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Entertainment History 9/24

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.

September 23rd Celebrity Birthdays

Actor Mickey Rooney is 93
Singer Julio Iglesias is 70
Actor Paul Petersen (“The Donna Reed Show”) is 68
Actress-singer Mary Kay Place is 66
Singer Bruce Springsteen is 64
Drummer Leon Taylor of The Ventures is 58
Actor Jason Alexander (“Seinfeld”) is 54
Actress Elizabeth Pena is 54
Actor Chi McBride (“Pushing Daisies,” ”Boston Public”) is 52
Steel guitarist Don Herron of BR549 is 51
Singer Ani DiFranco is 43
Singer Sarah Bettens of K’s Choice is 41
Rapper-producer-record head Jermaine Dupri is 41
Actor Kip Pardue is 37
Actor Anthony Mackie (“Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”) is 35
Singer Erik-Michael Estrada of O-Town is 34
Actress Aubrey Dollar is 33.

Entertainment on September 23

On Sept. 23, 1962, “The Jetsons” premiered on ABC. It was the first program to be carried by the network in color.

In 1968, Lucille Ball returned to TV in “Here’s Lucy” on CBS.

In 1969, the “Paul is Dead” rumor began with a story in the Illinois University newspaper with the headline, “Clues Hint at Beatle Death.”

In 1974, Robbie McIntosh, drummer with the Average White Band, died of a heroin overdose in Los Angeles. He had ingested the drug at a party, thinking it was cocaine.

In 1996, actor Jim Carrey married actress Lauren Holly. She later filed for divorce.

In 1998, actress Mary Frann, who played Bob Newhart’s wife on “Newhart,” died of apparent heart failure at her home in Beverly Hills, Calif. She was 55.

Also in 1998, White Zombie announced its breakup.

In 2010, singer Katy Perry was cut from an episode of “Sesame Street” because the producers thought her dress was too low-cut.

September 18th

Singer Jimmie Rodgers is 80
Actor Robert Blake is 80
Actor Fred Willard is 80
Singer-actor Frankie Avalon is 73
Actress Beth Grant (“The Mindy Project”) is 64
Guitarist Kerry Livgren (Kansas) is 64
Guitarist Mark Olson of The Jayhawks is 52
Singer Joanne Catherall of Human League is 51
Actress Holly Robinson Peete (“Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper”) is 49
Singer Ricky Bell (Bell Biv Devoe, New Edition) is 46
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith is 42
Actor James Marsden (“The Notebook,” ”Ally McBeal”) is 40
Actress Emily Rutherfurd (“The New Adventures of Old Christine”) is 39
Actor Travis Schuldt (“Scrubs) is 39
Rapper Xzibit is 39
Comedian Jason Sudeikis (“Saturday Night Live”) is 38
Actor Barrett Foa (“NCIS: Los Angeles”) is 36
TV personality Sara Haines (“Today” show) is 36
Actors Taylor and Brandon Porter (“Party of Five”) are 20
Actor C.J. Sanders is 17.

September 18 Entertainment History

On September 18th, 1949, actor Frank Morgan died at the age of 59. He’s probably best known for playing the wizard in “The Wizard of Oz.”

In 1957, the popular western “Wagon Train” debuted on NBC.

In 1960, Frankie Avalon received $600,000 for the money that he earned before he became of age.

In 1964, “The Addams Family” premiered on ABC.

In 1965, “I Dream Of Jeannie” starring Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden, made its debut on NBC. “Get Smart,” starring Don Adams, also premiered on the same network.

In 1970, Jimi Hendrix was found dead in a London apartment. He was 27. A coroner ruled Hendrix choked on his own vomit.

In 1971, Pink Floyd became the first rock band to play at the Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.

In 1976, “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry hit No. 1 on the pop chart.

In 1978, the comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati” made its debut on CBS.

In 1983, Kiss appeared without makeup for the first time, on MTV.

In 2004, Britney Spears married Kevin Federline in a private home outside Los Angeles. They both filed for divorce after two years.

On this Day in Entertainment 9/17

On September 17th, 1931, RCA Victor demonstrated the first 33-and-a-third RPM long-playing record in New York.

