Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift.

Film and TV History on March 23

  • 1940 1st radio broadcast of "Truth or Consequences" on CBS
  • 1950 Actress Frances Farmer is released from Western State Hospital
  • 1972 Geoge Harrison and Friends' "The Concert for Bangladesh" concert film, directed by Saul Swimmer released in the US
  • 1986 6th Golden Raspberry Awards: "Rambo: First Blood Part II" wins

Film & TV History

1994 Howard Stern formally announces his Libertarian run for NY governor

Theatrical Finale

1997 "Mandy Patinkin in Concert" closes at Lyceum Theater, NYC, after limited run of 16 performances

  • 1997 17th Golden Raspberry Awards: "Striptease" wins
  • 1997 WrestleMania XIII, Rosemont Horizon, IL: Undertaker beats Sycho Sid for WWF Heavyweight title

Livin' la Vida Loca

1999 "Livin' la Vida Loca" sung by Ricky Martin released - goes on to sell over 8 million copies

  • 2002 22nd Golden Raspberry Awards: "Freddy Got Fingered" wins

75th Academy Awards

2003 75th Academy Awards: "Chicago" (Best Picture), Adrien Brody (Best Actor - "The Piano") & Nicole Kidman (Best Actress - "The Hours") win

Emma Watson Signs For Final Potter Films

2007 After some initial hesitation, Emma Watson signs on to appear as Hermione in the final three Harry Potter films

  • 2013 Walt Disney Company launches premium cable Disney Junior channel, with 24-hour programming for the 2-7 year old audience

The Late Late Show

2015 British entertainer James Corden becomes the host of "The Late Late Show" on CBS; hosts the program through 2023