John Wayne introduced the first episode of “Gunsmoke” (CBS, 1955-75).
On September 10, 1955, Wayne explained that he was not able to star in the show, but had recommended a young actor named James Arness for the part of Marshal Matt Dillon.
Walter Cronkite, astronaut Wally Schirra, and science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke (author of 2001), did CBS’s news commentary on July 20, 1969, the day of the first moon landing.
Daniel J. Travanti and JoBeth Williams played Adam’s parents John and Reve Walsh, who became crusaders for missing children after their child Adam was kidnapped and murdered in the TV movie “Adam” (1983). A sequel, “Adam: His Song Continues” (1986) followed, with Travanti and Williams reprising their roles.
Hans Conried played Danny Thomas’s Uncle Tonoose on the TV series “Make Room for Daddy” (ABC, CBS, 1953-64).
George Jessel was “The Toastmaster General of the U.S.”. His TV show, “The George Jessel Show,” ran during the 1953-54 season on ABC.
Martin Agronsky and John McLaughlin the people behind “Agronsky and Company” (synd., 1969-87) and “The McLaughlin Group” (synd., 1982).
The name of the “Love Boat” on the TV series was the Pacific Princess, with Captain Merrill Stubing (Gavin MacLeod) at the helm.