What's all you good people watching on the telly ? Shorter title next time !
Quote from Charlie Charles IV on September 24, 2022, 5:26 pm
I didn’t realise that Happy Days started as early as 1974. I remember it being popular around 1977/78 but honestly can’t say I remember it being broadcast before then.
But sure “HEY” what would I know !🙄
And on reflection it's probably Mork and Mindy I was thinking of seeing as it started in 1978.
Maybe I was too busy watching the BBC educational programmes to see Happy Days .🤔
I'm watching Scotland v Ireland right now, and it's 1 - 0 to the Boys in Green(actually orange jerseys tonight) at half-time 🤗
25 September 1929. The legendary comedy actor, Ronnie Barker, was born in Bedford. He starred in the comedy series, The Two Ronnies, and in the sitcoms, Porridge, Open All Hours, and Going Straight. pic.twitter.com/j7iEyij1oJ
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 25, 2022
25 September 1944. Hollywood legend, Michael Douglas, was born in New Brunswick. New Jersey, USA. His many films include: Wall Street, Basic Instinct, Falling Down, Fatal Attraction, and Disclosure. He’s the son of the Hollywood star, Kirk Douglas. pic.twitter.com/ITrjmH42XH
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 25, 2022
25 September 1946. Felicity Kendal was born in Olton, Warwickshire. She’s best known for her role as Barbara Good, who, along with her husband, Tom (played by Richard Briers), decide to quit the rat race and become self-sufficient, while still living in suburbia. pic.twitter.com/l63YqvVzSV
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 25, 2022
25 September 1952. Hollywood star and disability campaigner, Christopher Reeve, was born in New York City, USA. He was best known for playing the classic DC comic book superhero, Superman, beginning with the acclaimed Superman (1978). pic.twitter.com/yReh2nY9n7
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 25, 2022
25 September 1955. The first episode of The Adventures of Robin Hood was broadcast on ITV. It starred Richard Greene as the famous outlaw. It ran for 143 half-hour, black and white episodes until 1 March 1959. pic.twitter.com/6KalDZiAtM
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 25, 2022
25 September 1965. The first episode of The Beatles animated TV series was broadcast on ABC-TV in the USA. A total of 39 episodes were produced, until 1967, but repeats were shown until 1969. Actors voiced the series. pic.twitter.com/0BOD0uBO8d
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 25, 2022
25 September 1968. Hollywood legend, Will Smith, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He starred in numerous films including: Independence Day, Men in Black, and Muhammad Ali. He has won 1 Oscar and 4 Grammy Awards. At the 2022 Oscars, he slapped the host, Chris Rock. pic.twitter.com/NOX7BF4e4J
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 25, 2022
25 September 1968. The first episode of paranormal ITV series, The Champions, was broadcast. 30 episodes were produced, until 30 April 1969. It featured 3 telepathic agents: Craig Stirling, Sharron Macready & Richard Barrett, who work for “Nemesis”. pic.twitter.com/otbnMcjm9F
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 25, 2022
25 September 1979. BBC TV’s Question Time was first broadcast, chaired by Robin Day. It was based on the BBC Radio 4 programme Any Questions? The first panel was Michael Foot, Edna O’Brien, Teddy Taylor, and Derek Worlock. pic.twitter.com/YPOarDs624
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 25, 2022
Quote from Charlie Charles IV on September 25, 2022, 6:06 pm
25 September 1965. The first episode of The Beatles animated TV series was broadcast on ABC-TV in the USA. A total of 39 episodes were produced, until 1967, but repeats were shown until 1969. Actors voiced the series. pic.twitter.com/0BOD0uBO8d
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 25, 2022
"Voiced by actors"? Obviously none of the actors ever heard a Scouse accent before !🙄
Quote from Forrest on September 24, 2022, 8:36 pmI’m watching Scotland v Ireland right now, and it’s 1 – 0 to the Boys in Green(actually orange jerseys tonight) at half-time 🤗
Well if they expect to win anything wearing Armagh colours I doubt they may think again !🙄
I've just been watching 2 episodes of The Frozen Planet with David Attenborough on BBC. Christ them Killer Whales are deadly with their attacks, almost military like.
Despite the death of their prey should they be a seal or a Bowhead Whale you do have to admire their techniques. Deadly !🐋
26 September 1939. Popular comedian and actor, Ricky Tomlinson, was born in Blackpool, but he was brought up in Liverpool. He’s best known as Bobby Grant in the Channel 4 soap opera, Brookside, and as Jim Royle in the much loved BBC sitcom, The Royle Family. pic.twitter.com/LxhoBI3lWw
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 26, 2022
26 September 2008. Hollywood legend, Paul Newman, one of the greatest film actors, died, (aged 83). His many films include: Cool Hand Luke, The Verdict, Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid, and The Sting. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for The Colour of Money. pic.twitter.com/L256R4VVke
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) September 26, 2022