THE NEW BLACK CLOUT IN HOLLYWOOD

On the cover of the Feb. 28 issue, everybody knows the man on the left; a credit is hardly needed for Bill Cosby. The man on the right, however, is somewhat less recognizable. He is Gearey McLeod, camera assistant and member of IATSE Local 659.

I spoke by phone with Gearey, who is on location in Louisiana, and described the picture, the composition of the picture and the caption--”The New Black Clout in Hollywood.” His response was simply, “I may have a job, but I sure don’t have clout.”

He’s more than willing to entertain the possibility, however.

CYNTHIA WHITHAM-MCLEOD Los Angeles