Friday, October 11, 2019

ON THIS DAY: OCTOBER 11

On this day in entertainment history...



1939: Actor Jackie Coogan (24) divorces actress Betty Grable (22) after 2 years of marriage.


1944: "Laura" directed by Otto Preminger starring Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews is released in NYC, New York.


1950: The U.S. Federal Communications Commission issues the first license to broadcast television in color, to CBS.


1961: Leonard "Chico" Marx, comedian (Marx Brothers), dies at 74.


1975: "Saturday Night Live" created by Lorne Michaels premieres on NBC with George Carlin as host.


1991: Redd Foxx, American comedian (Sanford & Sons), dies of heart attack at 68.



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