Archive for May 22nd, 2011

LAURENCE OLIVIER ~ ( MAY 22, 1907-JULY 11, 1989)

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Laurence  Olivier, was an English actor, director, and producer. He was
one of the most famous and revered actors of the 20th century.

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BENNY’S LAST RADIO SHOW ON THIS DATE IN 1955

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Jack Benny did his last live network radio broadcast after a run of 23 years. The
show debuted on May 2, 1932 and was aired over the NBC, Blue network. Jack then 
devoted his time fully to TV.

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Radio show cast (left to right) Eddie Anderson, who played Rochester, Dennis Day, Phil Harris, Mary Livingstone, Jack Benny, Don Wilson, and Mel Blanc.

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TOP TUNE ON THIS DATE IN 1961

#1 (2)billboard hot 100

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GROUP’S EIGHTH #1 HIT ON THIS DATE IN 1965

BEATLES

Note: Paul McCartney, not George Harrison, played lead guitar.

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LAST ‘’TONIGHT SHOW WITH JOHNNY CARSON’’ ON THIS DATE IN 1992

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                        JOHNNY CARSON MUG

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