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May 13, 2004 – The last episode of Frasier aired on TV following an 11-year run on NBC-TV on this date. The series holds the record for the most Emmy wins for a TV series of any kind (comedy or drama) with 37 wins.

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May 12, 1960 –Elvis Presley guest-starred in The Frank Sinatra Timex Special (the show is commonly referred to as Welcome Home Elvis) on ABC-TV. This was Elvis‘ first appearance on TV in three years; he had only recently been discharged from the army. Elvis was paid an at the time incredible sum of $125,000 forContinue reading “Welcome Home Elvis TV special”

May 12, 1993 –We al said our goodbye to Kevin, Paul and Winnie and shed many a tear when ABC TV aired the final episode of The Wonder Years, Independence Day, aired on this date. At the beginning of production, it was unclear as to whether the show would renew for another season or not–soContinue reading “The Wonder Years finale”

May 12, 1987 – There was a final roll call at the Hill Street Station when NBC TV aired the last episode of Hill Street Blues, It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over, on this date. The series is regarded as a hallmark in American dramatic television. It was the first dramatic series to incorporate longContinue reading “Hill Street Blues finale”

I just don’t think this is the right one for Mother’s Day – But what do I know, I don’t know your relationship with your mom.

May 11, 1972 –In an effort to shed his teenybopper image, David Cassidy appears shirtless (and pantless) on the cover of Rolling Stone. The story is headlined “Naked Lunch Box,” a reference to how many kids have his likeness on their school lunch boxes. He comes off as a free spirit, and admits to takingContinue reading “David Cassidy let it all hang out”

May 11, 1968 –Richard Harris released a song about an unfortunate accident with pastry, MacArthur’s Park, written by Jimmy Webb, on this date. It ultimately climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Charts. 10 years later, Donna Summer sang about the same experience but her version hits No. 1 on the charts. Richard Harris sangContinue reading “The dangers of eating dessert outdoors”

May 11, 1955 – The sequel to the film Creature from the Black Lagoon, Revenge of the Creature, went into general release, on this date. It’s notable for being the only sequel to a 3-D film also shot in 3-D. A young Clint Eastwood makes his first uncredited screen appearance as lab technician Jennings. HeContinue reading “Revenge of the Creature opened”

May 11, 1969 –It’s … the day the Monty Python comedy troupe was formed. John Cleese and Graham Chapman were introduced to Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin on the set of their British TV series, Do Not Adjust Your Set.