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Barry Nelson, a Broadway leading man who launched his career at MGM in the 1940s and earned a niche in show-business history as the first actor to play British secret agent James Bond — as an American named Jimmy Bond — in a live television production of “Casino Royale” in the 1950s, has died.
April 14, 2007
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What do Willie Nelson and Barry Manilow have in common?
March 4, 1988
Clippers
Pro basketball: Martin becomes starter and helps end a four-game skid in 97-94 victory over San Antonio.
Dec. 13, 1996
Sports
Boxer Barry McGuigan’s manager said he turned down a $1-million offer to fight Azumah Nelson in a featherweight title unification bout.
Oct. 15, 1985
Television
Barry Nelson, a Broadway leading man who launched his career at MGM in the 1940s and earned a niche in show-business history as the first actor to play British secret agent James Bond -- as an American named Jimmy Bond -- in a live television production of “Casino Royale” in the 1950s, has died.
World & Nation
Barry Comden dies at 74; restaurateur was 4th husband of Doris Day
June 2, 2009
Scott Barrie, 52, one of the first African-American designers to earn fame in international fashion.
June 12, 1993
The couple, who were married for five years, formed a company to distribute a line of pet food named after the actress-singer. But the firm quickly unraveled.
There is good news from the Murder Capital of America. No, the crime rate has not gone down.
Sept. 24, 1989
Entertainment & Arts
Croce Life Story to Hit the Big Screen: Nelson Entertainment has acquired the rights to Jim Croce’s life story, widow Ingrid Croce’s novel, and Croce’s original master sound tracks, all for use in a feature film about the artists life, announced president of Nelson Entertainment Group Co.
Nov. 21, 1989