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maleficent · 12-08-2004, 06:33 AM

http://tvguide.com/special/100moments/3.asp
60. DEATH OF CHUCKLES THE CLOWN (10/25/75)
We cry with laughter watching Mary Tyler Moore laugh and cry at Chuckles' nutty demise.

59. LUCY GOES TO THE HOSPITAL (1/19/53)
Lucy shows that when it comes to breaking comic ground and making brilliant slapstick, it's all in the delivery.

58. OLIVER NORTH IS SWORN IN (7/7/87)
To a nation bogged down by Iran-Contra, he becomes a steadying presence with his calm, cool and collected testimony.

57. BILL BUCKNER'S ERROR (10/25/86)
One misstep for the Sox, one giant leap for the Mets. And for Boston fans: Curses! Foiled again.

56. A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS (12/9/65)
A kids' cartoon proves that when it comes to finding the meaning of Christmas, a child shall lead them.

55. GOLD MEDALS: BLACK POWER (10/16/68)
Two U.S. Olympic stars take a stand and make a bold statement on postrace relations.

54. THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES (9/20/73)
Thanks to a regal performance, Billie Jean King shows Bobby Riggs for what he is — a court jester.

53. SUSAN HAWK: SNAKES AND RATS (8/23/00)
Sue feeds victory to Richard Hatch in the first Survivor — but not before pointing out that both he and Kelly are lower than vermin.

52. SULLIVAN CENSORS ELVIS (1/6/57)
Ed's attitude is "Waist not, want not," but not seeing the King of Rock's hips is what really gets kids all shook up.

51. THE OSCAR STREAKER (4/2/74)
It takes David Niven's classic quip to make a naked man showing his "shortcomings" blush.

50. BRODY KISSES BERRY (3/23/03)
Forget his Pianist performance — Adrien Brody's Oscar-night liplock with Halle Berry is a winner.

49. BRANDI'S WORLD CUP STRIP (7/10/99)
It was so unreal, so out of the realm of traditional human behavior, it could have been an episode of The Twilight Zone. More than 40 million Americans were glued to their sets on a July afternoon watching a soccer game? A women's soccer game? For three weeks in the summer of 1999 we were all on a first-name basis with Women's World Cup warriors Mia, Briana, Tiffeny and, of course, Brandi. In front of 90,000 fans at the Rose Bowl, Ms. Chastain scored the penalty kick that clinched the championship for the United States. She immediately tore off her jersey in an exuberant — and spontaneous — celebration. Some denounced this as a marketing ploy to sell sports bras — but as any true soccer fan knows, shirts have been flying in celebration at men’s games for years. So it was truly appropriate that after decades of struggle, sometimes just for the right to play, female athletes were finally getting the chance to be appreciated — and judged — in the same way as their male counterparts. The phrase "to play like a girl" was no longer an insult. Forevermore, it could be considered a challenge. — Rich Sands

48. SAM AND DIANE'S FIRST KISS (3/31/83)
The truth? By now, we Cheers fans are just as turned on as they are.

47. CAROL BURNETT'S "WENT WITH THE WIND" (11/13/76)
For her Scarlett parody, Burnett's window dressing is the ultimate curtain call.

46. MARK McGWIRE HITS No. 62 (9/8/98)
A called strike drives baseball fans away — until the home run chase gives us back our game.

45. PICARD GOES BORG (6/18/90)
Riker tells Worf, "Fire!" and fans learn that resisting Star Trek: The Next Generation is futile.

44. KENNEDY-NIXON DEBATE (9/26/60)
Nixon looks good on paper, but JFK looks positively presidential on screen.

43. ELLEN COMES OUT (4/30/97)
Ellen DeGeneres gets the laughs and takes the heat for playing her most affecting role — herself.

42. THE FALL OF SAIGON (4/29/75)
The scramble for the copters sums up the chaos of Vietnam, our first TV war.

41. BETTE'S FAREWELL TO JOHNNY (5/21/92)
How does TV bid goodbye to Johnny Carson? With "One More for the Road" — a best Bette.

