1967 03 00 Movieland

Magazine Overview

This issue of Movieland and TV Time, dated March 1967, is a celebrity-focused magazine that includes a dramatic personal account of a UFO sighting by actress Eva Gabor. The cover prominently features headlines about celebrity relationships and scandals, including "BURTON DEFENSELESS AS LIZ GETS SLUGGED" and "SINATRA'S VISITS TO AVA GARDNER - Does Mia Know?". The magazine is priced at 35¢.

Eva Gabor: A Flying Saucer Chased Me!

The lead story details Eva Gabor's extraordinary experience in Honolulu, Hawaii. On a beautiful, warm, moonlit night, while with her husband, television executive Richard Brown, and guests Mr. and Mrs. Simon, Gabor claims to have witnessed a fleet of unidentified flying objects. Initially mistaking them for ships' lights, she soon realized they were flying saucers. She describes them as "round and flat" with "red, yellow and green" lights, flying in formation. The objects reportedly hovered above them for several minutes before disappearing into the night. Gabor expresses her profound fear and shock, stating, "I was more frightened than I had ever been in my life." She also mentions that her husband, Richard Brown, was with her during the sighting. The article notes that Eva Gabor was starring in the television series "Green Acres" at the time.

Sinatra's Visits to Ava Gardner

Another significant article delves into the relationship between Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner, posing the question "Does Mia Know?", implying a potential conflict or awareness from Mia Farrow, who was also associated with Sinatra. The details of these visits and the implications for the involved parties are explored within the magazine.

The Off Peyton Place Handholding: That's For Real!

This section appears to focus on the romantic lives of actors, possibly from the television series "Peyton Place," highlighting a genuine romantic connection between individuals named Ryan and Leigh. The headline suggests an emphasis on the authenticity of their relationship.

Burton Defenseless as Liz Gets Slugged

This sensational headline points to a story concerning Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, promising "One of the most startling secrets of their private lives ever published." The article likely details a dramatic or confrontational event involving the famous couple.

Marlon Brando and Paparazzi Incident

An article recounts an incident involving actor Marlon Brando in Rome. Brando was reportedly involved in a confrontation with paparazzi photographers. The incident escalated, leading to Brando allegedly punching a photographer and a car chase. The report mentions Brando's attempt to bring his Tahitian son to live with him in Rome, which attracted significant media attention. The production of the film "Reflections in a Golden Eye" was reportedly delayed due to Brando's reaction to the paparazzi.

Other Content

The magazine also includes advertisements for various products and services, such as photo enlargement services, birthstone rings, songwriting assistance, wedding catalogs, and remedies for leg ulcers and epilepsy. There is also an advertisement for "LIFTEE" height-increasing pads.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine's primary focus is on celebrity gossip, personal lives of movie stars, and sensationalized accounts of events. The editorial stance appears to be one of sensationalism and a desire to reveal "secrets" and "startling" information about public figures. The inclusion of Eva Gabor's UFO experience suggests an interest in unusual or extraordinary events, even beyond the typical Hollywood sphere, but framed within a context that still appeals to the magazine's readership interested in the sensational.