Archive for April 16th, 2015

SEEN ON THE TONIGHT SHOW IN 1975

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From left: Ronald Reagan being interviewed by Johnny Carson

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BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1921

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Sir Peter Alexander Ustinov (April 16, 1921 – March 28, 20004) 

British born Ustinov was the winner of numerous awards during his 
career, including two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor,
Emmy Awards Golden Globes and BAFTA Awards for acting. He
made his stage debut in 1938 at the prestigious Players’ Theater
prior to serving in the British Army.

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From left: Kirk Douglas and Peter Ustinov in a scene from “Spartacus”
in 1960.

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RECAPPING PAST NEWS EVENTS

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BOBBY VINTON IS 80 TODAY

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Bobby Vinton (born Stanley Robert "Bobby" Vinton, Jr. in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania)

Bobby Vinton’s  #1 charting single "Blue Velvet" in 1963 was made famous
by a film of the same name by David Lynch. Vinton was a member of the
U.S. Army and signed to Epic Records after being discharged.

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FIRST AIRED ON THIS DAY IN 1935

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Original air dates on NBC: April 16, 1935 to October 2, 1959

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FIBBER McGEE AND MOLLY REHEARSE WITH HARLOW WILCOX (right)  AND THEIR MUSICAL DIRECTOR, BILLY MILLS.

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