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From director George Lucas (Star Wars) and producer Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather), American Graffiti is a classic coming-of-age story set against the 1960s backdrop of hot rods, drive-ins and rock n' roll. Starring Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Harrison Ford, Cindy Williams, Mackenzie Phillips and Suzanne Somers in their breakout roles, this nostalgic look back follows a group of teenagers as they cruise the streets on their last summer night before college. Nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, American Graffiti features the howling sounds of Wolfman Jack and an unforgettable soundtrack with songs by Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys and Bill Haley & His Comets.

Oct. 23: Despite the death of a 19-year-old whose leg was bitten off by a shark 100 yards off a California beach, fatal shark attacks in the United States average about one per year. TODAY's Amy Robach asks shark researcher George Burgess about the reasons sharks sometimes make people their prey.

Having a little spare time Ringmaster and King George hit the beach for a little combing, and a side bet.

On Falling -- After graduating from Cornell with a degree in Engineering, George Wesley returns to his hometown, Redondo Beach, where he reconnects with his high school friend, Mildred . She convinces him to go with her on an adventure up the coast of California throug