Saturday, February 28, 2026

On this day in television history - M Squad (1958):


M Squad

Season 1. Episode 23.
Episode entitled: The Black Mermaid.
Released February 28, 1958.
Directed by David Rich.
Written by James Edward Grant and Harry W. Junkin.
Music by Stanley Wilson.


Cast:

Lee Marvin, Marcia Henderson, Biff Elliot, Paul Newlan, Harry Bartell, Arthur Hanson, Stanley Adams, Eddie Ryder, Elizabeth Harrower.

On this day in movie history - The Green Glove (1952):


The Green Glove

aka The White Road,
directed by Jack Smight,
written by Charles Bennett,
based on a story by Charles Bennett,
was released in the United States on February 28, 1952.
Narrated by John Dehner.
Music by Joseph Kosma.


Cast:

Glenn Ford, Geraldine Brooks, Cedric Hardwicke, George Macready, Gaby André, Jany Holt, Roger Tréville, Juliette Gréco, Georges Tabet, Meg Lemonnier, Paul Bonifas, Jean Bretonnière, Edmond Ardisson, Maurice Bénard, Daniel Cauchy, Jacques Clancy, John Dehner, Guy Henry, Roger Legris, Frédéric O'Brady, Michel Seldow.

On this day in movie history - The Johnstown Flood (1926):


The Johnstown Flood

directed by Irving Cummings,
written by Edfrid Bingham and Robert Lord,
was released in the United States on February 28, 1926.


Cast:

George O'Brien, Florence Gilbert, Janet Gaynor, Anders Randolf, Paul Nicholson, Paul Panzer, George Harris, Max Davidson, Walter Perry, Sid Jordan, Elmo Billings, Gary Cooper, Kay Deslys, Clark Gable, Florence Lawrence, Carole Lombard, George Reed, Dick Rush, Fred Warren, Jim Welch.

Born on this day – Dorothy Stratten:


Dorothy Stratten


Actress

Model

February 28, 1960 – August 14, 1980

Credits:

20/20 (2019); Americathon (1979); Autumn Born (1979); Biography (2005); Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979 / 1980); Celebrity Page (2017–2019); Curse of the Chippendales (2021); Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story (1985); E! True Hollywood Story (2000–2006); Fantasy Island (1979); Galaxina (1980); Hollywood Homicide Uncovered (2016); Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time (1992); Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel (2009); I Lived with a Killer (2019); Playboy Playmates of the Year: The 80's (1989); Playboy Playmates: The Early Years (1992); Playboy Video Magazine, Vol. 4 (1983); Playboy: 50 Years of Playmates (2004); Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party (1979); Real People (1979); Skatetown U.S.A. (1979); The Alan Hamel Show (1980); The Girls Next Door (2009); The Playboy Murders (2024); The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1980); They All Laughed (1981); They All Laughed 25 Years Later: Director to Director - A Conversation with Peter Bogdanovich and Wes Anderson (2006); When the Applause Died / Death in Hollywood (1990).

Born on this day – Oliviero Toscani:


Oliviero Toscani


Photographer

Actor

Director

Writer

February 28, 1942 – January 13, 2025

Credits:

Movies and television:

60 Minutes / Segment: Ciao Venezia (2000); Ah! Quels titres (1995); American Moon (2017); Anorexia. Storia di un'immagine (2008); Basilico - L'infinito è la in fondo (2023); Benetton: True Crime (2023); Blackboards (2000); Blood on the Carpet (2001); Camera Café (2003); Can Creativity Save the World? (2023); Ce soir (ou jamais!) (2016); Closeup (2010); Closeup (2010); Corto circuito (1996); Da Clay ad Alì - La metamorfosi (2016); Daniel Pilon Chroniqueur (2016); Der radikale Gärtner - Grenzgänge in Kunst und Werbung (2009); Die Invasion der Ideen (2006); Du côté de chez Fred (1988); Eurotrash (1999); Femmefille (2014); Fotografi (2014); Il complotto di Tirana (2024); Illuminate - Oriana Fallaci (2019); Into the Image (2023); Kulturplatz (2011–2024); La Dolce Vita Grande (1973); La marche du siècle (2000); Le grand journal de Canal+ (2005); L'orfano (2002); Master of Photography (2016–2019); Maurizio Costanzo Show (1993); Meraviglie: La penisola dei tesori (2020); Milano-Roma (1998); Na plovárne (2004); Nulle part ailleurs (1996); Nulle part ailleurs. 1ère partie (2000); Oliviero Toscani, Pure Tuscany (2023); On ne peut pas plaire à tout le monde (2005); Paris-Berlin, le débat (2008); Personal Che (2007); PositivE (2021); Problema (2010); Revólver (1996); Rossotrevi - The red fountain (2018); Silenci? (2005); Stanotte a Firenze (2016); Stupefying! (2018); Surely Some Mistake (1997); The A to Z of Separating People from Their Money (1998); The Ax (2005); The Media Show (1989); Thé ou café (2005); The World's Best Sellers: The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Money (1996); Vaccini. 9 lezioni di scienza (2019); Vivement dimanche (2013); You Will Be with Us in Paradise (2019).

