APRIL 19, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: E C Boyle Receives Wise Award. Impact: E C Boyle receiving the Wise Award led to a nationwide trend where social workers started wearing capes to signify their superhero status. This eventually resulted in the establishment of a 'Social Worker Day' where every social worker has to save a cat from a tree.. Fact: Did you know that the Wise Award was originally designed for the most knowledgeable goldfish? Clearly, they were desperate for nominees..
• Headline: Barenboim and du Pré's Musical Union. Impact: The marriage of Barenboim and du Pre not only created a legendary musical duo but also inadvertently inspired a generation of musicians to believe that all you need for a successful career is to marry someone more talented than yourself.. Fact: Fun fact: their wedding cake was made entirely of sheet music. It was a little flat but received rave reviews from critics..
• Headline: Port Agency Accused of Trying To Steal Empire State Antennas. Impact: The attempted antenna heist led to a heightened security presence at iconic buildings, which ultimately resulted in the first-ever anti-antenna theft squad, complete with a catchy theme song. Who knew antennas were so coveted?. Fact: Spoiler alert: the Port Authority was just trying to get better reception for the World Trade Center's Wi-Fi..
• Headline: SENATE BLOCKS RISE IN SOCIAL SECURITY. Impact: The Senate's decision to block the Social Security increase led to a series of 'creative retirement plans,' where seniors started saving their money by living off cat food and hoping for the best.. Fact: If you think about it, blocking a Social Security rise is the fastest way to ensure seniors become experts in the art of coupon clipping..
• Headline: TV: Joey Bishop Begins Show in 'Tonight' Format; Debbie Reynolds Makes Spirited Appearance. Impact: Joey Bishop’s adaptation of the 'Tonight' format opened the floodgates for a slew of mediocre late-night shows, proving that anyone could host a show as long as they had a pulse and a questionable sense of humor.. Fact: Debbie Reynolds' spirited appearance was so lively that several viewers reportedly fell off their sofas in shock..
• Headline: LEHRER SONG STAYS IN RERUNS ON WNDT. Impact: The Lehrer song’s rerun status led to a revolution in TV programming, where every show thereafter tried to create content that was catchy enough to withstand multiple protests, inadvertently giving birth to reality TV.. Fact: The 'song that wouldn't die' was so popular that it was almost considered for a Grammy… but it lost to a cat video instead..
• Headline: President Is Facing Changing Problems on Return to the Capital. Impact: The President's return to the capital amidst changing problems led to a series of awkward meetings where political leaders tried to one-up each other with their own changing problems, resulting in a new sport: 'Who’s Got It Worse?'. Fact: It turns out the real problem was trying to find parking in the capital. That's a bipartisan issue right there..