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Show jamie fare Inis a complaint Some every awme fiergeits Ms ftaee JAMIE WHEN FARR showed up as MASII on Kling- the femininely-frocke- d corporal, his mother and sister anxiously wrote his wife Joy asking if those people there in Hollywood think Jamie is really er,- unusual? Joy assured her that Hollywood knew her husband too well to suspect in-la- character the CBS series was anything more than a TV portrayal. his on ut A Recognize him in a suil? Hes Jamie Farr, the Cl in MASII, whom no one recognizes. dross-wearin- g well-dresse- well-tanne- d and unquestionably masculine Jamie Farr joined me for lunch recently and assured me hes not the least bit concerned about being typecast by the role. reNOBODY EVER members me, anyway, he said. Although Ive been in . ! Anderson envia- .BUT TO FARR, public instantaneous recognition admiration and attention is something hes always longed for. MASH Recently a fan did notice and congratulate him on his TV portrayal. I think my wife was really embarrassed by d it, explained the actor. You see, that had never happened to us before. It was an experience Farr himself thoroughly enjoyed. I love this business and Im proud to be a part of it, he said. Id like to have more people recognize me then maybe I wouldnt have to constantly remind casting directors who I am." His love of entertaining begun when he was a youngster growing up in Toledo, Ohio, the son of a neighborhood grocer. this business for 20 years and have made a nice living. Ive one of those faces people just dont recall. I always have to remind producers and casting directors the roles Ive played and the series Ive been in before. They look at me carefully, snap their fingers and say, Oh, yeah! Now I know where Ive seen you. Farr recently finished coThe Family staring in Plot," a movie made by Bing Crosby Productions, and even though he has created one of this seasons TV most chuckled-abou- t characters, he remained the anonymous among movie cast. dark-haire- The films assistant MASH might feel ble balance between his work and his private life. Many would like the luxury of constant acting assign-- , ments and professional respect without the intrusion on of public recognition the street, at the supermarket, in restaurants. m by IVimv actors Farr has achieved an watches the time all and even he didnt recognize me. People used to laugh at me when Id tell them I wanted to be in show business," he recalled. AS A HIGH school senior Farr made up his mind to go west after graduation to attend the Pasadena Playhouse in California. I was hooked by the pretty picture in the brochure." It was while he was performing on the stages of that reold institution spected since closed its has (which doors) that a talent scout from MGM spotted him. He was screen tested and cast The Blackboard in Jungle." Numerous TV appearances, regular berths on The The Red Skelton Show, The Danny Kaye Show, Chicago Teddy Bears," and role on The a Dick Van Dyke Show followed. He has also appeared in a number of movies including No Time For Sargents, The Greatest Story Ever Told, and With Six You Get Egg RoU . I remember a few years ago I played an apostle in The Greatest Story Ever Told. I' was riding in a limousine to location in Utah and in he car with me was (see page 13) semi-regul- ar For This Special Time of Year a masterpiece of beauty! I it CUSTOM LIFE-LIK- OIL COLOR PORTRAIT E ! It may just have meanings like love, tenderness and caring. Its something treasured for a lifetime. It will have a very special meaning for you. no sitting charge Plenty of Proofs . . . til youre satisfied ... if i I ? A E3 II only ......... - Offer Good Through July 31, 1973-UTAH- "QUALITY" PORTRAIT STUDIOS s ? h . Reg. lit Tlie tl Salt H i lake i $99.95 'S for nearly 30 years. OPN 5 DAYS: MON.-SAOPEN 3 NIGHTS: MCN. Sunday, I FRl CLOSED WEDNESDAY rllT?) mil .A PORTRAIT IfM. Jane '- STUDIOS L ' ' ' J' v -- 24, . 1973 1-- 221 So. State Downtown Salt lake City Ph. FREE PARKING 328-893- 1 In Rear Within 1 of Our Door ' win i II 9 |