Tina Louise played the "movie star" Ginger Grant (above) on the CBS-TV sitcom
Gilligan’s Island (September 26, 1964 – September 4, 1867). Louise made her
film debut in 1958 in God’s Little Acre. She became an in-demand leading lady
for major stars like Robert Taylor, Richard Widmark, and Robert Ryan.
TINA LOUISE ~ 77 YEARS OLD TODAY
WESTERN SERIES DEBUTED ON THIS DATE IN 1956
My Friend Flicka is a 39-episode western television series set at the fictitious
Goose Bar Ranch in Wyoming at the turn of the 20th century. The program
was filmed in color but initially aired on Fridays in black and white on CBS
until February 1, 1957. It was a mid-season replacement for Gene Autry’s
The Adventures of Champion. Both shows failed in the ratings against
ABC’s The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin.
LAST SHOW WAS ON THIS DATE IN 1985
The Dukes of Hazzard originally aired on the CBS television network beginning
on January 26, 1979. It was inspired by the 1975 film Moonrunners.Throughout
its TV run, "The Dukes of Hazzard" featured many newcomers as well as guest
appearances by established country stars. The theme song “The Good Ol’ Boys”
was written and performed by Waylon Jennings. He was also the shows narrator.
The main stars of the show were from left to right, John Schneider as ”Bo” Duke,
Catherine Bach as cousin Daisy Duke, and Tom Wopat as “Luke” Duke.
Shown above is the shows other star, The General Lee, a 1969 Dodge Charger
SINATRA’S RADIO DEBUT ON THIS DATE IN 1943
MIKE FARRELL BECAME 72 TODAY
Michael Joseph "Mike" Farrell is an actor, best known for his role as Captain
B.J. Hunnicutt (shown above) on the CBS-TV series M*A*S*H (1975–83). He
Stayed with the series for its remaining eight years on the air. During that
time, Farrell wrote five episodes and directed four. Even before he was
well-known, Farrell was an activist for many political and social causes.
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