Born on this day – Maura McGiveney:


Maura McGiveney


Actress

February 28, 1939 – November 10, 1990

Credits:

Adam-12 (1969); Cain's Hundred (1961); Days of Our Lives (1969); Death Valley Days (1968–1969); Destination America (1987); Do Not Disturb (1965); Dr. Kildare (1963); Family Affair (1969); Hawaii Five-O (1968–1971); Hawaiian Eye (1960); Laredo (1966); McHale's Navy (1965–1966); My Three Sons (1966); North by Northwest (1959); Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969); Perry Mason (1959–1963); Peter Gunn (1961); Straightaway (1962); The Danny Thomas Hour (1967); The Flying Nun (1968); The Fugitive (1964); The Hollywood Palace (1967); The Invaders (1967); The Name of the Game (1969); The New Breed (1961); The Second Hundred Years (1967); The Virginian (1965); Thriller (1960); Turn-on (1969); Turn-on (1969); Twist Around the Clock (1961); W.I.A. Wounded in Action (1966).

Born on this day – Charles Durning:


Charles Durning


Actor

February 28, 1923 – December 24, 2012

Credits:

Bleeding Hearts (2015); Scavenger Killers (2014); Rogue Assassin (2012); Rescue Me (2004–2011); The Life Zone (2011); The Great Fight (2011); Naked Run (2011); No Clean Break (2010); Three Chris's (2010); An Affirmative Act (2010); The Waiter (2010); Family Guy (1999–2009); Shannon's Rainbow (2009); A Bunch of Amateurs (2008); The Golden Boys (2008); iMurders (2008); Break (2008); The Drum Beats Twice (2008); Deal (2008); Good Dick (2008); Polycarp (2007); Monk (2007); Family Guy (2006); Everwood (2006); Desperation (2006); Forget About It (2006); Local Color (2006); Unbeatable Harold (2006); Miracle Dogs Too (2006); Descansos (2006); River's End (2005); Jesus, Mary and Joey (2005); Dirty Deeds (2005); Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story (2005); The L.A. Riot Spectacular (2005); Detective (2005); A Very Married Christmas (2004); A Boyfriend for Christmas (2004); NCIS (2004); One Last Ride (2004); Death and Texas (2004); Dead Canaries (2003); Touched by an Angel (2003); Pride & Loyalty (2002); The Naked Run (2002); The Last Man Club (2002); Mr. St. Nick (2002); Mother Ghost (2002); Turn of Faith (2002); Everybody Loves Raymond (1998–2002); First Monday (2002); Citizen Baines (2001); Bleacher Bums (2001); L.A.P.D.: To Protect and to Serve (2001); Arli$$ (2001); The Judge (2001); Never Look Back (2000); State and Main (2000); The Last Producer (2000); Very Mean Men (2000); Early Edition (1997–2000); O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000); Now and Again (1999–2000); Lakeboat (2000); The Practice (1998–2000); The Hoop Life (2000); Hard Time: Hostage Hotel (1999); Chicken Soup for the Soul (1999); Justice (1999); Hard Time: The Premonition (1999); Hard Time (1998); A Chance of Snow (1998); Hi-Life (1998); Cybill (1998); The Secret Life of Algernon (1998); Homicide: Life on the Street (1998); Jerry and Tom (1998); Shelter (1998); Orleans (1997); Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996); One Fine Day (1996); Mrs. Santa Claus (1996); The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists (1996); Recon (1996); Spy Hard (1996); Home for the Holidays (1995); The Grass Harp (1995); The Last Supper (1995); A Woman of Independent Means (1995); I.Q. (1994); The American Revolution (1994); In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994); Leslie's