air the T. V. Special
would have been Sunday, August 20th. That date would have provided
us with maximum impact regarding the objectives of the program, i.e.
recruit volunteers, stimulate contributions, and promote the Convention.
We recommend against the September 8th air date for the same reason
we objected to August 20th, not enough time to "get it together. " The
stakes are too high and in this short time frame and the risk factor too
great. At best we would have been able to format and produce a loose
variety show that has potential for a "flop." In addition our premise would
have been weakened, in losing the pre-Convention emphasis.
Our least effective airdate in terms of reaching our objectives would
be during the last week of the Campaign. This date would of course negate
the volunteer and contributory aspects of the program and be purposeful
only in terms of getting out the vote. The two primary dangers here are
as follows: (1) we may stimulate Democratic votes and (2) some political
event or tragedy may occur prior to an early November airdate that would
cause us to cancel the program.
In summation, considering all the points we net out a minus and recommend
against doing the program under the currently proposed guidelines.
Counter Recommendation
A.
We propose a major fund raiser be staged in Los Angeles at the
L.A. Forum, capacity 17, 000. This program would include our
major list of performing celebrities. It is of most importance that
the celebrity composition include some major youth oriented acts.
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This event could be staged and produced within the next four
weeks with minimal difficulty. We can ticket and control the
audience providing the desired demographic. In addition, we
?
should see to it that high administration officials and other
attractive Republican supporters are in attendance.
?-why
B.
If we can arrange to mass our talent in Los Angeles for this
event, we would then provide television Tape coverage of the event.
Hold Event
This is television at its best, covering an exciting one-time-
iN early
only event which includes not only the on stage performance but
September
would capture the response of the audience.
This is a minimal expenditure of dollars and would provide us with
a video-tape of the program. I think it would be safe to say that
the gate receipts would cover the expense of the hall, scale
payments to performers and musicians, advertising and the
television equipment and personnel necessary to video tape the
event.
60
90
We would then screen and edit the video tape down to a
or
minute program and then insert our "commercials" to complete
the product. At that juncture we, can make a judgement on a go-
no go posture. In summation we can stage an exciting event, use
television at its best maintain maximum flexibility throughout
and reduce considerably on dollar expenditure.
CC:
Cliff Miller
Plus gives us flexiality
Phil Joanou
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Mark Goode
The event itself would
Dick Moore
be a big News event
Holding event iN
Souther California would
give us Some Activity
iN a place where it
is Needed.
TELEVISION SPECIAL - "AN EVENING FOR A FRIEND"
Discussion Points for August 3rd Meeting
Attending:
D. Moore
P. Joano
C. Miller
B. Carruthers
1.
When do we air the T. V. Special?
A.
Current recommendation - Friday Sept. 8th
B.
Following are the network Fall Season premier dates:
ABC - Sept. 10
NBC - Sept. 11
CBS - Sept. 11
C.
In order to ease the time buy situation, recommend that
we air the program before Sept. 10th.
ch tod ree
2.
When do we tape the T. V. Special?
if a can week do later
A.
At least four days prior to telecast date
B.
If we hold to current air date and get approvals as of
Friday, we are still in a dangerous time frame
3.
Where do we do the T.V. Special?
A.
Recommendation is to tape the special in Los Angeles,
where we have better facilities and more readily souther? available
talent.
B.
The move to L.A. would almost certainly omit Gleason from the
program.
by Tope
C.
Recommend that we attempt to retain J. Philbin as producer
unless Paul Keyes is available.
Philbin would
be better than Keyes)
4.
What is the purpose of the Special?
A.
Volunteers
B.
Contributions
C.
Get out the vote NO
- -5-
5.
What is the suggested format?
A.
Straight variety
B.
