January 21, 1957 –
Patsy Cline sang Walking After Midnight on Arthur Godfrey’s nighttime television show, quickly launching her career on this date.
The song became a crossover hit, charting at #2 Country and #12 Pop, and established Cline as a Country singer capable of mainstream success.
Mr. Godfrey did not fire her after her performance.
The Haus of Dcaligari 