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”
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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
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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 ranting of a feckless six year-old
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Band on the Run was released
December 5, 1973 – Paul McCarthy and Wings released their third studio album Band on the Run in the US on this date. Shortly after the Band On The Run album was released, Paul McCartney was asked if the album was a reference to Wings escaping from The Beatles, he replied: “Sort of – yeah.Continue reading “Band on the Run was released”
Little Richard
December 5, 1932 – Rev. Richard Wayne Penniman, (Little Richard) singer, songwriter, pianist and one of the seminal influences in Rock and Roll first graced this earth on this date. To experience his true healing powers, as with St. Elvis, remove all your clothes, including your undergarments, dance with wild abandon, frequently touching the screenContinue reading “Little Richard”
