What's all you good people watching on the telly ? Shorter title next time !
9 December 1962. The classic biopic film, Lawrence of Arabia, directed by David Lean, with Peter O’Toole starring as British officer, TE. Lawrence, in the title role, had its world premiere. The film is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made. pic.twitter.com/6I6tc1enFI
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) December 9, 2023
9 December 1960. The first episode of ITV’s Coronation Street, the world’s longest-running TV soap opera, was broadcast. The programme was created by Tony Warren, and centres around the fictional residents of Coronation Street, a cobbled, terraced northern street in Weatherfield. pic.twitter.com/IT1MyxyIKZ
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) December 9, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 2012 singer (Parrandera, Rebelde y Atrevida; Jenni), songwriter, actress (Filly Brown), spokesperson, philanthropist and entrepreneur Jenni Rivera died in a plane crash near Monterrey, aged 43. All Souls Cemetery in Long Beach, California https://t.co/oLXrab42ex pic.twitter.com/KBdOSohKqF
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) December 9, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 2013 actress (Caged, Detective Story, Interrupted Melody, Scaramouche, The Naked Jungle, The Man with the Golden Arm) Eleanor Parker died; Palm Springs, California; pneumonia aged 91. Cremated remains Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills https://t.co/oLXrab42ex pic.twitter.com/ghPB8CZSIC
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) December 9, 2023
10 December 1960. Kenneth Branagh, one of Britain’s best actors, was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He has directed and starred in several film adaptations of William Shakespeare’s plays. He has also starred in films, TV drama series, and narrated numerous TV documentaries. pic.twitter.com/BRVO00hhxw
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) December 10, 2023
10 December 1970. Popular TV presenter, Susanna Reid, was born in Croydon. She co-presented BBC Breakfast from 2003 to 2014, then moved to ITV as the co-presenter of Good Morning Britain. She was runner-up in BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing in 2013, with dance partner Kevin Clifton. pic.twitter.com/Ejb7P9Kx5A
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) December 10, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 1978 filmmaker (Glen or Glenda, Jail Bait, Bride of the Monster, Plan 9 from Outer Space, Night of the Ghouls, The Sinister Urge), actor, author Ed Wood died from a heart attack in North Hollywood, aged 54. Cremated remains scattered at sea https://t.co/NWw8RhAdxC pic.twitter.com/VHJoaVebdC
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) December 10, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 1988 actor (Lovers and Other Strangers, Peter Clemenza in The Godfather) Richard S. Castellano died from a heart attack at his home in North Bergen, New Jersey, aged 55. Cremation. "Leave the gun, take the cannoli." https://t.co/NWw8RhAdxC pic.twitter.com/n8TqJmW0cO
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) December 10, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 2005, stand-up comedian, actor (Blue Collar, Silver Streak, Stir Crazy, Bustin' Loose, The Toy), social critic Richard Pryor died from a heart attack in Encino, Los Angeles at the age of 65. Cremated remains scattered in Hana, Hawaii https://t.co/NWw8RhAdxC pic.twitter.com/TW38XNhmln
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) December 10, 2023
10 December 2020. National Treasure, Barbara Windsor, died (aged 83). Between 1964 and 1974, she appeared in 9 Carry On films. She later joined the cast of the BBC1 soap opera, EastEnders, in 1994, playing Peggy Mitchell. Her popular character was killed off in 2016. pic.twitter.com/xS5vvQYTmo
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) December 10, 2023
11 December 1996. Satirist and co-founder of Private Eye, Willy Rushton, died (aged 59). He rose to fame on the BBC satirical comedy show That Was The Week That Was In 1962-1963. pic.twitter.com/sLZ55n1kEy
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) December 11, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 2008, model, the Queen of Pinups, Bettie Page died in Los Angeles at the age of 85. Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary in Los Angeles https://t.co/CeBMf1gvY8 pic.twitter.com/9ew9ji8nFW
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) December 11, 2023
11 December 2017. TV presenter, Keith Chegwin, died (aged 60). He rose to fame in the 1970s children’s entertainment show, Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, and then presented on the popular show, Cheggers Plays Pop. pic.twitter.com/JrOsTSNTeL
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) December 11, 2023
12 December 1893. Hollywood legend, Edward G. Robinson (Emanuel Goldenberg), was born in Bucharest. Romania. He appeared in over 100 films, most notably, Double Indemnity, Little Caesar, Key Largo, The Ten Commandments, Soylent Green, and The Cincinnati Kid. pic.twitter.com/zGNDGYblqL
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) December 12, 2023
12 December 1928. Lionel Blair (Henry Lionel Ogus), was born in Montreal, Canada. From the late 1960s onwards, he made regular appearances, as a dancer, on TV variety shows. He later presented the quiz programme, Name That Tune, and was a team captain on, Give Us a Clue. pic.twitter.com/mKK26bft3D
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) December 12, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 1968 actress (Lifeboat, The Little Foxes, The Skin of Our Teeth, Private Lives) Tallulah Bankhead died from pneumonia at St. Luke's Hospital in Manhattan, aged 66. Saint Paul's Churchyard, near Chestertown, Maryland https://t.co/17Y1dyJNf3 pic.twitter.com/22dOCo9fye
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) December 12, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 1985 actress (The Magnificent Ambersons, The Razor's Edge, All About Eve, The Ten Commandments), granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright, Anne Baxter died; stroke; Lenox Hill Hospital, Manattan aged 62. Unity Chapel cemetery, Wyoming, Wisconsin https://t.co/17Y1dyJNf3 pic.twitter.com/7j4RpnO5dk
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) December 12, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 2006, actor (Joe, Young Frankenstein, The Candidate, Taxi Driver), Peter Boyle died from multiple myeloma and heart disease in New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, at the age of 71. Green River Cemetery in Springs, New York https://t.co/17Y1dyJNf3 pic.twitter.com/rNfdWp0fdK
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) December 12, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 2020 dancer, actress, choreographer, singer (Coco, Over Here!, Goodtime Charley, Chicago, Dancin', Sweet Charity, All That Jazz, Annie, Micki & Maude) Ann Reinking died in her sleep at a hotel in Seattle, at the age of 71. Cremation https://t.co/17Y1dyJNf3 pic.twitter.com/emrYRttr5a
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) December 12, 2023
Andre Braugher, ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star, dies at 61 https://t.co/Eg9pUB7DOl
— Post Obituaries (@postobits) December 13, 2023