Above, George Reeves and Noel Neill on the set of "The Girl Who Hired Superman."While it was a sad anniversary to commemorate, it was good that the mainstream media (to some extent) did manage to write about the 50th anniversary of the death of George Reeves.
The Associated Press's Today In History took note of the anniversary:
In 1959, actor George Reeves, TV's "Superman," was found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound in the bedroom of his Beverly Hills, Calif., home; he was 45.
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Times published this:
Look past the bright spotlights and you'll notice that Hollywood history is drenched in scandal and haunted by heartbreak. Take the case of George Reeves, who died of a gunshot to the head 50 years ago today at his home in Benedict Canyon.
Other media outlets published the Reeves anniversary story, mostly using the article from Newsday.
It was asked on an Adventures of Superman fan message board, "Will there be half as much attention paid in 2014 to the 100th anniversary of his birth as there will be tomorrow on the 50th anniversary of his death?" I responded, "Only if WE make it so." Many other fans agreed. His 100th birthday will be January 5, 2014.
Knowing how devoted George's fans are, you can bet your last dollar that the 100th anniversary of his birth will be celebrated. They'll make it so!
To read the Times article, go here.
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