Daily Archives: September 23, 2014

FDR opens campaign for fourth term with hilarious ‘Fala’ speech 70 years ago this hour (Sep 23 1944)


Video: 'FDR's Fala Speech Restored'

(Saturday, September 23, 1944, 9:31 p.m. EWT; during World War II) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt opened his campaign for a fourth term tonight, derisively defending Fala, his black Scottie dog, against a Republican political attack. Continue reading FDR opens campaign for fourth term with hilarious ‘Fala’ speech 70 years ago this hour (Sep 23 1944)

‘Hill Street Blues,’ ‘Cheers’ big winners at Emmy Awards 30 years ago this hour (Sep 23 1984)


Video: 'Tyne wins the EMMY Award, 1984'

(Sunday, September 23, 1984, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — NBC’s police drama Hill Street Blues picked up four awards tonight at the 36th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. Continue reading ‘Hill Street Blues,’ ‘Cheers’ big winners at Emmy Awards 30 years ago this hour (Sep 23 1984)

Lennon releases ‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’/’Beef Jerky’ single 40 years ago today (Sep 23 1974)


Video: 'Whatever Gets You Thru The Night - John Lennon (Remastered 2010)'

(Monday, September 23, 1974) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon released “Whatever Gets You thru the Night”/“Beef Jerky” in the U.S. today (released in the UK on Oct. 4, 1974), the lead single from his forthcoming album Walls and Bridges. Continue reading Lennon releases ‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’/’Beef Jerky’ single 40 years ago today (Sep 23 1974)