Tuesday November the 27thOn This Day in 1901 
early radio sportscaster
Ted Husing was born in the Bronx NY. For CBS he covered events as diverse as boxing, horse racing, track and field, regattas, seven World Series, tennis, golf, four Olympic Games, Indianapolis 500 motor racing, and especially college football, where he laid down much of the structure of football play-by-play that is still used today. Husing died of a brain tumour Aug. 10 1962 at age 60.
On this day in 1917,
"Buffalo" Bob Smith was born (where else?) in Buffalo NY. Beloved pioneer TV kids' show host, Smith was the co-creator and host of TV's
"Howdy Doody" for almost its entire thirteen-year run (NBC: 1947 - 1960), being sidelined for a little less than a year by a near-fatal heart attack in 1954. He died from cancer July 30, 1998 at age 80.
On this day in 1918, actor
Stephen Elliott was born in New York City.
Over a 50 year career in TV he had cast status in nearly a dozen series, including Chicago Hope, Trial & Error, St. Elsewhere, Falcon Crest, Executive Suite, Beacon Hill, A World Apart, & As The World Turns. He died of congestive heart failure May 21 2005 at age 86.
On this day in 1924, bandleader/arranger
Jack Kane was born in England, but he emigrated to Canada as a child. His first radio performance was in 1941, in the 50's he was musical director for CBC TV's 'On Stage', 'The Jackie Rae Show', 'Summertime '57,' 'Music Makers '58,' 'Music Makers '59,' and 'Music '60 Presents the Jack Kane Hour'. He was also music director for US TV series starring Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé (NBC, 195
and Andy Williams (CBS, 1959.) He died of cancer March 27 1961 at age 36.
On this day in 1925, actor
Marshall Thompson was born in Peoria Illinois.
He reached star status after being cast in the African animal adventure TV series Daktari, which ran for five seasons in the 60's. He died of congestive heart failure May 18, 1992 at age 66.
On this day in 1926, radio station
KXL in Portland, Oregon began broadcasts with a licensed power of 50 watts. Although it operates today on 750 khz, where it began, the station has been moved around the AM dial half-a-dozen times.
Also this day in 1926,
Louis �Satchmo" Armstrong recorded You Made Me Love You on Okeh Records.
A radio first this day in 1930. Broadcasting from
"...a little theatre off Times Square," according to the show's introduction,
"First Nighter" was first heard on NBC. The program, which actually originated from Chicago, then from Hollywood, aired for 23 years and featured dramas and comedies.
On this day in 1935, drummer
Al Jackson Jr. was born in Memphis. He was instrumental in the success of Booker T. and the M.G.'s (
below), as well as the Willie Mitchell Band. He was shot to death Oct 1, 1975 at age 39 after an argument with his wife; she claimed he was the victim of burglars though nothing seemed to be missing from the house.
On this day in 1941, singer/songwriter
Eddie Rabbitt was born in Brooklyn, but was raised in New Jersey. During the 1970's & 80's he helped develop the crossover influenced sound in Country music. He scored 26 number-ones during his career, including I Love A Rainy Night, Drivin' My Life Away, and Every Which Way But Loose. Rabbitt died May 7, 1998 of lung cancer at the age of 56
On this day in 1942, rocker
Jimi (James Marshall) Hendrix was born in Seattle. He is best remembered for such songs as "Purple Haze", "Foxy Lady", "Fire", "Hey Joe", "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" and "All Along The Watchtower". Jimi died of a drug overdose Sept. 18, 1970 at the young age of 27.
On this day in 1957, "The Chirping Crickets" by
Buddy Holly and the Crickets was released. It turne out to be the only Buddy Holly album to be issued during his lifetime, and contained the singles "That'll Be the Day," "Maybe Baby," and "Not Fade Away."
On this day In 1960, the
CBS Radio Network canceled
"Have Gun Will Travel". When last heard, Paladin was leaving San Francisco for Boston to pick up a $100,000 inheritance. (The TV version continued until 1963.)
On this day in 1966, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "Winchester Cathedral'' by The
New Vaudeville Band. Composer Geoff Stephens sang the song through a megaphone, giving it a 1930s vaudeville style.
