Papa's Delicate Condition

“Papa’s Delicate Condition,” a comedy starring Jackie Gleason,” was playing in movie theaters on this date in 1963.

It was written by Corinne Griffith, who grew up in Texarkana before becoming a star of dozens of silent films and then a successful author.

The story was inspired by her childhood and featured many scenes that were shot in Texarkana.

Jack Pepper, a native of Palestine, has a minor role in the film.

In the Spotlight

— 2018: Jesse Plemons, who grew up in Mart, has a guest role on “Drunk History.”

— 2018 Terrell native Jamie Foxx appears on “Extra.”

— 2014: Brady Smith, who attended Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, begins the role of Grant Larson on “Parks and Recreation.”

— 2013: U.S. Congressman Louie Gohmert, of Tyler, is a guest on “The O’Reilly Factor.”

— 2009: Carthage native Linda Davis appears on an episode of “Biography” saluting Reba McEntire.

— 2006: Terrell native Jamie Foxx is a guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

— 2004: At the NAACP Image Awards, Longview native Forest Whitaker is a nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (“Phone Booth”) and Outstanding Actor in a TV Movie (“Deacons for Defense”).

— 2001: Ron Raines, who attended Nacogdoches High School, sings on a “Great Performances” episode featuring Broadway love songs.

— 1997: Honey Grove native Bill Erwin has a guest role on “Suddenly Susan” starring Brooke Shields.

— 1995: Tyler native Phyllis Cicero plays Stella the Storyteller on “Barney & Friends.”

— 1992: Marshall native George Foreman is a ringside commentator on “HBO Boxing.”

— 1991: Honey Grove native Bill Erwin has a guest role on “Growing Pains.”

— 1989: Rodney Crowell, who attended Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, is a guest on “The Arsenio Hall Show.”

— 1973: Richard Bradford, who was born in Tyler, has a guest role on “Marcus Welby, M.D.”

— 1972: Tyler native Sandy Duncan is a guest on “The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour.”

— 1972: Honey Grove native Bill Erwin plays a bailiff in an episode of “Gunsmoke.”

— 1971: The Temptations, featuring Texarkana native Otis Williams, scores a No. 1 hit on Billboard R&B singles chart with “Just My Imagination.”

— 1965: The Temptations, featuring Texarkana native Otis Williams, has the No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Songs chart with “My Girl.”

— 1957: Honey Grove native Bill Erwin appears in “The Shadow on the Window.”

— 1953: Whitewright native Guy Wilkerson appears in “Crime Wave.”

— 1946: Whitewright native Guy Wilkerson appears in “The Man from Texas.”

— 1942: Posey native Eddie Dean is seen in “Stagecoach Express.”

— 1937: Panola County native Tex Ritter and Rita Hayworth star in “Trouble in Texas.”