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Apr 4, 1915

Dorothy Fay Southworth is born in Prescott, Arizona. She acts in numerous western movies under the name Dorothy Fay and ends up marrying one of her co-stars, future Country Music Hall of Famer Tex Ritter. She also gives birth to actor John Ritter

Jun 14, 1941

Western star Tex Ritter marries leading lady Dorothy Fay at the First Congregational Church in Prescott, Arizona

Sep 17, 1948

Tex Ritter has a second son, John Ritter, in Burbank, California. John goes on to become a significant actor, with roles in "Three's Company," "Sling Blade" and "The Waltons," among other titles

Sep 14, 1972

"The Waltons" begins a 10-year run on CBS. For the first half of its existence, the show features Tex Ritter's son, John Ritter, as reverend Matthew Fordwick, before he moves on to the sitcom "Three's Company"

Oct 26, 1972

Tex Ritter's son, John Ritter, makes his first appearance as reverend Matthew Fordwick on "The Waltons," a role he will reprise for five TV seasons

Mar 15, 1977

"Three's Company" begins a seven-year run on ABC-TV, with Tex Ritter's son, John Ritter, playing Jack Tripper

May 18, 1978

Roy Clark and Freddy Fender appear on the CBS special "Festival Of Stars: Mexico," joined on the guest list by John Ritter, Steve Allen and Barbara Eden

Sep 29, 1978

Charley Pride is a guest on "General Electric's All-Star Anniversary" special on NBC, with Bob Hope, Elizabeth Taylor, John Ritter and Donny & Marie Osmond

Oct 7, 1978

The Oak Ridge Boys sing "Come On In" and Bobby Goldsboro performs "The Cowboy And The Lady" on "Hee Haw." Also featured are Grandpa Jones, John Ritter, Roy Clark and Buck Owens, who covers "Games People Play" and "Lyin' Eyes"

Nov 26, 1978

Marie Osmond and brother Donny appear in the Hollywood Christmas Parade, formerly known as the Santa Claus Lane parade. Others in the procession include Steve Allen, Pat Buttram and John Ritter

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