Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, May 17 2021
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1900 The first copies of L, Frank Baum’s classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, were printed. The first edition of 10,000 copies sold out. It was adapted into a play in 1902 and into the classic movie version in 1939.
1938 The first radio quiz show aired on NBC radio. It was called “Information Please and lasted until 1951. A panel of experts would try to answer questions submitted by radio listeners. Initially, the listener was paid $2 for a question that was used, and $5 more if the experts could not answer it correctly.
1973 Senate Watergate hearings began investigating the Nixon administration’s abuse of power, in trying to undermine the Democratic Party and the opposition to the Vietnam War.
Music History:
1967 While working at Capitol records in Hollywood, Glen Campbell recorded “Gentle On My Mind.” The song was written by John Hartford and arranged by Leon Russell. It went on to win won four Grammy Awards and became the theme to the Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour variety TV show.
Notable Birthdays today:
Dancer Derik Hough 36
Actor Bob Saget 65
Singer Enya 60
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
