14 years ago tonight, November 15, 2009, Marty Funkhouser told Jerry Seinfeld a dirty joke.
According to Seinfeld, he had no idea what was coming - the script simply read, “Marty tells a joke.”
“Curb Your Enthusiasm”
Season 7
Episode 9(“The Table Read”)
44 years ago last night, October 30, 1978,‘WKRP in Cincinatti’ featured ‘Turkey Drop’ episode in which Mr. Carlson took a more hands-on managerial approach by doing greatest Thanksgiving promotion in radio history - dropping live turkeys from a helicopter
At 8:46 AM, a film crew were following the daily activities of NYFD crew and captured footage of AA Flight 11 hitting the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
🇺🇸
#911NeverForget
Phil Hartman (d.1998) would’ve turned 75 today. He was a prominent SNL cast member for 8 seasons(1986-1994).
Among his 18 appearances as Bill Clinton, a December 1992 sketch, in which Clinton enters a McDonald's and eats customers' food while talking about politics, has always…
Remembering Chris Farley who passed away 26 years ago today, December 18, 1997.
When motivational speaker Matt Foley came over and told us a quick story about living in a van...down by the river.
📺Saturday Night Live(NBC)
🗓️May 8, 1993
📍NYC
RIP, Richard Lewis.
Appearing on Howard Stern Show in March 2010 and telling a story about how he couldn't stand Larry David when they first met at summer camp when they were 12.
Seinfeld’s Festivus episode (“The Strike”) first aired 26 years ago tonight, December 18, 1997. In that episode, Festivus was observed on December 23rd.
39 years ago today, February 18, 1985, Scottish🏴rockers Simple Minds released their
#1
hit 'Don't You (Forget About Me)'.
The song was featured in the opening and closing scenes of John Hughes-directed film ‘The Breakfast Club’(1985).
17 years ago today, February 4, 2007, in the pouring rain, Prince took the stage at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, and delivered what is widely regarded as the greatest
#SuperBowl
Halftime show of all time.
Equally impressive were his backup dancers, the Twinz, Australian-born…
5 years ago tonight, January 20, 2019, Tom Brady and New England Patriots arrived at Arrowhead Stadium to play KC Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.
Patriots beat Chiefs, 37-31 OT.
39 years ago today, November 23, 1984, Flutie’s Miracle in Miami occurred. With 6 seconds left and his team down 45-41, the Heisman Memorial Trophy winner Doug Flutie threw a pass from his own 37 to his roommate Gerard Phelan in the end zone for BC Eagles win over Miami…
44 years ago today, February 22, 1980, the Miracle on Ice Game took place in Lake Placid, New York, the United States hockey team defeated the Soviet Union hockey team 4–3.
ABC did not provide a live TV broadcast because no one expected the Americans to win against the Soviets.
“With cigarettes, my wife and I, we made a deal. We only smoke after sex. I've got the same pack now since 1975. What bothers me is my wife. She's up to three packs a day.”
Lost a great one today.
Where would American music be today without Little Richard?
#RIPLegend
“This is Tom Jones” episode aired on ABC on November 27,1969.
On October 2, 1976, Joe Cocker was the musical guest on NBC’s 'Saturday Night Live', where he performed 'Feelin' Alright' with his nemesis impersonator, John Belushi.
35 years ago today, December 24, 1988, NYPD detective John McClane arrived in Los Angeles to attend an office Christmas party at Nakatomi Plaza.
The rest is Christmas movie history.
38 years ago today, November 27, 1985, legendary American boxer Rocky Balboa(Sylvester Stallone) knocked out Soviet Army captain-turned-prize fighter Ivan Drago(Dolph Lundgren) in the 15th round fight in 'Rocky IV'.
All Rocky's outdoor training scenes in the Soviet Union were…
Mel Brooks' comedy classic ‘Blazing Saddles’ premiered in theaters everywhere 50 years ago today, February 7, 1974.
Gene Wilder as Jim and Cleavon Little as Bart in the ‘Don’t Mess With The Waco Kid’ scene.
38 years ago today, Friday, November 23, 1984, Miracle in Miami took place. With 6 seconds left and Boston College Eagles down 4 points to Miami Hurricanes, BC’s QB Doug Flutie threw a 48- yard pass to WR Gerard Phelan in the end zone for the 47-45 win.
50 years ago today, July 21, 1972, comedian George Carlin was arrested at Milwaukee’s annual Summerfest after delivering his legendary‘Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television’ routine.
This is absolutely amazing.
11 years ago tonight, April 17, 2013, two days after terrorist bombings at the Boston Marathon, the Boston Bruins hosted the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden. The game was exclusively broadcast on NBCSN as part of network's Wednesday Night Rivalry…
RIP, Carl Reiner.
He directed “The Jerk”(1979). [Editorial Note : a politically, culturally and socially-incorrect comedy that doesn’t get made today]
The “Opti-Grab” scene with Steve Martin and the late Revere native Bill Macy.
Diana Ross is turning 77 today.
With The Supremes and The Temptations performing a medley of their hits on “The Ed Sullivan Show” on November 17, 1967.
Shortly after 5pm on September 11, 2001, a staff photographer for the NJ newspaper, The Record, Thomas E. Franklin, took a photograph of three NYC firefighters, George Johnson, Dan McWilliams and Billy Eisengrein, raising the US flag at Ground Zero of the World Trade…
12 years ago tonight, June 15, 2011, the Boston Bruins defeated Vancouver Canucks, 4-0, in Game 7 to win their sixth Stanley Cup.
Legendary Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoffs MVP.
30 years ago today, August 18, 1992, Larry Bird announced his retirement from the NBA, after 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics. One of the greatest athletes in the history of American sports.
