Archive for June 8th, 2016

RECORDED ON THIS DAY IN 1927


Paul Samuel Whiteman (March 28, 1890 – December 29, 1967)

Paul Whiteman and his orchestra recorded "When Day is Done."

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‘’THE KING OF ROADS” HAS A BIRTHDAY

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The Historic Columbia River Highway (U.S. Route 30) turned 100-years-old
Yesterday, June 7th. The Highway runs through the Columbia River Gorge 
from Troutdale to The Dalles. It was built in segments and dedicated in 1916
as the nation’s first scenic highway. It functioned as the main road into the
city of Portland from the east until opening of I-84 in the 1960s. The Gorge
highway remains one of America’s most iconic roads.

Columbia River Highway, Oregon, winding around the west end of Shepperd's Dell

Columbia River Highway, Oregon. East approach to Eagle Creek Bridge

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RADIO SERIES BEGAN ON THIS DAY IN 1947


"The Lassie Show" debuted on ABC radio. It was a 15-minute weekly 
program that aired until 1950. The series was an anthology and had
no recurring human characters. Lassie actually barked and whined
on cue for the series, but animal imitator Earl Keen did growls and
other sounds, as well as the sounds of other animals. The series
was sponsored by Red Heart dog food.

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REVIEWING PAST NEW STORIES

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Tim maguire
Tim Maguire



Mickey Charles Mantle (October 20, 1931 – August 13, 1995)

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TV SERIES DEBUTED ON THIS DAY IN 1948

The Texaco Star Theatre was a comedy-variety show, broadcast on radio
from 1938 to 1949. It took to television on June 8, 1948 and was a huge
success. Comedian Milton Berle hosted the show that gave him the name 
“Mr. Television”.

 

 

                            

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