On this day in 1967, the
Association, a California group,
earned a gold record for the hit Never My Love, on Warner Bros. Records. The group also earned worldwide fame for other hits including Windy, Cherish and Along Comes Mary.
Also this day in 1967, the
Beatles released their Magical Mystery Tour album in North America -- and the world began singing along to: Magical Mystery Tour, The Fool on the Hill, Flying, Blue Jay Way, Your Mother Should Know, I Am the Walrus, Hello Goodbye, Strawberry Fields Forever, Penny Lane, Baby You're a Rich Man and All You Need is Love. And a coo coo ca choo to you.
On this day in 1969, the
Rolling Stones used portions of their stint at New York's Madison Square Garden for their live album Get Yer Ya-Yas Out (released in 1970).
On this day in 1973, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "Top of the World'' by the
Carpenters. Richard Carpenter wrote the song with John Bettis, who also wrote lyrics for such Carpenter hits as ``Goodbye to Love'' and ``Yesterday Once More.''
On this day in 1977, it was a big day for sweat hog Vinnie Barbarino, formerly of TV's
"Welcome Back Kotter". His new character, Tony Manero, set box office records as Saturday Night Fever made a superstar of John Travolta. The soundtrack album, by the Bee Gees and others, sold more than 11 million copies.
On this day in 1980, the 200th episode of
"The Waltons" aired, while on ABC, the first episode of
"Bosom Buddies" (introducing Tom Hanks) took to the air.
On this day in 1982,
the #1 song in the U.S. was former Commodore
Lionel Richie's Truly. The love song stayed at the top of the charts for two weeks. The song was his first solo hit and followed Endless Love, a duet with Diana Ross (1981).
On this day in 1986, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "You Give Love a Bad Name'' by
Bon Jovi.
On this day in 1986, actor
Steve Tracy, who played Percy Dalton in TV's Little House on the Praire, died from AIDS at 61.
On this day in 1988, actor
John Carradine died at 82 of kidney failure.
The craggy-faced man with the ominous, resonant voice had played roles as disparate as Dracula, and King David, over 35 years of guest roles on the small screen. He also had a recurring part in his son's series Kung Fu.
On this day in 1989,
Paul McCartney suggested the three surviving Beatles might reunite, in light of the recent settlement of lawsuits involving the group. But George Harrison quickly threw cold water on the idea with the oddly-worded statement that "there won't be a Beatles reunion as long as John Lennon remains dead.''
On this day in 1991,
MTV's 10th anniversary special was broadcast on ABC. "MTV 10'' featured performances by George Michael, Aerosmith, Madonna, REM and Michael Jackson.
On this day in 1995,"One Sweet Day,"
Mariah Carey's duet with
Boyz II Men 
entered the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart at No. 1. Carey became the first recording artist in history to have two consecutive singles debut at No. 1 following "Fantasy'' which was also from her No. 1 album "Daydream."
On this day in 1997, Icelandic singer
Bjork was admitted to the hospital in Reykjavik, Iceland, with a high fever. The singer was forced to cancel many upcoming performance dates due to a kidney infection.
On this day in 2000, the
Beatles returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with a collection of their 27 chart-topping hits, appropriately titled "1." The collection, which debuted at No. 1 in the U.K. a week earlier, sold nearly 595,000 copies in the U.S. during its first week.
On this day in 2001,
Elvis Presley was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Franklin, Tennessee.
On this day in 2005,
Joe Jones, who sang the 1961 hit "You Talk Too Much," died in Los Angeles at age 79.
Today's Birthdays
Actor Michael Tolan (Murder She Wrote, Bold Ones:The Senator, Adams Chronicles) is 82.
Actress Barbara Anderson (Ironside, Mission Impossible) is 62.
Actor James Avery (Fresh Prince of Bel Aire, The Closer, The Division) is 59.
Actor Curtis Armstong (Boston Legal, One on One, The Chronicle) is 54.
Oak Harbour Wash-native Patricia McPherson (Knight Rider) is 53.
TV host Bill Nye ("Bill Nye, the Science Guy") is 52.
Actor William Fichtner (Prison Break, Invasion, Grace Under Fire, As the World Turns) is 51.
Rock musician Charlie Burchill (Simple Minds) is 48. Rock musician Charlie Benante (Anthrax) is 45.