In 1963, “The Fugitive” began its run on ABC, starring David Janssen as Dr. Richard Kimble.

In 1964, “Bewitched,” starring Elizabeth Montgomery, made its debut on ABC.

In 1967, The Doors performed “Light My Fire” on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Jim Morrison had been asked to change the line “Girl, we couldn’t get much higher,” but Morrison sang it anyway.

Also in 1967, The Who appeared on “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.” Drummer Keith Moon had set a flash powder explosion in his drum kit, not knowing technicians had already done so. The resulting explosion sent a cymbal into Moon’s leg and singed Pete Townshend’s hair.

In 1972, “MASH” premiered on CBS. It stayed on the air for 11 years.

In 1978, ABC’s expensive sci-fi show “Battlestar Galactica” made its debut.

In 1980, Bette Midler’s concert film, “Divine Madness,” premiered.

In 1983, Vanessa Williams of New York became the first black contestant to be crowned Miss America. The following July, she also became the first Miss America to resign in the wake of her “Penthouse” magazine scandal.

In 1991, Geffen Records released “Use Your Illusion One” and “Use Your Illusion Two” by Guns N’ Roses. The two albums went on sale at many stores nationwide just after midnight.

Also in 1991, Hank Williams Jr. unveiled a statue of his father in Montgomery, Ala., where his funeral was held in 1953.

In 1996, The Cranberries canceled the last nine shows of their U.S. tour because singer Dolores O’Riordan was suffering from a combination of exhaustion and the flu.

Also in 1996, London police intercepted and destroyed a booby-trapped book that an obsessed fan sent to singer Bjork (BYORK). The fan shot himself to death hours after mailing the package. The package never reached Bjork’s home.

In 1997, comedian Red Skelton died at a hospital near his home in Palm Springs, Calif., after a long illness. He was 84.

In 2001, David Letterman hosted the first late-night talk show since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. Letterman opened the show with no jokes, just his thoughts on the matter. Dan Rather was his first guest and broke into tears.

Happy Birthday Dear Celebrity 9/17

Actor David Huddleston (“Blazing Saddles,” ”The Big Lebowski”) is 83
Singer LaMonte McLemore of the Fifth Dimension is 78
Singer Fee Waybill of The Tubes is 63
Actress Elvira is 62
Comedian Rita Rudner is 60
Muppeteer Kevin Clash (Elmo on “Sesame Street”) is 53
Actor/director Paul Feig is 51
Director Baz Luhrmann (“Moulin Rouge”) is 51
Singer BeBe Winans is 51
Actor Kyle Chandler (“Early Edition”) is 48
Rapper Doug E. Fresh is 47
Actor Malik Yoba (“New York Undercover”) is 46
Vocalist Keith Flint of Prodigy is 44
Actor Matthew Settle (“Gossip Girl”) is 44
Rapper Vinnie of Naughty by Nature is 43
Singer Anastacia is 40
Singer Marcus Sanders of Hi-Five is 40
Singer-actress Nona Gaye is 39
Drummer Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan is 34
Actor Billy Miller (“The Young and the Restless”) is 34
Bassist Jon Walker (Panic at the Disco) is 28.

At the Movies 9/17-9/26

Playing Friday 9/20 only

Screen #1
Insidious 2…. 4:00, 7:00 & 9:30
Screen #2
Prisoners….4:00, 7:00 & 9:35
Rated R… Must ID
Screen #3
Planes 2D….4:10 & 9:35
Planes 3D…. 7:05
Screen #4
We’re The Millers…. 4:10, 7:10 & 10:00
Rated R… Must ID
Screen #5
The Family….4:05, 7:10 & 10:00
Rated R… Must ID
Screen #6
The Conjuring…. 4:05, 7:05 & 9:50
Rated R… Must ID

Playing Saturday 9/21 & Sunday 9/22 only

Screen #1
Insidious 2…. 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 & 9:30
Screen #2
Prisoners….1:00, 4:00, 7:00 & 9:35
Rated R… Must ID
Screen #3
Planes 2D….4:10 & 9:35
Planes 3D…. 1:20 & 7:05
Screen #4
We’re The Millers…. 1:15, 4:10, 7:10 & 10:00
Rated R… Must ID
Screen #5
The Family….1:05, 4:05, 7:10 & 10:00
Rated R… Must ID
Screen #6
The Conjuring…. 1:10, 4:05, 7:05 & 9:50
Rated R… Must ID

