Tony Dungy (68) of the Indianapolis Colts became the first Black
NFL head coach to win a Super Bowl (XLl). The victory marked
the first time a Black head coach had reached the National
Football League’s championship game—one that featured not
just one, but two Black head coaches.
Hall of Fame head coach and NBC Football analyst Tony
Dungy.
With the stirring notes of the William Tell Overture and a shout of
“Hi-yo, Silver! Away!” The Lone Ranger debuted on Detroit’s radio
station WXYZ January 30, 1933 and went on for 2,956 episodes.
The creation of station-owner George Trendle and writer Fran
Striker, the “masked rider of the plains” became one of the most
popular and enduring western heroes of the 20th century. Joined
by his trusty steed, Silver, and Native American scout, Tonto, the
Lone Ranger battled western outlaws and Native Americans.
Francis Hamilton " Fran " Striker
(August 19, 1903 – September 4, 1962)
Brace Beemer[ (December 9, 1902 – March 1, 1965)
Brace Beemer became the third radio voice of the Lone
Ranger on April 18, 1941, after the death of Earle Graser
and remained so until the series’ last new episode on
September 3, 1954. During the 13 years that Beemer
played the title character, he was required by contract
to restrict his radio acting to that one role until the
program left the air.
On January 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy became the first
U.S. president to hold a live televised news conference.
From a podium in the State Department auditorium, Kennedy read
a prepared statement regarding the famine in the Congo, the
release of two American aviators from Russian custody and
impending negotiations for an atomic test ban treaty.
He then opened the floor for questions from reporters, answering
queries on a variety of topics including relations with Cuba,
voting rights and food aid to impoverished Americans.
Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023)
Norman Lear was a screenwriter and producer who wrote,
created or developed over 100 shows. Lear created and
produced numerous popular 1970s sitcoms, including
All in the Family (1971–1979).
Lear (right) speaks with Jean Stapleton and Carroll
O’Connor on the set of "All in the Family" (1970).
