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February 19, 1974 –KISS appeared on Dick Clark’s IN CONCERT! on this date. This marks their first time on national television. One of the songs they preformed for the show was Nothin’ to Lose. How KISS got a song about anal sex on national TV back in 1974 passed the censors is amazing.

February 19, 1968 – Everyone’s favorite adult, Fred Rogers began telling everyone that It’s a beautiful year in the neighborhood when the national broadcast of his program, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood first aired on this date. Guests on the show were often surprised to find that although Rogers was just as gentle and patient in lifeContinue reading “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood premiered”

Today is National Drink Wine Day, (this is opposed to National Wine Day, which is May 25th.) Before you make the joke, I know, it’s National Drink Wine Day every day in my home. I can make wine disappear. What’s your superpower? While, I can’t find the basis for the holiday, I have my suspicions:Continue reading “Stop yourself –”

Today is the Ninth day of the Lunar New Year. It is the Birthday of Jade Emperor, King of Heaven. The Jade Emperor is also known as the Yù Huáng or Yù Dì, the Ruler of all Heavens (of which the Chinese have over 30), Earth and the Underworld/ Hell, Creator of the Universe, laterContinue reading “It’s just a few more days”

February 18, 1967 –The Buckinghams’ song Kind of a Drag hits #1 on the Billboard Charts on this date. Kind of a Drag was written by Jim Holvay, who was a friend of the band’s from Chicago. It is The Buckingham’s only #1 hit, although they peeked into the Top 10 twice more and chartedContinue reading “Kind of a Drag topped the charts”

February 18, 1938 – If only he had his intercostal clavicle … … The greatest screwball comedy, directed by Howard Hawks, Bringing Up Baby, starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant was released on this date. < Katharine Hepburn loved to talk, which caused problems for Howard Hawks when he needed to shoot scenes. When sheContinue reading “Bringing Up Baby premiered”

February 18, 1983 –Martin Scorsese’s black comedy, The King of Comedy, starring Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis and Sandra Bernhard premiered in the US on this date. Martin Scorsese said later that making this film was an “unsettling” experience, in part because of the embarrassing, bitter material of the script. Scorsese said that he andContinue reading “A surprisingly serious turn by Jerry Lewis”

The Eighth day of the Lunar New Year is believed to be the birthday of millet, an important crop in ancient China. According to the folk proverbs, if this day is bright and clear, then this whole year will be a harvest year; however, if this day is cloudy or even rainy, then the wholeContinue reading “Anyone have any good millet recipes?”

February 17, 1997 –Mike Nesmith directed himself and the other original Monkees in Hey, Hey, It’s the Monkees, a one-hour comedy special which premiered on ABC, on this date. The special assumes the Monkees have been living in their beach house all the years since the series ended and have continued having adventures. This oneContinue reading “Hey, hey we’re the Monkees, again”

February 17, 1990 –Aerosmith appeared on Saturday Night Live on this date. They performed the Wayne’s World theme song while appearing in the skit as themselves.