Tonight Starring Steve Allen was the first version of what eventually
became known as The Tonight Show. Tonight was the first late-night
talk show, as well as the first late night television series of any time
to achieve long-term success. Allen’s run as host of the show began
on September 27, 1954 and ended with his dismissal. The last show
aired on January 25, 1957.
Voice actor Dick Beals with a statue of “Speedy”
Dr. Medicine Company, makers of Aka-Seltzer, introduced the
"Speedy" character in 1951. He was originally conceived by
Creative Director George Pal of the Wade Ad Agency and
designed by illustrator Wally Wood. Originally named Sparky,
the name was changed to Speedy to align with that year’s
promotional theme, "Speedy Relief." He appeared in over
200 TV commercials between 1954 and 1964, voiced by
Dick Beals (shown above).
1959
Burton as a young Kunta Kinte from the TV series Roots
Levardis Robert Martyn Burton, Jr. will turn 56 in February
One of several songs recorded during Buddy Holly’s last
time in the recording studio prior to going on the road with
the Winter Dance Party the next day. The single was not
released until 1969, a decade after his tragic death in a
plane crash on February 3, 1959.
The Fat Man character, Brad Runyan, was played by Jack Scott Smart
The Fat Man, was a popular detective drama radio show based on characters
by Dashiell Hammett. The series starred J. Scott Smart an accomplished actor
of stage, screen, and radio as well as a musician and music historian.The show premiered on the ABC Radio Network on Monday, January 21, 1946 and ran
until 1951. It was produced by E.J. ("Mannie") Rosenberg, directed by Clark
Andrews, and Charles Powers. Rosenberg was also the creator of Big Town.
