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Domestic News November 15, 1953

The Echo

Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi

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Glenn E. Wallichs, president of Capitol Records, presents comedian Jackie Gleason with a gold-plated phonograph record for selling over 1,000,000 copies of his album 'Music for Lovers Only' in less than a year, welcoming him to the 'Millionaire Club.'

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A gold-plated phonograph record welcoming Jackie Gleason (right) to the "Millionaire Club" of recording artists whose records have sold more than 1,000,000 copies is presented by Glenn E. Wallichs, president of Capitol Records. Comedian Gleason, whose serious side emerges on the orchestra records, achieved the 1,000,000 sales in less than a year with hits like the album "Music for Lovers Only."

Wallichs, who rose from record store owner to become head of one of the country's major record companies, says the presentation will trigger royalty and Jackie's Bermuda teeth election mee.

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Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Jackie Gleason Gold Record Millionaire Club Capitol Records Music For Lovers Only

What entities or persons were involved?

Jackie Gleason Glenn E. Wallichs

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Key Persons

Jackie Gleason Glenn E. Wallichs

Outcome

achieved 1,000,000 sales in less than a year

Event Details

A gold-plated phonograph record welcoming Jackie Gleason to the 'Millionaire Club' of recording artists whose records have sold more than 1,000,000 copies is presented by Glenn E. Wallichs, president of Capitol Records. Comedian Gleason, whose serious side emerges on the orchestra records, achieved the sales with hits like the album 'Music for Lovers Only.' Wallichs, who rose from record store owner to become head of one of the country's major record companies, says the presentation will trigger royalty and Jackie's Bermuda teeth election mee.

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