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February 20, 2009 – Conan O’Brien made his last appearance as host of Late Night, on this date. O’Brien, who succeeded David Letterman as the Late Night host in 1993, left the later timeslot to replace a reportedly retiring Jay Leno as host of The Tonight Show. (Intead of retiring, Leno became host of aContinue reading “O’Brien’s finale on Late Night”

February 20, 2000 –The bio-pix TV movie Little Richard aired on NBC, with Leon in the title role, on this date. While Little Richard was still alive and well during production of Little Richard and served as one of the movie’s executive producers, he did not provide his own singing voice for his younger onscreenContinue reading “A Little Richard Bio-Pix premiered”

Today is the birthday of the god of stone. ACME Construction would like to wish everyone a lucky and prosperous Lunar New Year. On this day, it is forbidden to move any stone, including stone roller, stone mill and stone mortar, so this day is also known as “Shi Bu Dong”(meaning do not move anyContinue reading “Are you really still celebrating?”

Badfinger was a British pop band signed to the Beatles‘ label, Apple. One of their best songs was Without You which appeared on their second album No Dice. It was released as a single on November 9, 1970. Paul McCartney once described the ballad as “the killer song of all time“. Harry Nilsson started aContinue reading “Please follow along – (Sorry for this Earworm) –”

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”