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MARY STEENBURGEN TURNED 58 TODAY
Mary Nell Steenburgen has starred in over fifty films spanning thirty years
of movie production. Her big break came when she was discovered by Jack
Nicholson who cast her as the lead in his second directorial production, the
1978 western Goin’ South. Mary’s third film in 1980 was Melvin and Howard
which earned her and Academy Award and a Golden Globe both for Best
Supporting Actress. She had a leading role in the 1979 film Time After Time
and made other appearances in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape in 1993 and she
was Doc Brown’s (Christopher Lloyd) love interest in Back to the Future Part lll.
Christopher Lloyd and Mary Steenburgen in Back to the Future Part lll
Mary in a scene from Melvin and Howard
ACTRESS BROOKE ADAMS IS 62 TODAY
After playing small roles in television and low-budget movies, Adams’ performances in
Days of Heaven (1978) and the remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (also 1978)
brought her positive reviews. She has also starred in the films Cuba (1979), The Dead Zone (1983), Key Exchange (1985), and Gas Food Lodging (1992). In 1995 Adams retired temporarily from film-making due to family responsibilities and a scarcity of good roles. She resumed her career around 2002 and recently starred in several shows on Broadway.
LAST SHOW WAS ON THIS DATE IN 1985
The Dukes of Hazzard originally aired on the CBS television network beginning
on January 26, 1979. It was inspired by the 1975 film Moonrunners.Throughout
its TV run, "The Dukes of Hazzard" featured many newcomers as well as guest
appearances by established country stars. The theme song “The Good Ol’ Boys”
was written and performed by Waylon Jennings. He was also the shows narrator.
The main stars of the show were from left to right, John Schneider as ”Bo” Duke,
Catherine Bach as cousin Daisy Duke, and Tom Wopat as “Luke” Duke.
Shown above is the shows other star, The General Lee, a 1969 Dodge Charger
JIMMY GREENSPOON IS 51 YEARS OLD TODAY
Jimmy Greenspoon is a keyboard player, best known as a member of the band,
Three Dog Night which had commercial success in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Greenspoon helped re-launch Three Dog Night in the mid 1980s. He is still touring
with the band.
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