Folly (1994); Texan (1994); Roommates (1994); Evening Shade (1990–1994); The Hudsucker Proxy (1994); Harlan & Merleen (1993); Shania Twain: Dance with the One That Brought You (1993); When a Stranger Calls Back (1993); The Music of Chance (1993); Performance (1992); The Water Engine (1992); The Story Lady (1991); The Return of Eliot Ness (1991); V.I. Warshawski (1991); Fatal Sky (1990); Dick Tracy (1990); The Kennedys of Massachusetts (1990); It Nearly Wasn't Christmas (1989); Dinner at Eight (1989); The Butter Battle Book (1989); Cat Chaser (1989); Prime Target (1989); Brenda Starr (1989); Ballet (1989); Unholy Matrimony (1988); Far North (1988); Case Closed (1988); Cop (1988); Kenny Rogers as The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues (1987); The Man Who Broke 1, 000 Chains (1987); I Would Be Called John: Pope John XXIII (1987); The Rosary Murders (1987); A Tiger's Tale (1987); Happy New Year (1987); Solarbabies (1986); Meatballs III: Summer Job (1986); Amazing Stories (1985–1986); Where the River Runs Black (1986); Tough Guys (1986); Big Trouble (1986); Eye to Eye (1985); Stand Alone (1985); Tall Tales & Legends (1985); Death of a Salesman (1985); The Man with One Red Shoe (1985); Comedy Factory (1985); Stick (1985); Mass Appeal (1984); P.O.P. (1984); Good Evening, He Lied (1984); Mister Roberts (1984); To Be or Not to Be (1983); Two of a Kind (1983); Scarface (1983); Hadley's Rebellion (1983); Tootsie (1982); The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982); BBC2 Playhouse (1982); American Playhouse (1982); Sharky's Machine (1981); Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981); True Confessions (1981); Great Performances / The Monument (1981); The Best Little Girl in the World (1981); Crisis at Central High (1981); A Perfect Match (1980); The Final Countdown (1980); Die Laughing (1980); Attica (1980); Starting Over (1979); When a Stranger Calls (1979); North Dallas Forty (1979); The Muppet Movie (1979); Tilt (1979); Studs Lonigan (1979); The Greek Tycoon (1978); An Enemy of the People (1978); The Fury (1978); Special Olympics (1978); The Choirboys (1977); Visions (1977); Twilight's Last Gleaming (1977); The Cop and the Kid (1975–1976); New York (1976); Captains and the Kings (1976); Harry and Walter Go to New York (1976); The Ashes of Mrs. Reasoner (1976); The Hindenburg (1975); Breakheart Pass (1975); The Rivalry (1975); Hawaii Five-O (1975); Baretta (1975); Barnaby Jones (1975); Dog Day Afternoon (1975); Cannon (1975); Switch (1975); Queen of the Stardust Ballroom (1975); The Trial of Chaplain Jensen (1975); The Front Page (1974); The Sting (1973); Rx for the Defense (1973); All in the Family (1973); The Connection (1973); Sisters (1972); Another World (1972); Madigan (1972); Doomsday Voyage (1972); Look Homeward, Angel (1972); Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972); Deadhead Miles (1972); The Pursuit of Happiness (1971); Sticky My Fingers... Fleet My Feet (1970); I Walk the Line (1970); There Was a Crooked Man... (1970); Hi, Mom! (1970); The High Chaparral (1970); Stiletto (1969); N.Y.P.D. (1967–1968); Hawk (1966); Harvey Middleman, Fireman (1965); The Doctors and the Nurses (1965); East Side / West Side (1963); The Defenders (1963); Armstrong Circle Theatre (1963); The Password Is Courage (1962); You Are There (1953).