Flashback
Entertainment highlights during the week of May 25-31.
1942: Bing Crosby recorded "White Christmas."
1950: Frank Sinatra made his TV debut with Bob Hope on NBC.
1962: The Isley Brothers released "Twist and Shout."
1977: Singer William Powell of The O'Jays died in Canton, Ohio, after a long bout with cancer.
1990: "Seinfeld" made its debut as "The Seinfeld Chronicles" on NBC.
1992: Jay Leno took over the "Tonight Show," replacing Johnny Carson. Leno's first guest was Billy Crystal.
1995: Actor Christopher Reeve was paralyzed in a riding accident in Virginia.
1998: Actor Phil Hartman was shot to death by his wife, Brynn, who then killed herself. Hartman was 49.
2003: Angelina Jolie's and Billy Bob Thornton's divorce was finalized.
2005: Carrie Underwood beat out Bo Bice to win the fourth season of "American Idol."
2006: Katie Couric appeared for the last time on NBC's "Today" show after 15 years.
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