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21 October 1967. The final episode of the ABC TV cartoon series, The Beatles, was broadcast. There were 39 episodes produced, between 1965 and 1967, with a final repeated episode airing on 7 September 1969. The series was badly voiced by actors. pic.twitter.com/0BOD0uClXL
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 21, 2022
Behind the scenes video of Michael J. Fox learning how to play the guitar so Marty McFly can rock out in Back to the Future.
A living legend. Happy Back to the Future day! pic.twitter.com/zvbBDRu9av
— Brad Bo ☮️🇺🇸 (@BradBeauregardJ) October 21, 2022
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23 October 1931. British film star, Diana Dors, was born in Swindon. She first came to public notice as a blond star in the style of Marilyn Monroe during the 1950s. She later appeared in numerous films, TV dramas and comedies, and was a regular guest on TV chat-shows. pic.twitter.com/GIuPn88tpr
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 23, 2022
24 October 1895. British actor, Jack Warner, was born in London. He’s best remembered as the experienced police constable, George Dixon, in the BBC series, Dixon of Dock Green, who solved crimes with common sense and human understanding. The series ran from 1955 to 1976. pic.twitter.com/b4TuD723XL
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 24, 2022
24 October 1923. TV presenter and reporter, Robin Day, was born in London. He presented Panorama and chaired Question Time from 1979 to 1989. He was the BBC’s leading political interviewer, known for his abrasive interviewing style. pic.twitter.com/m5MkQfIeOm
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 24, 2022
24 October 1973. The first episode of the crime series, Kojak, with Telly Savalas in the leading role, as the New York City Police Department Detective Lieutenant, Theodore "Theo" Kojak. It ran for 118 episodes , over 5 series, until 18 March 1978.
pic.twitter.com/bGoRsD7myL— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 24, 2022
24 October 1975. The last episode of the stop motion animated TV series, The Wombles, was broadcast on BBC1. In the series, The Wombles lived under Wimbledon Common collecting and recycling rubbish. The series had run for 60 episodes. pic.twitter.com/x1jKoNeos7
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 24, 2022
25 October 1993. Hollywood legend, Vincent Price, died (aged 82). He was best known for his distinctive voice, and various roles in horror films, but his film, TV, radio and theatre career spanned other genres, including film noir, drama, mystery, thriller, and comedy. pic.twitter.com/fHUcYC9zkk
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 25, 2022
25 October 2002. Acting legend, Richard Harris, died (aged 72). He rose to fame as Frank Machin in This Sporting Life. His other films include: Gladiator, Camelot, and Unforgiven. He also played Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films. pic.twitter.com/mvlWON3LVm
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 25, 2022
26 October 1942. Leading British actor, Bob Hoskins, was born in Bury St Edmunds. He rose to major fame in the classic Dennis Potter BBC TV drama series, Pennies From Heaven, before starring in many films such as The Long Good Friday, Mona Lisa, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit? pic.twitter.com/QhxRzS6NGF
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 26, 2022
Hattie McDaniel died in California October 26, 1952. She received the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Gone With the Wind. She was the first African American to receive an Oscar. Other films include Since You Went Away and George Washington Slept Here. pic.twitter.com/PjudrQLlEl
— Hollywood Remembered (@ridethepastlane) October 26, 2022
27 October 1939. John Cleese was born in Weston-super-Mare. He co-founded Monty Python, the comedy group responsible for the cult sketch show, Monty Python’s Flying Circus, and its subsequent offshoot films. He also co-wrote and starred in the classic BBC sitcom, Fawlty Towers. pic.twitter.com/nwZKYvXEMb
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 27, 2022
27 October 1988. Legendary comedy actor, Charles Hawtrey, died (aged 73). He was best known as a regular participant in the “Carry On” films series. Regardless of the historical setting, Hawtrey wore his trademark round metal-rimmed glasses. pic.twitter.com/npXvGnz8Js
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 27, 2022
28 October 1938. Leading BBC TV presenter, David Dimbleby, was born in Surrey. He’s best known as the former presenter of BBC1’s Question Time series. He has also anchored the BBC TV coverage of every general election from 1979 to 2017, and the 2016 EU Referendum. pic.twitter.com/39afuPctEe
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 28, 2022
28 October 1962. The ITV children's science-fiction puppet TV series, Fireball XL5, was broadcast. In the series, Colonel Steve Zodiac leads the defence of the Earth from interstellar threats. It ran for 39 episodes. pic.twitter.com/58YHnylbSU
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 28, 2022
28 October 1967. Hollywood star, Julia Roberts, was born in Smyrna, Georgia, USA. She gained international fame after starring in romantic comedy, Pretty Woman. She won the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in Erin Brockovich. pic.twitter.com/NzSffiCj6Q
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 28, 2022
28 October 1975. Dr No, originally released in 1962, became the first James Bond film to be shown on UK TV, when it was broadcast on ITV. It attracted 10.5 million viewers. pic.twitter.com/gUMARviAny
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 28, 2022