Archive for March, 2012

LEONARD NIMOY IS 81 TODAY!

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Leonard Nimoy as Spock in the original Star Trek series
(1966-1969).

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In April 2010, Leonard Nimoy announced his retirement from
playing
the Star Trek character Spock. His retirement has not
included voice acting.

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SERIES PILOT AIRED ON THIS DAY IN 1969

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The ABC-TV medical drama Marcus Welby, M.D. starred Robert Young
and aired from September 23, 1969, to July 29, 1976. The pilot of the
series titled A Matter of Humanities, aired as an ABC Movie of the Week
on Wednesday, March 26, 1969.

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ROCKABILLY SINGER BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1934

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John Joseph "Johnny" Burnette
(March 25, 1934 – August 14, 1964)

Johnny Burnette along with his older brother Dorsey Burnette and a friend, Paul
Burlison were members of The Rock and Roll Trio. Burnette drowned in a fishing
boat accident at the age of 30.

 

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Dreamin’ was Johnny Burnette’s third single. It reached #11
on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960.

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OLD SPICE ~ FOR THAT AMERICAN FEELING!

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BONNIE GUITAR TURNED 89 TODAY!

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Bonnie Guitar (born Bonnie Buckingham in Seattle, Washington) is one 
of the first female Country Music artists to have songs crossover from 
country charts to the pop charts. Bonnie co-founded Dolton Records 
in the late 50s. The label launched the careers of The Fleetwoods 
and The Ventures. She left Dolton in 1960 and became part owner 
of Jerden Records.

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Bonnie Guitar is best remembered for her 1957 hit “Dark Moon”.  

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