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DAVID CASSIDY TURNED 63

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David Bruce Cassidy is a former teen idol, best known for his role as 
Keith Partridge in the 1970s musical/sitcom
The Partridge Family on
ABC (1970 to 1974). He still performs today.

 


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Season six consists of 28 episodes (Sep.13, 1987 – May 1, 1988) 

The sitcom Family Ties aired on NBC from September 22, 1982 until
May 14, 1989 for a total of seven seasons. It won multiple awards,
including three consecutive Emmy Awards for Michael J. Fox as
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.


 

 

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ACTOR MILO O’SHEA HAS DIED AT 86

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                Milo O’Shea (June 2, 1926 – April 2, 2013)

New York (AP) – Irish character actor Milo O’Shea had roles in the NBC
television series “The West Wing” (1999 – 2006) and was often cast as
priests, playing one in the NBC sitcom “Cheers” (1982 – 1993). One of
his most memorable supporting roles was as a judge in the Sidney Lumet
directed 1982 film “The Verdict” starring Paul Newman. O’Shea also had
a career on Broadway, during which he earned two Tony nominations. He
died on Tuesday following a short illness.  


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MARILU HENNER TURNED 61 TODAY

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Mary Lucy Denise "Marilu" Henner is best known for her role as
Elaine O’Connor Nardo on the ABC-TV sitcom Taxi, 1978 to 1983.

Henner began teaching dance classes at her family’s studio
when she was 14.

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From episode 12 of the second season, "Elaine’s Secret Admirer"
(1979).

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GABE KAPLAN TURNED 68 TODAY

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Gabriel W. "Gabe" Kaplan is a comedian, actor, poker commentator,
and professional poker player. He is best remembered starring in the
ABC-TV sitcom “Welcome Back Kotter” (1975 to 1979.

Although he originally wanted to become a baseball star, he eventually
began working as a bellman and stand-up comedian.

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