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§r PaC* M-THB CHAiUiOm POST-Thunday, March Si. 1977 ^^mething For Joey” Is WBTV Special “Something for Joey.” the memorable and touching true- life story of the dose and loving relationship between Heisman Trophy-winner John Cappdletti. now a star run ning back fortfae Los Angdes Rams, and Joey, his younger brother stricken with leuke mia. will be dramatised in a major two-hour special, on Wednesday, April 6, at 9 pjn.. on WBTV, Channel 3.. The large cast includes Ge raldine Page, Gerald O’- Lougblin, Marc Singer, Jeff Lynas, Linda Kelsey, Brian Fatrell, Kathleen Bellar and Steve Guttenberg as members of the dosdy-knit and coura- geous Capoelletti family, with Paul Picemi and Stephen Pharr also in starring roles. John CappeUetti woo the prestigious Heisman Trophy in 1973, awarded to the best college football player as se lected by the nettai’e Roy Ayers* Ubiquity ...New band leader Roy Ayere^ Band Win Make Debut On Soul Train Roy Ayers' Ubiquity, Lonnie Liston Smith and Gwen Mc- Crae make their debut on Soul TVain this weekend, televi- •ion’s syndicated showcase for musical talent. A virtuoso of the vibraharp, Ayers and his band, Ubiqdty, dmonstrate their creative ta- •«it» on “Searchin’ ” and “Sunshine.” Band members include Ricky Lawson. druBii; mviB bwwh, giauri Qiano O’Ferral, conga drums, Byron Miller, bass; and Chi- cas, vocalist. Vocalist Gwen McCrae cre ates excitement with her deli very of “Damn Right It's Good” and “Tears on My Pillow.” Throughout the show, the Soul Train dancers add extra ' viewing pleasure. writers, while attending Penn State University. At the a- wards banquet, be astounded the sports world with his poi^iant acceptance q>eech, during which be presented his coveted award to his chroni cally ill iMwtber, Joey. The special examines the admiratioo each brother bad (or the other and how each inspired one another. John marvels as the courage dis played by bis young lH*otber, who stni^es against his ill ness. Joey worships John for his brotherly dedication and athletic abilities. “Something the CappeUetti mother. U' Loughlin, curroiUy appearing in the feature film “Twilight's Last Gleaming,” plays oppo site Miss Page as the Cappel- letti father. Singer, who stars as football player John Cap peUetti, won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award as best actor of 1974 for his stage performance in “The Taming of the Shrew.” Young Lynas, wfao p(»trays Joey, the iUness- riddm boy who idoUxes his older brother, is new to tdevi- skm. He recenUy won acclaim for his lead role In the film “Lies My Father T4d Me.” MARG 8INGBR8 STARS ...With Lynas Hie UJS. Navy Has Real Oppmtniiities Fer Mhiority OfBoen WantToBeAnOfficer In The UJS. Navy? For More Information^ Contact: Herman Norman 597-1597 Lieutenant Commander UJS. Naval R for Joey” traces the events in the CappeUettis' Uves for the two years leading up to the awards dinner. Miss Page, renowned stage and screen actress and two- time Emmy winner rpodrays Keep your out-of-town friends informed on what’s happening in Charlotte by sending them a copy of Uie Charlotte Post each week. The cost is only 18 per year.. In Concert 1 AtOuMm Anrlhnedissti MELBA MOORE Star Of BroiMlway Play HAIR and PURUE and -TW a ^ Sr*! HENDERSON Compogcr And VocaUrt Of YOU ARE MY STARfflIP I BE MY GIRL yFor Norman Crnmnug APRS^Sdi, 8PJM. OVENS AUHIORIUM 86.50,85.50 Regerve Seatini; TICKETS ON SALE AT OVENS BOX OFFICE 372.agoe NATIONAL HAT SHOP 332-ttll For hdtuit rMorvattoM SEAM; Dowatowa Eatttaad Malt, Sooth Park dad Moat Seara Area Storaa Preaented By Getwcfai Entorpriaea inAaaocialkmWilhHltbTlamPlCT>MM««w»-/^ u•• r .jL ■WUlLSS"
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