Willie Howard Mays Jr. (92) nicknamed "the Say Hey Kid"
is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball. He is regarded as one of the greatest players ever and ranks
second behind only Babe Ruth on most all-time lists.
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28
Apr
COVERED BY LIFE MAGAZINE ON THIS DAY
27
Apr
IT WAS A REAL LIFE OF RILEY IN 1953
The original sitcom television series The Life of Riley aired on NBC
TV from October 4, 1949 to August 22, 1958. Jackie Gleason was
cast in the title role and William Bendix assumed the lead in 1953.
Jackie Gleason and Rosemary DeCamp
in the original 1949 television series.
William Bendix as Chester A. Riley
on The Life of Riley radio show.
(1953) William Bendix (1906 – 1964)
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20
Apr
THE T V GUIDE FOR APRIL 17 – 23, 1982
The TV sitcom Happy Days aired first-run on the
ABC network from January 15, 1974, to July 19, 1984, with a total of 255 half-hour episodes spanning
11 seasons. Created by Garry Marshall, it was one
of the most successful series of the 1970s.
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24
Mar
FOR THAT EASTER SUNDAY DINNER IN 1905
For over 150 years, Swift & Company has been providing quality
beef and pork products under superior brand names to consumers nationwide.
The Swift & Company tradition began with Mr. Gustavus Swift
when he purchased a calf for $20.00 and sold the meat to his
neighbors. Mr. Swift’s innovative thinking was only the beginning.
Today, Swift & Company is an industry leader in fresh ideas,
products and technology with headquarters in Greeley, Colorado.
Gustavus Franklin Swift, Sr.
(June 24, 1839 – March 29, 1903)
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