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Film and TV History on December 23

Oaha, die Satire der Satire

1911 Frank Wedekind's play "Oaha, die Satire der Satire" premieres in Munich

First Keystones Kops Film

1912 1st "Keystone Kops" silent slapstick comedy film, entitled "Hoffmeyer's Legacy" is released

The Last Laugh

1924 German silent film classic "The Last Laugh" directed by F. W. Murnau and starring Emil Jannings is released

  • 1928 NBC sets up a permanent, coast-to-coast radio network

Bette Davis Arrives in Hollywood

1930 Bette Davis arrives in Hollywood under contract to Universal Studios

  • 1951 National Football League Championship, LA Memorial Coliseum: Los Angeles Rams beat Cleveland Browns, 24-17; first coast-to-coast televised NFL title game
  • 1961 KICU TV channel 43 in Visalia-Fresno, CA (IND) begins broadcasting
  • 1966 Britain's rock TV show "Ready Steady Go" last program
  • 1990 Comedy "Lettice & Lovage" closes at Barrymore Theater, NYC after 284 performances

As Good as It Gets

1997 "As Good as It Gets" film released written and directed by James L. Brooks, starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt