Video: 'Lassie - Episode 1 - "Inheritance" - Part 1 - (Originally broadcast 09/12/1954)'
(Sunday, September 12, 1954, 7:00 p.m. EDT) — Lassie, an American television series that follows the adventures of a female Rough Collie dog named Lassie and her companions, human and animal, debuted tonight as a regular television series on CBS. It starred Tommy Rettig, Jan Clayton and George Cleveland. Continue reading ‘Lassie’ series debuts on CBS-TV 60 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1954)
Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History - LBJ Goes to War [3/11]' (Sept. 13, 1964, at 27:36)
(Sunday, September 13, 1964, before dawn local time; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The ruling military junta of South Vietnam, led by General Nguyen Khanh, was threatened by a coup attempt this morning by two generals who sent dissident units into the capital Saigon. Continue reading Another coup attempt begins in South Vietnam 50 years ago this morning (Sep 13 1964)
Video: 'A Fistful of Dollars' (trailer)
(Saturday, September 12, 1964) — A Fistful of Dollars, a spaghetti western film about a mysterious stranger plays dueling families against each other in a Mexican border town, was released today in Italy.
Directed by Sergio Leone, the film starred Clint Eastwood, Marianne Koch and Gian Maria Volonté.
Video: 'Photo Op, Second Quebec Conference, Canada, 09/12/1944 (full)'
(Tuesday, September 12, 1944; during World War II) — The Second Quebec Conference, a high-level military conference, opened today with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in attendance. Continue reading FDR, Churchill attend Second Quebec Conference 70 years ago today (Sep 12 1944)
Video: 'The Great War - S01E05 - This Business May Last a Long Time' (Sept. 5-11, 1914, at 1:16-8:01)
(Saturday, September 12, 1914; during World War I) — The First Battle of the Marne ended in an Allied victory today, forcing the German Imperial Army to abandon its push on Paris and retreat north-west, leading to the “Race to the Sea.” Continue reading Allies win decisive victory in First Battle of the Marne 100 years ago today (Sep 12 1914)
Video: 'The Forgotten War of 1812.' (Sep. 12, 1814, at 1:40:13)
(Monday, September 12, 1814, 1:00 p.m. local time; part of the Battle of Baltimore and War of 1812) — The Battle of North Point took place in Maryland today as American forces slowed British troops advancing on Baltimore.
Video: 'Ellen DeGeneres wearing a dress'
(Sunday, September 11, 1994, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Frasier and Picket Fences dominated the 46th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning four awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series (the first of five consecutive awards in this category). Continue reading ‘Frasier’ ‘Picket Fences’ big winners at Emmy Awards 20 years ago this hour (Sep 11 1994)
Video: 'Little House On The Prairie [1974] - Opening and Ending Videos'
(Wednesday, September 11, 1974, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Little House on the Prairie, a Western drama about a family living on a farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s, debuted tonight as a regular television series on NBC. It starred Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert, Karen Grassle and Melissa Sue Anderson.
Video: 'Hotel Rwanda' trailer
(Saturday, September 11, 2004) — Hotel Rwanda, a historical drama film about a hotel manager who housed over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda, premiered today at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Directed by Terry George, the film starred Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Joaquin Phoenix and Nick Nolte.
Video: 'Places in the Heart' trailer
(Tuesday, September 11, 1984) — Places in the Heart, a drama film about a farmer’s widow who fights to keep her land during the Depression, premiered today at the Toronto Film Festival.
Directed by Robert Benton, the film starred Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, Danny Glover, John Malkovich, Ed Harris and Amy Madigan.
