- May 6 Classic Sports Network begins on cable TV
- May 7 Revival of Budd Schulberg's stage drama "On the Waterfront", adapted from his screenplay for the 1954 film, closes at the Atkinson Theater, NYC, after 8 performances [1]
- May 13 Chelsi Smith, 21, of USA, crowned 44th Miss Universe Shanna Lynn Moakler, (19-NY), replaces Chelsi Smith as Miss USA
Braveheart
May 18 "Braveheart" directed by and starring Mel Gibson and Sophie Marceau premieres at the Seattle Film Festival (Best Picture 1996)
Daytime Emmy Awards
May 19 Emmy 22nd Daytime Award presentation - Susan Lucci loses for 15th time
- May 20 CBS News fires co-anchor Connie Chung
Film & TV History
May 22 TV sitcom Laverne & Shirley 20th anniversary reunion special, televised
Film & TV History
May 27 Actor Christopher Reeve is paralyzed from the neck down after falling from his horse in a riding competition in Culpeper, Virginia
- May 28 48th Cannes Film Festival: "Underground" directed by Emir Kusturica wins the Palme d'Or
- May 28 Revival of J.B Priestley's stage drama "An Inspector Calls", starring Philip Bosco, closes at Royale Theater, NYC, after 454 performances and Drama Desk and Tony Award wins
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