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Daniel Craig debuts as James Bond as ‘Casino Royale’ premieres in London 20 years ago this hour (Nov 14 2006)
Video: 'James Bond: Casino Royale'
(Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 7:00 p.m. GMT) — James Bond must defeat a private banker who is funding terrorists in a high-stakes game of poker in Casino Royale, the 21st film in the Eon Productions James Bond series and the first to star Daniel Craig as 007, which premiered tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. Continue reading Daniel Craig debuts as James Bond as ‘Casino Royale’ premieres in London 20 years ago this hour (Nov 14 2006)
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‘Network’ satirical black comedy drama film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Nov 14 1976)
Video: 'Network' trailer
(Sunday, November 14, 1976, 11:30 a.m. EST) — Network, an American satirical black comedy-drama film about television programmers who turn a deranged news anchor into “the mad prophet of the airwaves,” opened today at the Sutton Theater, 205 E. 57th Street in New York City. Continue reading ‘Network’ satirical black comedy drama film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Nov 14 1976)
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‘Everybody Loves Larry’ episode airs on ‘The Larry Sanders Show’ 30 years ago this hour (Nov 13 1996)
Video: 'David Duchovny Tells Story Behind His Crush On Larry Sanders'
(Wednesday, November 13, 1996, 10:00-10:30 p.m. EST) — While Larry tries to stop guest host Jon Stewart from gaining a grip on the show, he wonders if David Duchovny is gay on tonight’s episode of the HBO sitcom television series The Larry Sanders Show. Continue reading ‘Everybody Loves Larry’ episode airs on ‘The Larry Sanders Show’ 30 years ago this hour (Nov 13 1996)
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‘Went with the Wind!’ sketch airs on ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ 50 years ago this hour Nov 13 1976)
Video: 'Carol Burnett Reflects on 'Went With the Wind''
(Saturday, November 13, 1976, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — “Went with the Wind!”, a parody of the 1939 American historical drama film Gone with the Wind, aired on tonight’s episode of the CBS variety/sketch comedy television series The Carol Burnett Show. Continue reading ‘Went with the Wind!’ sketch airs on ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ 50 years ago this hour Nov 13 1976)
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U.S. President Ronald Reagan admits arms deal, but denies weapons were ransom 40 years ago this hour (Nov 13 1986)
Video: 'President Reagan's Address to the Nation on the Iran-Contra Controversy, November 13, 1986'
(Thursday, November 13, 1986, 8:01-8:12 p.m. EST; during the Iran–Contra affair) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan, under intense domestic and international criticism, tonight defended what he called his “secret diplomatic initiative to Iran” and vigorously denied that the United States had sought to exchange weapons for American hostages in Lebanon. Continue reading U.S. President Ronald Reagan admits arms deal, but denies weapons were ransom 40 years ago this hour (Nov 13 1986)
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The New Vaudeville Band performs ‘Winchester Cathedral’ on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 13 1966)
Video: 'The New Vaudeville Band "Winchester Cathedral" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, November 13, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The New Vaudeville Band performed “Winchester Cathedral,” Joan Sutherland performed “Sempre Libera” (from La traviata) and Topo Gigio introduced a group of singing Cacti on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The New Vaudeville Band performs ‘Winchester Cathedral’ on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 13 1966)
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‘Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 13 1976)
(Saturday, November 13, 1976) — “Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)” by Rod Stewart peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight consecutive weeks (Nov. 13/20/27, Dec. 4/11/18/25, 1976, Jan. 1, 1977). Continue reading ‘Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 13 1976)
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‘Do You Feel Like We Do’ by Peter Frampton peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 13 1976)
(Saturday, November 13, 1976) — “Do You Feel Like We Do” by Peter Frampton peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Do You Feel Like We Do’ by Peter Frampton peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 13 1976)
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‘Ringo’s Rotogravure’ studio album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr peaks at #28 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 13 1976)
Video: 'Ringo's Rotogravure' (11 clips)
(Saturday, November 13, 1976) — Ringo’s Rotogravure, the fifth studio album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, peaked at #28 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for two consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Ringo’s Rotogravure’ studio album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr peaks at #28 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 13 1976)
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Racially segregated public transportation declared unconstitutional by U.S. Supreme Court 70 years ago today (Nov 13 1956)
Video: '13th November 1956: Browder v Gayle leads to desegregation on buses'
(Tuesday, November 13, 1956; during the Civil rights movement) — In Browder v. Gayle, the U.S. Supreme Court today struck down state and municipal laws requiring segregation of races on public city and state buses in Montgomery, Alabama, leading to the end of the Montgomery Bus Boycott on Dec. 20, 1956, after 381 days. Continue reading Racially segregated public transportation declared unconstitutional by U.S. Supreme Court 70 years ago today (Nov 13 1956)
