Television History
1921 - Gene Roddenberry was born in El Paso, Texas. Roddenberry's first career was as an airline pilot. Later, he created the TV series Star Trek.
1929 - "Amos and Andy," the radio comedy program, made its debut on NBC starring Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll.
1950 - ABC-TV first aired Saturday morning television shows for children. The first shows were "Animal Clinic" and "Acrobat Ranch."
1957 - Jerry Lee Lewis performed "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" on "American Bandstand."
1972 - NBC-TV presented "The Midnight Special" for the first time with John Denver as the first host.
2002 - John Madden debuted on "Monday Night Football."
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American Bandstand History
1957 - Jerry Lee Lewis performed "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" on "American Bandstand."
1957 - Jimmy Bowen and the Rhythm Orchids performed "Warm Up to Me Baby" on "American Bandstand."
1959 - Leslie Uggams performed "One More Sunrise" on "American Bandstand."
1960 - Bobby Vee performed "Devil or Angel" and "Since I Met You Baby" on "American Bandstand."
1963 - Duane Eddy performed "Lonely Boy, Lonely Guitar" and "Your Baby's Gone Surfing" on "American Bandstand."
1967 - The Platters performed "Washed Ashore" on "American Bandstand."
1972 - Harry Chapin performed "Taxi" on "American Bandstand."
1978 - Bonnie Tyler performed "It's a Heartache" on "American Bandstand."
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Television History
American Bandstand History