Good day class!
Professor Shawn here with another session of ‘Soul School Sunday” rewind.
We’re going to jump in the time machine and travel back and relive some memorable moments from back in the day.
Where were YOU when these events happened?
Happy Birthday to R&B Legend Al Green who turned 80 on April 13th
On April 13th in 1902, JC Penney opened his first store in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
On April 14th Anthony Michael Hall turned 58 years old. In this clip from ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Bender goes through Brian’s bag lunch.
On April 15th in 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in US major league baseball (Dodgers). In this clip, Jackie Robinson talks to Dick Cavett in 1972 about how inclusive baseball has become.
Did you know that April 15th is McDonalds Day. Here’s a classic Big Mac commercial w/ Al Jarreau and Vesta.
On this day April 17th, 1937, the cartoon characters Daffy Duck and Elmer Fudd debuted. Here’s a clip of Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, and Bugs Bunny.
On this day April 19th, 1986, Prince started a two week run at No. 1 on the US singles chart with ‘Kiss.’
Thank you for your attention class! You’re dismissed...