41 years ago this afternoon, December 12, 1982, the “Snow Plow” game took place in Foxboro, MA. Patriots head coach Ron Meyer got Mark Henderson, a convict on work release, to clear a spot on the field for the goal kick.
Final score: Patriots 3 Dolphins 0
32 years ago today, May 5, 1991, one of the greatest individual performances in the history of American sports.
The night before the decisive Game 5 of the first round playoff series vs Indiana Pacers, Larry Bird was staying at a local hospital in traction due to insufferable…
It's pretty ridiculous that Zappe didn't get his first start of the season until the 12th game. Patriots stuck with Mac Jones way too long and ruined their season
Happy Festivus if you're observing it today.
A TV Guide Note: Seinfeld's Festivus episode "The Strike" will air nationally on Comedy Central at 3PM ET today and locally on
@myTV38
at 10PM on Sunday.
44 years ago today, December 23, 1979, it was a Sunday night Festivus celebration like no other, as members of the Boston Bruins climbed over the glass at Madison Square and began brawling with fans moments after a 4-3 win over the New York Rangers. The game had a dramatic ending…
April 27, 2011.
No one will ever deny this guy always bled Black&Gold while working Bruins games. Jack Edwards with a post-Game 7 wrap of the Bruins-Canadiens first round series.
16 years ago tonight, Feb 6, 2005, Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, FL
New England Patriots defeated Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 to claim their 3rd Super Bowl Championship (2nd consecutive).
#dynasty
#TomBrady
This old school Christmas classic was perfect in "Die Hard"(1988).
“Christmas In Hollis”(1987).
Run-DMC performing it live on the Late Show in December 1999.
51 years ago today, July 31, 1971, ‘You’ve Got A Friend’ by James Taylor reached
#1
on Billboard’s Hot 💯where it stayed for one week. It was written by Carole King who won a Grammy(Best Song) as did Taylor (Best Male Pop Vocal Performance).
RIP, one of the greatest hitmakers ever, Burt Bacharach.
The
#1
hit “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head”(1969) from “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” is about a man who overcomes his troubles and worries by realizing that "it won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me"
Godfather of Sports Radio, Eddie Andelman, worked all night after 1986 World Series Game 6 loss(Buckner game). It was a Saturday. Andelman was on the air till wee hours of Sunday morning doing the show from Hilton Hotel in Manhattan. Are you telling me EEI couldn’t call in its…
Don Henley, founding member, co-lead vocalist, and songwriter for The Eagles, is turning 75 today. He sang lead vocal on many Eagles hits, notably, Desperado, Best of My Love, Life in the Fast Lane, One of These Nights and Hotel California.
36 years ago tonight.
“Annnd now there’s a steal by Bird…underneath to DJ…he lays it in!!!’
🎟️: NBA Eastern Conference Final, Game 5
🗓️: May 26, 1987, ~10:45pm.
📍: Boston Garden
🎬: Celtics 108 Pistons 107
37 years ago tonight, November 27, 1986, NBC’s sitcom Cheers aired its ‘Thanksgiving Orphans’ episode(Season 5, Episode 9).
TV Guide ranked it at
#7
on its list of 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.
RIP, Louis Gossett Jr.
"An Officer and a Gentleman"(1982).
Gossett won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of drill sergeant Emil Foley.
Apparently, a plane has just crashed into the World Trade Center here in New York City’
-Katie Couric on NBC’s ‘TODAY’ (8:52 AM ET, September 11, 2001).
#911NeverForget
Good Morning.
Today is December 23, also known as the Shoe Brawl Day.
41 years ago tonight, Mike Milbury, while being restrained by a NYC cop at Madison Square Garden, removed the shoe of a Rangers fan and then promptly began beating him with it.
16 years ago tonight, Feb 6, 2005, Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, FL
New England Patriots defeated Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 to claim their 3rd Super Bowl Championship (2nd consecutive).
#dynasty
#TomBrady
Jacob Rodney Cohen, better known professionally as Rodney Dangerfield(d. 2004) would've turned 102 today.
On the Tonight Show to promote Caddyshack in July 1980. As always, on top of his game. 🐐
54 years ago tonight, on July 18, 1969, Senator Ted Kennedy drove off a wooden bridge into a pond on Chappaquiddick Island, Mass, killing his passenger, 28-year-old Mary Jo Kopechne. The late Massachusetts Senator waited nearly 10 hours to report the fatal car accident to…
30 years ago tonight, May 20, 1993, the final episode of Cheers aired on NBC.
• 11 seasons
• 275 episodes (including 3 double-length episodes and a triple-length finale)
• 179 Emmy Award nominations, 28 wins.
‘Sorry, we’re closed.’
— Sam Malone in final “Last Call” scene.
Linda McCartney would’ve turned 81 today.
She was a talented photographer, animal rights advocate and a member of the pop group, Wings. She was married to former Beatle Paul McCartney from 1969 until her death in 1998.
“Silly Love Songs”(1976).
48 years ago today, June 20, 1975, the shark attack thriller “Jaws” opened at a theater near you.
The iconic "You're Going To Need A Bigger Boat" scene with Roy Scheider as police chief Martin Brody, Robert Shaw as grizzled shark hunter Quint and Richard Dreyfuss as marine…
45 years ago tonight, June 9, 1978, the Boston Celtics selected Larry Bird with their 6th pick in the 1st round of the NBA Draft. Bird opted to stay in college for his senior year and Celtics had exactly one year to sign him or he'd go back into 1979 draft.
On June 8, 1979,…
Happy Not Walking Thru That Door Day if you are observing it.
24 years ago today, March 1, 2000, Rick Pitino reminded all Boston Celtics fans everywhere that Larry Bird, Robert Parish and Kevin McHale were not walking thru that door.
(🎥 :
@boston25
)