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Film and TV History in February 1961

"The Misfits"

Feb 1 John Huston's film drama "The Misfits" officially premieres at the Loews Capitol in NYC, after a sneak preview at Reno, Nevada's Grenada Theatre; the final movie for both Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe was written by Monroe's husband Arthur Miller, and also featured Montgomery Cliff

  • Feb 6 KOAP TV channel 10 in Portland, OR (PBS) begins broadcasting

Jane Fonda Debut

Feb 7 Jane Fonda made her acting debut in the NBC drama "A String of Beads"