Video: 'The Real Thing Pt. 2'
(Thursday, October 3, 1985, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — As Ellen prepares to leave town to marry her fiancé Dennis, both she and Alex must decide whether or not they really care about each other on tonight’s episode of the NBC-TV sitcom Family Ties. Continue reading ‘The Real Thing, Part 2’ episode airs on ‘Family Ties’ 40 years ago this hour (Oct 3 1985)
Video: 'Mickey Mouse Club "Merry Mousketeers"'
(Monday, October 3, 1955, 5:00 p.m. EDT) — The Mickey Mouse Club, a variety television show created by Walt Disney and produced by Walt Disney Productions and featuring a regular but ever-changing cast of teen performers, debuted this afternoon on ABC.
Video: 'OJ Simpson Verdict - FULL CNN'
(Tuesday, October 3, 1995, 10:07 a.m. PDT; during the murder trial of O. J. Simpson) — O.J. Simpson was acquitted today of the brutal murders of his ex-wife and her friend, a stunning verdict that divided the nation along racial lines and brought a dramatic close to a trial that captivated the public for nine months. Continue reading Jury acquits O.J. Simpson in murders of ex-wife, her friend 30 years ago this hour (Oct 3 1995)
Video: 'Elvis Presley's early influences and 'Old Shep''
(Wednesday, October 3, 1945) — Ten-year-old Elvis Presley made his first public appearance in a talent show today at the Mississippi-Alabama Dairy Show, singing “Old Shep.” He won fifth place and $5.
Video: 'The Disastrous Nomination of Harriet Miers'
(Monday, October 3, 2005, 8:01 a.m. EDT) — President George W. Bush nominated White House counsel Harriet Miers to the U.S. Supreme Court today. Continue reading U.S. President George W. Bush nominates White House counsel Harriet Miers to Supreme Court 20 years ago this hour (Oct 3 2005)
Video: 'Captain Kangaroo Open 1955 and Sales Presentation 80s'
(Monday, October 3, 1955, 8:00 a.m. EDT) — Captain Kangaroo, a children’s television series featuring Bob Keeshan in the title role who teaches lessons in morality with the help of his friends, debuted this morning on CBS. Continue reading ‘Captain Kangaroo’ children’s television series premieres on CBS 70 years ago this hour (Oct 3 1955)
