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Watching Des O'Connor at the Imperial Room last night was like being under the spell of a first-rate social director in the splashy main bar of a big,(...)
Watching Des O'Connor at the Imperial Room last night was like being under the spell of a first-rate social director in the splashy main bar of a big,(...)

Watching Des O'Connor at the Imperial Room last night was like being under the spell of a first-rate social director in the splashy main bar of a big,(...)

Date4/25/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Watching Des O'Connor at the Imperial Room last night was like being under the spell of a first-rate social director in the splashy main bar of a big, slightly old-fashioned, slow-moving cruise ship. A ship's social director, after all, should show a fluid ease in making everybody instantly comfortable. [Incomplete]
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0071423F
Singing star Des O'Connor gives Mrs. Nellie Cleland a big hug and says she reminds him of his mother. Mrs. Cleland went a Star columnist Lotta Dempsey(...)
Singing star Des O'Connor gives Mrs. Nellie Cleland a big hug and says she reminds him of his mother. Mrs. Cleland went a Star columnist Lotta Dempsey(...)
2/19/1971
Still showing remarkable legs under single spotlight, singer Josephine Baker last night opened a two-week engagement in the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room
Still showing remarkable legs under single spotlight, singer Josephine Baker last night opened a two-week engagement in the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room
4/3/1972
New mayor for Uxbridge. The four-way race for the mayor's chair in Uxbridge was won last night by pharmacist Gord Davie, 40, in his first try for political office. Watching the election returns in his living-room he is flanked by campaign workers Bev Fellows (left) and Mary Lettau. Although he didn't campaign specifically on the issue. Davie was regarded by many citizens as an anti-penitentiary candidate. Major issue was proposed to build a $13 million prison reception centre in the township.
New mayor for Uxbridge. The four-way race for the mayor's chair in Uxbridge was won last night by pharmacist Gord Davie, 40, in his first try for political office. Watching the election returns in his living-room he is flanked by campaign workers Bev Fellows (left) and Mary Lettau. Although he didn't campaign specifically on the issue. Davie was regarded by many citizens as an anti-penitentiary candidate. Major issue was proposed to build a $13 million prison reception centre in the township.
12/6/1976
Emotion: Tanya Tucker, in her first Toronto appearance last night, gave the imperial Room crowd as sweet and bitter a taste of authentic Texas country-rock as it's likely to get this side of Houston
Emotion: Tanya Tucker, in her first Toronto appearance last night, gave the imperial Room crowd as sweet and bitter a taste of authentic Texas country-rock as it's likely to get this side of Houston
11/11/1986
Teenagers like their parents to share their interests, Andrew Croll, the father of five, discovered when he asked youngsters to rate his performance as a parent. Taking the hint, he's watching son Peter, 16, and daughter Cynthia, 15, carry through a sewing project. Recently divorced, Croll is providing all parenting for the family.
Teenagers like their parents to share their interests, Andrew Croll, the father of five, discovered when he asked youngsters to rate his performance as a parent. Taking the hint, he's watching son Peter, 16, and daughter Cynthia, 15, carry through a sewing project. Recently divorced, Croll is providing all parenting for the family.
11/24/1975
Splashy debut: Marathon swimmer Vicki Keith, the first person in the new pool at Variety Village yesterday, gets flowers from Kirston Harwood, 12, and Jeremy Ein, 10
Splashy debut: Marathon swimmer Vicki Keith, the first person in the new pool at Variety Village yesterday, gets flowers from Kirston Harwood, 12, and Jeremy Ein, 10
7/17/1989
Just picture it: a packed opening night crowd at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room, waiting through the muggiest night of the year for Jerry Lee Lewis to arrive, which is rather like waiting for Godot
Just picture it: a packed opening night crowd at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room, waiting through the muggiest night of the year for Jerry Lee Lewis to arrive, which is rather like waiting for Godot
6/1/1987
Pia at the Imperial Room, Actress or singer Pia Zadora opened at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night through Saturday
Pia at the Imperial Room, Actress or singer Pia Zadora opened at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night through Saturday
9/30/1985
An Aura of the big time was everywhere, says critic Peter Goddard, as Paul Anka opened a nine-day engagement at Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last (...)
An Aura of the big time was everywhere, says critic Peter Goddard, as Paul Anka opened a nine-day engagement at Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last (...)
10/26/1972
Room of idols, Well-known maitre of Louis Jannetta relaxes watching television in his favorite room, under his private gallery of the numerous persona(...)
Room of idols, Well-known maitre of Louis Jannetta relaxes watching television in his favorite room, under his private gallery of the numerous persona(...)
7/23/1985
Dr. Barry Rosen: Director of the provincially funded DES Registry at Wellesley Hospital has the names of 560 DES-exposed people on file so far and hopes to have 1,000 by the time he sends out the registry's first health questionnaire.
Dr. Barry Rosen: Director of the provincially funded DES Registry at Wellesley Hospital has the names of 560 DES-exposed people on file so far and hopes to have 1,000 by the time he sends out the registry's first health questionnaire.
11/4/1985
Now, that's jazz! Legendary jazz violinist Stephanie Grappelli put in a few bars in his dressing room before giving concert with Martin Taylor and Patrice Caratini at Thomson Hall last night
Now, that's jazz! Legendary jazz violinist Stephanie Grappelli put in a few bars in his dressing room before giving concert with Martin Taylor and Patrice Caratini at Thomson Hall last night
5/8/1983