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12-08-2004, 06:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	http://tvguide.com/special/100moments/3.asp 60. DEATH OF CHUCKLES THE CLOWN (10/25/75) We cry with laughter watching Mary Tyler Moore laugh and cry at Chuckles' nutty demise. 59. LUCY GOES TO THE HOSPITAL (1/19/53) Lucy shows that when it comes to breaking comic ground and making brilliant slapstick, it's all in the delivery. 58. OLIVER NORTH IS SWORN IN (7/7/87) To a nation bogged down by Iran-Contra, he becomes a steadying presence with his calm, cool and collected testimony. 57. BILL BUCKNER'S ERROR (10/25/86) One misstep for the Sox, one giant leap for the Mets. And for Boston fans: Curses! Foiled again. 56. A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS (12/9/65) A kids' cartoon proves that when it comes to finding the meaning of Christmas, a child shall lead them. 55. GOLD MEDALS: BLACK POWER (10/16/68) Two U.S. Olympic stars take a stand and make a bold statement on postrace relations. 54. THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES (9/20/73) Thanks to a regal performance, Billie Jean King shows Bobby Riggs for what he is — a court jester. 53. SUSAN HAWK: SNAKES AND RATS (8/23/00) Sue feeds victory to Richard Hatch in the first Survivor — but not before pointing out that both he and Kelly are lower than vermin. 52. SULLIVAN CENSORS ELVIS (1/6/57) Ed's attitude is "Waist not, want not," but not seeing the King of Rock's hips is what really gets kids all shook up. 51. THE OSCAR STREAKER (4/2/74) It takes David Niven's classic quip to make a naked man showing his "shortcomings" blush. 50. BRODY KISSES BERRY (3/23/03) Forget his Pianist performance — Adrien Brody's Oscar-night liplock with Halle Berry is a winner. 49. BRANDI'S WORLD CUP STRIP (7/10/99) It was so unreal, so out of the realm of traditional human behavior, it could have been an episode of The Twilight Zone. More than 40 million Americans were glued to their sets on a July afternoon watching a soccer game? A women's soccer game? For three weeks in the summer of 1999 we were all on a first-name basis with Women's World Cup warriors Mia, Briana, Tiffeny and, of course, Brandi. In front of 90,000 fans at the Rose Bowl, Ms. Chastain scored the penalty kick that clinched the championship for the United States. She immediately tore off her jersey in an exuberant — and spontaneous — celebration. Some denounced this as a marketing ploy to sell sports bras — but as any true soccer fan knows, shirts have been flying in celebration at men’s games for years. So it was truly appropriate that after decades of struggle, sometimes just for the right to play, female athletes were finally getting the chance to be appreciated — and judged — in the same way as their male counterparts. The phrase "to play like a girl" was no longer an insult. Forevermore, it could be considered a challenge. — Rich Sands 48. SAM AND DIANE'S FIRST KISS (3/31/83) The truth? By now, we Cheers fans are just as turned on as they are. 47. CAROL BURNETT'S "WENT WITH THE WIND" (11/13/76) For her Scarlett parody, Burnett's window dressing is the ultimate curtain call. 46. MARK McGWIRE HITS No. 62 (9/8/98) A called strike drives baseball fans away — until the home run chase gives us back our game. 45. PICARD GOES BORG (6/18/90) Riker tells Worf, "Fire!" and fans learn that resisting Star Trek: The Next Generation is futile. 44. KENNEDY-NIXON DEBATE (9/26/60) Nixon looks good on paper, but JFK looks positively presidential on screen. 43. ELLEN COMES OUT (4/30/97) Ellen DeGeneres gets the laughs and takes the heat for playing her most affecting role — herself. 42. THE FALL OF SAIGON (4/29/75) The scramble for the copters sums up the chaos of Vietnam, our first TV war. 41. BETTE'S FAREWELL TO JOHNNY (5/21/92) How does TV bid goodbye to Johnny Carson? With "One More for the Road" — a best Bette. ----- more tomorrow. __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.