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Joe Dimaggio, Woody Allen, Xanana Gusmao, Laurence Olivier, Mary Pickford #26

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CH 63 (WBEC)

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JOE DIMAGGIO - In 1969, to commemorate the centenary of professional baseball, a group of journalists pondered the question of America's greatest ball player. They came to the conclusion that "Yankee Clipper" Joe Dimaggio deserved that mantle. WOODY ALLEN - Born Allen Konigsberg in Brooklyn, NY, in December 1935, filmmaker, and life-long jazz fan, took his stage name from the renowned clarinet player Woody Herman. XANANA GUSMAO - The former guerrilla leader spearheaded East Timor's drive for independence when Indonesian rule ended in 2002. LAURENCE OLIVIER - Sir Laurence Olivier - not only was he one of the most gifted actors of his or any generation, he also was a brilliant director, producer and filmmaker. MARY PICKFORD - Silent screen star Mary Pickford was well known as "America's Sweetheart," but behind the golden curls and girlish demeanor was a steely businesswoman and pioneering filmmaker.

Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:23:36

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12:00am, 12/11/2026 | CH 63 (WBEC)

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Calendar The Greats: Joe Dimaggio, Woody Allen, Xanana Gusmao, Laurence Olivier, Mary Pickford (CH 63 (WBEC)) JOE DIMAGGIO - In 1969, to commemorate the centenary of professional baseball, a group of journalists pondered the question of America's greatest ball player. They came to the conclusion that "Yankee Clipper" Joe Dimaggio deserved that mantle. WOODY ALLEN - Born Allen Konigsberg in Brooklyn, NY, in December 1935, filmmaker, and life-long jazz fan, took his stage name from the renowned clarinet player Woody Herman. XANANA GUSMAO - The former guerrilla leader spearheaded East Timor's drive for independence when Indonesian rule ended in 2002. LAURENCE OLIVIER - Sir Laurence Olivier - not only was he one of the most gifted actors of his or any generation, he also was a brilliant director, producer and filmmaker. MARY PICKFORD - Silent screen star Mary Pickford was well known as "America's Sweetheart," but behind the golden curls and girlish demeanor was a steely businesswoman and pioneering filmmaker. http://pw.myersinfosys.com/becon/airlist/1835/detail.ics