Comedy concept ( a la the Honeymooners) Never
NO
This ultimately will be up to the creative staff of the program
but we should recommend a format. Straight variety is simpler
to develop but perhaps not as interesting or creative as a fully
developed comedy concept. However, a comedy concept will
take considerably more time to develop.
and it's a
Cousy idea
BCC: DWIGHT CHAPIN
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
July 28, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE CLARK MAC GREGOR
THROUGH: JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
RAYMOND CALDIERO
RM.
SUBJECT: Celebrities
For your information the following names represent a listing
of Celebrities that are for the President but precluded from
taking a public stand for various personal and business reasons.
Jonathan Winters
David Hartman
Robert Young
Lucille Ball
James Brolin
Luci Arnaz Vandervort
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Randolf Scott
Mary Tyler Moore
Jane Withers
Dick Cavett
Barry Farber
Chuck Connors
Joan Crawford
Merv Griffin
Johnny Mann
Johnny Carson
Lawrence Welk
Mike Ansara
Dick Clark
Barbara Eden
Jack Benny
Glenn Campbell
George Burns
Dan Rowan
Jackie Gleason
Burt Reynolds
Rory Calhoun
Don Galloway
Every effort is being made to move these celebrities into a
public posture in support of the President.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date July 12, 1971
TO:
Dwight Chapin
FROM:
BRUCE KEHRLIBAK
H has not seen the attached - you
might want to follow-up with
Keyes per Cashen's suggestion
while you are in San Clemente.
Please let me know what action
you have taken. Thanks.
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102
THE WHITE HOUSE
By Emp NARE, Date 7-21-80
WASHINGTON
CONFIDENTIAL
July 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRUCE KEHRLI
HENRY C. CASHEN II
Her
2
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Status Report on Celebrities
With respect to the captioned subject, we are continuing to work
in whatever way possible to make contact with any celebrity who
seems either friendly or, in the alternative uncommitted. In this
regard, if a celebrity does something newsworthy which might be
of interest to the President and thereby merit a letter, a call, or even
possibly a White House invitation, we are watching closely that some-
thing is done.
The availability of White House invitations has been completely
curtailed by the lack of functions at the White House this summer.
The greatest problem is that celebrities whom we have targeted cannot
practically be cultivated at the White House until a) either we have an
event to which they can be invited or, b) they receive national
recognition which merits a Presidential response.
Recently, the Vice President has entertained Frank Sinatra on
several occasions and he has indicated that even though he has retired
from public life, he would be willing to give an additional performance
for the President at the White House. I know there are certain problems
in this regard, but I think it would be an excellent opportunity to draw
together the most prominent celebrities from all over the country. We
have also been informed that Carey Grant and Gregory Peck have very
much appreciated the attention they have received while attending
functions for the Vice President and I think they can be cultivated and
worked on this fall.
I think our basis of solid support is good and continuing to grow with
the very prominent old-line celebrities, as well as many new entrees.
However, I believe where we are at somewhat of a loss is developing
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strong support from new young celebrities. Paul Keyes can
probably be most helpful in this regard but as previously indicated
in one of Bob's earlier memos, Keyes believes the time is too
early to make direct contact in attempting to obtain firm commitments
from the various celebrities. I think this is probably true but we
should continue to pursue wherever possible when there is a reasonable
basis for doing SO.
Recently at a meeting with Don Rumsfeld, Herb Klein, John Whitaker,
and Clark MacGregor, the general concensus was that probably the
celebrities operation should be run out of the citizens offices, but
also that it still was too early to put someone full time on this project.
I agree that it is too early to put someone on full time, but I think it
important that we designate someone who operates within the common
circles of celebrities making contacts and talking to various individuals
with the idea of advising those of us on the inside as to what
opportunities might be available for lining up various individuals for
the President. I believe that by September 1, we should have someone
who is making the various contacts with celebrities and then in turn
informing us so that we can use the proper channels to tie them in and
be directly associated with the President.
I would strongly recommend that while Dwight Chapin is in California
that he arrange a meeting with Keyes to get his thoughts and ideas,
and in particular that he emphasize the hope of gathering some insight
into how to organize the younger celebrities. I think it essential that
Keyes gives us his specific ideas as to how to work with these celebrities
so that they are approached, enthused, and not the least bit offended.
