September 21st Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryTable of Contents |
September 21st History Highlights |
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Texaco Star Theatre |
The Texaco Star Theatre was a popular radio show that moved to television in 1948 and featured a series of alternating presenters until comedian Milton Berle took up residence for the 1948/9 television season. In the first year, Milton Berle was the rotating host, in the second year the host of the show, earning host Milton Berle the nickname “Mr. Television.” The show was an instant hit, dominating an audience, keeping people at home on Tuesday night, and driving the television sales, which was part of the beggir plan. The show was renamed the Milton Berle Show and ran until 1956. Critics said the show became somewhat predictable, and costs for better talent (guest stars) increased the budget to more than sponsors would support. |
September 21st is… |
Miniature Golf Day Peace Day Pecan Cookie Day World Gratitude Day |
September 21st Birthday Quotes |
“You can’t force inspiration. It’s like trying to catch a butterfly with a hoop but no net. If you keep your mind open and receptive, though, one day a butterfly will land on your finger.” “We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and a mystery.” “There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” “People are like music, some speak the truth and others are just noise.” “Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.” “You have to start at the very bottom and you’ve got to do every job. I did that so I could understand what everybody does. I didn’t become this huge producer overnight. It took many, many years.” |
September 21st Birthdays |
1866 – H.G. Wells, English novelist, historian, and critic (died in 1946) 1874 – Gustav Holst, English composer (died in 1934) 1912 – Chuck Jones, American animator, producer and screenwriter (died in 2002) 1931 – Larry Hagman, American actor (died in 2012) 1934 – Leonard Cohen, Canadian singer-songwriter and poet (died in 2016) 1935 – Henry Gibson, American comedic actor (died in 2009) 1943 – Jerry Bruckheimer, American film and television producer 1944 – Fannie Flagg, American comedic actress 1947 – Don Felder, American musician, and songwriter, The Eagles 1947 – Stephen King, American author, and screenwriter 1950 – Bill Murray, American comedic actor, and screenwriter 1957 – Ethan Coen, American director, producer, and screenwriter, Brother 1962 – Rob Morrow, American actor 1968 – Ricki Lake, American actress, and talk show host 1971 – Luke Wilson, American actor 1981 – Nicole Richie, American personality and actress 1983 – Cristian Hidalgo, Spanish footballer |
September 21st History |
1776 – Nathan Hale was captured by the British and accused of spying. 1897 – The New York Sun published it’s editorial – Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. 1937 – J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit was published 1938 – Great Hurricane of 1938, New England Coast 1948 – Texaco Star Theater with Milton ‘Uncle Miltie’ Berle premieres on NBC. 1957 – Perry Mason, starring Raymond Burr premiered on CBS. 1959 – #1 Hit September 21, 1959 – October 4, 1959: Santo & Johnny – Sleep Walk 1963 – #1 Hit September 21, 1963 – October 11, 1963: Bobby Vinton – Blue Velvet 1968 – #1 Hit September 21, 1968 – September 27, 1968: Jeannie C. Riley – Harper Valley P.T.A. 1969 – Steve O’Neal of the New York Jets kicked the first 98-yard punt against the Denver Broncos. 1970 – The first game of NFL Monday Night Football was played between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets. Cleveland won 31-21. 1974 – #1 Hit September 21, 1974 – September 27, 1974: Barry White – Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe September 21 Birthday (fictional) Doogie Houser, Doogie Howser M.D., TV 1985 – #1 Hit September 21, 1985 – October 11, 1985: Dire Straits – Money for Nothing 1991 – #1 Hit September 21, 1991 – October 4, 1991: Color Me Badd – I Adore Mi Amor 1996 – John F. Kennedy, Jr. married Carolyn Bessette. September 21, 2012 – The Apple iPhone 5 was released. |
Today’s Random Trivia and Shower Thoughts |
Etibar Elchiyev holds the Guinness World Record for Most spoons on a human body. The Tarzan Yell is trademarked (officially known as a Sensory Mark). “The mark is a yell consisting of a series of approximately ten sounds…” It takes over 200 words to technically describe how Tarzan yells. “Houston, we have a problem.” – Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks) #moviequotes US President #18 Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877) Contrary to rumors, Grant is buried in Grant’s Tomb in New York City. In 1989’s “The Little Mermaid” Scuttle’s name for a fork was “Dinglehopper.” In 1975, Mattel Toys sold a “sister doll” for Barbie called “Growing Up Skipper.” When her arm was twisted, larger breasts would grow out of Skipper The only ship that needs two captains is the friend-ship. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, an amusement park ride, holds the record for the longest-running performance in American Theater. The Capital of Libya is Tripoli I wonder if Grape Cough Syrup was tested by adults with no tastebuds. The biggest film of 1931: Frankenstein (Horror) Horror earned ~ $12,000,000 |
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