The television debut of The Original Amateur Hour was on the DuMont
Television Network with host Ted Mack. The show, which aired until 1954,
was a continuation of Major Bowes Amateur Hour which had been a radio
staple from 1934 to 1945.

 
   Pauline Esther Phillips (July 4, 1918 – January 16, 2013)

Phillips, also known as Abigail Van Buren, was a newspaper
advice columnist and radio show host who began the "Dear
Abby" column in 1956. She died Wednesday ending a long
battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  

Actor/comedian James Eugene "Jim" Carrey  had received
four Golden Globe Award nominations, winning two. He did
stand-up comedy in Toronto, Canada before moving to Los
Angeles.

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During a career of over 50 years, James Earl Jones has become known as
"one of America’s most distinguished and versatile" and "one of the greatest
actors in American history." Since debuting on Broadway in 1957, Jones has
won awards, including a Tony Award and Golden Globe Award for his role in
the 1970 biographical drama film The Great White Hope (1970). He is also
known for his voice acting role as Darth Vader in the Star Wars saga as well
as many film,stage, and television roles. Jones was a pre-med major in college
before joining the service as a Army Ranger during the Korean War.

 

       
  
           Muhammad Ali (Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.) is 71 today