Motion Picture and Television Relief Fund 50th Anniversary
Ahmanson Theater
Los Angeles, California
June 13, 1971
The Motion Picture and Television Relief Fund is a service organization that offers health care, retirement care, and other services to entertainment industry employees and retirees in the Southern California area.
In 1971, Gregory Peck served as Chairman and as producer of its 50th Anniversary Gala.
David Frost introduced Streisand. Joe Guercio conducted for Streisand, who (Billboard reported) sang five songs, closing with “Oh, Happy Day.”
Frank Sinatra closed the evening's Gala. (That evening's performance also turned into a Sinatra “farewell” show, as he had recently announced his retirement from the concert stage, only to “come back” a few years later.)
Many stars attended, including Diahann Carrol, David Frost, David Niven, Ali McGraw, Rock Hudson and a special appearance by Princess Grace of Monaco.
Page credits: Photos courtesy of Rafe Chase, from his collection.
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