Born on this day – LeRoy Lad Panek:

LeRoy Lad Panek

Writer

January 26, 1943 – November 5, 2021

Credits:

Books:

After Sherlock Holmes: The Evolution of British and American Detective Stories; An Introduction to the Detective Story; Before Sherlock Holmes: How Magazines and Newspapers Invented the Detective Story; Early American Detective Stories: An Anthology; New Hard-Boiled Writers: 1970s-1990s; Nineteenth Century Detective Fiction: An Analytical History; Probable Cause: Crime Fiction in America; Reading Early Hammett: A Critical Study of the Fiction Prior to the Maltese Falcon; The American Police Novel: A History; The Essential Elements of the Detective Story, 1820-1891; The Origins of the American Detective Story; Watteau's Shepherds: The Detective Novel in Britain, 1914-1940.

Born on this day – Tobe Hooper:

Tobe Hooper

Director

Writer

Producer

January 25, 1943 – August 26, 2017

Born on this day – Sharon Tate:

Sharon Tate

Actress

Model

January 24, 1943 – August 9, 1969

Credits:

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003); 12 + 1 (1969); 1969 (2019); 20/20 (2017); 24 Horas Central (2019); 35 Serial Killers the World Wants to Forget (2018); A Year to Remember (1991); All Eyes on Sharon Tate (1966); Backstory (2001); Barabbas (1961); Beautiful Like a Poem (2020); Biography (1995–2002); Blind Faith: London Hyde Park 1969 (2006); Cease to Exist (2007); Chaos: The Manson Murders (2025); Ciao, Federico! (1970); CNN Special Reports (2015); Dark Tourist (2018); Dateline NBC (2008–2017); Death Scenes 2 (1992); Dieter & Andreas (1989); Don't Make Waves (1967); Dracula in the Movies (1992); E! True Hollywood Story (1998–1999); Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003); Eye of the Devil (1966); Final Days of an Icon (2008); Girl Games (1987); Gotta Get Off This Merry Go Round: Sex, Dolls and Showtunes (2006); Gypsy (1967); Haunted Homes of Hollywood (2018); Headliners & Legends (1998–2008); Helter Skelter: An American Myth (2020); Hollywood and the Stars (1963); Hollywood Backstage (1967); Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths (1990); Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies (1988); Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1 (1999); I Am Bruce Lee (2012); Il falso bugiardo (2008); In Memoriam: Sharon Marie Tate (2014); Interview De Gene Gutowski (2013); Interview De Roman Polanski (2013); Jacqueline Susann and the Valley of the Dolls (1968); Jay Sebring.... Cutting to the Truth (2020); Lionpower from MGM (1967); Mansfield 66/67 (2017); Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind (2019); Manson: The Lost Tapes (2018); Manson: The Women (2019); MGM 1967 Promo Reel (1967); Mia and Roman (1968); Mister Ed (1963); Playboy After Dark (1969); Roman by Polanski (2015); Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir (2011); Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008); Rosemary's Baby (1968); Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003); Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans (2015); Tess (1979); The 60s: The Beatles Decade (2006); The Americanization of Emily (1964); The Beach Boys (2024); The Beverly Hillbillies (1963–1965); The Dish on Dolls (2006); The Fearless Vampire Killers / aka Dance of the Vampires (1967); The Haunting of Sharon Tate (2019); The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies (1993); The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1965); The New Cinema (1968); The Pat Boone-Chevy Showroom (1960); The Playboy Murders (2024); The Seventies (2015); The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness (2021); The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1967); The Unbeatable Bruce Lee (2001); The Wrecking Crew (1968); This Is Joan Collins (2022); Tonite Let's All Make Love in London (1967); Too Young to Die (2012); True Crime Authors (2003); Un jour, un destin (2010); Valley of the Dolls (1967); Valley of the Dolls: A World Premiere Voyage (1967); Very Scary People (2019); Wedding of the Doll (1968); When the Applause Died / Death in Hollywood (1990); Without Qualities (2011).

