February 17, 1976
Today In History
Bette Midler was awarded the 'Woman of the Year' award from Harvard's University's Hasty Pudding Theatrical Society.
The Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year award is bestowed annually by the Hasty Pudding Theatricals society at Harvard University. It has been awarded annually by the society members since 1951 to performers deemed to have made a "lasting and impressive contribution to the world of entertainment."
Remember When
Friendly's was founded in 1935, at the height of the Great Depression, by brothers Prestley and Curtis Blake in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Blake brothers opened a small ice cream shop named "Friendly", selling double-dip cones for 5 cents each.
FRIENDLY’S –
A 5 cent Ice Cream Cone and a Smile
The year was 1935. The place was Springfield, Massachusetts. The Great Depression had weakened the nation and good, secure jobs were few and far between.
Undaunted by the dismal economy and inspired by a vote of confidence loan from their parents, two spunky brothers – 20 year-old Prestley Blake and 18 year-old Curtis Blake – opened a modest neighborhood ice cream shoppe. The young entrepreneurs named their business "Friendly" with the intention of providing warm, caring, neighborly service to all who visited their new enterprise. The only menu item was a double dip ice cream cone, which cost 5 cents.
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What actor played the school principal in E.T., only to have his scene cut when Spielberg decided that his presence would be too distracting?
- James Stewart
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- Paul Newman
- Tom Selleck
What is the name of my character on SNL ?
Father Guido Sarducci
Beauties!!!
Barbara Feldon
Goldie and Liza
Diahann Carroll
Rita Moreno
Tina Louise
Barbara Feldon
Goldie and Liza
Diahann Carroll
Rita Moreno
TV Show of the Day
TV Show: The Three Stooges: Malice in the Palace
Jack Nicholson Receives Cecil B Demille Award | Golden Globes 1999
Relive the 1970 NBA Finals, when Willis Reed's comeback inspired the Knicks to the championship
Knicks Win NBA Championship in 1970 - With Bill Russell retiring after the 1969 season, the NBA Eastern Division was finally open to all contenders, and the New York Knickerbockers took full advantage and finished in first place with 60 wins. They were led by MVP Willis Reed, First team All-Star Guard Walt Frazier, Forwards Dave DeBusschere and Bill Bradley, and guard Dick Barnett. Coach Red Holzman emphasized team defense, a cohesive team offense and a deep bench led by Mike Riordan, Dave Stallworth, and Cazzie Russell.
In a devastating moment to the team, Willis Reed was injured in the finals, and almost everyone thought the Knicks championship run was over. In one of the most inspirational and memorable sports moments of all time, just before Game 7 of the NBA Finals an injured Willis Reed emerged onto the Madison Square Garden floor shortly before tip-off. He dragged his injured leg on to the floor playing just a few minutes before retiring to the bench for the rest of the game. The emotionally rejuvenated Knicks beat the Lakers that night 113–99 to win the championship.
Interview of the Day
Sean Connery - Close Up
THE STUDEBAKER BROTHERS ESTABLISH WAGON MAKING COMPANY
With the passion of youth, $68 and two sets of smithy tools, they established H & C Studebaker on February 16, 1852. The first day of business grossed 25 cents for shoeing a horse. A few weeks later they received their first wagon order from a Mr. Earl. The wagon was constructed and sold for $175. Business was slow though and they did whatever they could to make ends meet. The end of the first year would bring just one more wagon order5. At this time the third son, John Mohler, had come of age. He, like his brothers, had learned smithing and wagon making but his immediate desires lay west in the gold fields of California. When a wagon train passed through South Bend early in 1853, he proposed an arrangement wherein he would give them a new wagon in exchange for passage and board. It was agreed and his brothers helped him build the wagon in ten days.
New England Moments
Farming in Vermont
Faneuil Hall in Boston
Rowing on the Charles
School house in Maine
Farming in Vermont
Faneuil Hall in Boston
Rowing on the Charles
School house in Maine
Classic Stadiums
Forbes Field in Pittsburgh
Ebbets Field in Brooklyn
Houston Astrodome
Polo Grounds in New York
Seals Stadium in San Francisco
Forbes Field in Pittsburgh
Ebbets Field in Brooklyn
Houston Astrodome
Polo Grounds in New York
Seals Stadium in San Francisco
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