Today in Entertainment History

Sep 22, 2015, 07:05 AM

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On September 22nd, 1957, "Maverick" starring James Garner, premiered on ABC.

In 1964, the musical "Fiddler on the Roof" opened on Broadway.

Also in 1964, "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." made its debut on NBC. U.N.C.L.E. stood for United Network Command for Law and Enforcement.

In 1965, singer Roger Daltry of The Who nearly got thrown out of the band for punching out drummer Keith Moon on the opening date of their Scandinavian tour in Copenhagen.

In 1982, the sitcom "Family Ties" premiered on NBC.

In 1983, the Everly Brothers performed together for the first time in ten years.

In 1985, the first Farm Aid was held in Champaign, Illinois, featuring John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson and Neil Young.

In 1989, songwriter Irving Berlin died in New York City at age 101. During his lengthy career, he wrote many classics, including "God Bless America" and "White Christmas."

In 1996, actress Dorothy Lamour died at her home outside Los Angeles. She was 81. The cause of death wasn't revealed.

In 1999, actor George C. Scott died of an aortic aneurysm at his home outside Los Angeles. He was 71.

Also in 1999, singer Diana Ross was arrested and subjected to a full body search while trying to board a plane in London's Heathrow Airport. A security guard had accused her of assault, but no charges were filed.

In 2012, singer Andy Williams died after a fight with bladder cancer at his home in Branson, Missouri. He was 84.