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    • May 31, 1956
    The John Wayne movie "The Searchers" opens in Lubbock. A frequent line from the film, "That'll be the day," inspires Buddy Holly to write a classic
    Jun 13, 1956
    "Star In The Dust" opens in American movie theaters. The western's cast includes Mamie Van Doren, Clint Eastwood, Harry Morgan and songwriter Terry Gilkyson, who wrote Tennessee Ernie Ford's hit "The Call Of The Wild Goose"
    Jun 27, 1956
    "Gotta Travel On" songwriter Paul Clayton takes part in a parade honoring the world premiere of the Gregory Peck movie "Moby Dick" in New Bedford, Massachusetts
    Jul 13, 1956
    The ABC series "Polka Time" debuts, featuring Stan Wolowic's Polka Chips. The band is a hybrid version of The Prairie Ramblers and still includes banjo player Chick Hurt and bass player Jack Taylor, both of whom backed Patsy Montana on "I Wanna Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart"
    Oct 5, 1956
    "Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer" debuts in theaters, with Lon Chaney Jr. and Faron Young
    Oct 10, 1956
    The movie "Giant" premieres, starring Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor and the late James Dean. Years later, Taylor's role in the picture inspires The Statler Brothers' Jimmy Fortune to write "Elizabeth." Also in the movie: Sheb Wooley and Ray Whitley
    Nov 15, 1956
    Elvis Presley makes his film debut, as "Love Me Tender" opens in New York
    Nov 21, 1956
    Six days after its premiere in New York, Elvis Presley's first movie, "Love Me Tender," opens across the nation
    Dec 19, 1956
    Gene Vincent's "Be-Bop-A-Lula" is one of 14 musical performances in the Jayne Mansfield movie "The Girl Can't Help It," which debuts in theaters. Also performing: Eddie Cochran, Fats Domino, Little Richard, Bobby Troup and The Platters
    Mar 9, 1957
    "The Badge Of Marshall Brennan" premieres in American movie theaters. The picture features Carl Smith and Marty Robbins



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