January 17, 1949
Today In History
The Goldbergs | the first sitcom on American television airs it's first episode
The Goldbergs is a comedy-drama broadcast from 1929 to 1946 on American radio, and from 1949 to 1956 on American television.
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DOCUMENTARY: Construction of the Hoover Dam
Take a Tour of Fenway Park! Over 100 Years of History
1965 Indy 500
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Your Favorite Game Show?
- Whats My Line0%
- Hollywood Squares0%
- 20,000 Pyramid0%
What famous entertainer was offered the role of Archie Bunker in the TV pilot for All in the Family before Carroll O'Connor was signed for the role?
- Mickey Rooney
- Richard Widmark
- Burt Reynolds
- Michael Douglas
What college did I attend before I turned pro ?
The LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge, LA
Celebrate
Sinatra and Donna Reed
Barbra Streisand
Barney and Aunt Bee
Duke Ellington
Jimmy and Ginger Rogers
Sinatra and Donna Reed
Barbra Streisand
Barney and Aunt Bee
Duke Ellington
TV Show of the Day
The Dean Martin Show - January 12, 1967
A trio of hilarious editorials by the immortal Pat Paulsen | from the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Patrick Layton Paulsen July 6, 1927 – April 24, 1997. He was known as Pat Paulsen an American comedian and satirist notable for his roles on several of the Smothers Brothers TV shows, and for his campaigns for President of the United States in 1968, 1972, 1980, 1988, 1992, and 1996, which had primarily comedic rather than political objectives, although his campaigns generated some protest votes for him. Paulsen's name appeared on the ballot in New Hampshire for the Democratic Primary several times. In 1996, he received 921 votes '1%' to finish second to President Bill Clinton 76,754 votes; this was actually ahead of real politicians such as Buffalo mayor James D. Griffin. In 1992 he came in second to George Bush in the North Dakota Republican Primary. In the 1992 Republican Party primaries he received 10,984 votes total.
Coach Dean Smith | University of North Carolina
In 36 seasons as coach at North Carolina, Dean Smith compiled a record of 879-254, and his 879 victories rank # 4 on the all-time list. He led the Tar Heels to 27 NCAA Tournaments, 11 Final Fours, and 2 NCAA Championships. Remarkably, in 31 of his 36 seasons, his teams lost less than 10 games. Dean Smith coached many All-Americans and future NBA stars at North Carolina, the most notable of course being Michael Jordan.
Interview of the Day
Richard Burton: The Interviews | 1965 - 1983
Miners Buy Jeans from Levi Strauss
San Francisco 1853
Levi Strauss, a Bavarian dry goods dealer is doing a brisk business selling unsold tenting material that he converted to trousers for the miners. Word is spreading that Strauss, the "Cowboys' Tailor," has designed pants that can take a beating and survive. He is using indigo dye to color the drab brown cloth. The durable twilled cotton cloth known in France as “genes” is loose fitting with plenty of pockets, very usable for tools.
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Great Athletes
Pancho Gonzales
Ben Hogan
Pete Rose
Mel Parnell
Richard Petty
Pancho Gonzales
Ben Hogan
Pete Rose
Mel Parnell
Richard Petty
Collectible Editions
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I starred for the Celtics, do you know where I attended college ?
University of Kansas .. FYI... I am Jo Jo White
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