Today's 23 December Film TV in History

Photo for the article Today's 23 December Film TV

Oaha, die Satire der Satire

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

First Keystones Kops Film

1912 First "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 establishes 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

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