George Reeves shot himself on June 16, 1959.
The police ruled that the former star of “The Adventures of Superman” (1952-57) had committed suicide, though some have suspected murder.
He was planning to be married at the time.
“Winner Take All” (CBS, 1948-51, NBC, 1952) was the first Mark Goodson-Bill Todman TV game show production. Other Goodson-Todman hits have included “Beat the Clock,” “I’ve Got a Secret,” “To Tell the Truth,” “Password,” “The Match Game,” and “What’s My Line.”
Loretta Swit played Chris Cagney and Tyne Daly was Mary Beth Lacey in the 1981 TV movie pilot “Cagney and Lacey”. In the series (CBS, 1982-88), Meg Foster played Cagney in the first few episodes; she was replaced by Sharon Gless. Daly continued as Lacey.
Jane Withers was Josephine the Plumber, who sang the praises of Comet Cleanser in the 1960s.
Mr. T’s real name on the TV series “The A-Team” was Lawrence Tero. He was born in Chicago in 1952 and appeared as Sgt. Bosco “B.A.” Baracus on “The A-Team” from 1983 to 1987.
Alf, Uncle Martin, and Mork’s home planets on the TV series Mork and Mindy are as follows: Alf (voice by Paul Fusco) Melmac Uncle Martin (Ray Walston) Mars Mork (Robin Williams) Ork
Kristin Shepard (Mary Crosby), J. R.’s sister-in-law, shot J. R in the last episode of the 1979-80 season of “Dallas” (CBS, 1978-91). J. R. Ewing was played by Larry Hagman.