Rock musician Mike Bordin (Faith No More) is 45.
Actor Fisher Stevens (Early Edition, Key West, Ryan's Hope) is 44.
Actress Robin Givens (Forgive or Forget, Head of the Class) is 43.
Actor Michael Vartan (Alias) is 39.
Rapper Skoob (DAS EFX) is 37.
Rapper Twista is 35.
Actor Jaleel White (Family Matters) is 31.Chart Toppers
November 27
1950
Harbor Lights - The Sammy Kaye Orchestra (vocal: Tony Alamo)
Nevertheless - Jack Denny
All My Love - Patti Page
I�m Moving On - Hank Snow
1958
It�s Only Make Believe - Conway Twitty
To Know Him, is to Love Him - The Teddy Bears
One Night - Elvis Presley
City Lights - Ray Price
1966
You Keep Me Hangin� On - The Supremes
Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
Devil with a Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
Somebody Like Me - Eddy Arnold
1974
I Can Help - Billy Swan
Do It (�Til You�re Satisfied) - B.T. Express
Longfellow Serenade - Neil Diamond
Trouble in Paradise - Loretta Lynn
1982
Truly - Lionel Richie
Gloria - Laura Branigan
Mickey - Toni Basil
It Ain�t Easy Bein� Easy - Janie Fricke
1990
Love Takes Time - Mariah Carey
More Than Words Can Say - Alias
I�m Your Baby Tonight - Whitney Houston
Come Next Monday - K.T. OslinWednesday Nov. 28
On this day in 1915, jazz trumpeter
Dick Vance was born. He worked with Willie Bryant and Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra where he was the lead trumpeter and an occasional vocalist. Vance later had stints with Chick Webb's Big Band, Charlie Barnet, Don Redman, Eddie Heywood's Sextet and others. He died at age 70 in 1985.
On this day in 1923,
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actress
Gloria Grahame was born Gloria Hallward in Los Angeles. She won an Oscar for her work in the 1952 film The Bad and the Beautiful. In the '60's she began guest starring on TV, and appeared in the mini-series Rich Man, Poor Man & Seventh Avenue. She succumbed to cancer October 5 1981 at age 57.
On this day in 1925,
"The Grand Ole Opry" debuted on WSM, Nashville under the name "WSM Barn Dance".
The program was the brainchild of program director George D. Hay, who had run a similar program on a Chicago radio station. Hay also was also responsible for renaming the program the Grand Ole Opry in 1927. The Grand Ole Opry has remained a Saturday night tradition on WSM to this day, and is country music's most famous institution.
On this day in 1931, Emmy Award-winning actress
Hope Lange (The Ghost and Mrs. Muir) was born in suburban Connecticut. She was also featured in The New Dick Van Dyke Show & the mini-series Beulah Land. Ms. Lange died from a colitis infection Dec 19, 2003 at age 72.
On this day in 1932,
Groucho Marx performed on radio for the first time.
He would try his style of comedy on the air (and bomb) four times before finally finding a successful format on You Bet Your Life in the late 40's.
On this day in 1932, singer
Ray Perkins was born in Toronto. He & his brother John were members of the Crew Cuts quartet, which hit the big time with the smash hit Sh-Boom in 1954. The group disbanded in 1964, but regrouped in the late 70's in Nashville, and have since been inducted into the Juno Hall of Fame.
Happy 75th Birthday, Ray!On this day in 1936, "Pennies from Heaven" by
Bing Crosby hit #1 on the hit charts for 10 weeks.
On this day in 1938, director
Michael Ritchie was born in Waukesha Wisconsin. In between his bigscreen assignments, he directed TV series Dr. Kildare, Felony Squad, The Outsider, & Beggars and Choosers. He succumbed to prostate cancer Apr 16, 2001 at age 62.
On this day in 1948,
William Boyd as "Hopalong Cassidy" debuted on TV,
using his old movies. (Hoppy started his radio series 13 months later.)
On this day in 1956, #1 on the music charts was
Guy Mitchell singing "Singing the Blues". The song remained on top for 10 weeks. (Trivia: Did you know it was Ray Conniff whistling the intro to "Singing the Blues"?)
On this day in 1960, "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" by
Elvis Presley topped the charts and stayed there for 6 weeks.
