Archive for February, 2012

OSCAR FOR BEST PICTURE IN 1959

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2009

The epic film Ben-Hur was the most expensive ever made at the time, with sets the
largest yet built for a movie. The films nine-minute chariot race is the most famous
sequences in cinema history. The score is the longest ever composed for a motion
picture.

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TODAY’S THE DAY!

kisn coming soon

WWW.GOODGUYRADIO.COM Bookmark and begin listening tonight at 7 PM!

We wish the best for Dave and all the “Good Guys”!

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THE BEST PICTURE OF 1943

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“Casablanca” has grown in popularity to the point that it now consistently
ranks near the top of lists of the greatest films of all time.
   

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Filming a scene from Casablanca

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A TOOTHBRUSH FIRST ON THIS DAY IN 1938

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DuPont introduced the first toothbrushes made with nylon bristles in place
of animal hair.

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MOST PLAYED RECORD ON THIS DAY IN 1958

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sugartime 45

"Sugartime" is one of The McGuire Sisters most popular songs. It sold more
than one million copies.

The sisters retired from public appearances In 1968. Their last performance that
year was on the Ed Sullivan Show. Phyllis McGuire continued to perform solo for
a time. The McGuire Sisters have made occasional appearances together.

In 2001, they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and the Hit Parade
Hall of Fame in 2009. The sisters opened a restaurant in Bradenton, Florida
called McGuire’s Pub.

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