Arts And Entertainment
Nacogdoches native Tony Frank stars in TV, movie roles
In the 1980s and 1990s, Nacogdoches native Tony Frank had dozens of roles on television and the movies.…
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Tyler’s Carl Gardner coasts to fame as leader singer of Coasters
Tyler native Carl Gardner first performed in the 1940s’ doo-wop group The Robins. In the mid 1950s he…
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Quitman’s Sissy Spacek hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’
Quitman native Sissy Spacek was the host of “Saturday Night Live” on this date in 1977. Spacek, who…
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Mineola serves as the setting for ‘Bigfoot Wars’
On this date in 2014, “Bigfoot Wars,” a movie about an ape-like creature who might be responsible for…
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Corinne Griffith taps into East Texas upbringing for ‘Papa’s Delicate Condition’
“Papa’s Delicate Condition,” a comedy starring Jackie Gleason,” was playing in movie theaters on this date in 1963.…
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Guy Wilkerson plays a Texas Ranger in Western movie series
Guy Wilkerson, a native of Whitewright, played Texas Ranger Panhandle Perkins in 22 movies in the early 1940s.…
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Kiki Shepard gains fame as ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ host
For years, Kiki Shepard, who was born in Tyler as Chiquita Renee Shepard, was a the host of …
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The Temptations win a Grammy for ‘Papa was a ‘Rollin’ Stone’
On this date in 1973, The Temptations, a group that included Texarkana native Otis Williams, won Grammy Awards…
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Eagles’ ‘New Kid in Town’ hits No. 1 on pop records chart
The Eagles were at their height of popularity when “New Kid in Town” hit No. 1 on this…
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Jamie Foxx wins an Oscar for playing Ray Charles
On this date in 2005, Terrell native Jamie Foxx won the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of…
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