Also this day in 1960,
CBS radio expanded its hourly news coverage from 5 to 10 minutes.
On this day in 1963, the
Beatles "She Loves You" returned to #1 on the UK record chart.
On this day in 1964,
"Leader of the Pack" by the Shangri-Las topped the charts, but only for a week.
Also this day in 1964, singer
Willie Nelson made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
On this day in 1966, the 200th episode of
"The Andy Griffith Show" aired.
Also this day in 1966, the
Beatles began recording sessions for ``Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.'' The album took four months and cost 75-thousand dollars to record. It was released the following June.
Still in 1966, "Oh-vo-de-o-do..." The
New Vaudeville Band received a gold record for "Winchester Cathedral."
On this day in 1970, two huge soon-to-be-hits were released:
George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord," and Elton John's "Your Song."
On this day in 1974,
John Lennon appeared in concert for the last time -- at New York's Madison Square Garden. Lennon joined Elton John to sing "Whatever Gets You Through the Night" as well as "I Saw Her Standing There". It was payback for a bet in which John had made Lennon promise they'd perform together if "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night" hit number one.
On this day in 1976, movie star
Rosalind Russell died of breast cancer at 68.
In her 38 year film career she found time for a handful of TV credits, including Wonderful Town, Letter to Loretta, GE Theatre, Schlitz Playhouse of Stars, and (her last work) The Crooked Hearts.
On this day in 1977, supporting actor
Trevor Bardette died at age 75. He started in films in 1937, and started in small TV roles in 1953, repeatedly working Western series such as Gunsmoke, Wagon Train, Have Gun Will Travel & Cheyenne.
On this day in 1979,
Ringo Starr's (Beatles) home in Los Angeles burned down.
On this day in 1983, boyishly handsome leading man
Christopher George died of a heart attack at 54. In between movies he became a TV star in Rat Patrol, and also starred in the futuristic series The Immortal.
On ths day in 1984,
Phil Donahue left Chicago behind and took his talk show to New York City. By that time he was reaching an estimated 7 million people each day. To that time, Phil and actress-wife Marlo Thomas had commuted for four years to be together in matrimony.
On this day in 1986,
NBC's Ahmad Rashad heard the acceptance of his marriage proposal from Phylicia Ayers-Allen during halftime of the Detroit Lions-New York Jets football game.
On this day in 1987, the song "The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes topped the charts... for just one week.
On this day in 1988, Toronto blues-rock guitarist
Jeff Healey 
created a sensation when he made his British debut at the Borderline Club in London. Healey is known for his distinctive method of playing the guitar on his lap. The critic for the Daily Telegraph raved that reports of Healey's explosive talent were not exaggerated. Healey was in Britain to promote his first album, "See the Light.''
On this day in 1989,
IRS agents raided the Las Vegas home of TV star
Redd Foxx, who owed an estimated 755-thousand dollars in taxes.
On this day in 1992, the
HBO cable channel debuted
"Neil Diamond's Christmas Special." Also this day in 1992, the
CBC won the International Documentary of the Year Emmy Award for the
Fifth Estate show, To Sell A War; plus an International Emmy in the Performing Arts category for the dance special Pictures on the Edge.
On this day in 1993, radio & TV host
Garry Moore died of emphysema at age 78.
(shown with radio partner Jimmy Durante) He successfully combined genial humor with a pleasant personality and relaxed style that made him a favorite with audiences, both radio & TV, whether in a variety format or on panel shows. (I've Got a Secret, To Tell the Truth.)
On this day in 1997, the final episode of
"Beavis & Butt-head" aired on MTV.
On this day in 1998, the song "Lately" by
Divine topped the charts .. but only for a week.
On this day in 1999, actress
Bethel Leslie died of cancer at age 70. A veteran of the Broadway stage, she scored recurring roles in The Richard Boone Show, as well as daytime dramas As the World Turns, One Life to Live, All My Children, Another World & The Doctors.
Also this day in 1999, bit player/extra
Hazel Frederick died at 91. She became famous to trivia buffs as the scowl in the crowd who turned to the camera when Mary Tyler Moore tossed her hat in the opening credits of her show.
