Today is the 74th birthday of Patty Duke. There are so many films of hers that are incredible, so many very different films. The world
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After The Fire – “Der Kommissar” (1982)
After The Fire – “Der Kommissar” (1982) Originally cut by Austrian singer Falco, “Der Kommissar” was also made famous when the British band After The
XTC – “Living Through Another Cuba” (1980)
XTC – “Living Through Another Cuba” (1980) Like “Enola Gay,” XTC’s “Living Through Another Cuba” is another ’80s track that looks to past atomic era
The Police – “When The World Is Running Down (You Make The Best Of What’s Still Around)” (1980)
The Police – “When The World Is Running Down (You Make The Best Of What’s Still Around)” (1980) A characteristic Police offering, this is a
Happy 131st Birthday Boris Karloff
Today is Boris Karloff’s 131st birthday. I first learned about him through a book I was reading as a kid called “The Three Investigators Mystery of
Peter Gabriel – “Games Without Frontiers” (1980)
Peter Gabriel – “Games Without Frontiers” (1980) Though not explicitly about the Cold War exactly, “Games Without Frontiers” often registers as one of the iconic
Happy 132nd Birthday Frances Marion
Today is the 132nd birthday of the writer and journalist Frances Marion. She was a trailblazer in Hollywood and a trailblazer in journalism. The world
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – “Enola Gay” (1980)
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – “Enola Gay” (1980) There are a lot of songs on this list that sound infectious and poppy while conveying
Happy 115th Birthday Clara Bow
Today is the 115th birthday of the original It Girl: Clara Bow. She is still seen as and and example of empowerment and strength for
Boom! (1968)
Fifty-two years ago today, the film Boom! premiered. Take Elizabeth Taylor, add Richard Burton and Noel Coward, mix in a screenplay written by Tennessee Williams
Happy 120th Birthday David Manners
Today is the 120th birthday of the actor David Manners. He had ten exceptionally productive years in Hollywood and then walked away. Great story. The
Happy 99th Birthday Alan Hale Jr.
Today is the 99th birthday of the Skipper from Gilligan’s Island: Alan Hale Jr. He was a film and theatre actor before landing that role,
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