September 13, 1972 –The sitcom, The Paul Lynde Show, starring Paul Lynde, Elizabeth Allen, Jane Actman, and Pamelyn Ferdin, premiered on ABC-TV on this date. Elizabeth Allen visited Washington, D.C., during a tour to promote the series. When told that the local ABC affiliate, WMAL-TV Channel 7 (now WJLA-TV), aired the series on weekend afternoonsContinue reading “The Paul Lynde Show debuted”
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The tall man with the high hat and the whiskers on his chin
On this date in 1989, this day officially became knowm as Uncle Sam Day. The day commemorates Sam Wilson, born on September 13, 1766, (a meatpacker from New York,) the man behind the iconic image and fascinating nickname for the United States government.
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home premiered
September 12, 1972 – The animated series Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (a spin-off from a segment on Love American Style,) voiced by Tom Bosley, Joan Gerber, Jack Burns, David Hayward, Kristina Holland, and Jackie Haley debuted ABC-TV on this date There was a live action version of the pilot filmed prior to theContinue reading “Wait Till Your Father Gets Home premiered”
Remember all this the next time you run a race.
September 12, 490 B.C. –It looked like it was going to be a pretty bleak day for Western Civilization. The Greeks, who were not yet “Ancient” or “Classical,” were facing a massive invasion by the Persians. Persia was not yet part of the Axis of Evil, but it was pretty nasty just the same. TheyContinue reading “Remember all this the next time you run a race.”
Temperature Rising premiered
September 12, 1972 –The comedy series, Temperature Rising, starring James Whitmore, Cleavon Little, David Baily, Joan Van Ark, Reva Rose, and Nancy Fox, premiered on ABC-TV on this date. Produced by William Asher, of The Patty Duke Show and Betwitched fame, this series is unique in that it was aired in three different formats andContinue reading “Temperature Rising premiered”
Why did Lassie go to the library?
September 12, 1954 –She was looking for a good book to read to Timmy while he was in the well. Lassie (or Jeff’s Collie – how many of you remember Jeff’s Collie) premiered on on CBS-TV on this date. Although it has been the subject of many spoofs and misquotes, the one situation that TimmyContinue reading “Why did Lassie go to the library?”
Bonanza first aired
September 12, 1959 – That’s why we call it Bonanza…Bonanza…Bonanza… Bonanza, the first US television series to be broadcast in color, premiered on NBC-TV on this date. Most viewers have only heard the famous theme song by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans played as an instrumental. The theme song actually had lyrics and there isContinue reading “Bonanza first aired”
ABC, easy as one, two, three …
September 11, 1971 –The Jackson 5 cartoon series, called The Jackson 5ive, premiered on ABC on this date. Each episode shows various adventures with animated versions of the group, along with Michael’s pet mice Ray and Charles, and his snake Rosie. The cartoon ran from 1971-1973.
The clear blue sky still haunts me
On the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists affiliated with al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial passenger jet airliners. Each team of hijackers included a trained pilot. The hijackers crashed two of the airliners into the World Trade Center in New York City, resulting in the collapse of both buildings soon afterward. A third airliner wasContinue reading “The clear blue sky still haunts me”
Let’s turn up the lights and see if anyone has a question
September 11, 1967 –The Carol Burnett Show premiered on CBS-TV on this date. It was revealed years later that each week’s show was taped twice in front of different audiences and the best parts from each taping were edited together. It was stated that the first performance had the actors sticking closely to the scripts,Continue reading “Let’s turn up the lights and see if anyone has a question”
The Haus of Dcaligari 