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MOVIE RELEASED ON THIS DATE IN 1953
The Biblical epic The Robe tells the story of a Roman military tribune who
commands the unit that crucifies Jesus. The film was made by 20th Century
Fox and is notable for being the first film released in the widescreen process CinemaScope.
Opening at the Roxy Theater in New York
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TOMMY LEE JONES IS NOW 67
Tommy Lee Jones has received four Academy Award nominations,
winning one as Best Supporting Actor for his performance as U.S.
Marshal Samuel Gerard in the 1993 thriller film The Fugitive.
FAMILY SHOW DEBUTED ON THIS DAY IN 1972
The television series The Waltons originally aired on CBS for a total of nine
seasons and was cancelled June 4,1982, Three television movie sequels
followed in 1982, with three more in the 1990s.The Waltons was produced
by Lorimar Productions.
JACQUELINE BISSET IS 69 TODAY
Jacqueline Bisset (Winifred Jacqueline Fraser Bisset)
Bisset has been nominated for four Golden Globe Awards and
an Emmy Award. She is known for her roles in the films Casino
Royale (1967), Bullitt (1968), Airport (1970), and The Deep
(1977). Bisset has made a seamless transition from leading
lady to character actor and remains in demand in Hollywood
and Europe.
Steve McQueen and Jacqueline Bissett on the set of “Bullitt’’.
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