Friday January the 18thON THIS DAY in 1904iconic film star & Hollywood heartthrob
Cary Grant 
was born Archibald Alexander Leach in Bristol England. He never deigned to perform on TV; his only appearances were associated with the Oscars, The AFI Salutes and Kennedy Center Honors. But he had a much healthier radio resume, starring in the series Mr. & Mrs. Blandings, and guesting on Lux Radio Theatre, Suspense, Hollywood Startime, and several lesser series. He died of a cerebral hemorrhage Nov 29, 1986 at age 82.
On this day in 1913, comedian/actor
Danny Kaye was born David Daniel Kaminski in Brooklyn. While most of his impact was on the big screen, he had his own radio show in the 1940's, and his own TV show in the 60's. Surprisingly, he has only two appearances listed for the Ed Sullivan Show. As a partner in Kaye/Smith Broadcasting he was a co-owner of KJR AM/FM in Seattle & KJRB, Spokane. He died Mar 3, 1987 at age 74 after a heart attack.
On this day in 1929,
"New York Daily Mirror" columnist
Walter Winchell made his debut on radio, broadcasting a blend of political commentary and celebrity gossip to "Mr. and Mrs. America..." His quick-jabbing, penetrating manner became his trademark. And so did his fedora hat.
On this day in 1937, CBS radio introduced listeners to
"Aunt Jenny's Real Life Stories" for the first time. A complete story was told in five, 15-minute episodes which aired Monday thru Friday each week. Aunt Jenny was played by Edith Spencer and later, by Agnes Young. The show continued on radio until 1956 and was sponsored over the years by Spry shortening and Lux soap. Aunt Jenny's whistling canary, for those of you ready to inquire, was played by animal imitator, Henry Boyd.
On this day in 1939,
Louis Armstrong and his orchestra recorded "Jeepers Creepers" on Decca Records. Satchmo lent his vocal talents to this classic jump tune
On this day in 1941, singer
David Ruffin was born in rural Mississippi. He was the lead singer for the Temptations on many of their hits from 1964-68. He died of a drug overdose June 1, 1991 at age 50.
On this day in 1944, the first jazz concert was held at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. The stars of the concert were
Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Artie Shaw, Roy Eldridge and
Jack Teagarden. What a ticket!
On this day in 1948,
Ted Mack came to television as "The Original Amateur Hour" debuted on the DuMont network. The program continued on different networks for a total 22-year run. The original, "Original Amateur Hour", on radio, was hosted by Major Bowes. In the TV version, Mack presented many up-and-coming stars who later claimed great fame in show biz. Teresa Brewer and Pat Boone are just a couple.
On this day in 1949,
"They Stand Accused," a courtroom TV drama, premiered on CBS (later moved to the DuMont Network.)
On this day in 1950, Victoria got its second radio station as CKDA began broadcasting on 1340 khz with 250 watts. It would occupy AM 1280, 1220 and 1200 before signing off forever on Sept. 1, 1995. 
On this day in 1951,
Joan Blondell made her debut on TV in the "Pot of Gold" episode of "Airflyte Theatre" on CBS-TV. Twenty-one years earlier she had made her film debut in "Sinner's Holiday" with James Cagney. They were both stage performers before Al Jolson discovered them for Warner Brothers.
On this day in 1954, portly movie actor
Sydney Greenstreet (Maltese Falcon) who starred in The Adventures of Nero Wolfe on NBC Radio, died at age 74.
On this day in 1955, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "Let Me Go Lover'' by
Joan Weber.
On this day in 1960, "Running Bear" by
Johnny Preston topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
On this day in 1961, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "Wonderland by Night'' by
Bert Kaempfert.
On this day in 1964, the
Beatles made their 1st appearance on the Billboard Chart. I Want to Hold Your Hand debuted at #35.
On this day in 1965,
Barbra Streisand and
Bobby Darin sang for
Lyndon Johnson's presidential inauguration.
On this day in 1968, actor
Lee Tracy succumbed to cancer at age 69. His career centered on Broadway & Hollywood, but he had the lead role in three early TV series, Martin Kane, Private eye, The Amazing Mr. Malone, and New York Confidential.
Also this day in 1968, singer
Eartha Kitt made headlines, as she got into a now-famous confrontation with Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson -- wife of the US President -- at a White House luncheon to discuss urban crime. Ms. Kitt told Lady Bird (the First Lady) that American youth were rebelling against the war in Vietnam, linking the crime rate with the war escalation. She had a lot to say and it definitely was not, "C'est Si Bon".
On this day in 1969, drummer
Pete Best won his defamation suit against the Beatles. He was asking for 8 million dollars, but won considerably less.
On this day in 1971, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "Knock Three Times' by
Tony Orlando & Dawn.
On this day in 1973, the
Rolling Stones' benefit concert raised $200,000 for Nicaraguan earthquake relief. Mick Jagger donated $150,000 more.
On this day in 1973,
Pink Floyd began recording "Dark Side of the Moon", which would become the longest-charting record in "Billboard" magazine's history. It remained on the album chart for more than 14 years - until mid-1988 - selling over five-million copies.