As suggested many months ago, he is one of the President's loyal
supporters and someone, logically Dwight, will have to sit down with and
have a straight-forward exchange of ideas.
As far as athletes are concerned, I think we have made excellent progress
in developing various professional football and baseball players and
others. The letter system through Mike Smith's office has worked well
and regular meetings have been arranged for athletes to meet with the
President. The follow-up in this regard has also been good since many
of them do not consider themselves the prima donnas of the Hollywood
set and they have continued to call in with advice and offered help.
In general, I think the status of cultivating celebrities is good but the
big push should be made this fall when the Office of the President can
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best be used. The point to consider is that celebrities are not
really taking sides at this point but are waiting to see who the
other candidate will be.
I would suggest that we seriously consider a meeting with varied
celebrities, from time to time, to exchange ideas with senior
members of the staff and a drop-by from the President. Also, if
we could ever get people like Bob Hope and John Wayne to work
actively, which they are reluctant to do, this would help tremendously.
I am presently obtaining a list from Lucy Winchester's office of any and
all celebrities that have been invited to the White House since January
of 1969, which will be reviewed and used in line with our previous
thoughts.
Also, I am working on an updated list of celebrities who we believe
are with us or as a result of recent activities can be cultivated and
brought aboard.
I will keep you posted and appreciate any thoughts on this subject.
Committee for the Re-election of the President
June 20, 1972
for
MEMORANDUM
TO:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
PETER H. DAILEY
SUBJECT:
Personalities to Introduce Mrs Nixon
At The Miami Convention, and Narration
of the 15-Minute Documentary.
At Dwight's request, I spoke with Taft Schriber regarding the
use of Robert Young in introducing Mrs. Nixon at the Convention,
and also narrating the 15-minute film. Taft said that while
Robert Young was. a supporter of the President, he preferred to
maintain that support on a private basis. Robert Young did
not attend the party last weekend at Schriber's house, even
though he was invited. Taft indicated that he would be willing
to make a strong request of Robert Young, but he apparently
feels the answer would be negative. He suggested the following
people to introduce Mrs. Nixon at the Convention: Chad Everett,
Art Linkletter, Fred MacMurray, James Stewart. I'm also attaching
a list of celebrities who have come out for the President for
your review.
As to the documentary, we have not planned to use a personality
as the voice-over narrator. We can review this decision after
you have decided on how Mrs. Nixon will be introduced, and if it
has merit, can use the same personality to narrate the film.
We will wait for your input.
CC: Bill Taylor
their
Phil Joanou
CONFIRMED CELEBRITIES
FOR THE PRESIDENT - 1972
HOLLYWOOD
MISS JUNE ALLYSON
ACTRESS
MR. LEON AMES
ACTOR
MR. EDDIE ANDERSON
ACTOR
(Rochester)
MR. WARNER ANDERSON
ACTOR
MR. RICHARD ARLEN
ACTOR
MR. DESI ARNAZ, SR.
ACTOR
MR. FRED ASTAIRE
DANCER/ACTOR (will lend name only)
MR. FRANKIE AVALON
SINGER/ACTOR
MISS LITA BARON
ACTRESS
MISS ELIZABETH BAUR
ACTRESS
MR. EDGAR BERGEN
ENTERTAINER
MISS JOAN BLONDELL
ACTRESS
MR. RAY BOLGER
ACTOR/DANCER
MR. PAT BOONE
SINGER/ACTOR
MR. LEE BOWMAN
ACTOR
MR. LES BROWN
CONDUCTOR/MUSICIAN
MR. PAT BUTTRAM
COMEDIAN/ACTOR
MR. SONNY BURKE
MUSICIAN
MR. ROD CAMERON
ACTOR
MISS JUDY CANOVA
ACTRESS/COMEDIENNE
MR. HOAGY CARMICHAEL
COMPOSER/MUSICIAN
MR. GEORGE CHANDLER
ACTOR (Former Pres. Screen Actors Guild)
MISS CYD CHARISSE
DANCER
(Mrs. Tony Martin)
-more-
-2-
MR. ROBERT CONRAD
ACTOR
MR. PHIL CROSEY
SINGER/ENTERTAINER
MR. MIKE CURE
SINGING
GROUP MIKE CURB COWGREGATION
MR. BENJAMIN CROTHERS
ENTERTAINER
(Scat Man)
MR. KEN CURTIS
ACTOR
MISS ARLENE DAHL
ACTRESS
MISS JAN DALEY
SINGER(will appear - do not use name
in ads)
MR. SAMMY DAVIS, JR.
