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Tag Archives: television
December 15, 2001
On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 2001, Siena Heights University began offering a two-credit class called “Animated Philosophy and Religions”. It would cover how religion and philosophy are part of the popular culture and would be based on the television series “The Simpsons.” The Chief Homer of the Simpsonite Cult led his followers to protest … Continue reading
November 23, 1963
On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1963, “Doctor Who” the long-running British sci-fi series debuted in England. American geeks and nerds begin watching it on PBS in the 1970s as a substitute for sex and social interaction. Tom Baker instantly became a hero to tens and tens of American teenagers and the ridiculously long neck … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr, geeks, science fiction, television, the english, Who
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October 18, 1922
On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1922 the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) formed. At first, since only radio existed, it aired comedies, dramas, and sporting events, and the BBC relied upon hiring excellent writers to draw the listeners in. When TV became popular, the BBC remained true to its radio formula and once again relied … Continue reading
September 29, 1963
On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1963 “My Favorite Martian” premiered on CBS-TV. It starred Ray Walston as the Martian and Bill Bixby as his hapless human caretaker. It ran from 1963 until 1966, which were also the years when UFOs were seen the most often and people abduction stories slowly began to surface. Unknown … Continue reading
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September 8, 1966
On THIS DATE IN TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1966, Star Trek premiered on TV, and the term Trekkie was born. Finally, adolescent teenage boys could put their train sets away and watch space travel with scantily dressed women in mini-skirts and go-go boots come alive on their TV screens in full living color. Green-skinned hot-eyed alien women … Continue reading
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August 19, 1950
On THIS DATE IN TWISTED-HISTORY in 1950 ABC started the first Saturday morning kid show with Animal Clinic and Acrobat Ranch. NBC and CBS quickly realized what a cash-cow kid’s cereal commercials could be and add their own Saturday morning kid shows.
August 9, 1944
On THIS DAY IN TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1944, Smokey T. Bear was awarded the job as National Spokesman for Fire Prevention. Yogi T. Bear and Felonious “Booboo” Bear stormed out of the naming ceremony in Washington, D.C., when Secretary of State Harold LeClair Ickes opened the envelope and announced “The Spokes-animal for National Fire Prevention is … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, cartoons, Hollywood, mafia, television, US Government
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