Video: 'Robert Blake Murder Trial - Not Guilty'
(Wednesday, March 16, 2005) — Robert Blake, the 71-year-old actor who has spent most of his life in front of a camera, was spared the prospect of death in prison today when a jury acquitted him of the 2001 murder of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley. Continue reading ‘Baretta’ star acquitted of murder in wife’s death 20 years ago today (Mar 16 2005)
Video: 'The Beatles' Paul McCartney Rocks the Super Bowl XXXIX Halftime Show | NFL'
(Sunday, February 6, 2005, at about 8:10 p.m. EST) — Paul McCartney performed at the Super Bowl halftime show tonight in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the first act to play that gig following Janet Jackson exposing her breast at the previous year’s Super Bowl halftime show. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at Super Bowl halftime show 20 years ago this hour (Feb 6 2005)
Video: 'Headline News - on the Death of Johnny Carson, Jan., 2005'
(Sunday, January 23, 2005, early morning) — Johnny Carson, the droll, puckish, near-effortless comedian who dominated late-night television for 30 years, tucking millions of Americans into bed as the host of the Tonight show, died today in Los Angeles. He was 79. Continue reading Johnny Carson, low-key king of late-night TV, dies 20 years ago this morning (Jan 23 2005)
Video: 'Michael Jackson talked about sharing his bed with kids, called it a 'beautiful thing'
(Monday, February 3, 2003, 9:00-10:50 p.m. GMT) — American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist Michael Jackson, dubbed the “King of Pop” said tonight that he saw nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people during the premiere of the documentary Living With Michael Jackson on Britain’s ITV. Continue reading Michael Jackson says there’s nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003)
Video: '2000 World Series, Game 5: Yankees @ Mets'
(Thursday, October 26, 2000, game played at approximately 8:28 p.m.-midnight EDT) — The New York Yankees won the 2000 World Series tonight, defeating the New York Mets 4-2 at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York, in the fifth and deciding game. Continue reading Yankees defeat Mets in New York’s first ‘Subway’ World Series since 1956 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 2000)
Video: '2009 Oscars' (22 videos)
(Sunday, February 22, 2009, 5:00-8:30 p.m. PST) — Slumdog Millionaire, a 2008 British drama film about an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of mumbai who is about to experience the biggest day of his life, won Best Picture tonight at the 81st Academy Awards at Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Continue reading ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ wins Best Picture 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 2009)
Video: '30 Rock: Emmys 08 - Best Comedy'
(Sunday, September 21, 2008, 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — 30 Rock dominated the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, winning five major awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Continue reading ’30 Rock,’ ‘John Adams’ big winners at Emmy Awards 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 2008)
Video: 'Ringo Rocks!'
(Monday, July 7, 2008, scheduled to air at 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, celebrating his 68th birthday in Chicago during a break from a tour with his All-Starr Band, appeared tonight on CNN’s Larry King Live. Continue reading Larry King interviews Ringo Starr 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 2008)
Video: 'supernatural 2' (4 videos)
(Thursday, May 15, 2008, 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. EDT) — Sam, Dean, and Bobby hunt down Lilith and fight her and her demons in a final effort to save Dean’s life on tonight’s episode of the CW fantasy horror television series Supernatural. Continue reading ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ episode airs on ‘Supernatural’ 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 2008)
Video: '2008 Oscars' (36 videos)
(Sunday, February 24, 2007, 5:30-9:00 p.m. PST) — No Country for Old Men, Joel and Ethan Coen’s chilling confrontation of a desperate man with a relentless killer, won Best Picture tonight at the 80th Academy Awards at Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Continue reading ‘No Country for Old Men’ wins Best Picture 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 2008)
