DECEMBER 3, 1982

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• Headline: Frances Farmer's Life Portrayed by Lange. Impact: Jessica Lange's portrayal of Frances Farmer sparked a revival in interest in mental health awareness, leading to a butterfly effect that inspired future Hollywood stars to take their roles more seriously. Ironically, this would eventually culminate in a world where actors actually underwent therapy before pretending to be sad. Who knew acting could be therapeutic?. Fact: Jessica Lange won an Oscar for her role in 'Tootsie,' proving that sometimes playing a woman is just as rewarding as playing a woman with a tragic backstory..
• Headline: Caring for Vietnamese Orphans in War. Impact: The efforts of army doctors and medics aiding Vietnamese orphans created a ripple that fostered international humanitarian efforts, leading to the eventual establishment of a global 'Adopt an Orphan' program. Ironically, this would later inspire a reality show in which wealthy contestants compete to find the best orphan to adopt. Welcome to the future!. Fact: The Vietnam War had the highest number of orphaned children at the time, proving that sometimes, compassion and tragedy go hand in hand..
• Headline: MODERNIZED JEKYLL AND HYDE. Impact: The modernization of 'Jekyll and Hyde' sparked a series of reboots and adaptations that made the duality of human nature a fashionable theme. This, of course, led to a resurgence in popularity of split personalities, resulting in a generation of influencers claiming to be 'both Jekyll and Hyde' on Instagram. #Relatable.. Fact: Robert Louis Stevenson originally wrote 'Jekyll and Hyde' in just three days after a fever dream. So, if you think your last-minute essay is bad, just remember that it could have been a classic!.