On this day in 1974,
"The $6 Million Man" starring
Lee Majors premiered on ABC TV.
On this day in 1975,
"The Jeffersons" was seen for the first time on CBS-TV.
The show was a spin-off; based on the black family that moved next door to the bigoted Archie Bunker in "All in the Family". The show lasted for several seasons and is still seen in syndicated reruns. Sherman Hemsley played the part of George Jefferson, Isabelle Sanford was in the role of Weezie.
Also this day in 1975, "Mandy" by
Barry Manilow topped the charts and stayed there for a week.
On this day in 1976, an estimated 80 million people tuned in
Super Bowl X on CBS as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17.
On this day in 1978, actor
Carl Betz, who played the husband/father on TV's Donna Reed Show, died at age 56.
Also this day in 1978, the 100th episode of
"Good Times" was aired by CBS.
Again in 1978, singer
Neil Sedaka received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
On this day in 1980,
Pink Floyd's album "The Wall" hit #1 on the charts.
On this day in 1986,
Dionne Warwick's single for AIDS research, "That's What Friends are For", became her second #1 song on the music charts. Although Dionne had many hits in the 1960s, singing Burt Bacharach tunes like, "I Say a Little Prayer" and "Do You Know the Way to San Jose"; she first hit the top spot when she added an "e" to Warwick and joined the Spinners in the 1974 hit, "Then Came You". She changed her name back to Warwick (without the "e") after making a couple of hits produced by Barry Manilow in the early '80s. That'll do it. Remember, "I'll Never Love This Way Again"?
On this day in 1987, the
Public Broadcasting System (
PBS) was seen by over 100 million viewers for the first time in history. The audience was measured during the week of January 12-18.
On this day in 1989, The
Rolling Stones, The Temptations, Dion, Stevie Wonder and the late
Otis Redding were among those inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. One of the highlights of the ceremony was a tribute to Roy Orbison, who had died the previous month.
On this day in 1990,
Eric Clapton kicked off an unprecedented string of 18 concerts at London’s Royal Albert Hall in support of his solo album, "Journeyman".
On this day in 1991, three people were crushed to death at an
AC/DC concert in Salt Lake City by people who rushed the stage.
On this day in 1992, the song "All 4 Love" by
Color Me Badd topped the charts but only stayed there for a week.
On this day in 1995,
the 100th episode of
"Northern Exposure" aired on CBS.
YouTube Presents: Opening of Northern Exposurehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoM6IM1w7HgOn this day in 1996,
Lisa Marie Presley filed for divorce from
Michael Jackson.
On this day in 1997,
Adriana Caselotti, who warbled "Some Day My Prince Will Come" as the sweet, innocent voice of Disney's "Snow White" died of cancer at the age of 80.
On this day in 2001,
Toronto-born actor/director
Al Waxman 
died during heart surgery at age 65. He was the star of the CBC TV sitcom King of Kensington, and a major character in the CBS series Cagney & Lacey.
Today's Birthdays:
Singer-songwriter Bobby Goldsboro (Honey, See The Funny Little Clown) is 67.
Comedian-singer Brett Hudson of the Hudson Brothers is 55.
Country singer Mark Collie is 52.
Actress Alison Arngrim (Little House of the Prairie) is 46.
Actress Jane Horrocks (Absolutely Fabulous) is 44.
Comedian Dave Attell (Insomniac w/Dave Attell) is 43.
Actor Jesse L. Martin (Law and Order) is 39.
Rapper DJ Quik is 38.
Singer Jonathan Davis of Korn is 37.
Singer Christian Burns of BBMak is 35.
Actor Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother, Freaks and Geeks) is 28.
Singer Samantha Mumba is 25.Chart Toppers
January 18
1946
Symphony - The Freddy Martin Orchestra (vocal: Clyde Rogers)
It Might as Well Be Spring - The Sammy Kaye Orchestra (vocal: Billy Williams)
I Can’t Begin to Tell You - Bing Crosby with the Carmen Cavallaro Orchestra
You Will Have to Pay - Tex Ritter
1954
Oh! My Pa-Pa - Eddie Fisher
Changing Partners - Patti Page
Secret Love - Doris Day
Bimbo - Jim Reeves
1962
The Twist - Chubby Checker
Peppermint Twist - Joey Dee & The Starliters
Can’t Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
Walk on By - Leroy Van Dyke
1970
Raindrop Keep Fallin’ on My Head - B.J. Thomas
Venus - The Shocking Blue
I Want You Back - The Jackson 5
Baby, Baby (I Know You’re a Lady) - David Houston
1978
Baby Come Back - Player
Here You Come Again - Dolly Parton
You’re in My Heart (The Final Acclaim) - Rod Stewart
Take This Job and Shove It - Johnny Paycheck
1986
That’s What Friends are For - Dionne & Friends
Talk to Me - Stevie Nicks
Burning Heart - Survivor
Bop - Dan Seals 
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