ENTERTAINER/ACTOR
MR. DENNIS DAY
SINGER
MISS YVONNE DeCARLO
ACTRESS
MR. DON DeFORE
ACTOR
MR. WILLIAM DEMAREST
ACTOR
MR. ANDY DEVINE
ACTOR
MISS JOANNE DRU
ACTRESS
MR. JAMES DRURY
ACTOR
MR. DON DUBBINS
ACTOR
MISS IRENE DUNNE
ACTRESS
MR. CLINT EASTWOOD
ACTOR
MR. BUDDY EBSEN
ACTOR
MR. RALPH EDWARDS
TELEVISION HOST/PERSONALITY
MR. ANTHONY EISLEY
ACTOR
MR. RON ELY
ACTOR
MR. CHAD EVERETT
ACTOR/SINGER
MISS RHONDA FLEMING
ACTRESS
MR. JOHN FORD
MOTION PICTURE DIRECTOR
THE FRONTIERSMEN
SINGING GROUP
-more-
-3-
XR. 20011 FUNDER
ACTOR
MRS. CIMILE GABLE
PERSONALITY
MISS 231 USA ONLOR
ACTRESS
MISS CARVER
ACTRESS
MR. JACK GING
ACTOR
MR. JOHNNY GRANT
TV MASTER OF CEREMONIES
MISS SHELEY GRANT
ACTRESS
(Mrs. Chad Everett)
MISS ANGELA GREENE
ACTRESS
MISS VIRGINIA GREY
ACTRESS
MR. MANNY HARMON
ORCHESTRA LEADER
MR. TOM HARMON
SPORTSCASTER
MISS LINDA HARRISON
ACTRESS
(Mrs. Richard Zanuck)
MISS JUNE HAVER
ACTRESS
(Mrs. Fred MacMurray)
MISS MARTHA HYER
ACTRESS
(Mrs. Hal Wallis)
MRS. GAIL PATRICK JACKSON PRODUCER
MR. VICTOR JORY
ACTOR
MR. JACK KRAMER
TENNIS CELEBRITY
MRS. ALAN LADD
PERSONALITY
(Sue Carol Ladd)
MISS DOROTHY LAMOUR
ACTRESS
MISS RUTA LEE
ACTRESS
MR. MERVYN LeROY
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
MR. SOL LESSER
PRODUCER
MR. ART LINKLETTER
TELEVISION MC/PERSONALITY
MR. STANLEY LIVINGSTON
ACTOR
MR. RICHARD LONG
ACTOR
-4-
MR. ANT LUND
SINGER
MR. PETER LUPUS
ACTOR
MR. FRED MacMURRAY
ACTOR
MR. JOCK MAHONLY
ACTOR
MR. TONY MARTIN
SINGER/ENTERTAINER
MISS VIRGINIA MAYO
ACTRESS
(Mrs. Michael O'Shea)
MR. ANDREW McLAGLEN
DIRECTOR
MISS ANN MILLER
DANCER/ACTRESS
MISS MARY ANN MOBLEY
ACTRESS/FORMER MISS AMERICA
(Mrs. Gary Collins)
MISS CONNIE MOORE
SINGER
MISS TERRY MOORE
ACTRESS
MR. KEN MURRAY
PERSONALITY
MR. ED NELSON
ACTOR
MR. WAYNE NEWTON
SINGER/ENTERTAINER
MR. LLOYD NOLAN
ACTOR
MR. HUGH O'BRIAN
ACTOR
MR. MICHAEL O'SHEA
ACTOR
MR. JOHN PAYNE
ACTOR
MR. VOLTAIRE PERKINS
ACTOR
MR. WALTER PIDGEON
ACTOR
MISS JANE POWELL
SINGER/ACTRESS
MISS PAMELA POWELL
ACTRESS
(Daughter of June Allyson
& Richard Powell).
