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FIRST GOLD RECORD SONG WAS RECORDED

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"Chattanooga Choo Choo" is a 1941 song that was written by
Mack Gordon and composed by Harry Warren. It was originally
recorded as a
big band/swing tune by Glenn Miller and His
Orchestra
and featured in the 1941 movie Sun Valley Serenade      
and received a
gold record
, presented by RCA Victor in 1942
(below) for sales of 1.2 million copies.
  


 



Chattanooga Choo Choo by Dennis M. Spragg
(L to R) Paul Douglas, W. Wallace Early and Glenn Miller, February 10, 1942.        
    

   
 

Glenn Miller - Chattanooga Choo Choo. Original recording in Stereo
Alton Glen "Glenn" Miller (March 1, 1904 – December 15, 1944)

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TALENTED FILMMAKER BORN ON THIS DAY

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A young Orson Welles, 1920s

Orson Welles | Biography, Movies, & Facts | Britannica

16 Hilarious Examples of Orson Welles's Late-Career Slumming - Newsweek
George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985)

Welles was a director, actor, writer, producer, and magician
who is remembered for his innovative work in film, radio,
and theatre. He is among the greatest and most influential
filmmakers of all time.

He is best known for his stylish 1941 debut, "Citizen Kane"
and as the director and narrator of a radio adaptation
of H.
G. Wells’
novel The War of the Worlds, which caused some
listeners to believe a Martian invasion was occurring. The
event rocketed the 23-year-old to notoriety

OPINION | ON FILM: 'Citizen Kane' taken in context | Northwest Arkansas  Democrat-Gazette

Much as Orson Welles proclaimed for Paul Masson fifty years ago, we will  sell no wine before its time. And we've been holding three of our 2015  Pinot Noir wines for release

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MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU

Happy Star Wars Day 2025: May The Fourth Be With You!

"May the 4th" is a day for all lovers of Jedi, the Resistance,
the Skywalkers, the Hutts, Boba Fett, Baby Yoda, Gamorrean
guards, Maz Kanata, General Grievous, Rancor Keeper and
Jek Porkins (RIP) to unite and celebrate all there is in the
galaxy far, far away. (Why May 4, you ask? Why, it’s right
there in the date, a play on
"May the Force be with you.")
(USA TODAY)

In 2011, the first organized celebration of Star Wars Day took
place in
Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Toronto Underground
Cinema.

Happy Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You | The Seattle Times

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MOVIE-TV ACTRESS HAS DIED AT AGE 63

Back - Lar Park Lincoln, Actress in 'Knots Landing' and 'Friday the 13th  Part VII,' Dies at 63 Lar Park Lincoln, who portrayed the conniving Linda  Fairgate on Knots Landing and Tina

Lar Park-Lincoln - IMDb

(FOX NEWS) – "Knots Landing" actress Lar Park Lincoln has
died
.

Her daughter, Piper Lincoln, confirmed to Fox News Digital
that her mother lost her battle with breast cancer on Tuesday.

Piper shared that the elder Lincoln was surrounded by loved
ones at the time of her death and will always be remembered
as a "great mother and a great actress."

Beyond her acting career, Lincoln was passionate about
mentoring aspiring actors. She founded Actors Audition
Studios, where she coached students in acting skills, career development and audition techniques.

Her dedication to the craft extended to her writing. In 2008,
she wrote the book "Get Started, Not Scammed," as she
offered guidance to actors looking to break into the
entertainment industry.

Knots Landing (TV Series 1979–1993) - Episode list - IMDb

The primetime television soap opera aired on CBS from December 27, 1979, to May 13, 1993.

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AL PACINO IS HAVING A BIRTHDAY

I'm an actor, not a star. — bilboxthorinus: A young Al Pacino.. Looks,...

Choose three of these Al Pacino films and the rest disappear forever ! What  three are you choosing? : r/FIlm

Al Pacino's Net Worth (2025) From The Godfather, Scarface - Parade

Oscar-winning actor known for playing intense, often violent
characters in "The Godfather," "Dog Day Afternoon" and
"Serpico" is 85 today.

Pacino has won and been nominated for many awards during
his acting career, including nine
Oscar nominations. He won
a Best Actor award for “Scent of a Woman” in 1992.

Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) - IMDb

1992

Glengarry Glen Ross | Lost Again

Roma rips into Williamson – Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) - YouTube

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