On this day in 2000,
Madonna took her "Music" to London's 3,500-capacity Brixton Academy for her first U.K. performance in seven years. Playing to an audience comprised of contest winners, guests, and celebrities including Sting and members of the Spice Girls, Madonna played a half-hour set made up of five tracks from her new "Music" album and the vintage hit "Holiday."
On this day in 2005,
XM Radio and
Sirius Radio launched their respective satellite radio services in Canada.
Today's Birthdays:
Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr. is 78.
Jazz singer Ethel Ennis is 75.
Toronto-born singer Ray Perkins (Crew Cuts) is 75.
Mt. Vernon Wash.-resident, singer Gary Troxel (The Fleetwoods) is 68.
Singer-songwriter Bruce Channel is 67.
Singer/composer Randy Newman is 64.
Singer R. B. Greaves (Take a Letter Maria) is 62.
CBS News correspondent Susan Spencer (48 Hours) is 61.
Canadian-born "Late Show w/David Letterman" orchestra leader Paul Shaffer is 58.
Actor Ed Harris (Empire Falls, Riders of the Purple Sage) is 57.
Actress S. Epatha Merkerson (Law & Order) is 55.
Country singer Kristine Arnold (Sweethearts of the Rodeo) is 51.
Actor Judd Nelson (Suddenly Susan) is 48.
Rock musician Matt Cameron (Soundgarden) is 45.
Comedian Jon Stewart (Daily Show) is 45.
Actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon (NYPD Blue, Jamie Foxx Show, Models Inc.) is 41.
Rhythm-and-blues singer Dawn Robinson (En Vogue, Lucy Pearl) is 39.
Hip-hop musician apl.de.ap (Black Eyed Peas) is 33.
Actress Aimee Garcia (All About the Andersons, American Family) is 29.
Rapper Chamillionaire is 28.
Actress Scarlett Pomers (Reba, Star Trek: Voyager) is 19.Chart Toppers
November 28
1951
Sin (It�s No) - Eddy Howard
Because of You - Tony Bennett
And So to Sleep Again - Patti Page
Slow Poke - Pee Wee King
1959
Mack the Knife - Bobby Darin
Mr. Blue - The Fleetwoods
Deck of Cards - Wink Martindale
Country Girl - Faron Young
1967
Incense and Peppermints - Strawberry Alarm Clock
The Rain, the Park & Other Things - The Cowsills
Daydream Believer - The Monkees
It�s the Little Things - Sonny James
1975
That�s the Way (I like It) - KC & The Sunshine Band
Fly, Robin, Fly - Silver Convention
The Way I Want to Touch You - Captain & Tennille
Rocky - Dickey Lee
1983
All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie
Say Say Say - Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson
Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
Holding Her and Loving You - Earl Thomas Conley
1991
When a Man Loves a Woman - Michael Bolton
Set Adrift on Memory Bliss - PM Dawn
That�s What Love is For - Amy Grant
Shameless - Garth BrooksThursday November the 29th On This Day in 1877 Thomas Edison demonstrated his hand-cranked phonograph.
On this day in 1912, broadcaster
John Fisher was born in Sackville New Brunswick.
In 1943 John became CBC radio's "Roving Reporter", travelling Canada from the Magdalen Islands to the Queen Charlottes to tell stories about the nation's people in the three-times-a-week series John Fisher Reports. It was during this time that he got his nickname "Mr. Canada." He died Feb. 15 1981 at age 68.
On this day in 1917, country singer/songwriter
Merle Travis was born in Rosewood Kentucky. He was first heard regularly on WLW radio Cincinnati as a member of The Drifting Pioneers. His writing successes include 16 Tons, Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette, & Petal from a Faded Rose. His big singing hit was the Re-enlistment Blues in From Here to Eternity. Merle died Oct 20, 1983 at age 65.
On this day in 1918, radio/TV host & humourist
Herb Shriner was born in Toledo. He hosted Herb Shriner Time, a quarter-hour daily on CBS Radio in the late 40's. He found TV success as host of the 50's quiz show Two for the Money. He died (as did his wife) in an MVA April 23 1970 when the brakes on his vintage Studebaker failed. Shriner was 51.
