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Today in Entertainment History: 'What's My Line' Ends

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On September 3, 1951, the soap opera Search for Tomorrow debuted on CBS.

In 1955, Bill Haley and the Comets turned down invitations for their first tour outside the United States because they were afraid to fly.

The original version of the 1967 video game show What’s My Line? Hosted by John Charles Daley, airing his final episode after more than 17 years on CBS.

In 1970, Canned Heat singer and guitarist Al Wilson…

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On September 3, 1951, the soap opera Search for Tomorrow debuted on CBS.

In 1955, Bill Haley and the Comets turned down invitations for their first tour outside the United States because they were afraid to fly.

The original version of the 1967 video game show What’s My Line? Hosted by John Charles Daley, airing his final episode after more than 17 years on CBS.

In 1970, Canned Heat singer and guitarist Al Wilson was found dead of a drug overdose outside the home of singer Bob Haidt. Wilson was 27 years old.

In 1982, a three-day “US” festival was held in San Bernardino, California. He drew over 400,000 people to see bands like The Cars, Fleetwood Mac and Talking Heads. The show was expected to bring in $10 million, but lost money as artists like David Bowie and Van Halen demanded huge fees.

In 1988, actors Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick got married.

In 1991, director Frank Capra died at his home in California at the age of 94. Smith Goes to Washington” and “It’s a Wonderful Life” star Jimmy Stewart.

In 1992, a Prince spokesperson announced that the musician had signed a contract worth up to $100 million, making him the highest-paid pop star. will receive $10 million plus royalties.

In 1995, skater Tonya Harding made her singing debut with her band, Golden Blaze, in Portland, Oregon. Her crowd booed her during her 15-minute set.

In 2010, former Electric Light Orchestra cellist Mike Edwards died in a bizarre accident while driving his van in the hills of South West England when he hit a bale of hay on the road. Edwards was 62 years old.

In 2017, Steely Dan musician Walter Becker died of advanced esophageal cancer at the age of 67.

Birthdays today: Actor Pauline Collins is 82, singer and guitarist Al Jardine of The Beach Boys is 80, actor Valerie Perrine is 79, drummer of Grand Funk Railroad Donald Brewer is 74 and Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones is 67. (“The Sopranos”) He is 65 years old. Actor Holt McCallany (“Lights Out”, “CSI: Miami”) is at his 58th birthday. Toadie’s guitarist Todd Lewis said he was 57 years old. Actor Costas Mandirer (“Picket Fence”) is 57 years old. Sheen is 57 years old. Singer Jennifer Page is 49 years old. LMFAO musician Redfoo said he is 47 years old. Actor Ashley Jones (“True Blood”) is 46 years old. Actor Nicole Hiltz (“In Plain Sight”) is 44 years old. Actor Nick Weks’-ler (Revenge, Roswell) is 44 years old. Actor Garrett Hedlund (“Tron”) is 38, and singer August Alsina is 30.

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