Born on this day – Marília Pêra:

Marília Pêra

Actress

Singer

Producer

January 22, 1943 – December 5, 2015

Credits:

A Moreninha (1965); A Vida Alheia (2010); Acredite, um Espírito Baixou em Mim (2006); Altas Horas (2014); Amélia (2000); Ana, a Libertina (1975); Angels of the Night (1987); Antares Incident (1994); Aquele Beijo (2011–2012); Areias Sagradas (Parábola em Ipanema) (1984); Bandeira 2 (1971–1972); Bar Esperanza (1983); Beto Rockfeller (1968); Better Days Ahead (1989); Brava Gente (2002); Brega & Chique (1987); Casos e Acasos (2008); Celebrity (2003); Central Station (1998); Chico Anysio Show (1982); Chico: Artista Brasileiro (2015); Começar de Novo (2004–2005); Crazy About Them (2012); Damas da TV (2013–2014); De Frente com Gabi (1998); Domingão do Faustão (2008); Dzi Croquettes (2009); É Simonal (1970); Elas Cantam Roberto Carlos (2009); Elas em Marte (2003); Embarque Imediato (2009); Encontro com Patrícia Poeta (2013 / 2016); Estação Globo (2005); Fantastic (1973); Gala Nova Gente (1999); Garotas do Programa (2000); Garrincha: Estrela Solitária (2003); Gente de Expressão (1996); Globo Repórter (2020); Grandes Nomes (1981); HermanSIC (2003–2005); I'm Rich (2016); Irrational Heart (2011); Jet 7 (1997–1999); JK (2006); Jogo de cena (2007); Lance Maior (1968); Living the Dream (2006); Lua Cheia de Amor (1990–1991); Malu Mulher (1980); Mandacaru (1997–1998); Meu Bem-Querer (1998–1999); Mixed Blood (1984); Mundo VIP (1997); Nossa Vida Não Cabe Num Opala (2008); O Cafona (1971); O Campeão (1996); O Donzelo (1970); O Fim e o Princípio (2006); O Grande Desbum... (1978); O Homem Que Comprou o Mundo (1968); O Primo Basílio (1988); O Rei da Noite (1975); O Viajante (1998); Outras Conversas (2005); Padre Tião (1965–1966); Páginas Soltas (2006); Paulo Gustavo: Hiperativo (2014); Pé na Cova (2013–2016); Pixote (1980); Pixote, in memoriam (2007); Planeta dos Homens (1976–1982); Plunct, Plact, Zuuum II (1984); Prêmio Victor Civita - Educador Nota 10 (2009); Programa de Domingo (1984); Programa do Jô (2012); Quem Ama Não Mata (1982); Rainha da Sucata (1990); Rosinha do Sobrado (1965); São Paulo - Cinemacidade (1994); Seja o Que Deus Quiser! (2002); Simonal: Ninguém Sabe o Duro que Dei (2009); Snakes & Lizards (2006); Super Plá (1969–1970); Supermanoela (1974); Take It, Give It (2007); The Interview (1995); The Maias (2001); The New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1982); Tieta of Agreste (1996); Todos os Paulos do Mundo (2017); Top Model (1989–1990); Transamerica (2005); Two Faces (2007–2008); Um Rosto de Mulher (1966–1996); Uma Rosa Com Amor (1972–1973); Urban Snap-Shots (2008); vem_aí (2013); Vestido de Noiva (2006); Você Decide (1999); Xuxa e as Noviças (2008).

Born on this day – Geoffrey Deuel:

Geoffrey Deuel

Actor

January 17, 1943 – December 23, 2024

Credits:

108 Stitches (2001); 12 O'Clock High (1966); Adam-12 (1969); Amateur Night (1986); Barnaby Jones (1974); Bonanza (1967); Cannon (1973); Chisum (1970); House on Greenapple Road (1970); In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders (1988); Insight (1968–1971); Ironside (1974); Joe Forrester (1975); Legends of the West (1992); Mannix (1969–1975); Marcus Welby, M.D. (1974); Medical Center (1970); Mission: Impossible (1973); Mod Squad (1969); Movin' On (1972); Nakia (1974); Occasional Wife (1967); Petrocelli (1974); Planet of the Apes (1974); Terminal Island (1973); The Chinese Caper (1975); The F.B.I. (1968–1973); The Flying Nun (1968); The High Chaparral (1968); The Invaders (1967); The Magician (1973); The Manhunter (1974); The Monkees (1967); The Name of the Game (1971); The Smith Family (1971); The Streets of San Francisco (1973–1974); The Young and the Restless (1973); This Is the Life (1971–1974); To Rome with Love (1971); Toma (1973).