On this day in 1923, ABC newsman & anchor
Frank Reynolds was born in suburban Chicago. He graduated from stints at two Chicago TV stations to co-anchoring the ABC World News Tonight in 1968, and returned to the anchor chair in Washington DC in 1978. He died from bone cancer July 29 1983 at age 59.
On this day in 1926, the well-endowed dumb blonde of early 50's TV,
Dagmar was born in Huntington West Virginia. She was a regular with Jerry Lester on NBC's first late-night TV show, Broadway Open House, and recorded a novelty hit of 1956 with Frank Sinatra, Mama Will Bark. She died Oct 9 2001 at age 74.
On this day in 1927, legendary sportscaster
Vin Scully was born in the Bronx NY.
His 57-year tenure with the Brooklyn & LA Dodgers is the longest of any broadcaster with a single club in professional sports history. Scully has called six World Series championships and 14 National League pennants for the club.
Happy 80th Birthday, Vin!Also this day in 1927, actor
Rupert Crosse was born in New York City. His TV career began on "Bonanza" and "Staccato" and continued to make guest appearances on such shows as "Ben Casey," "Dr. Kildare," "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." and "Felony Squad." In 1971 he was cast opposite Don Adams in the comedy cop series "The Partners." His career and life were cut short when he died of cancer March 5 1973 at the age of 45.
On this day in 1929,
NBC began use of the three-note chimes.
On this day in 1932, jazz guitarist
Ed Bickert of the Paul Desmond Quartet was born at Hochfeld Manitoba. Bickert started playing professionally in 1955 in Toronto; has worked with Canadians Ron Collier, Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass, Don Thompson and Moe Koffman, as well as US saxophonist Paul Desmond.
Happy 75th, Ed!On this day in 1932, singer
John Gary was born in Watertown NY. He got his start singing on Don McNeill's Breakfast Club on ABC Radio. Gary had his own TV variety show, starting as a summer replacement for Danny Kaye. He produced 23 albums for RCA. As an inventor he secured two patents on underwater propulsion devices [diving buddy and aqua-peller]. John Gary died Jan 4 1998 at age 65.
On this day in 1933, one of the earliest police 'true crime' radio dramas
Calling All Cars debuted on the CBS West Coast network. The writer was William N. Robson, who later would be the celebrated producer of [ b]Suspense.[/b]
On this day in 1938,
Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra waxed "Hawaiian War Chant" for Victor Records. We suggest you fry up some
humuhumunukunukuapuaa tonight in honor of this occasion. Yum...
In 1940, Denny Doherty of the Mamas and Papas was born in Halifax. He performed with several pop-folk groups, including the Halifax Three. Doherty performed in New York with the Big Three and The Mugwumps, both of which also included Cass Elliott. Doherty, Elliott and John and Michelle Phillips performed from 1965 to '68 as the Mamas and Papas, one of the most popular vocal groups of the day. Their hits included ``Monday, Monday,'' ``California Dreamin''' and ``I Saw Her Again.''
On this day in 1941, the passenger ship,
"Lurline", sent a radio signal after sighting a Japanese war fleet.
On this day in 1947,
Louis Armstrong and his sextet lit up Carnegie Hall in New York City with a night of jazz -- and more.
On this day in 1948, the soon-to-be classic puppet show
"Kukla, Fran, & Ollie" debuted on NBC out of Chicago.
Also this day in 1948, the
first opera to be televised was broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. "Otello", by Verdi, was presented over WJZ-TV in New York.
On this day in 1949, folksinger/songwriter
Stan Rogers was born in Hamilton, Ontario. Rogers recorded 4 albums: Fogarty's Cove, Turnaround, Between the Breaks, and Northwest Passage. Two more compilations, From Fresh Water, and For the Family, were released after his death. He perished in a fire on an Air Canada jet at Cincinnati airport June 02, 1983. Rogers was just 33.
On this day in 1950, "I Fly Anything", starring singer
Dick Haymes 
in the role of cargo pilot Dockery Crane, premiered on ABC Radio. Announcer George Fenneman played the trusty sidekick Buzz. The show lasted only one season, and Haymes resumed singing.
On this day in 1952, "Why Don't You Believe Me" by
Joni James topped the charts and stayed there for 6 weeks.
