'Pillow Talk': East and West Coast Galas for New Hit.
'Pillow Talk': East and West Coast Galas for New Hit.
'Pillow Talk': East and West Coast Galas for New Hit. "Galas on the east and west coasts mark the premiere of Universal-International's new comedy hit 'Pillow Talk'. Stars Doris Day, Rock Hudson, Thelma Ritter and Tony Randall are joined by hosts of screen notables and other dignitaries, at New York's Palace, and the lavish new Murray Hill, where the event is a benefit for the United Nations school, and at Hollywood's Egyptian where the premiere is marked by traditional screenland brilliance." RKO Palace theater, night, marquee all lit up. Producer Ross Hunter; another man (VO says he's U-I president, Milton Rackmil) with Vivian Blaine (?). Cheering fans watch the celebs arrive. Rock Hudson and Talulah (Tallulah) Bankhead. Police officers link arms to hold back starstruck crowds. Other celebrities. Ribbon-cutting ceremony with an axe (fireman's axe). Fanny Hearst (?), Hope Hampton (?). Tony Randall. Ext. night Egyptian theater. Esther Williams and Jeff Chandler. Rock Hudson shows up here, too. Female fans wave. Doris Day also arrives.