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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2004
Page
1
Bill Cosby, 66, a Philadelphia native and Temple University graduate with a doctorate in education, will appear on several shows on the Philadelphia School Districts local access station. He will also serve as a volunteer creative consultant to reinforce lesson plans and encourage parent child dialogue about education.
Springfield IL reports Derek, famed for the film 10, campaigns with Illinois lawmakers to ban horse slaughter for meat in the United States citing nearly 50,000 horses killed last year for export to Europe and Asia. Derek serves as a spokeswoman for the National Horse Protection Coalition.
The history column notes that on May 20 1861 the Confederate capital moved to Richmond from Montgomery, Columbus died impoverished in 1506, Lindbergh began his solo flight in 1927 from Roosevelt Field, Earhart's 1932 solo flight started from Newfoundland, and Pan American launched regular transatlantic service on the Yankee Clipper in 1939.
Today's birthday list honors Cher age 58 recognized as actress and singer. Anthony Zerbe turns 68 and Joe Cocker is 60. Dave Thomas 55, Dean Butter 48, Ron Reagan 46, Jane Wiedlin 46 from The Go Go's, Bronson Pinchot 45, Mindy Cohn 38.
Lottery results show Powerball numbers 14 15 31 37 41 with 31 as the Powerball. Kansas Pick 3 draws reveal 331 for Wednesday. Midweek confirms Super Kansas Cash 9 10 13 29 32 with 8 as the extra.
The Adult Swim block on Cartoon Network airs Saturdays through Thursdays from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Sunflower Broadband channel 70 in New York. The lineup features Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Harvey Birdman, Sealab 2021, and anime blocks, underscoring cross promotions and quirky promos that draw in a diverse audience. Andre 3000 of OutKast is developing an animated series for the block, with Mike Lazzo highlighting creative, unconventional projects and unique collaborations.
NBC airs Seinfeld and Superman after Friends in a night that blends broadcast TV with internet access. The piece notes the two dimensional Superman voiced by Patrick Warburton, the show’s commercial tilt for a green credit card, and hints at broadcasting’s evolving relationship with online content. It also critiques current buzz around CSI and ER as ratings fade.
The Lovemakers and Sekedin headline 9 p.m. sets at 9 p.m. in multiple venues including 9 Pit Eighth Street Tap Room and Davey’s Uptown. Rex Hobart and the Misery Boys perform at Rex Hobart’s 9 p.m. show, while Legendary Pink Dots take the stage at 9 p.m. at The Hurricane. Dale Watson plays 9 p.m. at 940 Mass, Frog Eyes 9 p.m. at Jackpot Saloon, and 801 Destroyer at 9 p.m. Mass listings indicate several Kansas City locales hosting music tonight.
Patty Griffin Craig Ross and Hypershperian perform at Liberty Hall 642 Mass while Eighth Street Tap Room hosts Emmet Brown 10 pm The Jazzhaus 926 1/2 Mass features Wryly Bent 9 pm Stu's Midtown 925 Iowa hosts The Sound and the Fury ODD Bent Intent Hooligan Scream 9 pm The Beaumont 4050 Pennsylvania St Kansas City Missouri hosts multiple acts.
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