On this day in 1959, the Grammy Awards were shown on network television for the first time. "Mack the Knife" won Record of the Year and
Bobby Darin, who belted it out, was Best New Artist of the Year.
Frank Sinatra won Album of the Year for "Come Dance with Me". Sinatra didn't show up to the ceremony, supposedly because he had gotten shut out at the very first Grammys, only six months earlier.
On this day in 1963, the
Beatles released "I Want to Hold Your Hand."
On this day in 1964, Canadian actor
Lorne Greene, (Pa Cartwright on the NBC TV show Bonanza,) had a # 1 Billboard pop hit with 'Ringo.' Greene was just the second Canadian to have a #1 pop hit in the US, after Paul Anka.
On this day in 1969, the song "Come Together" by the
Beatles topped the charts.
Also this day in 1969,
John Lennon was convicted of possession of cannabis and fined $360 in London.
Yoko Ono, who was arrested with Lennon on October 18, was cleared of charges. The court accepted Lennon's explanation that he no longer used drugs and that he had forgotten he still had any in his house when it was searched in October 1968.
On this day in 1972, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone'' by The
Temptations.
On this day in 1975, the song "Fly, Robin, Fly" by the
Silver Convention topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
On this day in 1976, comedian/actor
Godfrey Cambridge died at 43 from a heart attack.
His many TV appearances were split between variety shows (Ed Sullivan Dean Martin, Hollywood Palace, Laugh In) and guest spots on drama series (Naked City, Police Story, Night Gallery, Disneyland.)
Also this day in 1976, Jerry Lee Lewis shot his bass player,
Norman "Butch" Owens, twice in the chest while trying to hit a soda bottle. Lewis was charged with shooting a firearm within the city limits.
On this day in 1979,
Paul Simon filed two lawsuits against Columbia Records in a bid to switch to Warner Brothers.
Also on this date in 1979, the four original members of Kiss performed together for what they thought was the last time. They reunited in 1996.
Also on this date in 1979, Supertramp recorded their live double- L-P ``Paris'' in the French capital.
Still on this date in 1979, rockabilly singer Ray Smith committed suicide at age 45. His "Rockin' Little Angel" was a Top-25 hit in 1960.
On this day in 1981, movie star
Natalie Wood drowned off Santa Catalina CA, at 43.
Her few TV credits include the mini-series From Here to Eternity, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and the early series Pride of the Family.
On this day in 1982,
Metallica played their first headlining show. They played the song "Whiplash"
for the first time. Exodus was the opening act.
On this day in 1985, Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin were awarded five-million pounds in back royalties from music publisher Dick James. But the duo failed in a London court to regain ownership of 169 of their songs.
On this day in 1986, supporting actor
Herb Vigran died from cancer at age 76.
He performed in hundreds of radio shows with the likes of Jack Benny, Bob Hope and Jimmy Durante, before embarking on a 35 year TV career, in series such as Gunsmoke, The Addams Family, Bewitched & Four Star Playhouse.
Also this day in 1986, the song "You Give Love a Bad Name" by
Bon Jovi topped the charts .. but only for a week.
Again in 1986, the blockbuster five-record set, b[]"Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Live/1975-85"[/b], debuted at #1 on the album charts this day. No five-record set had made the top 25 until then. No five-record set had ever gone platinum until then.
On this day in 1987, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "Heaven Is a Place on Earth'' by
Belinda Carlisle. The song was the first No. 1 hit for the former lead singer of the Go-Go's.
On this day in 1991, actor
Ralph Bellamy died of a lung ailment at 87.
Among his 100-plus TV appearances he was cast in numerous series including the early Man Against Crime, Frontier Justice, The Survivors, The Most Deadly Game, Hunter & Christine Cromwell, plus a half-dozen mini-series.
Also this day in 1991, the TV show
"Roc" had a gay wedding episode, a precedent for the times. It was entitled Can't Help Loving that Man
On this day in 1992, one of filmdom's most recognizable character actors
Robert F Simon died at 83 after a heart attack.
On TV he played Darrin's dad on Bewitched, plus recurring roles on The Streets of nSan Francisco, MASH, Nancy, Saints & Sinners, as well live drama shows like Playhouse 90.
On this day in 1992, supporting actor
Robert Shayne, who played Insp. Henderson on the TV's Adventures of Superman in the 50's, died of cancer at 92.
