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SEX–SYMBOL OF THE 1960s IS 77 TODAY

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Brigitte (Anne-Marie) Bardot is a French former fashion model, actress
and singer, and animal rights activist. In her early life, Bardot was an
aspiring ballet dancer. She started her acting career in 1952. Bardot
retired from the entertainment industry in 1973. During her show career in
show business , Bardot starred in 47 films, performed in numerous musical
shows, and recorded 80 songs. She has since established herself as an
animal rights activist.

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2009 release

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SHAUN CASSIDY ~ 53 YEARS OLD TODAY

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Shaun Paul Cassidy is a actor, singer, writer and producer. He is the eldest
son of Academy Award winning actress Shirley Jones, and the second son
(his older half-brother is David Cassidy) of Tony award-winning actor Jack
Cassidy. Shaun is known for his role in the ABC- TV series The Hardy Boys-
Nancy Drew Mysteries
from 1977 to 1979. While still in high school, Cassidy
signed a contract with Warner Bros. Records and began recording music. A
series of singles were released, leading to a debut album in 1977. The album
netted Cassidy a Grammy nomination (for Best New Artist) and a number one
single, "Da Doo Ron Ron”. Cassidy concentrated on stage acting for most of
the 1980s and early 1990s.

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Shaun Cassidy, Pamela Sue Martin, and Parker Stevenson

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SEASON PREMIERE ON THIS DATE IN 1964

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Gilligan’s Island
is a television situation comedy aired for three seasons
(98 episodes ) on the CBS network, from the season premier on Saturday
September 26, 1964, to September 4, 1967. The show was originally
sponsored by Philip Morris & Company and Proctor & Gamble. The first
season (36 episodes) was filmed in black and white. They were colorized
later for syndication.

 

 

tina louise  Dawn Wells

Tina Louise (77)                                                     Dawn Wells (72)

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Russell Johnson (86)

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SEASON PREMIERE ON THIS DATE IN 1968

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Hawaii Five-O is a police drama series set in Hawaii. The show was
given the title in honor of Hawaii’s status as the 50th State.The series
originally ran for twelve seasons on CBS from Thursday September
26, 1968 to April 4, 1980 and continues in reruns. The series starred
Jack Lord as state police lead Detective Steve McGarrett. The theme
music for Hawaii Five-O was composed by Morton Stevens and has
been covered by many musicians.

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SPINOFF SERIES DEBUTED ON THIS DATE IN 1964

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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
originally aired on CBS television from Friday September
25, 1964, to May 2, 1969 for a total of 150 episodes. The sitcom was a spinoff
of The Andy Griffith Show, and the pilot was aired as the finale of the fourth
season the The Andy Griffith Show on May 19,1964.

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Jim Nabors became 81 years old on June 12

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