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Happy Birthday Katharine Ross, Marc Singer and Justin Hartley!
January 29, 1940... January 29, 1948... January 29, 1977...
"Batman" - "Batman is Riled" - January 27, 1966
This episode followed "The Joker is Wild" and showed how Batman and Robin stopped the Joker from obtaining possession of a new luxury liner called the "SS Gotham." Batman must also deal with the Joker's utility belt before and after the switch... In this image Batman, Robin and Alfred watch the evening news in the Batcave
"Batman" - "The Joker is Wild" - January 26, 1966
Fifty-five years ago today audiences watched the first live action appearance of...The Joker. Cesar Romero appeared in twenty-two "Batman" adventures during the series entire three year run. In his first appearance the Joker strikes back at Batman by creating his own utility belt. Fun Fact: The Joker appeared in more episodes than any of the other bat-villains. Burgess Meredith as The Penguin comes in a close second, he was in twenty-one episodes.
"I Love Lucy" - "Tennessee Bound" - January 24, 1955
Sixty-six years ago today Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel end up dealing with a cantankerous sheriff in Bentfork, Tennessee. It begins with a speeding ticket that Lucy contests, she soon finds herself in jail. The group calls on "Cousin" Ernie Ford (Tennessee Ernie Ford) for help and soon after everyone is in jail. A scene from the episode which showcases twins Roz and Marilyn Borden
Happy Birthday Tiffani Thiessen!
Happy 47th Birthday! The world loves Kelly Kapowski... I love Valerie Malone...
"Mama's Family" (1983-1984, 1986-1990)
Happy 38th Anniversary to "Mama's Family" Vicki Lawrence as Thelma "Mama" Harper back row l-r: Harvey Korman, Ken Berry, Dorothy Lyman and Rue McClanahan front row l-r: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence and Betty White Vicki Lawrence as Mama with Beverly Archer as Iola Vicki Lawrence as Mama with Rue McClanahan as Aunt Fran
Happy Birthday Lorenzo Lamas!
Happy 63rd Birthday! the original cast of "Falcon Crest" (1981-1982) as Lance Cumson with Jane Wyman as Angela Channing on "Falcon Crest" (season 7 1987)
Happy Birthday Paul Freeman!
Happy 78th Birthday to Paul Freeman! as Ivan Ooze in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995)
"The Jeffersons" (1975-1985)
Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford and Mike Evans as George, Louise and Lionel Jefferson. After spending four years as the next door neighbors to the Bunkers on "All in the Family" the family finally moved on up on this day forty-six years ago. The series also starred Marla Gibbs, Zara Cully, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover, Paul Benedict, Berlinda Tolbert, Damon Evans, Jay Hammer and Ned Wertimer.
Happy Birthday Phyllis Coates!
Happy 94th Birthday to television's original Lois Lane! with George Reeves (Superman), Ray Walker and Walter Reed in Superman and the Mole Men (1951) with George Reeves (Superman), Jeff Corey, Hal K. Dawson and other cast members in Superman and the Mole Men (1951)
"Sanford and Son" (1972-1977)
Happy 49th Anniversary to "Sanford and Son" Redd Foxx starred as Fred G. Sanford, a 65-year-old junk dealer and Demond Wilson portrayed Lamont Sanford, Fred's 34-year-old son. LaWanda Page appeared as Fred's bible thumping sister-in-law Aunt Esther Anderson
Happy Birthday Richard Moll!
Happy 78th Birthday! as Bull on "Night Court" as the voice of Two-Face on "Batman: The Animated Series" and "The New Batman Adventures"
Four Big Anniversaries!
Adam West and Burt Ward began their adventures as the guardians of Gotham City on this day fifty-five years ago. This revival of "Dragnet" starring Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday and Harry Morgan as Officer Bill Gannon began on this day fifty-four years ago. "All in the Family" a show that changed the face of television, began on this day fifty years ago. Carroll O'Connor starred as working class bigot Archie Bunker and Jean Stapleton played his long suffering and loyal wife Edith. Sally Struthers played Archie and Edith's daughter Gloria and Rob Reiner played Gloria's husband Michael Stivic. "Dynasty", the beloved nighttime sudser, began on this day forty years ago. John Forsythe, Linda Evans and Dame Joan Collins headed up the cast which also included Pamela Sue Martin, Pamela Bellwood, Al Corley, Bo Hopkins, Emma Samms, Jack Coleman, Gordon Thomson, John James, Lloyd Bochner and Heather Locklear just to name a few.
"Batman" - "The Zodiac Crimes" - January 11, 1967
The caped crusader's top two challenging villains joined forces in this episode, the first part of a three part story. The episodes "The Zodiac Crimes", "The Joker's Hard Times" and "The Penguin Declines" featured Cesar Romero as The Joker and Burgess Meredith as the Penguin (Meredith does not appear in "The Joker's Hard Times.")
"Batman Beyond" (1999-2001)
"Batman Beyond" began on this day twenty-two years ago Kevin Conroy reprised his role as Bruce Wayne and Will Friedle provided the voice of the new Batman Terry McGinnis. Other members of the cast included Stockard Channing and later Angie Harmon as Police Commissioner Barbara Gordon, Sherman Howard as Derek Powers/Blight, George Takei as Mr. Fixx, Lauren Tom as Dana Tan, Teri Garr as Mary McGinnis, Ryan O'Donahue as Matt McGinnis, Michael Ansara as Mr. Freeze and a host of other absolutely magnificent voice artists.
"I Love Lucy" - California, Here We Come!" - January 10, 1955
The New York Four begins their California journey in this episode that originally aired on this day sixty-six years ago.
"The Lucy Show" - "Viv Visits Lucy" - January 9, 1967
54-years-ago today Vivian Vance returned for a guest appearance during season five of "The Lucy Show."