Born on this day – Richard Moll:

Richard Moll

Actor

January 13, 1943 – October 26, 2023

Born on this day – John Denver:

John Denver

Singer

Songwriter

Guitarist

Actor

December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997

Born on this day – Victoria Racimo:

Victoria Racimo

Actress

Writer

Director

Producer

December 26, 1943 – November 29, 2020

Credits:

ABC Weekend Specials (1977); American Playhouse (1986); As the World Turns (1987); Black Sheep Squadron (1977); Brave New World (1980); Cannon (1972); Casi casi (2006); Choke Canyon (1986); Cooperstown (1993); Doc Elliot (1974); Doogie Howser, M.D. (1991); Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1996); Eight Is Enough (1980); Ernest Goes to Camp (1987); Ernest Scared Stupid (1991); Falcon Crest (1983); Fantasy Island (1981); Flamingo Road (1982); Ghost Dancing (1983); Green Eyes (1977); Hawaii Five-O (1977); High Velocity (1976); Ironside (1971); Journey Through Rosebud (1972); Kung Fu (1974); Lincoln (2012); Logan's Run (1978); Lou Grant (1977); Mannix (1973); Mod Squad (1972); Nakia (1974); Nurse (1981); One Day (2015); Prophecy (1979); Red Sky at Morning (1971); Search for the Gods (1975); Serpico (1977); Spenser: For Hire (1986); The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1972); The Chisholms (1980); The Day of the Dolphin (1973); The Doctors (1963–1982); The G.I. Executioner (1971); The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart (1970); The Mountain Men (1980); The Mystic Warrior (1984); The Rhinemann Exchange (1977); The Violation of Sarah McDavid (1981); What's So Bad About Feeling Good? (1968); White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994).

Born on this day – Elizabeth Hartman:

Elizabeth Hartman

Actress

December 23, 1943 – June 10, 1987

Credits:

A Cinderella Named Elizabeth (1965); A Patch of Blue (1965); Doctors' Hospital (1975); Full Moon High (1981); In Pursuit of Treasure (1972); Intermission (1973); Love, American Style / Segment: Love and the Locksmith (1973); Night Gallery / Segment: The Dark Boy (1971); Secrets Behind the Secret (2007); Standby: Lights! Camera! Action! (1984); The 23rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (1966); The 38th Annual Academy Awards (1966); The Beguiled (1971); The Fixer (1968); The Group (1966); The Movies (1967); The Secret of NIMH (1982); The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1967); The Wide World of Mystery (1973); Walking Tall (1973); Willow B: Women in Prison (1980); You're a Big Boy Now (1966).

Born on this day – Gwen McCrae:

Gwen McCrae

Singer

December 21, 1943 – February 21, 2025

Credits:

Albums:

For Your Love (2012); Funky Sensation (2015); Girlfriends Boyfriend (1996); Golden Classics (1993); Gwen Mc Crae Live at the New Morning (2006); Gwen McCrae (1974); Gwen McCrae Sings TK (2006); Gwen McCrae: Cat & Atlantic Years (2019); Henry Stone's Best of Gwen Mccrae (2014); Lay It On Me: The Columbia Years (2010); Let’s Straighten It Out / Melody of Life (2005); Let's Straighten It Out (1978); Live in Paris at New Morning (2006); Melody of Life (1979); On My Way (1982); Psychic Hot Line (1996); Rock Your Baby: The Best of George & Gwen McCrae (1993); Rockin' Chair & Let's Straighten It Out (1999); Rockin' Chair/Something So Right (2005); Something so Right (1976); Soul From Miami USA (1975); The Best Of Gwen McCrae (1992); Together (1975); You and I Were Made for Each Other (2011).

Songs:

90% of Me; All This Love That I’m Givin’; Clean Up Woman; Cradle of Love; Damn Right It’s Good; Doin’ It; For Your Love; Funky Sensation; Girlfriend's Boyfriend; He's Not You; I Found a Love; I Got Nothing to Lose but the Blues; I Need to Be With You; It Keeps on Raining; It’s Worth the Hurt; Keep the Fire Burning; Lead Me On; Let Nature Take Its Course; Love Without Sex; Maybe I’ll Find Somebody New; Mechanical Body; Move Me Baby; Rock Your Baby; Rockin’ Chair; Something So Right; Starting All Over Again; The Rub; Winners Together or Losers Apart; You and I Were Made for Each Other; You Were Always on My Mind.

