10 Timeline Memories:
- 1865] Set me free why don’t you babe: Slavery is abolished in the United States when the 13th Amendment is declared in effect (12/18)…
- 1880] Premiered on this date: Broadway officially becomes “The Great White Way” when the lights go on for the first time (12/20)…1946] Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” starring James Stewart and Donna Reed is previewed for charity at the Globe Theatre in Times Square (12/20). The next day is the official world premiere. The movie won’t become a hit until it reaches TV…
- 1956] Debuted on this date: “To Tell The Truth” on CBS-TV (12/18). The first edition of the classic game show runs until 1968 when it goes into syndication from ‘69 to ‘78 and then off and on through 2002. In 1966 the Supremes opened this show singing “Baby Love” before Berry Gordy Jr. and 2 imposter’s were introduced...1966] Dr. Seuss’ “How The Grinch Stole Christmas“, a special on CBS-TV (12/18)…
- 1969] ‘Nay’ on capital punishment: Britain’s Parliament abolishes the death penalty, something New Jersey did two years ago (12/18)…
- 1973] ‘Happy Trails’: Bobby Darin passes away following surgery to repair a faulty heart valve. Darin was just 37 (12/20)…1997] SNL comedian Chris Farley becomes the shows’ latest tragedy when he overdoses on morphine and cocaine in Chicago at 33. One of Farley’s best characters was Matt Foley, the inspiration speaker (12/18)…
- 1980] Silent Night: No announcers are allowed in a Don Ohlmeyer experiment during the Jets-Dolphins game on NBC-TV, won by the Jets 24-17 (12/20). I remember how refreshing it was and they kept the parabolic crowd mics open so you felt like you were at the game. It’s time for this experiment to return…
- 1987] All Paul Simon all the time: Presidential candidate Paul Simon introduces singer Paul Simon on ‘Saturday Night Live’ (12/19). Will the real Paul Simon please stand up…
- 1990] Bo knows: Bo Jackson becomes the first athlete to be chosen for All-Star games in both baseball and football when he’s selected to the NFL Pro Bowl (12/19). Had he not gotten hurt he would of been one of the all-time greats in both sports…
- 2002] This is justice?: Citing new DNA evidence, a judge throws out the convictions of 5 young men for the 1989 attack on the ‘Central Park Jogger’ who was raped and left for dead (12/19). Miraculously she survives…
- 2006] Rumsfeld ‘resigns’: Donald Rumsfeld spends his last day in office as Secretary of Defense. Robert Gates is nominated by George W. Bush as his replacement. Gates keeps his job in the Obama administration (12/18)…For more on December 18 -20:
