George Takei speaks to reporters in front of a blue backdrop.

‘Star Trek’ actor recalls boyhood detention during WWII in camp for Japanese-Americans

George Takei was among the tens of thousands of Japanese-Americans on the West Coast whom President Franklin Roosevelt ordered removed to inland camps after Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941.

Comedian Morey Amsterdam in Tokyo

I CAME TO JAPAN FOR THE TRANSISTOR SEASON," said comic Morey Amsterdam.

Connie Francis in Tokyo

IF YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW WHERE THE boys are, you've come to the right guy.

More notes on Arthur Godfrey's trip to Korea

MORE NOTES ON ARTHUR GODFREY'S TRIP TO KOREA: Between chopper flights and surprise visits to military night clubs, Arthur made several appearances on AFKN-TV.

Arthur Godfrey to visit troops in Korea

Arthur Godfrey will fly to Korea for an Easter weekend visit with American troops.

Arthur Godfrey resembled a red-haired Buddha

ARTHUR GODFREY RESEMBLED A RED-HAIRED BUDDHA as he sat on the tatami of his Hotel New Japan room.

Jayne Mansfield is the original dumb blonde

JAYNE MANSFIELD IS THE ORIGINAL DUMB blonde. Dumb like a fox or Cassius Clay or the hero in "No Time for Sergeants."