Movies and television:

American Bandstand (1975); AVRO's Toppop (1983); Cassius: Feeling for You (1999); Clubbed (2008); Love Serenade (1996); She's So Lovely (1997); Skins (2007); Soul Train (1977); Sunday Driver (2005); The Breaks (2017); The Dukes of Hazzard (2005); The Last Days of Disco (1998); The Midnight Special (1975); The Weird World of Blowfly (2010).

Born on this day – Jack Nance:

Jack Nance

Actor

December 21, 1943 – December 30, 1996

Born on this day – Britt Allcroft:

Britt Allcroft

Writer

Producer

Director

Voice actress

December 14, 1943 – December 27, 2024

Credits:

Books:

A Treasure Beyond Price (2012); Diesel 10 Means Trouble (2000); Easter Eggspress! (2011); Lost at Sea! (2010); Lost at Sea! (2010); Pirates Ahoy! (2012); The Beginning of Things (2012); The Cranky Day: And Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories (2000); The Queen of Night (2012); Thomas & Friends Little Golden Book Favorites (2009); Thomas & Friends: Cranky’s Surprise (2012); Thomas and Friends Puzzle Book (2010); Trainloads of Fun (2010).

Movies and television:

10 Years of Thomas & Friends (1999); 70 Years of Friendship (2015); A Day in the Life of the Jukebox Band (1993); A Jukebox Lullaby (1993); An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine (2023); Back to School / Segment: Thomas & Friends - Thomas and the Colours (2011); Barbie as the Island Princess (2007); Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar (2012); Blue Peter (1966–1967); Bookmark (1995); Calling All Toddlers (1999); Calling All Toddlers 2 (2002); Day of the Diesels (2024); Fathers by Sons (1985); Get It-Got It-Good (1967); Great Sodor Engines (2022); Junkin (1972–1974); Magic Adventures of Mumfie (1995–2013); Mothers by Daughters (1983); Mr. Conductor's Thomas Tales (1996); Mr. Men and Little Miss (1996–1997); Mumfie (2022); Mumfie's Quest: The Movie (1996); Schemer Presents! (1993–1994); Schemer Presents: The World According to Me (1994); Shining Time Station (1989–1993); Shining Time Station (1991); Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time (1995); Shining Time Station: One of the Family (1995); Shining Time Station: Queen for a Day (1995); Shining Time Station: Second Chances (1995); Shining Time Station: Singsongs Volume 1 (1991); Shining Time Station: Singsongs Volume 2 (1993); Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift (1990); Storytime with Thomas (1999); Sudrian Stories (2018–2019); Sudrians of Sodor (2024); Sweet Dreams / Segment: Thomas & Friends - James in the Dark (2011); The Adventures of Captain Pugwash (1998–1999); The Best of Thomas & Friends Clips (US) (2010–2020); The Railways of Crotoonia: Tillie to the Rescue (2017); The Tales of Thomas & His Friends (2019–2023); Thomas & Friends (1984–2020); Thomas & Friends ERTL Adventures (2020–2024); Thomas & Friends ERTL Adventures: Railway Clone Invasion (2022); Thomas & Friends ERTL Adventures: The Biggest Christmas Adventure (2024); Thomas & Friends ERTL Adventures: The Rise of Spamcan (2023); Thomas & Friends Storytime (2020–2022); Thomas & Friends: A New Friend on Sodor (2015); Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas (2012); Thomas & Friends: All Aboard with the Steam Team (2004); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go - Race for the Sodor Cup (2021); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go - The Mystery of Lookout Mountain (2022); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go - Time for Teamwork! (2021); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go (2021–2023); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go: All Aboard! (2022); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go: Short Story Adventures (2021); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go: Sodor Mystery (2023); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go: Train School (2022); Thomas & Friends: Animals Aboard! (2013); Thomas & Friends: Be Who You Are, and Go Far (2018); Thomas & Friends: Best of Gordon (2003); Thomas & Friends: Best of Thomas (2001); Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! (2018); Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery (2012); Thomas & Friends: Bubbling Boilers (2016); Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines! (2005); Thomas & Friends: Christmas on Sodor (2017); Thomas & Friends: Clips (UK) (2013–2018); Thomas & Friends: Continued (2022–2023); Thomas & Friends: Danger at the Docks (2018); Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels (2011); Thomas & Friends: Digs & Discoveries (2019); Thomas & Friends: Dinos and Discoveries (2015); Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends (2012); Thomas & Friends: Engines to the Rescue (2014); Thomas & Friends: Extraordinary Engines (2017); Thomas & Friends: Fantastic Friends (2015); Thomas & Friends: Five New Engines in the Shed (2004); Thomas & Friends: Full Steam to the Rescue! (2016); Thomas & Friends: Ghost Train (2023); Thomas & Friends: Global Friends! (2018); Thomas & Friends: Halloween Adventures (2006); Thomas & Friends: Here Comes the Steam Team! (2018); Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express (2009); Thomas & Friends: Hooray For Thomas (2005); Thomas & Friends: I Want to Go Home (2022); Thomas & Friends: James Goes Buzz Buzz (1994); Thomas & Friends: James Learns a Lesson (1990); Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor (2017); Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway (2013); Thomas & Friends: Learning with Thomas (2020); Thomas & Friends: Marvelous Machinery (2020); Thomas & Friends: Marvelous Machinery: A New Arrival (2020); Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue (2010); Thomas & Friends: Monsters Everywhere (2014); Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud (2008); Thomas & Friends: New Friends for Thomas & Other Adventures (2004); Thomas & Friends: Old McColl's Farm (2021); Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures (2006); Thomas & Friends: On the Go with Thomas (2018); Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand (2009); Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day & Other Adventures (2005); Thomas & Friends: Percy's Ghostly Trick (1994); Thomas & Friends: Reading with Friends (2020); Thomas & Friends: Santa's Little Engine (2013); Thomas & Friends: Searching Everywhere (2013); Thomas & Friends: Six Little Trains (2021); Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure (2015); Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh! (2009); Thomas & Friends: Start Your Engines! (2016); Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations (2012); Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave (2014); Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Rails (2017); Thomas & Friends: Tales on the Rails (2015); Thomas & Friends: Talk to You (2015); Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas (2017); Thomas & Friends: The Adventure Begins (2015); Thomas & Friends: The Best of Thomas (2010); Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery - The Movie (2008); Thomas & Friends: The Great Race (2016); Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories (2010); Thomas & Friends: The Shooting Star is Coming Through (2019); Thomas & Friends: The Sodor Springtime Parade (2021); Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Aussie Football Adventure (2017–2018); Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Christmas Carol (2015); Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Holiday Collection (2017); Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Magical Birthday Wishes (2020); Thomas & Friends: Tinsel on the Tracks (2016); Thomas & Friends: Troublesome Trucks (2004); Thomas & Friends: Up, Up and Away! (2012); Thomas & Friends: Wake Up (2018); Thomas & Friends: Whale of a Tale and Other Sodor Adventures (2015); Thomas & Friends: Wild Water Rescue and Other Engine Adventures (2015); Thomas & Friends: Working Together Again (2013); Thomas and Friends: Hop on Board (1997); Thomas and Friends: Races Rescues and Runaways (1999); Thomas and Friends: Thomas's Snowy Surprise (2003); Thomas and The 2 Brothers (2017); Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000); Thomas and the Magic Railroad: 20th Anniversary Celebration (2020); Thomas' Friendship Tales (2017–2018); Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends: Percy's Seaside Trip (1999); Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends: The 40th Anniversary Collection (2024); Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends: Thomas' Anthem (1991); Thomas the Trainz Engine (2011–2024); Thomas: The Trainz Adventures - Shorts (2012); Thomas: The Trainz Adventures - West Side Stories (2023); Thomas: The Trainz Adventures (2017–2024); Three Go Round (1964–1966); Tobias and the Arcane Merchant (2024); Tracks to Big Adventures (2021–2022); What's My Purpose? (2023); Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets (2015–2017).

