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[First Clip] WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about comedian Buster Keaton arriving in Dallas to promote "The Buster Keaton Story," a film about his life.

[Transcript] In Dallas, frozen-faced comedian Buster Keaton arrives to put in a plug for—who else--Buster Keaton. Keaton is on tour to tell anyone who'll listen about the new Paramount release, "The Buster Keaton Story," which is the film version of the funny-man's life. In 1955, Buster got himself off a hospital critical list, when a Hollywood screen writer offered him $50,000 for the screen rights to his life story. Our man asked Buster if he ever smiled—and—with a serious look—he replied, "Not when there are cameras around."
(May 17, 1957)

[Second Clip] Fort Worth hosting a convention for Sigma Delta Chi, a professional journalism fraternity.

[Transcript] Dead-Pan Comedian Buster Keaton, a guest at the luncheon, finds that Brinkley's hat makes him look like an honest-to-goodness cowboy. But Brinkly admits that Keaton's hat doesn't show him at his best advantage.
...Don't get carried away, Buster.

(May 18, 1957)

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WIP Wednesday - Behind the scenes and promotional photos for Buster Keaton's “Steamboat Bill, Jr.,” 1928.

This Day in Buster… May 19, 1921

TV Tuesday - Buster Keaton promotes Northwest Orient Airlines in this 1958 commercial.

Buster Keaton in Fort Worth, Texas to promote "The Buster Keaton Story," on May 17th and 18th, 1957

Saturday Captions: Caption this promo pic from Buster Keaton's 'Day Dreams,' 1922.

‘General Nuisance,' 1941, features this calamitous dance routine between Buster Keaton & co-star Elsie Ames. The pair coordinated the uncoordinated skit together in a couple of hours; Elsie was very much in synch with Buster’s slapstick.

Buster Keaton & Elsie Ames in one of the best sequences of this short has to be the singing & dance routine—they work together seamlessly in this bit.

This Day in Buster—May 14, 1923 Buster Keaton speaks to the Freeport Journal Standard about the complexities of filming. "In one scene in 'Three Ages,' I use a vaulting pole to leap from a horse to a balcony; we shot the same thing 32 times. Only one can be used, of course. Which one?"

This Day in Buster… May 13, 1921 Buster is the scapegoat in this short, which sees him confused for Dead Shot Dan, a wanted criminal. Chases, trains, fights, and close calls ensue, but there’s still time enough for romance!

This Day in Buster… May 12, 1928 “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” premieres in New York.

This Day in Buster… 13th May 1918 ‘Moonshine’ is released with Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, and Alice Lake. This was Keaton’s ninth outing with ‘Comique,' and by this time, Buster’s salary had increased from $40 to $125 a week.

This Day in Buster… May 11, 1924 "Sherlock Jr." has its general U.S. release. The game was indeed afoot!

This Day in Buster… May 9, 1930 The Buffalo Times advertises "Free and Easy" with this promotional photo of Buster Keaton's first talkie with Anita Page.

Buster Keaton tries on hats for Ernest Torrence's approval in "Steamboat Bill Jr." from 1928.

Saturday Captions: Caption this promo pic for Buster Keaton’s 1922 short, “The Paleface.”

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WIP Wednesday - Behind the scenes and promotional photos for Buster Keaton's “Steamboat Bill, Jr.,” 1928.

This Day in Buster… May 19, 1921

TV Tuesday - Buster Keaton promotes Northwest Orient Airlines in this 1958 commercial.

Buster Keaton in Fort Worth, Texas to promote "The Buster Keaton Story," on May 17th and 18th, 1957

Saturday Captions: Caption this promo pic from Buster Keaton's 'Day Dreams,' 1922.

‘General Nuisance,' 1941, features this calamitous dance routine between Buster Keaton &amp; co-star Elsie Ames. The pair coordinated the uncoordinated skit together in a couple of hours; Elsie was very much in synch with Buster’s slapstick.

Buster Keaton &amp; Elsie Ames in one of the best sequences of this short has to be the singing &amp; dance routine—they work together seamlessly in this bit.

This Day in Buster—May 14, 1923 Buster Keaton speaks to the Freeport Journal Standard about the complexities of filming. "In one scene in 'Three Ages,' I use a vaulting pole to leap from a horse to a balcony; we shot the same thing 32 times. Only one can be used, of course. Which one?"

This Day in Buster… May 13, 1921 Buster is the scapegoat in this short, which sees him confused for Dead Shot Dan, a wanted criminal. Chases, trains, fights, and close calls ensue, but there’s still time enough for romance!

This Day in Buster… May 12, 1928 “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” premieres in New York.

This Day in Buster… 13th May 1918 ‘Moonshine’ is released with Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, and Alice Lake. This was Keaton’s ninth outing with ‘Comique,' and by this time, Buster’s salary had increased from $40 to $125 a week.

This Day in Buster… May 11, 1924 "Sherlock Jr." has its general U.S. release. The game was indeed afoot!

This Day in Buster… May 9, 1930 The Buffalo Times advertises "Free and Easy" with this promotional photo of Buster Keaton's first talkie with Anita Page.

Buster Keaton tries on hats for Ernest Torrence's approval in "Steamboat Bill Jr." from 1928.

Saturday Captions: Caption this promo pic for Buster Keaton’s 1922 short, “The Paleface.”

‘General Nuisance,' 1941, features this calamitous dance routine between Buster Keaton & co-star Elsie Ames. The pair coordinated the uncoordinated skit together in a couple of hours; Elsie was very much in synch with Buster’s slapstick.

Buster Keaton & Elsie Ames in one of the best sequences of this short has to be the singing & dance routine—they work together seamlessly in this bit.