Deep Dive: Gaffes, Great Voices, and a Wild Kingdom Bite: A Historical Deep Dive - November 3, 2025
Miriam Keller and Sophia Reed examine a landmark 1948 newspaper gaffe and its cultural ripple effects, celebrate birthdays of Vincenzo Bellini, Charles Bronson, and Anna Wintour, and recount a shocking fact about Lorne Greene's on‑camera alligator injury.
In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss a memorable 1948 newspaper gaffe, notable birthdays, and a startling entertainment fact.
- 📜 A 1948 Chicago newspaper made a history-making mistake — a gaffe that reshaped trust in reporting, prompted newsroom changes, and altered how people talked about news in everyday life.
- 🎂 Today’s birthdays: Vincenzo Bellini (1801) — celebrated for his lyrical bel canto and lasting melodic influence; Charles Bronson (1921); and Anna Wintour (1949).
- 💡 Fact of the day: Lorne Greene, while hosting Lorne Greene's Wild Kingdom, suffered a severe alligator attack in which one of his nipples was reportedly bitten off — a vivid example of the real dangers early wildlife TV hosts faced.
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