Terence Towles Canote
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Pop Culture Buff, Nostalgia Critic, TV Historian, Blogger at A Shroud of Thoughts. Author of Television: Rare & Well Done, That Was Halloween, Country Comedies, & A Merry Little Christmas. Original #TCMParty member. He/Him.
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Today in 2001 Guitarist George Harrison of The Beatles died of lung cancer at the age 58. youtu.be/bI8P6ZSHSvE?...
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Remastered 2009)
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November 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Today in 2001 Guitarist George Harrison of The Beatles died of lung cancer at the age 58. youtu.be/bI8P6ZSHSvE?...
Today in 1976 Lancaster local council cancelled the Sex Pistols gig at Lancaster Poly, England. The reason was given in a statement by the council saying: "We don't want that sort of filth (The Sex Pistols) in the town limits."
November 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Today in 1976 Lancaster local council cancelled the Sex Pistols gig at Lancaster Poly, England. The reason was given in a statement by the council saying: "We don't want that sort of filth (The Sex Pistols) in the town limits."
Today in 1969 The Beatles hit no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Come Together"/"Something."
November 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Today in 1969 The Beatles hit no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Come Together"/"Something."
Today in 1965 The Rolling Stones appeared at The Denver Coliseum in Colorado.
November 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Today in 1965 The Rolling Stones appeared at The Denver Coliseum in Colorado.
Today in 1963 The Beatles played at the ABC in Huddersfield
November 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Today in 1963 The Beatles played at the ABC in Huddersfield
Today in 1963 "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles was released in the UK.
November 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Today in 1963 "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles was released in the UK.
Today in 1949 Garry Shandling was born.
November 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Today in 1949 Garry Shandling was born.
Today in 1904 Kay Johnson was born.
November 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today in 1904 Kay Johnson was born.
Today in 1897 John Alexander was born.
November 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Today in 1897 John Alexander was born.
Today in 1895 Yakima Canutt was born.
November 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Today in 1895 Yakima Canutt was born.
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Vanessa Marquez appears in the Seinfeld episode "The Cheever Letters" on TV Land on Thursday, December 7 at 12:00 AM Pacific.
November 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Vanessa Marquez appears in the Seinfeld episode "The Cheever Letters" on TV Land on Thursday, December 7 at 12:00 AM Pacific.
To0day in 1948 the TV puppet show Junior Jamboree moved form WBKB in Chicago to WMAQ in Chicago, where it was renamed Kukla, Fran and Ollie. It would go nationwide on NBC on January 12, 1949.
November 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
To0day in 1948 the TV puppet show Junior Jamboree moved form WBKB in Chicago to WMAQ in Chicago, where it was renamed Kukla, Fran and Ollie. It would go nationwide on NBC on January 12, 1949.
Today in 1945 The Lost Weekend, directed by Billy Wilder and starring Ray Milland, premiered in Los Angeles.
November 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Today in 1945 The Lost Weekend, directed by Billy Wilder and starring Ray Milland, premiered in Los Angeles.
Today in 1940 Tin Pan Alley, starring Alice Faye and Betty Grable, was released.
November 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Today in 1940 Tin Pan Alley, starring Alice Faye and Betty Grable, was released.
Today in 1940 the W.C. Fields movie The Bank Dick was released.
November 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Today in 1940 the W.C. Fields movie The Bank Dick was released.
Today in 1930 the Laurel & Hardy short subject "Another Fine Mess" was released.
November 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Today in 1930 the Laurel & Hardy short subject "Another Fine Mess" was released.
Today in 1929 the familiar he 3–note NBC Chimes were first used.
November 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Today in 1929 the familiar he 3–note NBC Chimes were first used.
Today in 1976 The Sex Pistols appeared on BBC TV's Nationwide and ITV's London Weekend Show in the UK.
November 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today in 1976 The Sex Pistols appeared on BBC TV's Nationwide and ITV's London Weekend Show in the UK.
Today in 1974 John Lennon made one of his final concert appearances when he joined Elton John on stage at Madison Square Gardens in New York City.
November 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Today in 1974 John Lennon made one of his final concert appearances when he joined Elton John on stage at Madison Square Gardens in New York City.
Today in 1970 Dave Edmunds was at no. 1 on the UK singles chart with Smiley Lewis's "I Hear You Knocking."
November 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Today in 1970 Dave Edmunds was at no. 1 on the UK singles chart with Smiley Lewis's "I Hear You Knocking."
Today in 1964 The Shangri-Las went to no.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Leader of the Pack."
November 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today in 1964 The Shangri-Las went to no.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Leader of the Pack."
Today in 1963 The Beatles played at the ABC in Lincoln.
November 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Today in 1963 The Beatles played at the ABC in Lincoln.
Today in 1960 Elvis Presley hit no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Are You Lonesome Tonight."
November 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Today in 1960 Elvis Presley hit no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Are You Lonesome Tonight."
Today in 1933 Hope Lange was born.
November 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today in 1933 Hope Lange was born.
Today in 1923 Gloria Grahame was born.
November 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today in 1923 Gloria Grahame was born.