My kids squeal when they see the little legs twitch.
September 23, 1962 -
The Jetsons debuted on Sunday night's prime time lineup.
This cartoon series marked the debut of color television on the ABC network.
The youth of America want to know, "Don't they use a pooper scoop in the future?"
Here's your Today in History -
September 23, 480 BC -
It's the birthday of the Greek poet Euripides, born near Athens on this date.
Of the poets of Greek tragedy whose plays we know, Euripides' survive in the greatest number—19 of them—including Medea.
Remember Euripides, I ripa dos.
September 23, 63 BC -
Augusts Caesar was born on this day. The first real Roman Emperor, Caesar introduced the famous Pax Romana. This was a political policy which stated that any country which did not object to being conquered by Rome would be conquered by Rome.
Countries not wishing to be conquered by Rome stood in violation of this policy, and were therefore invaded until they agreed to be conquered. This ensured peace throughout the world.
September 23, 1939 -
Sigmund Freud commits suicide with the help of his personal physician, Max Schur. The good doctor obligingly administered 21mg of morphine -- a lethal dose.
Sometimes 21 mg of morphine is just 21mg of death.
September 23, 1944 -
Frank Capra's screwball comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace finally gets it US general release on this date. The film was based on a hit play and had to wait to be released until after it Broadway run had ended.
Cary Grant's famous phrase at the end of the film declaring the secret of his birth was originally "I'm not a Brewster - I'm a bastard!" However, the censors demanded that it be changed, resulting in the phrase "I'm the son of a sea cook!"
September 23, 1949 -
It's the birthday of the Boss.
And no, not the fat man in the Bronx.
September 23, 1950 -
Congress passes the McCarran Act, also known as The Internal Security Act of 1950, overriding Harry Truman's veto. The act provides for severe restrictions on civil liberties, suspension of free speech, and placing of undesirable Americans in concentration camps.
Much of the Act has been repealed, but some portions remain intact. So watch it, bub.
September 23, 1952 -
Responding to accusations that he diverted $18,000 in contributions into his pocket, Senator Richard M. Nixon rescues his candidacy for Vice President by insisting that he had never accepted any money.
Although Nixon does admit he accepted a cocker spaniel named Checkers for his daughter Tricia. The televised monologue rescues his political career.
Little is know about this political operative, Checkers. Recently unclassified FBI documents reveal that Checker advised Nixon not to shave just prior to his famous televised debate with Kennedy. Checkers was also recorded on his deathbed in late '68 advising Nixon's men about creating a list of enemies of the future President.
September 23, 1969 -
An article in the Northern Illinois University student newspaper The Northern Star propagates the rumor that "Paul is dead."
But if you play "I'm so Tired" from the White Album, you hear the question "Is Paul McCartney Dead?" And "Revolution #9" implores, "Turn me on dead man."
Well, sort of. Remember it's "I buried Paul" and not "Strawberry Jam"
September 23, 1969 -
First broadcast of 'Marcus Welby MD' on ABC-TV.
Robert Young became so well identified with his wise doctor persona that he became famous as the commercial spokesman for an aspirin product, saying, "I'm not a doctor but I play one on TV", while wearing a lab coat. All those free aspirin must have been a great help to Mr. Young, who was a raging alcoholic by this time.
And so it goes
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