Today in History: Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Television
The original version of the classic game show “The Price Is Right” debuted on NBC in daytime in 1956. Hosted by Bill Cullen, it eventually moved to ABC and ended in 1965. “The Price Is Right” returned on CBS on Sept. 4, 1972, with Bob Barker, who remained host until his retirement on June 15, 2007. Drew Carey’s premiere as host was on Oct. 15, 2017…“America’s Funniest Home Videos” first aired as a special on ABC in 1989. The show, initially hosted by “Full House” star Bob Saget, debuted as a regular weekly series on January 14, 1990 and shows no signs of ending anytime soon.

Before the rise of the hit show, “America's Funniest Home Videos,” there was the real, “ America's Funniest Home Videos,” with the hit host, Bob Saget. : r/nostalgia

News
In his first presidential proclamation, George Washington designated November 26 in 1789 as a Day of National Thanksgiving. The next president to issue a Thanksgiving Proclamation was Abraham Lincoln, who in 1863, also designated November 26.

George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789 - Adam Fletcher Adventure Series by Sara Whitford

Books
“Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll was published in America in 1865.

Alice in Wonderland: The Original 1865 Edition With Complete Illustrations By Sir John Tenniel: (A Classic Novel of Lewis Carroll)

Celebrity Birthdays
Actress Jamie Rose (“Lady Blue”; “Falcon Crest”) is 65; pop singer Natasha Bedingfield is 43; pop singer Rita Ora is 33.

Did You Know?
Jamie Rose appeared on CBS primetime drama “Falcon Crest” in its first two seasons (from 1981 to 1983). When her character of Vicki Gioberti returned in season six, Dana Sparks inherited the role.