Willie Hugh Nelson was born in Abbott, Texas and raised by
his grandparents.

Nelson, one of the most recognized artists in country music, has
acted in over 30 films, co-authored several books, and has been
involved in activism for the legalization of marijuana.

After graduating from high school, in 1950, 
Willie Nelson joined the Air Force but was
later discharged due to back problems.

Sandy Kozel

Jerome Allen "Jerry" Seinfeld is 61 years old today.

Original run on ABC: April 29, 1961 – January 3, 1998.

Jim McKay (James Kenneth McManus)
(September 24, 1921 – June 7, 2008)

McKay was the original host of the sports anthology series
that primarily aired on Saturday afternoons with a succession
of co-hosts beginning in 1987.

In 2007, Wide World of Sports was named by Time Magazine
on its list of the 100 best television programs of all-time.