On This Day in Film & TV for April 4
Events in Film & TV
- 1914 Film serial "Perils of Pauline" shown for the first time in Los Angeles
- 1932 George Bernard Shaw's comedy play "Too True To Be Good" premieres in NYC; runs for 59 performances
- 1949 WKRC TV channel 12 in Cincinnati, OH (ABC) begins broadcasting
- 1953 KFDA TV channel 10 in Amarillo, TX (CBS) begins broadcasting
- 1958 Cheryl Crane (14), daughter of actress Lana Turner, stabs to death organized crime figure Johnny Stompanato, her mother's boyfriend, in self-defense; crime later ruled a "justifiable homicide"
- 1960 32nd Academy Awards: "Ben-Hur", Charlton Heston & Simone Signoret win
- 1975 British sitcom "The Good Life" starring Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Paul Eddington and Penelope Keith debuts on BBC One
- 1988 Last broadcast of British soap opera "Crossroads" on ITV
- More Events in Film & TV
Maya Angelou
Anthony Perkins
Heath Ledger
Robert Downey Jr
Natasha Lyonne
Jamie Lynn SpearsWeddings in Film & TV
- 1882 Actress Sarah Bernhardt marries diplomat Aristide Damala in London
- 1992 John Tesh (Entertainment Tonight) marries actress Connie Selleca
- 1992 Comedian Sam Kinison (38) weds Malika Souiri at the Candlelight Chapel in Las Vegas
More Weddings & Divorces in Film & TV
Gloria SwansonApril 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, 1875TV Guide's First Issue
TV Guide's first edition with Desi Arnaz Jr. on the cover
April 3, 19531st Animated Film
A frame from "Humorous Phases of Funny Faces", released in 1906
April 6, 1906Millions 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
