Berry Gordy JR. in the Motown Studio control booth.
Berry Gordy JR. is the founder/producer of Motown
records and signed such artist as Marvin Gaye, The
Supremes, The Temptations, Steve Wonder and the
Jackson 5.
Archive for November, 2010
28
Nov
MR. MOTOWN IS 81 YEARS OLD TODAY
27
Nov
“WHAT A REVOLTIN’ DEVELOPMENT THIS IS!”
William Bendix was Chester A. Riley in one of radios
great situation comedies…The Life of Riley. The show
initially aired on the Blue Network, later known as ABC,
from Jan 16, 1944 to June 8, 1945. It then moved to NBC
where it was broadcast from September 8, 1945 until June
29, 1951. Riley and his co-worker Gilles were wing riveters
at the fictional Cunningham Aircraft plant in California.
great situation comedies…The Life of Riley. The show
initially aired on the Blue Network, later known as ABC,
from Jan 16, 1944 to June 8, 1945. It then moved to NBC
where it was broadcast from September 8, 1945 until June
29, 1951. Riley and his co-worker Gilles were wing riveters
at the fictional Cunningham Aircraft plant in California.
Riley’s radio family included his wife Peg, played by
Paula Winslowe and their two children, daughter Babs,
who was played by various actors, and a son named
Jr. played by Tommy Cook. The most memorable
character was Digby (Digger) O’Dell the “Friendly
Undertaker” portrayed by actor John Brown who
also was Gilles. The series made the transition to
Television in 1949 on NBC.
Paula Winslowe Tommy Cook & William Bendix.
27
Nov
FORD’S CONFIRMATION ON THIS DATE IN 1973
President Nixon (left) with Gerald Ford following his confirmation
as the 40th Vice President of the United States. The previous
Vice President, Spiro Agnew had resigned the office.
as the 40th Vice President of the United States. The previous
Vice President, Spiro Agnew had resigned the office.
27
Nov
DAUGHTER OF JFK IS NOW 53
Author and attorney Caroline Kennedy is the only
surviving child of President John F. Kennedy and
First Lady Jacqueline.
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