Born on this day – Gertraud Jesserer:

Gertraud Jesserer

Actress

December 13, 1943 – December 9, 2021

Credits:

11er Haus (2005); Adrian und die Römer (1989); Alles außer Mord! (1994); Alte Briefe (1963); Am Ziel aller Träume (1970); Anleitung zum Unglücklichsein (1985); Anna and the Prince (2009); Auf den Spuren von Johann Nestroy: Der Geist Nestroys und die Wiener (1962); Baby Rex - Der kleine Kommissar (1997); Birkenhof & Lerchenau (1994); Darf ich mitspielen? (1976); Das Abgründige in Herrn Gerstenberg (1966); Das Erbe von Björndal (1960); Das Kamel geht durch das Nadelöhr (1970); Das Lamm (1969); Das Mädl aus der Vorstadt (1989); Das Ohr (1983); Das Paket (1963); Das Traumschiff (2008); Das verzauberte Lied (1995); Der erste Frühlingstag (1961); Der Feldherrnhügel (1970); Der junge Baron Neuhaus (1971); Der Kaufmann von Venedig (1968); Der Salzbaron (1994–1995); Der Schwierige (1991); Der See (1996); Der Unbestechliche (1974); Der veruntreute Himmel (1990); Derrick (1994–1997); Die Dämmerung der Sehnsucht (1976); Die Dreigroschenoper (1972); Die Glasmenagerie (1982); Die grüne Seite (1981); Die Halbzarte (1959); Die Moritat vom Räuberhauptmann Johann Georg Grasel (1969); Die Nachprüfung (L'ècole des autres) (1964); Die Nacht der Mörder (1970); Die Schuld der Liebe (1998); Die Schule der Frauen (L'ècole des femmes) (1964); Die Türen knallen (1961); Dr. Sommerfeld - Neues vom Bülowbogen (2003); Drei Schwestern (1977); Ein Abend mit Labiche (1980); Ein Dorf ohne Männer (1963); Ein ganz normales Paar (2005); Ein Herz wird wieder jung (1999); Ein Mädchen für alles (1969); Ein unvergeßliches Wochenende (1993); Einer muß der Dumme sein (1971); Fall Regine Krause (1970); Familie Leitner (1961–1964); Figaro läßt sich scheiden (1999); Fluchtversuch (1976); Friedemann Brix - Eine Schwäche für Mord (1996–1997); Frohes Fest, Lucie! (1992); Germanija (2002); Geschäfte mit Plückhahn (1971); Glaube, Liebe, Hoffnung (1980); Herzlichen Glückwunsch: Heinz Rühmann zum 90. Geburtstag (1992); Hochzeit am Neusiedlersee (1963); I Learned It from Father (1964); Ikonen-in-Rot-Weiß-Rot (2022); Il commissario Rex (2009); Im Vorhof der Wahrheit (1974); Jetzt erst recht (2003); Julia - Eine ungewöhnliche Frau (2003); Kabale und Liebe (1976); Kommissar Rex (1994–2003); Krach im Hinterhaus (1966); Lady Cop (2000); Lamorte (1997); Liebe bleibt nicht ohne Schmerzen (1980); Liebelei (1969); Liliom (1971); Lucilla (1980); Match (1966); Mautplatz (1994);  Meine Frau erfährt kein Wort (1970); Meine Tochter und ich (1963); Merry-Go-Round (1973); Mich wundert, daß ich so fröhlich bin (1983); Monaco Franze - Der ewige Stenz (1983); Nicht mit mir, Liebling (2012); ORF-Legenden (2020); Pariser Geschichten (1977–1980); Princesse Marie (2004); Puppenspiele (1963); Ravioli (2003); Rette mich, wer kann (1986); Ruf der Wildgänse (1961); Schauspielereien - Die große Szene (1981); Schloßhotel Orth (1998); Schöndorf muß sauber bleiben (1993); So war Mama (1962); SOKO München (1999); Sommergäste (1981); Soundless (2004); Spiel (1969); Spukschloß im Salzkammergut (1966); Stockinger (1996); System Fabrizzi (1965); Taxi für eine Leiche (2002); The Old Fox (1988–2009); Tödliche Diamanten (1998); Tödliche Wahl (1995); Typisch Sophie (2006); Unsolved (2006); Verdammt die jungen Sünder nicht (1961); Verdammt zur Sünde (1964); Was ihr wollt (1968); Wenn das mein großer Bruder wüßte (1959); Wer liebt, dem wachsen Flügel... (1999); Wer war Mr. Hilary? (1969); Wie du mir... (1989); Wie es euch gefällt (1970); Wiener Klatsch (1985); Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre (1978); Zeit der Kirschen (1966).

