Radio Joins The Fight Against Cancer…

We’ve all been touched by cancer.  Just yesterday I visited a dear friend in the hospital who is fighting for his life, still another victim of cancer which seems to be as common as a cold these days.  For one hour tonight (8 - 9 ET) ReachMD XM 157 joins major TV networks ABC, CBS and NBC in simulcasting the ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ research fundraising event…

Prior to the TV coverage, ReachMD XM 157 will broadcast exclusive interviews especially for physicians, nurses and their patients to hear updates on cancer research and this innovative research grant program.  Following the special, ReachMD will report on the progress made by the ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ research model and their scientists to see how this effort is paying dividends in the research and academic community…

All the stars assembled for the TV coverage of this one-hour fund raiser have been touched by cancer: Jennifer Aniston, Sidney Poitier, Terrance Howard, Katie Couric, Charles Gibson, Brian Williams, Meryl Streep, Scarlett Johansson, Forest Whitaker and more.  They may all be stars but you know something, they’re no different than you and I when it comes to the suffering that accompanies the loss of family and friends that we all experience every day of our lives.  We need more research fund raising events like ‘Stand Up To Cancer’…   

10 Timeline Memories:

1. 1906] Passing the pigskin: Bradbury Robinson of St. Louis University throws a “projectile pass” to teammate Jack Schneider. It’s the first forward pass used in a game as St. Louis beats Carroll 22-0 (9/5)…
2. 1918] 1st National Anthem at ballparks: The national anthem is sung at a ballpark for the 1st time at Comiskey Park in Chicago at the World Series, moved up because of WWI. This has been disputed by those that believe our anthem was sung as early as 1897 in Philadelphia and the following year at the Polo Grounds. The New York Times goes with this date in 1918 (9/5)…
3. 1927] Must-see TV: Philo T. Farnsworth succeeds in transmitting an image through purely electronic means by using an image dissector (9/7). I always used a coat hanger. No wonder I couldn’t get a picture…
4. 1959] Barbie is born: The first Barbie Doll is sold by Matel. Ruth Handler, co-founder of Matel invented the doll that was named after her daughter. Ken was named after her son (9/6)…
5. 1966] Curtains: “The Dick Van Dyke Show” airs for the final time on CBS-TV after a 6-year run (9/7)…1971] “The Beverly Hillbillies” is seen for the last time (9/7). It debuted in the fall of 1961…
6. 1972] A bloody Olympics: Arab terrorists kill 11 members of the Israeli Olympic team. Five guerrillas and a police officer are also killed in Munich in the darkest day  in Olympic history (9/5)…
7. 1975] Dodging a bullet: President Gerald Ford escapes an attempt on his life  in Sacramento (CA) by Charles Manson follower, Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme (9/5)…
8. 1978] “Happy Trails”: Keith Moon, drummer for The Who, suffers a fatal overdose at 31 (9/7)…2003] Warren Zevon  dies from inoperable mesothelioma at 56 (9/7)…2007] Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, 71, passes away from pancreative cancer (9/6)…
9. 1979] Sports-TV: ESPN begins when Lee Leonard introduces George Grande who describes the format concept of the first all-sports cable network (9/7)…
10. 1995] The new Iron Man: Cal Ripken Jr. breaks Lou Gehrig’s record of 2,130 consecutive games (9/6). Cal was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007…

Music Memories:

• 1957] Number One on this date: “Diana” - Paul Anka (9/6)…1971] “Go Away Little Girl” - Donny Osmond (9/6). Both this version and Steve Lawrence’s original version were #1…1982] “Hard To Say I’m Sorry” - Chicago (9/6)…1986] “Take My Breath Away” - Berlin (9/7)…
• 1957] Recorded on this date: “White Christmas”, “Silent Night”, “Here Comes Santa Claus” - Elvis Presley (9/6)…
• 1964] Released on this date: “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” - Manfred Mann (9/5)…1965] “Get Off My Cloud” - Rolling Stones (9/5)…

Commentary: 

The Second Annual Massachusetts Induction And Awards Ceremony and Luncheon is right around the corner and if you haven’t gotten your tickets yet - do it now by e-mailing Lynne Osborn at lynne1203@yahoo.com  This year’s Hall of Fame inductees are: Bill Buchanan, Arnie Ginsburg, Larry Glick, Jack Hynes, Norman Knight, Bob Lobel, Bill Putnam, Shelby Scott, Sarah-Ann Shaw and Don Thurston.  The Ceremony and Luncheon is at Noon, Wednesday, September 24th at the Dedham Hilton Hotel Ballroom in Dedham, Massachusetts.  Reservations must be made in advance - no walk-ups allowed.  Act now - don’t get shut out…

“Happy Birthday…happy birthday”:

(9/5) Michael Keaton a.k.a. Michael Douglas (his real name) (57), Buddy Miles (61), Al Stewart (63), Raquel Welch (68), WRKO’s Gordon Brown (69), John (Kingston Trio) Stewart (69), William Devane (69), Yankee killer Bill Mazeroski (72) and Bob Newhart (79)…(9/6) Paul Manusama (23), Macy Gray (38), Rosie Perez (44), Jeff Foxworthy (50), Jane Curtin (61), Swoosie Kurtz (64), Roger Waters (65) and JoAnne Worley (71)…(9/7) Michael Feinstein (52),Corbin Bernsen (54), Julie Kavner (58), Chrissie Hynde (57) and Gloria Gaynor (59)…

Timeline Countdown: 17 days until Autumn begins, 23 days until the end of the regular MLB season and 25 days until the playoffs begin…

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