Ed Donahue

Stephen Valentine Patrick William "Steve" Allen
(December 26, 1921 – October 30, 2000).

The Beach Boys appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time.
They performed "I Get Around" and “Wendy” to a crowd of screaming
fans.

The Beverly Hillbillies originally broadcast for nine seasons on CBS 
television from September 26, 1962 to March 23, 1971. It was among
the earliest farce comedy series on American television.

Original aired on CBS-TV: September 26, 1964 – April 17, 1967.

Gilligan’s Island ran for a total of 98 episodes. The first season, consisting
of 36 episodes, was filmed in black and white. These episodes were later
colorized for syndication. The show’s second and third seasons and the
three television movie sequels were filmed in color. The series enjoyed
solid ratings during its original run.

Bob Denver

 
Tim Maguire

Michael Kirk Douglas is 71 today.

1979