Scott Templeton seeking stories. Templeton is part of a team led by Executive Editor James Whiting planning a series of articles about the problems with education. Templeton wins favor with Whiting when he backs his philosophy that the piece requires little context and should remain tightly focused on the schools themselves. Haynes unsuccessfully argues the alternative position—that more context increases the relevance and effectiveness of any story. Templeton is assigned the color story about the Baltimore Orioles opening day game. He plans to write a story about a dedicated fan but his canvassing does not render anyone that fits his profile. When
Alec Templeton Alka-Seltzer, was first broadcast from 1939 to 1941 (initially as a summer replacement for "Fibber McGee and Molly"), returning in 1943 and 1946–47. It was sometimes known as The Alec Templeton Show. Guests included Kay Lorene and Pearl Bailey. He memorised the scripts for his shows by having them read to him 20 times. From 3 June to 26 August 1955, his TV show "It's Alec Templeton Time" aired on the DuMont Television Network. He also appeared in the later DuMont series "Jazz Party". Templeton's compositions include "Scarlatti Stoops to Conga," and "Bach Goes to Town" which was covered by