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Entertainment History
September 03, 2010 03:09 EDT
On September third, 1951, the soap opera "Search for Tomorrow" made its debut on CBS.
In 1955, Bill Haley and the Comets turned down their first invitation to tour outside the U.S. because they were afraid of flying.
In 1967, the original version of the television game show "What's My Line?" -- hosted by John Charles Daly -- broadcast its final episode after more than 17 years on CBS.
In 1970, singer-guitarist Al Wilson of Canned Heat was found dead of a drug overdose at the home of another band member. Wilson was 27.
In 1982, the three-day "US" Festival opened in San Bernardino, California. More than 400,000 people turned out to see bands like The Cars, Fleetwood Mac and Talking Heads. The show was expected to bring in ten million dollars, but lost money because of artists like David Bowie and Van Halen demanded huge fees.
In 1988, actor Kevin Bacon married actress Kyra Sedgwick.
In 1991, director Frank Capra died at his home in California at the age of 94. Among his works: "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington" and "It's A Wonderful Life," which both starred Jimmy Stewart.
In 1992, a spokesman for Prince announced that the musician had signed a deal worth up to $100 million, making him the highest paid pop star. Under the reported terms, Prince would receive $10 million per album, for six albums, plus royalties.
In 1995, skater Tonya Harding made her singing debut with her band, the Golden Blades, in Portland, Oregon. The crowd booed her during her 15-minute set.
Today's Birthdays: "Beetle Bailey" creator Mort Walker is 87. Actress Anne Jackson is 84. Actress Eileen Brennan is 78. Country singer Tompall Glaser is 77. Actress Pauline Collins is 70. Singer-guitarist Al Jardine is 68. Actress Valerie Perrine is 67. Drummer Donald Brewer of Grand Funk Railroad is 62. Guitarist Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols is 55. Actor Steve Schirripa is 53. Guitarist Todd Lewis of The Toadies is 45. Actor Charlie Sheen is 45. Singer Jennifer Paige is 37. Actress Ashley Jones is 34. Actress Nichole Hiltz is 32. Actor Nick Wechsler is 32.
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