December 9, 1965 – A pre-teen drama about the bi-polar kid and his wacky friends first experiences of the depressive nature of the holiday season premiered on this date – When viewing the rough cut of the show, both Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson were convinced that they had a flop on their hands. AfterContinue reading “Charlie Brown Christmas Special premiered”
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Thomas Alan Waits
December 7, 1949 –It’s Tom Waits’ birthday today. Underground – Singapore – Lie To Me – Alice – And the Acme Corp. is always happy to sponsor that Christmas Classic, Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis (One of our loyal bunkies pointed out that there is no Euclid Ave in Minneapolis, but we won’tContinue reading “Thomas Alan Waits”
Beggar’s Banquet was dropped
December 7, 1968 –The Rolling Stones released their album Beggar’s Banquet in the US (one day after it was released in the UK,) on this date. They soon filmed a television extravaganza entitled The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus. After reviewing the program, the Stones felt that they were upstaged by the Who’s performanceContinue reading “Beggar’s Banquet was dropped”
Frosty the Snowman premiered
December 7, 1969 –Another Rankin/Bass production, Frosty the Snowman, premiered on CBS-TV on this date. June Foray was the original voice of Karen during the special’s first few airings in the early 1970s. However, an unknown actress replaced Foray’s voice for subsequent broadcasts. Foray was also the voice of Cindy Lou Who on How theContinue reading “Frosty the Snowman premiered”
They went to the video tape for the first time
December 7, 1963 –Instant replay was used for the first time in a live sports telecast during Army vs Navy Football Game at Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia on this date. When CBS re-played a one-yard touchdown run by Army quarterback Rollie Stichweh, the station’s switchboard was inundated with calls from confused viewers asking if the playerContinue reading “They went to the video tape for the first time”
Hey, everybody needs a hobby
Demand Euphoria!
Whole Lotta Love was dropped
December 6, 1969 –Led Zeppelin made their debut on the US singles chart with Whole Lotta Love on this date, which eventually reached No.4 and was the first of six Top 40 singles for the group in the US. During the bands career, Zeppelin never released any singles in the UK
Go West premiered
December 6, 1940 – MGM released the 10th Marx Brothers film, Go West, on this date. Winston Churchill was informed of Rudolf Hess’ capture in Scotland just before he was about to see a private screening of this film. Spurning a more detailed briefing, Churchill famously commented, “Well, Hess or no Hess, I’m off toContinue reading “Go West premiered”
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer premiered
December 6, 1964 –One of the first neurotic holiday Christmas specials, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, premiered on this date In the original TV version of the show, Rudolph, Hermey the elf, and Yukon Cornelius visit the Island of Misfit Toys and promise to help them, but the Misfits are never seen again, only mentionedContinue reading “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer premiered”
Ringo Starr in his first commercial
December 6, 1986 –Ringo Starr becomes the first Beatle to use his name in an advertisement, for Sun Country wine cooler. He was reportedly paid “in the seven figures.”
The Haus of Dcaligari 