Today back then.

1936 - Bing Crosby took over as host of "The Kraft Music Hall". Later host, Jimmy Dorsey then led the Kraft Orchestra.

1952 - "The Abbott and Costello Show" started its 52-episode, syndicated television run. Comedians Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were such a hit that those 52 episodes have been rerun on local and network television for years.

1953 - Mutual Radio gave the final broadcast of "The Green Hornet". The show ended after 15 years on Mutual, NBC and ABC. In 1966, "The Green Hornet" reappeared on television.

1984 - Film actress Elizabeth Taylor entered a drug rehabilitation center to cure a 25-year dependency on drugs. Part of her therapy included taking out garbage and hosing down the patio. Taylor remained in the Betty Ford Center near Palm Springs for 6 weeks.