Born on this day – Dickey Betts:

Dickey Betts

Guitarist

Singer

Songwriter

Composer

December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024

Credits:

Albums:

Atlanta's Burning Down (1978); Bougainvillea's Call: The Very Best of Dickey Betts 1973-1988 (2006); Dickey Betts & Great Southern (1977); Highway Call (1974); Let's Get Together (2001); Live at the Coffee Pot 1983 (2016); Live from the Lone Star Roadhouse (2018); Official Bootleg Vol.1 (2021); Pattern Disruptive (1988); Ramblin' Man: Live at the St. George Theatre (2019); Rockpalast: 30 Years of Southern Rock 1978–2008 (2010); The Collectors #1 (2002); The Official Bootleg (2007).

Movies, video and television:

2004 Jammys: The Theatre at Madison Square Garden (2004); American Revolutions: Southern Rock (2005); And So It Goes (2014); Beat Shazam (2017); Belushi (2020); Big Fish (2003); Bird on a Wire (1990); Casey's Shadow (1978); Chicago Hope (1996); Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man (2020); Clear History (2013); Cockfighter (1974); Cold Case (2008); Comedian (2002); David Letterman (2011); Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Back Where It All Begins - Live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum (2005); Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Back Where It All Begins - Live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum (2005); Dickey Betts Band: Ramblin' Live at the St. George Theater (2018); Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009); Erik (2016); Fear (1996); Field of Dreams (1989); Fresh Off the Boat (2016); Guitar Hero II (2006); Guitar Hero: World Tour (2008); Incendiary (2008); Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President (2020); Ken Park (2002); Lassie (1994); Late Show with David Letterman (2000); Miami Vice (1986); Mongrels (2010); Morning Joe (2021–2022); Musicians for Disaster Relief 05' (2005); My Generation (2000); Nash Bridges (1996); Ohne Filter (1991); Outside Providence (1999); Psych (2008); Push, Nevada (2002); Radio Arrow (1998); Rock Legends (2017); Rock n' Roll Fantasy Camp (2006); Southern Rock at the BBC (2012); Southern Voices, American Dreams (1985); Supernatural (2005–2008); The 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005); The Allman Brothers Band: Brothers of the Road (1985); The Allman Brothers Band: Live at Great Woods (1992); The Big Interview with Dan Rather (2018); The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1995); The Cowboy Way (1994); The Exorcist (1973); The Full Moon Show (1992); The Good Guys (2010); The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995); The Holdovers (2023); The Old Grey Whistle Test (1978); The Shipping News (2001); The Simpsons (2007–2023); The Three Stooges (2012); The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2016–2017); The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1990); The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2012); The Waterboy (1998); Top Gear (2007–2010); Turn It Up! (2014); Unplugged (1990); Volunteer Jam (1976); Wetlands Preserved: The Story of an Activist Nightclub (2008); When Harry Met Sally... (1989).

Born on this day – Judy Irola:

Judy Irola

Cinematographer

Producer

Director

November 23, 1943 – February 21, 2021

Credits:

R3 (2003); Eban and Charley (2000); The Gold Cup (2000); The Settlement (1999); The Faithful Revoluton: Vatican II (1998); Eat Your Heart Out (1997); In der glanzvollen Welt des Hotel Adlon (1996); Ava's Magical Adventure (1994); Grandfather Sky (1993); Gregory K (1993); An Ambush of Ghosts (1993); CBS Schoolbreak Special (1991); Yuma Crossing (1990); Antigone/Rites of Passion (1990); Wilfrid's Special Christmas (1989); Calling the Shots (1988); King James Version (1988); Nova (1981–1987); Jeg elsker dig (1987); Working Girls (1986); Dead End Kids (1986); The Business of America... (1984); In the King of Prussia (1982); Artists at Work (1982); American Playhouse (1982); Fundi: The Story of Ella Baker (1981); The Willmar 8 (1981); Survivor (1980); Rebel Earth (1980); Free Voice of Labor: The Jewish Anarchists (1980); A Plague on Our Children (1979); The Wobblies (1979); A Bird for All Seasons (1979); Northern Lights (1978); The Yellow Wallpaper (1977).

