Bert Parks in a comeback crowning glamour pusses

By Compiled From Wire Service Dispatches With Analysis From Monitor Correspondents Around The world; Edited By Linda Feldmann

July 7, 1983

Bal Harbour, Fla.

Perennial host Bert Parks, fired from the Miss America Pageant after 25 years because his image wasn't ''youthful'' enough, has found a new home at another beauty contest - for cats.

Mr. Parks is warming up his vocal cords to serve as master of ceremonies for the ''All American Glamour Kitty'' contest at the Sheraton Bal Harbour on July 20. The pageant will have all the trappings: contestants prancing down a runway, an adoring, oohing and aahing crowd - and Bert Parks breaking into theme song when a winner is announced.