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MEG RYAN IS 50 TODAY

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Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra professionally known as Meg Ryan, is a
actress and producer. She began her acting career in 1981 in minor roles,
before joining the cast of the CBS-TV soap As the World Turns in 1982. Ryan
then began appearing supporting roles in several independent big screen films
such Promised Land (1987) and the Rob Reiner-directed romantic comedy
When Harry Met Sally (1989). The film brought her first recognition and
Golden Globe nominations. In the 1990s, Ryan starred in popular romantic
comedy films, including Sleepless In Seattle (1993).

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Meg Ryan with costar Billy Crystal in When Harry Met Sally

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IMOGENE COCA

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Imogene Fernandez de Coca (November 18, 1908 – June 2, 2001)

Imogene was best known for her role opposite Sid Caesar on the NBC-TV 
series Your Show of Shows (1950-1954). She was nominated for five Emmy
awards for the show, winning Best Actress in 1951 and was singled out for 
a Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting in 1953. Though her fame
began late, she worked well into her 80s.
 

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Imogene with Sid Caesar

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Imogene coca as aunt Edna in National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)

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JOHNNY CARSON COVERED BY GQ

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MAD FILM PREMIERED ON THIS DAY IN 1963

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It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
is a 1963 all-star Cinerama epic comedy film
produced and directed by Stanley Kramer. Two comedians of the day are absent
from the ensemble cast: Groucho Marx refused to appear when Kramer couldn’t
meet his fee, while Stan Laurel declined because he felt he was too old-looking
to be funny. It has been called the comedy to end all comedies. 

 

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SALLY FIELD IS 65 TODAY

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Sally Margaret Field is known for major roles in TV and film. She won the
Academy Award for Best Actress in a leading role for Norma Rae (1979)
and Places in the Heart (1984). Field’s achievements also include three
Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild Award
for Best Actress.

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The ABC-TV series ran from 1965 to 1966

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Sally Field in The Flying Nun, ABC-TV from 1967-1970

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