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13 October 1974. TV presenter, Ed Sullivan, died (aged 73). He’s best known as the creator and the host of the popular TV variety programme? The Ed Sullivan Show, which broadcast from 1948 to 1971 and was the longest-running variety show in US broadcast history. pic.twitter.com/uJRsmitFoJ
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 13, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 2009, US Navy veteran, singer ("Here in My Heart", "I Love You Because"), actor (Johnny Fontane in The Godfather) Al Martino died at his childhood home in Springfield, Pennsylvania, aged 82. Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California pic.twitter.com/2DBbLiyLYK
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) October 13, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 2000 actress (Vivia Zapata!, Pickup on South Street, Three Coins in the Fountain, Apache, Broken Lance) Jean Peters died of leukemia in Carlsbad, California, aged 73. Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California https://t.co/TEpBIKMMGm pic.twitter.com/izSbRwWVgj
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) October 13, 2023
14 October 1927. Roger Moore was born in London. He starred in the TV serials, The Saint, The Persuaders, and Ivanhoe, before becoming James Bond, 007. He appeared in 7 Bond films from 1973 to 1985. His witty portrayal of Bond was far removed from the Ian Fleming novels. pic.twitter.com/zX2EBeqAYi
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 14, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 1959 actor (The Adventures of Robin Hood, Captain Blood, The Charge of the Light Brigade) Errol Flynn died in Vancouver, British Columbia at the age of 50 from a heart attack. Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California https://t.co/eyi6JFGIhs pic.twitter.com/Vs7qBxRRuV
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) October 14, 2023
14 October 1965. Steve Coogan was born in Middleton. He’s best known as the politically incorrect TV and radio presenter, Alan Partridge. Other film and TV drama roles, include 24 Hour Party People, What Maisie Knew, The Look of Love, Stan & Ollie, and Savile. pic.twitter.com/PI9QazZydu
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 14, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 2014 actress (Batteries Not Included, La Bamba, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Jacob's Ladder, Lone Star) Elizabeth Peña died;cirrhosis of the liver; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, aged 55. Cremated remains scattered at sea https://t.co/eyi6JFGIhs pic.twitter.com/phK1cyU334
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) October 14, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 2022 actor (Harry Potter films, James Bond films GoldenEye, The World Is Not Enough) Robbie Coltrane died; multiple organ failure; Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert, Scotland, aged 72. Cremains scattered; Washington Square Park, New York https://t.co/eyi6JFGIhs pic.twitter.com/VedYmGhHd9
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) October 14, 2023
15 October 1940. Charlie Chaplin's classic film, The Great Dictator, was released in the USA. Chaplin played 2 roles in the film: a ruthless fascist dictator and a persecuted Jewish barber. The film also featured a moving monologue against totalitarianism. pic.twitter.com/SddkdnTPHS
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 15, 2023
15 October 1971. The first episode of BBC drama series, The Onedin Line, was broadcast. It was set in Liverpool from 1860 to 1886, revolving around a fictional shipping company. There were 8 series, totalling 91 episodes until 26 October 1980. pic.twitter.com/871xFAQABD
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 15, 2023
15 October 2011. British actress, Betty Driver, died (aged 91). Best known as Betty Williams (previously Betty Turpin) on the British soap opera, Coronation Street from 1969 to 2011. pic.twitter.com/aPWR6zhRA2
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 15, 2023
Piper Laurie, who excelled in roles fragile and fierce, dies at 91 https://t.co/HmRJJMQEYt
— Post Obituaries (@postobits) October 14, 2023
Suzanne Somers, ‘Three’s Company’ actor and fitness entrepreneur, dies at 76 https://t.co/Bg3yLaQy7W
— Post Obituaries (@postobits) October 15, 2023
16 October 1922. Singer and comedian, Max Bygraves, was born in London. He had his own TV shows and was a regular guest on other TV variety shows. He made 20 Royal Variety Show appearances. His catchphrase, “I wanna’ tell you a story”, originated with Mike Yarwood. pic.twitter.com/LQrzDYyGU8
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 16, 2023
16 October 1958. Britain’s most popular children’s television programme, Blue Peter, was first broadcast on BBC TV. Its first presenters were, Christopher Trace, a relatively unknown actor, and the model, Leila Williams, best known for winning the 1957 Miss Great Britain contest. pic.twitter.com/dBYUwUJ7PD
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 16, 2023
#RIP #OTD in 2007 actress (The King and I, From Here to Eternity, The Arrangement, Tea and Sympathy, An Affair to Remember, Bonjour Tristesse, The Night of the Iguana), Deborah Kerr died; Botesdale, England; Parkinson's aged 86. Alfold Cemetery, England https://t.co/ZaYBVmrinZ pic.twitter.com/7lVxYoEjN7
— RIP The Final Footprint (@RIPTFF) October 16, 2023
16 October 2017. Popular comedian, Sean Hughes, died (aged 51). He starred in the Channel 4 show, Sean’s Show, and was a regular team captain on the BBC 2 pop panel game, Never Mind the Buzzcocks. pic.twitter.com/mGwDH5oy8C
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 16, 2023
17 October 1918. Hollywood legend, Rita Hayworth, was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA. She appeared in 61 films over a 37 year career and was one of the most glamorous screen idols of the 1940s, becoming the top pin-up girl for American GIs during World War 2. pic.twitter.com/s0Z8pDFP0w
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 17, 2023
17 October 1920. Hollywood legend, Montgomery Clift, was born in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. He was one of the first method actors to appear in Hollywood films. His films include The Heiress, A Place in the Sun, I Confess, From Here to Eternity, Judgment at Nuremberg, and The Misfits. pic.twitter.com/L7twQuZYXM
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 17, 2023