MR. LeROY PRINZ
PRODUCER/CONVENTIONS, RALLIES
MISS MARTHA RAYE
ENTERTAINER (will lend name only)
MR. GENE RAYMOND
ACTOR
-more-
-5-
MR. DALE ROBERTSON
ACTOR
MR. GILBERT ROLAND
ACTOR
MR. CESAR ROMERO
ACTOR
MR. KURT RUSSELL
ACTOR
MISS IRENE RYAN
ACTRESS
MR. RED SKELTON
ACTOR/ENTERTAINER
MR. JOHN SMITH
ACTOR
MISS JULIE SOMMARS
ACTRESS
MISS KAYE STEVENS
SINGER/ENTERTAINER
MR. JAMES STEWART
ACTOR
MR. NORMAN TAUROG
MOTION PICTURE DIRECTOR
MR. MARSHALL THOMPSON
ACTOR
MISS MARTHA TILTON
SINGER
MR. FORREST TUCKER
ACTOR/SINGER
MR. RUDY VALLEE
ACTOR
MISS MAMIE VAN DOREN
ACTRESS
MR. HAL WALLIS
PRODUCER
MR. JOHN WAYNE
ACTOR
MR. MICHAEL WAYNE
PRODUCER
MR. PATRICK WAYNE
ACTOR
MISS CAROLE WELLS
ACTRESS
(Mrs. E.L.Doheny,IV)
MISS MARGARET WHITING
SINGER
MR. MEREDITH WILLSON
COMPOSER
MISS MARIE WINDSOR
ACTRESS
MISS BONITA GRANVILLE WRATHER PRODUCER
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celeuricies
for
are
President
AS 01 5/01/12
CONFIRMED CELEBRITIES
FOR THE PRESIDENT - 1972
NEW YORK
MR. JOEY ADAMS
COMEDIAN
MISS LICIA ALBANESE
OPERA SINGER
MR. ERIX BLYTHE
ACTOR
MISS TERESA BREWER
SINGER
MISS ANITA COLBY
WORLD FAMOUS FASHION MODEL
MISS JEAN DALRYMPLE
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
MISS ANN FOGARTY
DESIGNER/DRESS MFG.
MR. LIONEL HAMPTON
ORCHESTRA LEADER/MUSICIAN
MISS HELEN HAYES
ACTRESS/FIRST LADY OF THE THEATRE
HILDEGARDE
SINGER
MR. ALLAN JONES
SINGER
MR. SAMMY KAYE
ORCHESTRA LEADER
MISS GINETTA LA BIANCA
SINGER
MR. GUY LOMBARDO
ORCHESTRA LEADER
MR. GORDON MacRAE
SINGER/ACTOR
MISS SHEILA MacRAE
SINGER/ACTRESS
(Mrs. Ronald Wayne)
MISS CLAIRE MANLEY
MUSICIAN/ENTERTAINER
MISS ILONA MASSEY
ACTRESS
MISS JULIA MEADE
PERSONALITY
MISS ETHEL MERMAN
SINGER/ACTRESS (will appear, do not use
name)
MR. GREG RAFFA
ORCHESTRA LEADER/MUSICIAN
MISS DOROTHY SARNOFF
SINGER/AUTHORESS
****