January 4, 2008

80 years ago
1928

On the radio
The Dodge Victory Hour, on NBC

This variety special to promote the Dodge Victory Six automobile was broadcast over a network of 47 stations across the United States, going on the air at 10:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. It cost $67,000 to produce, and was hosted by Paul Whiteman in New York, Fred Stone in Chicago, and Al Jolson in New Orleans.

75 years ago
1933

On the radio
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, starring Richard Gordon and Leigh Lovell, on NBC
Tonight's episode: The Adventure of the Dying Rose Bush

60 years ago
1948

On the radio
The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, on MBS
Starring John Stanley & Alfred Shirley
Tonight's episode: The Mazarin Stone

30 years ago
1978

Hockey
NHL
In Super Series '78, the New York Islanders defeated the Czechoslovakian club Pardubice 8-3 at the Nassau County Coliseum. Former Swedish national team goalie Goran Hogosta played for the Islanders that night, the only complete game he ever played for them.