But there are plenty of other famous people who were born today, so after talking about the Barr fiasco yesterday--a fiasco for her, personally, and a fiasco for ABC, which demonstrated that it is a two-face network and has a clear agenda when her show was canceled, but they turned the other way when other network stars shot off their mouths inappropriately in the past--I thought today needed a lighter touch.
So today, May 31, the final day of the month, we will look at who was born today and had reached some level of fame.
These are only very brief snippets of these people's lives; look around, and you will find plenty of more on each of them across the Internet.
Don Ameche, a very famous actor in the 1930s and 1940s who also became something of a TV star in the 1950s, and resurrected his film career in the 1960s and 1970s, was born today in 1908. He died in 1993.
Menahem Golan, the Israeli film director and producer, was born today in 1929. He also owned The Cannon Group, which churned out numerous movies in the 1970s and 1980s. He died in 2014.
Clint Eastwood was born in 1930. Still a major star more than 50 years after he began his career in television, he has scored both in front of and behind the camera. He also is something of a singer, too, and continues to be active on the big screen, both in front of it and behind it.
Jim Hutton was born today in 1934. Although he was somewhat typecast for his boy next door look, he was a fine actor, and he is the father of actor Timothy Hutton. He died in 1979.
Johnny Paycheck was born today in 1938. He was a stereotypical redneck country singer who made his name with the song "Take This Job and Shove It." He died in 2003.
Peter Yarrow was born today in 1938. As one-third of the Peter, Paul and Mary folk singing group, he scored with a number of socially conscious hits, including "Where Have All the Flowers Gone."
Sharon Gless was born in 1943. She was a co-star of the original "Cagney and Lacey" TV show, and has numerous movie and film credits on her resume.
Joe Namath shares a birthday with Gless, Namath quarterbacked the New York Jets to their only Super Bowl title in 1970, and he parlayed that into a brief TV and movie career. He has remained active as a sports personality and broadcaster.
Samantha Juste was born today in 1944. Although better known as a model, singer and TV personality in her native England, Juste gained notoriety for a brief time as Monkee Micky Dolenz's wife. She died in 1944.
Rainer Werner Fassbinder was born in 1945 and was a provocative German director, actor and filmmaker who broke many barriers with his work, He died in 1982.
Tom Berenger was born in 1949. He parlayed his good looks into numerous TV and film roles, and has also produced and written a number of movies and TV shows.
Gregory Harrison was born in 1950. Another good looking guy, he was the younger "Trapper John" on that TV show spinoff of "MASH."
Vickie Sue Robinson was born in 1954. One of the early "Disco Divas," she was best known for her hit "Turn the Beat Around." She died in 2000.
Jim Craig was born in 1957. He was the goalie on the U.S. hockey team that won Olympic gold in what has been called "The Miracle on Ice."
Chris Elliott was born in 1960. The son of Bob Elliott of Bob and Ray fame, the younger Elliott has received his own fame as a comedian and writer, being featured in numerous TV shows and films.
Lea Thompson was born in 1961. The actor, director and producer has starred in numerous TV and movie productions over a relatively long career.
Corey Hart was born in 1962. The Canadian singer and songwriter had numerous hit singles during his career including "Sunglasses At Night."
Daryl McDaniels was born in 1964. He is the "DMC" in Run DMC, and as part of that act, had some of the early hit rap singles and rock/rap blended music on the charts.
Brooke Shields was born in 1965. The model and actress, who reached fame and infamy as a child, continues as a busy show biz personality to this day.
Kenny Lofton was born in 1967. Lofton had a a long and successful baseball career, mainly with the Cleveland Indians, in the 1980s and 1990s.
Dave Roberts was born in 1972. Currently the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Roberts had a successful baseball career with a number of teams, including the Boston Red Sox.
Colin Farrell was born in 1976. Irish actor Farrell has had a long career in Hollywood, playing rugged characters on screen.
Jake Peavy was born in 1981. The baseball player, who is currently a free agent, pitched for a number of teams, including the San Diego Padres.
Andrew Bailey was born in 1984. Another pitcher, he played in the major leagues for a number of teams, including the Boston Red Sox.
Nate Robinson was also born in 1984. The diminutive basketball player had an interesting NBA career with a number of teams, including the New York Knicks.
And that really is about it. I am sure I missed a few people who reached some level of fame and who were born today, but I think I did a pretty good job naming those people that I thought would be of most interest to both myself and to you too.
Again, if any of these names tickle your fancy, look them up on the Internet. You are sure to find a treasure trove of information on them.
And if your birthday is today, happy birthday to you!
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