You're welcome. 😘

17 September 1972. The first episode of the classic comedy series, M*A*S*H (acronym for Mobile Army Surgical Hospital), was fbroadcast on CBS-TV in the USA. The series was set in South Korea, during the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. pic.twitter.com/GuUL2fNRKu

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 17, 2022

18 September 1905. Greta Garbo was born in Stockholm, Sweden. She was known for her many portrayals of tragic characters and her understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked her 5th on its list of the Greatest Female Stars of Classic Hollywood cinema. pic.twitter.com/ILGfhS7es2

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 18, 2022

18 September 1964. The first episode of the horror comedy series, The Addams Family, was broadcast on ABC TV in the USA. It ran for a total of 64 episodes until 8 April 1966. pic.twitter.com/tz9imyZb5j

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 18, 2022

19 September 1928. Adam West was born in Walla Walla, Washington State. He’s best known for his dual role as Bruce Wayne and Batman in the US-ABC series from 1966 to 1968 and the 1966 feature film version. He played the role of Batman in a self-deprecating tongue in cheek manner. pic.twitter.com/FkuB1Wxexo

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 19, 2022

19 September 1933. David McCallum was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He rose to international fame in the 1960s playing Illya Kuryakin in the hugely popular espionage series, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. pic.twitter.com/ELVMvfeTk1

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 19, 2022

19 September 1969. The first episode of the ITV private detective series, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), starring Mike Pratt and Kenneth Cope, was broadcast. The series ran for 26 episodes, ending on 15 March 1970. Repeats remain popular even now. pic.twitter.com/FIX3X6wl5j

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 19, 2022

19 September 1975. The first episode of the classic sitcom, Fawlty Towers, starring John Cleese, called A Touch of Class, was broadcast on BBC2. Only 12 episodes were produced. In 2019, it ranked 1st on the Radio Times list Greatest Ever British TV Sitcom. pic.twitter.com/gDamkPfCTu

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 19, 2022

19 September 2018. TV writer and presenter, Dennis Norden, died (aged 96.). He co-wrote the successful BBC Radio comedy programme Take it from Here with Frank Muir, but he was best known for presenting the ITV blooper show It’ll be Alright on the Night. pic.twitter.com/tDSzcALt1b

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 19, 2022

20 September 1934. Italian film legend, Sophia Loren (Sofia Villani Scicolone), was born in Rome, Italy. She won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in Two Women. She was named by the American Film Institute as the 21st greatest female star of Classic Hollywood Cinema. pic.twitter.com/PcT0JYzb3m

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 20, 2022

20 September 1978. The last episode of police drama series, Z Cars, was broadcast on BBC TV. It focused on the mobile police force in fictional Newtown, based on Kirkby, Lancashire. A total of 801 episodes had been broadcast since 2 January 1962. pic.twitter.com/Ia7Ww1vjYv

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 20, 2022

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Marlon Brando before and after his make up for the Godfather part 1 (1972). pic.twitter.com/d0nWxpN2I6

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 20, 2022

The lower dental plate Marlon Brando used in The Godfather, Part 1. Many people think he just used cotton wool. pic.twitter.com/VnbsXY90OT

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 20, 2022

21 September 1931. TV and film star, Larry Hagman, was born in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. He was best known for playing ruthless oil baron, JR Ewing, in the 1980s TV series soap, Dallas, and as the astronaut, Major Tony Nelson, in the 1960s US sitcom, I Dream of Jeannie. pic.twitter.com/rA22lFUdj5

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 21, 2022

21 September 1962. University Challenge, presented by Bamber Gascoigne, was screened on Granada TV for the first time. The original series ran for 913 episodes on ITV until 1987. The BBC revived the programme in 1994, with Jeremy Paxman as host. pic.twitter.com/dmUZzMZorm

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 21, 2022

TV or Music? Probably music but I'm a rebel. 😜

21 September 1971. The 1st episode of the BBC2 rock series, The Old Grey Whistle Test, was broadcast. The first host was Richard Williams, but its best known presenter was DJ, Bob Harris ("Whispering Bob Harris"), from 1972 to 1980. It ran until 1988. pic.twitter.com/JU7kdxRHMg

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 21, 2022

22 September 1964. The Man From U.N.C.L.E. was broadcast for the first time on NBC-TV in the USA. It follows 2 secret agents, played by Robert Vaughn and David McCallum, who work for a secret counterespionage agency called, U.N.C.L.E. It ran until 1968. pic.twitter.com/75tQpm6mLG

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 22, 2022

23 September 1920. Hollywood star, Mickey Rooney, was born in Brooklyn, New York. His film career spanned 88 years, from 1926 to 2014, during which time he appeared in over 300 films. In his peak years, during the late 1930s, he was among the top box-office stars in the USA. pic.twitter.com/79CM3ylQHJ

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 23, 2022

24 September 1957. BBC Television programming for schools began. The 1st programme was called, Living in the Commonwealth – on life in British Columbia. Other programmes in the first week included: Science Helps the Doctor, Spotlight on the Middle East, and Young People at Work. pic.twitter.com/EdsXnoEA2U

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 24, 2022

24 September 1984. The last episode of the popular 1950s retro American sitcom, Happy Days, featuring, Henry Winkler, as Fonzie, was broadcast on US ABC-TV. It had run for 255 half-hour episodes since 15 January 1974. pic.twitter.com/Uc8kcW70yp

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 24, 2022