Daily Archives: November 20, 2016

‘Slap Bet’ episode airs on ‘How I Met Your Mother’ 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 2006)


Video: 'Slap bet from How I Met Your Mother'

(Monday, November 20, 2006, 8:00 p.m. EST) — Barney uncovers Robin’s secret past and the real reason behind her strong aversion to malls, which leads Barney and Marshall to make a bet on tonight’s episode of the CBS sitcom series How I Met Your Mother.

In 2009, TV Guide ranked this episode #56 on its list of “TV’s Top 100 Episodes of All Time.”

‘Rocky’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1976)


Video: 'Rocky' trailer

(Saturday, November 20, 1976)Rocky, an American sports drama film about a dimwitted boxer who fights to prove he can go the distance against a glamorous champ, premiered today at Paramount Theater in New York City.

Directed by John G. Avildsen, the film starred Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers and Burgess Meredith.

‘Cabaret’ musical opens on Broadway 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1966)


Video: '"Wilkommen" - Cabaret (Original Broadway Production, 1966)'

(Sunday, November 20, 1966, 7:00 p.m. EST) — The Broadway musical play Cabaret, set in pre-Nazi Germany, opened today at the Broadhurst Theatre with Jill Haworth as Sally Bowles and Joel Grey as the Master of Ceremonies. Continue reading ‘Cabaret’ musical opens on Broadway 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1966)