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November 20, 1999 – John Carpenter became the first world-wide winner of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, on this date. The $1 million question was, “Which of these U.S. Presidents appeared on the television series ‘Laugh-In’?”, with the choices being A) Lyndon Johnson, B) Richard Nixon, C) Jimmy Carter, and D) Gerald Ford. HeContinue reading “Geez, everyone knew that one”

Today is World Toilet Day. The day is all about celebrating toilets for everything they do for us – from taking away our waste to protecting our health, safety and dignity. Billions of people still don’t have a safe toilet. If you’re lucky enough have one, say thanks and give it some love!

November 19, 1980 –File this under: the past is a different country –In 1980, Brooke Shields was just 15 when she filmed a series of controversial Calvin Klein television commercials. ABC and CBS banned several of her Calvin Klein jean advertisement because of the highly suggestive question, “Do you know what comes between me andContinue reading “Apparently a lot came between Brooke and her Calvins”

November 19, 1992 –… is he fully bonded and licensed by the city? Linda Ronstadt appeared on the famous Mr. Plow episode of The Simpsons, where she appears in a commercial for Homer’s rival, Plow King (Barney Gumble).

November 19, 1959 –The first episode of Rocky and His Friends aired on this date. The first episode, Part One of the Jet Fuel Formula story arc, was recorded in February 1958. However, subsequent episodes were not recorded until February 1959, using a different soundtrack stock. This led to some notable changes in the performancesContinue reading “Watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat”

November 19, 1994 –Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers played You Don’t Know How It Feels and Honeybee on Saturday Night Live with Dave Grohl on drums (on this date,) who considers joining the band full time. The Heartbreakers lost their drummer on October 2 when Stan Lynch was fired after a gig. The SNL appearanceContinue reading “Let me run with you tonight”

November 19, 1995 – The Beatles Anthology documentary series first aired in US on ABC-TV on this date. The entire series was shown over three nights that week. The idea for this retrospective first came up in 1970. Apple Corps collected as much archive footage of the band as they could from around the world.Continue reading “The Beatles Anthology premiered”

November 18, 1985 –Cartoon strips approached their zenith on this date. The comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, created by Bill Watterson, was first published on this date. We first learn of Hobbes‘ love for tuna fish.

November 18, 1972 –Steely Dan’s first single Do It Again was released on this date. This was the breakout hit from Steely Dan’s first album. Like many of their songs, it’s hard to make sense of the lyrics, which seem to be about some combination of addiction, second chances and the inevitability of fate. It’sContinue reading “We’re going back Jack”

November 18, 1928 – Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse (even though this is his third appearance in a cartoon.) I never argue with a corporation that has Darth Vader as a board member. Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, was released on this date.