Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Tom Sito's Animation Almanac for April 19, 2022


Birthdays: Paulo Verronese, Elliot Ness, Jayne Mansfield, Dudley Moore, Paloma Picasso, Iwao Takamoto, Ashley Judd, James Franco is 45, Kate Hudson is 44, Tim Curry is 77


1927- Mae West found guilty of indecent behavior in writing, producing and starring in a Broadway musical entitled “SEX”. She was fined, and emerged from jail more popular than ever.  She said:” Everyone thinks I am opposed to censorship. Actually, I’m in favor of censorship. I’ve made a fortune from it!”


1956-Movie star Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier of Monaco.


1970- XEROX PARC – The Xerox Company announced the setup of a research group in Palo Alto Cal. This group pioneered the development of the personal computer, GUIs and the laser printer. 1973- Three years later Xerox Parc booted up the Alto, the first personal computer. 



1987- The first Simpsons short aired today. MG01 "Good Night Simpsons" was on the 3rd episode of The Tracey Ullman Show, airing Sunday, 4/19/87 at 9pm. Animated by Wes Archer, Bill Kopp, and David Silverman.


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