Also this day in 1992,
U2's first TV special, called "U2's Zoo TV Outside Broadcast," aired on Fox-TV.
It was on this day in 1995 that a fictional character on General Hospital,
Stone Cates, died of AIDS.
On this day in 1998,
David H. "Butch" McDade, founder and drummer of country-rock group Amazing Rhythm Aces, died at home in Maryville, Tenn. He was 52.
On this day in 1999, TV announcer & game show host
Gene Rayburn died at 81
of congestive heart failure. He had been in a depression for 20 years since his version of Match Game was cancelled.
On this day in 2000, in the penultimate show of its storied 13-year career, the
Smashing Pumpkins said a long and loud goodbye at Chicago's United Center, where they ripped through three hours of big hits, a few rarities, and several acoustic numbers.
On this day in 2001, the "quiet" Beatle
George Harrison 
died at 58 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer, having been a lifelong heavy smoker. His family said Harrison left the world "conscious of God, fearless of death and at peace.''
On this day in 2002 at 6 pm, CKKS (97 KISS FM) began Vancouver radio's longest ever Christmas music format up to that time. Today's Birthdays:
Actress Naomi Stevens (Vega$, The Montefuscos) is 81.
Hall-of-Fame sportscaster Vin Scully is 80.
Blues singer-musician John Mayall is 74.
Composer-musician Chuck Mangione is 67.
Country singer Jody Miller is 66.
Actress Diane Ladd (Kingdom Hospital, Dr. Quinn Medicien Woman, Alice) is 64.
Pop singer-musician Felix Cavaliere (The Rascals) is 63.
Comedian Garry Shandling (Larry Sanders Show) is 58.
Actor-comedian-game show host Howie Mandel (Deal or No Deal, Hidden Howie, St. Elsewhere) is 52.
Actor Jeff Fahey (The Marshall, Seventh Scroll) is 50.
Actor Charles Flohe (Santa Barbara, Another World, Edge of Night) is 50.
Actress Cathy Moriarty (Bless this House, Hey Arnold) is 47.
Actress Kim Delaney (NYPD Blue, CSI, Philly) is 46.
Actor Tom Sizemore (China Beach) is 46.
Actor Andrew McCarthy (E-Ring, Kingdom Hospital) is 45.
Actor Don Cheadle (Picket Fences) is 43.
Actor-producer Neill Barry (Melrose Place) is 42.
Musician Wallis Buchanan (Jamiroquai) is 42.
Pop singer Jonathan Knight (New Kids on the Block) is 39.
Rock musician Martin Carr (Boo Radleys) is 39.
Actor Larry Joe Campbell (According to Jim) is 37.
Actress Gena Lee Nolin (Sheena, Baywatch, Hollywood Squares) is 36.
Actor Brian Baumgartner (The Office) is 35.
Actress Anna Faris (Friends, Blue Skies) is 31.
Rapper The Game is 28.
Rock musician Ringo Garza (Los Lonely Boys) is 26.
Actor Lucas Black (American Gothic) is 25.Chart Toppers
November 29
1944
The Trolley Song - The Pied Pipers
Dance with the Dolly - The Russ Morgan Orchestra (vocal: Al Jennings)
I�ll Walk Alone - Dinah Shore
Smoke on the Water - Red Foley
1952
You Belong to Me - Jo Stafford
Glow Worm - The Mills Brothers
Lady of Spain - Eddie Fisher
Jambalaya (On the Bayou) - Hank Williams
1960
Are You Lonesome To-night? - Elvis Presley
Last Date - Floyd Cramer
A Thousand Stars - Kathy Young with The Innocents
Wings of a Dove - Ferlin Husky
1968
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Love Child - Diana Ross & The Supremes
Abraham, Martin and John - Dion
Stand By Your Man - Tammy Wynette
1976
Tonight�s the Night (Gonna Be Alright) - Rod Stewart
The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald - Gordon Lightfoot
The Rubberband Man - Spinners
Good Woman Blues - Mel Tillis
1984
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham!
I Feel for You - Chaka Khan
Out of Touch - Daryl Hall & John Oates
You Could�ve Heard a Heart Break - Johnny Lee 
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