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‘’AND THAT’S THE WAY IT WAS”… ON THIS DAY

From the CBS News archives, legendary anchorman Walter Cronkite signs off for the final time on the "CBS Evening
News." Cronkite manned the anchor desk from April, 16,
1962 until March 6, 1981.

Walter Cronkite's last sign off reimagined - YouTube

Walter Cronkite quote: As anchorman of the CBS Evening News, I signed off...
Walter Leland Cronkite Jr. (November 4, 1916 – July 17, 2009)

March 6th 1981: Walter Cronkite signs off for the...

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SERIES FINALE AIRED ON THIS DAY

106 million people watched 'M.A.S.H.' finale 35 years ago. No scripted show  since has come close. - The Washington Post

M*A*S*H (TV series) - Wikipedia

On February 28, 1983, the celebrated sitcom M*A*S*H bowed
out
after 11 seasons, airing a special two-and-a-half hour
episode watched by 77 percent of the television viewing
audience. It was the largest percentage ever to watch a
single TV show up to that time.

Today in 1983... M*A*S*H aired its... - Do You Remember? | Facebook

The M*A*S*H* series finale, 1983 : r/nostalgia

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YOUNG ACTRESS HAS NEEN FOUND DEAD

Michelle Trachtenberg — The Movie Database (TMDB)

(FOX News) – Actress Michelle Trachtenberg was found dead
in a New York City apartment today. She  was 39.

Authorities found Trachtenberg after responding to a 911 call
around 8 a.m. local time. The actress was unconscious and unresponsive, according to the New York Police Department.

Trachtenberg’s death is not being investigated as suspicious
and the cause of death will be determined by the medical
examiner.

Police sources told ABC-7 that Trachtenberg had recently
undergone a liver transplant and may have been experiencing complications.

The actress starred as Dawn Summers on "Buffy the Vampire
Slayer" for three years. The series ran from 1997-2003 on WB.

Buffy' proved you could save the world, still hit the mall

Michelle Trachtenberg, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' and 'Harriet the Spy'  star, dies at at 39 | RochesterFirst

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LOOKING BACK WHEN WE WERE…YOUNGER

Plunk your magic twanger, Froggy! - july29th post - Imgur

Andy's Gang (TV Series 1955–1960) - IMDb
Andy’s Gang was a children’s television program broadcast
on NBC from August 20, 1955, to December 31, 1960, hosted
by actor Andy Devine. The sponsor, Buster Brown Shoes. 

Andy's Gang (TV Series 1955–1960) - IMDb

Andy's Gang 1955 Andy Devine with commercials

Andy's Gang starring Andy Devine ...

Buster Brown Comes To Town! - Mitchell County Historical Society

Andy Devine
Andrew (Andy) Vabre Devine
(October 7, 1905 – February 18, 1977)

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ACTOR ROBERT WAGNER IS 95 TODAY

The Towering Inferno - Blu-ray
1974

Irwin Allen - The Towering Inferno

Robert John Wagner Jr. is also known for starring in the
television shows It Takes a Thief (1968–1970), Switch

(1975–1978), and
Hart to Hart (1979–1984). He later had
recurring roles on
Two and a Half Men (2007–2008) and
NCIS
(2010–2019).

Robert Wagner – The Official Website

Terrific Thursday  10 days left to send your Birthday Wishes in! Robert  Wagner will be turning 95 on 2/10, let's make it happen and get him the  most wishes ever! We

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