Playing thru Thursday 9/19 ONLY

Screen #1
Insidious 2…. 4:00, 7:00
Screen #2
The Family….4:05, 7:10
Rated R… Must ID
Screen #3
Planes 2D….4:10
Planes 3D…. 7:05
Screen #4
We’re The Millers…. 4:10, 7:10
Rated R… Must ID
Screen #5
Riddick….4:00, 7:00
Rated R… Must ID
Screen #6
The Conjuring…. 4:05, 7:05
Rated R… Must ID

Playing Monday 9/23 & Thursday 9/26 ONLY

Screen #1
Insidious 2…. 4:00, 7:00
Screen #2
Prisoners….4:00, 7:00
Rated R… Must ID
Screen #3
Planes 2D….4:10
Planes 3D…. 7:05
Screen #4
We’re The Millers…. 4:10, 7:10
Rated R… Must ID
Screen #5
The Family….4:05, 7:10
Rated R… Must ID
Screen #6
The Conjuring…. 4:05, 7:05
Rated R… Must ID

September 16th

Actress Lauren Bacall is 89
Blues singer B.B. King is 88
Singer Betty Kelly of Martha and the Vandellas is 69
Drummer Kenney Jones (Small Faces, Faces, The Who) is 65
Actress Susan Ruttan (“L.A. Law”) is 65
Actor Ed Begley Jr. is 64
Singer David Bellamy of the Bellamy Brothers is 63
Jazz guitarist Earl Klugh is 60
Actor Christopher Rich (“Reba,” ”Murphy Brown”) is 60
TV weatherman Mark McEwen is 59
Singer Frank Reed of the Chi-Lites is 59
Illusionist David Copperfield is 57
Actor Mickey Rourke is 57
Country singer Terry McBride is 55
Actress Jennifer Tilly is 55
Actress Jayne Brook (“Chicago Hope”) is 53
Singer Richard Marx is 50
Comedian Molly Shannon (“Saturday Night Live”) is 49
Singer Marc Anthony is 45
Comedian Amy Poehler (“Parks and Recreation,” ”Saturday Night Live”) is 42
Singer Musiq is 36
Actress Alexis Bledel (“Gilmore Girls”) is 32
Actress Sabrina Bryan (“The Cheetah Girls”) is 29
Actress Madeline Zima (“The Nanny”) is 28
Actress Kyla Pratt (“Fat Albert,” ”Dr. Doolittle”) is 27
Singer Teddy Geiger is 25
Musician Nick Jonas of The Jonas Brothers is 21.

Entertainment History

On September 16th, 1963, the science-fiction anthology series “The Outer Limits” premiered on ABC.

In 1964, the rock-and-roll TV show “Shindig” premiered on ABC. The show was considered a cut above its competitors at the time because the acts performed on stage, rather than just lip-synched. The first show featured Bobby Sherman, the Everly Brothers, the Righteous Brothers and Sam Cooke.

In 1968, the final episode of “The Andy Griffith Show” aired.

In 1970, a poll in Britain’s “Melody Maker” magazine found that Led Zeppelin was the most popular band. It was the first time in eight years that The Beatles had not topped the list.

In 1972, “The Bob Newhart Show” debuted on CBS.

In 1977, Marc Bolan, leader of the band T. Rex, died in a car crash near London. His girlfriend was at the wheel.

In 1978, the Grateful Dead performed a concert before the pyramids of Egypt.

In 1979, “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang was released. It’s considered to be the first rap record.

In 1991, country singer Willie Nelson married makeup artist Ann-Marie D’Angelo. They met on the set of Nelson’s 1986 movie “Red Headed Stranger.”

In 1992, Barbra Streisand sang in public for the first time in six years at a fundraiser in Beverly Hills for Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton.

In 1995, TV viewers voted to keep the swimsuit competition in the Miss America pageant.

In 1998, members of Mott the Hoople reunited for a concert in London, their first concert in 24 years.history

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