On This Day in Film & TV for April 25
Events in Film & TV
- 1947 Lou Thesz beats Whipper Watson in St Louis, to win National Wrestling Association world heavyweight title
- 1954 WDEF TV channel 12 in Chattanooga, TN (CBS) begins broadcasting
- 1955 Captiol Records releases "In the Wee Small Hours", the ninth studio album by American vocalist Frank Sinatra; collection of melancholy ballads with arrangements by Nelson Riddle was an early example of a concept album and helped popularize the 12-inch format for non-classical recordings
- 1956 Noël Coward's musical "South Sea Bubble" premieres in London
- 1957 WUHY TV channel 35 in Philadelphia, PA (PBS) begins broadcasting
- 1964 "New Phil Silvers Show" last airs on CBS-TV
- 1964 11th National Film Awards (India): "Shehar Aur Sapna" wins the Golden Lotus
- 1978 ABC premiere of crime drama "Vega$"
- More Events in Film & TV
Al Pacino
Hank Azaria
Renée Zellweger
HolaSoyGermanWeddings in Film & TV
- 1972 Comedic actor Bob Denver (37) weds third wife Carole Abrahams
- 1973 Singer and actor Dean Martin marries third wife Catherine Hawn (divorced 1976)
- 2003 "Angel" actress Amy Acker (26) weds actor James Carpinello (27) at Hans Fahden Vineyard in Napa Valley, California
Divorces in Film & TV
- 2012 Comedian and actor Martin Lawrence (47) files for divorce from Shamicka Gibbs due to irreconcilable differences after 1.5 years of marriage
More Weddings & Divorces in Film & TV
Ginger RogersApril in Film & TV History
Giant Achievements of King Kong Creator
Edgar Wallace, born on this day in history, was one of the world’s most prolific authors. His theme was usually crime and mystery but he also created King Kong.
April 1, 1875
TV Guide's First Issue
TV Guide's first edition with Desi Arnaz Jr. on the cover
April 3, 1953
1st Animated Film
A frame from "Humorous Phases of Funny Faces", released in 1906
April 6, 1906
Millions Come Up to See Mae West
Mae West, jailed on this day for obscenity, became one of the most successful sex symbols. Fans could not resist the offer: ‘Come up and see me some time.’
April 19, 1927