Archive for May 31st, 2016

BROOKE SHIELDS IS 51 TODAY


Brooke Christa Shields was born in New York City, New York.

In 1983, Shields abandoned her career as a model, which she began when
she was eleven months old, to attend Princeton University, where she
graduated with a bachelor’s degree
in French literature. In the 1990s,
Shields returned to acting, appearing in minor roles in films, and starred
in various television sitcom
s.


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A REVIEW OF PAST NEWS EVENTS

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ROSS SIMPSON


Clinton
"Clint" Eastwood Jr. is 86 today.

Eastwood worked as a lifeguard, a caddy, and a grocery clerk
while growing up in California.

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SITCOM DEBUTED ON THIS DAY IN 1943

The radio series Archie Andrews was a teenage sitcom directly adapted
from the very popular comic strip of Bob Montana. It was first heard on
NBC Blue and lasted on-air until September 5, 1943. The show was also
broadcast on Mutual from 1944 to 1945.

Kenneth Banghart served as the announcer, while Bob Hastings played
the lead character Archie during the show’s NBC run. Other actors that
took over the main role include Burt Boyar, Jack Grimes, and Charles
Mullen. The other important character role, Jughead, was given to
Cameron Andrews and Hal Stone.


Doris Grundy (Betty) and Charles Mullen (Archie) during
rehearsal.


Harlan Stone (December 14, 1927-
February 21, 2007)

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