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Smiling Mary

Mary Tyler Moore

1936 - 2017

Actress known for her warm, effortless charm on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."

Diego Luna Presents "Cada Vez Nos Despedimos Mejor" In Madrid

Diego Luna

1979 -

Mexican actor known for his roles in films "Y Tu Mamá También," "Frida" and "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."

Mr. Mayor - Season 1

Ted Danson

1947 -

Actor known for roles in TV's "Cheers" and "The Good Place" and films like "Three Men and a Baby."

1851

DEC

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Young man, there’s no need to feel down, as the first YMCA in the US opens at the Old South Church in Boston. Today, you can get yourself clean and have a good meal at almost 2,700 locations nationwide.

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