Born on this day – Alfie Wise:

Alfie Wise

Actor

November 17, 1943 – July 23, 2025

Credits:

Ark II (1976); B.L. Stryker (1989–1990); Call Her Mom (1972); Catherine's Grove (1997); City Heat (1984); Death Car on the Freeway (1979); Detective Extralarge (1993); Evening Shade (1991); Heat (1986); Hooper (1978); Hot Stuff (1979); I Am Burt Reynolds (2020); Legends of the Superheroes (1979); Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976); Match Game PM (1979–1980); Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour (1983); Midway (1976); Paternity (1981); Rad (1986); S Club 7 - It's an S Club Thing (1999); S Club 7 in Miami (1999–2000); Smoke n Lightnin (1995); Smokey and the Bandit (1977); Starting Over (1979); Stroker Ace (1983); Stunts Unlimited (1980); Swashbuckler (1976); The Cannonball Run (1981); The End (1978); The Fall Guy (1982–1983); The Jeffersons (1978); The Longest Yard / aka The Mean Machine (1974); The Love Boat Fall Preview Special (1983 / 1984); The Sandy Duncan Show (1972); Tour of Duty (1987); Trauma Center (1983); Uncle Croc's Block (1975); We Are Angels (1997); Young Guy Christian (1979).

Born on this day – Sam Shepard:

Sam Shepard

Actor

Writer

Director

November 5, 1943 – July 27, 2017

Born on this day – Noreen Corcoran:

Noreen Corcoran

Actress

October 20, 1943 – January 15, 2016

Credits:

A Lion Is in the Streets (1953); About Faces (1960); An Evening at the Inn (1962); Apache Drums (1951); Bachelor Father (1957–1962); Band of Angels (1957); Ben Casey (1964); Cavalcade of America (1953–1955); Channing (1963); Chevron Hall of Stars (1956); Chevron Theatre (1952–1953); Circus Boy (1957); Dr. Kildare (1963); Four Star Playhouse (1955); General Electric Theater (1957); Gidget Goes to Rome (1963); Going My Way (1963); Gunsmoke (1964); Hans Christian Andersen (1952); I Love Melvin (1953); Mr. Novak (1964); Plymouth Adventure (1952); Saints and Sinners (1962); So This Is Love (1953); Social Security in Action (1965); Studio 57 (1955); Tanganyika (1954); The Adventures of Kit Carson (1952); The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1955); The Big Valley (1965); The Bob Hope Show (1961); The Eleventh Hour (1964); The Girls on the Beach (1965); The Lawbreakers (1961); The Loretta Young Show (1953); The Magical World of Disney (1959); The Mike Douglas Show (1977); The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1954); The Robe (1953); The Story of Three Loves / Segments: The Jealous Lover; Mademoiselle (1953); Violent Saturday (1955); Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie (1952); You Don't Say (1965); Young Bess (1953).

Born on this day – Penny Marshall:

Penny Marshall

Actress

Director

Producer

October 15, 1943 – December 17, 2018

Born on this day – Lois Hamilton:

Lois Hamilton

Actress

Writer

Artist

Aviator

Model

October 14, 1943 – December 23, 1999

Credits:

Bob's Night Out (2004); Designing Women (1990); Armed Response (1986); Hunter (1985); Summer Rental (1985); Invitation to Hell (1984); Hollywood's Most Sensational Mysteries (1984); Hart to Hart (1984); Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land (1983); Pray TV (1982); Honky Tonk Freeway (1981); Stripes (1981); The Cannonball Run (1981); Three's Company (1978–1981); The Ropers (1979–1980); The Love Boat (1980); The Electric Horseman (1979); The Dukes of Hazzard (1979); CHiPs (1979); Topper (1979); Starsky and Hutch (1978); Are You in the House Alone? (1978); The Sunshine Boys (1975); Last of the Red Hot Lovers (1972); Match Game / Hollywood Squares Hour (1984); Card Sharks (1979–1981); The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1981); Family Feud (1979–1980); The Mike Douglas Show (1980).