Friday, September 25, 2009

(Weekend Edition) September 25 - 27, 2009...

10 Timeline Memories:
  1. 1954] Tonight, Tonight: Steve Allen becomes the first host of the new "Tonight Show"...2004] NBC-TV tells Conan O'Brien he will become the new host of the show replacing Jay Leno (now doing 10 - 11) five nights a week. Conan is now hosting the "Tonight Show" (9/26 for both timelines)...
  2. 1955] Wedding Bells: Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher walk down the aisle and then go on an 'Aba Dabba Honeymoon'. Four years later Eddie Fisher calls out for help singing "Oh My Papa" (9/26)...
  3. 1960] Vote For Me: The first of four nationally televised debates between presidential candidates John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon is held (9/26)...2008] On the same date 48 years later, Senators McCain and Obama square off in a presidential debate (9/26)...
  4. 1962] A Sonny forecast: Sonny Liston KO's Floyd Patterson in the 1st round to win the heavyweight championship (9/25)...
  5. 1962] Premiered on this date: "Beverly Hillbillies' which will air for 9 seasons (9/26)...1964] "Gilligan's Island" kicks off a 3 season run before going into syndication forever (9/26)...1968] "Hawaii Five-O" says Aloha for 12 years (9/26)...1969] "The Brady Bunch" will start a successful 5 year run before going into syndication (9/26)...
  6. 1964] Warren wrap: The Warren Commission issues a report on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone (9/27)...
  7. 1965] "Say Hey" has his day: At the age of 34, Willie Mays becomes the oldest player to hit 50 home runs in a season (9/25)...1973] "Willie Mays Night" draws a sold-out Shea Stadium crowd. Willie does not play in the game but the Mets win it for him, 2-1 over Montreal (9/25)...
  8. 1992] D-I-V-O-R-C-E: A judge in Orlando (FL) rules in favor of Gregory Kingsley, a 12-year old seeking a divorce from his biological parents (9/25)...
  9. 1997] Biting mad: NBC sportscaster Marv Albert pleads guilty to assault and battery of his lover. He is fired by NBC hours later (9/25)...
  10. 2008] 'Happy Trails': Legendary actor Paul Newman dies at age 83 after suffering from lung cancer for more than 6 months (9/26)...For more on September 25 - 27:

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