Day Tripping: September 1

Funny Lady

Lily Tomlin was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1939. Her comedic career exploded with her character portrayals on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh In in the sixties.

“I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.”

With some success in comedy films, Tomlin expanded her range into dramatic roles on television and on Broadway. But, comedy is Tomlin’s first love, and she has scored Emys, Tonys, and Grammy awards.

She never made public statements about her sexuality, because living as a gay woman in the 70s and 80s dictated a different sentiment. But, after 42 years with the same partner, Lily finally married Jane Wagner in 2013.

Today is:

No Rhyme or Reason Day — Sounds about my speed.

Cherry Popover Day — Perfect way to celebrate the above.

Musical Ride

Most of white America didn’t know who hewas before his breakout song in 1965. But, when the imcomparable James Brown showed to do his song don't the TV show Shindig!, he became a huge sensation.

Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag was James Brown’s first record chart hit. If this doesn’t put a smile on your face, you ain’t alive.

Interesting Notes

Actor Clayton Moore was synonymous with the Lone Ranger. In 1979, he was given a court order to stop wearing the famous black mask. A hero to many American kids during the 60s, Moore carried on, wearing wrap around sunglasses instead.

Gone But Not Forgotten

Most of us have never heard his name before, but it’s time we did. Ben Kuroki was the only American pilot from Japanese heritage to fly with US Air Force in World War II. He flew fifty-eight during his tenure. Kuroki died in 2015 at the age of 98.

Notable Births

1923 — Rocky Marciano was the only World Champion boxer to retire undefeated.

1946 — Barry Gibb is the last surviving brother of The Bee Gees.

K. Barrett Maria Rattray Maryam Merchant Dr Mehmet Yildiz Tree Langdon Myriam Ben Salem Phil Truman Chelsea Mandler MAT Terry Mansfield Hollie Petit, PhD. Terry Trueman Dr Preeti Singh John Gruber Bill Abbate James G Brennan ScienceDuuude Marcus Liam Ireland Claire Kelly Noorain Hassan, BMS Amy Pierovich David Acaster Nora Thewriteyard David Perlmutter Joe Luca Holly Kellums Michael Burg, MD Lucy Dan Dave Logan

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