On Sept. 24, 1958, “The Donna Reed Show” made its debut on ABC.
In 1964, “The Bullwinkle Show” premiered on NBC.
In 1968, “60 Minutes” made its debut on CBS, with reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace.
In 1977, “The Love Boat” premiered on ABC.
In 1988, singer James Brown was arrested after a high-speed chase through Georgia and South Carolina. He eventually was sentenced to six years in jail.
In 1991, Theodor Geisel, better known as children’s author Dr. Suess, died at the age of 87.
In 1993, actress Shannon Doherty married actor Ashley Hamilton. They have since split up.
In 1995, one person piloting a personal watercraft was killed after colliding with a boat with Gloria Estefan and her husband on board. The Estefans weren’t hurt and were not found to be at fault.
In 2005, actor Ashton Kutcher married actress Demi Moore in Beverly Hills, Calif.