We're rolling along with our history lesson via Billy Joel into 1955. Did you know that Elvis was a twin? Which future Star Wars star predicted James Dean's fatal car crash? Listen and find out. Plus the news, some housekeeping, and a few tangents.
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RESOURCES
Albert Einstein dies at the age of 76.
Albert Einstein: Greatest Mind of the Twentieth Century | Full Documentary | Biography
Real Speech of Albert Einstein | Voice of Albert Einstein | Einstein Was Speaking
The Real Interview with Albert Einstein | Radio Interview Einstein In USA (1940)
Albert Einstein (stock footage/archival footage)
A Man Steals Albert Einstein’s Brain and Keeps It In His Basement For 23 Years
James Dean achieves success with East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause, but dies in a car accident at the age of 24.
Alec Guinness warned James Dean one week before his death: “Please do not get into that car!”
Dennis Hopper threatened James Dean in the back of a car | The Dick Cavett Show
James Dean: Biography of a Rebel Without a Cause
James Dean: The Making of Hollywood’s Iconic Rebel
Brooklyn's got a winning team: The Brooklyn Dodgers win their first and only World Series before their move to Los Angeles.
Brooklyn Dodgers celebrate winning the 1955 National League Pennant on the Ed Sullivan Show
1955 Brooklyn Dodgers: Champs at Last WCBS TV Special - 1985 (with commercials)
Davy Crockett, a Disney television miniseries about the legendary frontiersman, was a huge hit and inspired a short-lived "coonskin cap" craze.
Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier - Disneycember
Fess Parker on the challenges of playing Davy Crockett
Fess Parker on “Davy Crockett” merchandise
Davy Crockett - Indian Removal Act
Peter Pan, recently featured in a Disney animated feature, is also the subject of a stage musical starring Mary Martin, broadcast on NBC live and in color.
Peter Pan 1960, Mary Martin restored
The Messed Up Origins of Peter Pan | Disney Explained - Jon Solo
Disney Peter Pan (1953) - Captain Hook scared of Tic-Tock Croc
“I’m Flying” from the 1960 TV version of Peter Pan
Elvis Presley signs with RCA Records on November 21, beginning his pop career, going on to earn a reputation as the "King of Rock and Roll".
Elvis Presley Magnolia Gardens August 7, 1955
Elvis Presley - A Boy From Tupelo
Sun Days With Elvis - plus Elvis Presley’s America
Elvis Presley - That’s All Right (Audio)
Disneyland opens as Walt Disney's first theme park.
1955 Disneyland Opening Day [Complete ABC Broadcast]
Walt Disney’s opening day dedication speech at Disneyland 1955
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