Gloria Gigi Mackh, the first contestant to appear, was also "Miss Austria" and would compete in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant on August 1, 1964, in Miami Beach. The pageant was hosted by John Daly, Arlene Francis and Jack Linkletter.
E.G. Marshall would begin filming the fourth and final season of 'The Defenders (1961)' in September. The series has been considered one of the most socially conscious shows on TV.