Archive for the 'MOVIES' Category

HIGHLIGHTS OF PAST NEWS EVENTS

todayinhistory

Tim maguire
Tim Maguire


James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955)

posted by Bob Karm in ANNIVERSARY,Auto accident,Civil rights,DEATH,HISTORY,MILITARY,MOVIES,Opera,War crimes and have No Comments

BRIGITTE BARDOT IS 81 TODAY

 
A young Bardot at 18


Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot

French actress Brigitte Bardot starred in a number of films in
the 1950s and ’60s including Spirits of the Dead (1968) and
the 1956 film And God Created Woman. She was nominated
for a BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actress for her role in
the 1965 film Viva Maria! She studied ballet for three years
at the Conservatoire de Paris, in hopes of becoming a
professional. After her retirement, she founded the Brigitte
Bardot Foundation for the Welfare and Protection of Animals.

 

posted by Bob Karm in Awards,BIRTHDAY,CURRENT EVENTS,HISTORY,MOVIES,THEN AND NOW and have No Comments

WILFORD BRIMLEY IS 81 TODAY


Anthony Wilford Brimley was born in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Presently a TV commercial actor, Brimley also played roles in
the films, The China Syndrome (1979), Cocoon (1985), and
The Thing (1982). He once worked as a ranch hand, wrangler,
blacksmith and as a bodyguard for Howard Hughes before
becoming an actor.


1991

posted by Bob Karm in BIRTHDAY,CURRENT EVENTS,Drama,HISTORY,Hoor/Sci-Fi,MOVIES,TV,TV commercial and have No Comments

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN IS 67 TODAY


Olivia Newton-John was born in England.

Multiple Grammy Award-winning actress and singer Olivia Newton-John
gained fame in the musical romantic comedy-drama Grease (1978). She
has sold over 100 million records and has released over 10 Top Ten
Billboard Hot 100 singles.
 

posted by Bob Karm in Activist,Actors,Billboard Hot 100,BIRTHDAY,CURRENT EVENTS,HISTORY,MOVIES,MUSIC,THEN AND NOW and have No Comments

SERIES DEBUTED ON THIS DAY IN 1964


Original aired on CBS-TV: September 26, 1964 – April 17, 1967.

Gilligan’s Island ran for a total of 98 episodes. The first season, consisting
of 36 episodes, was filmed in black and white. These episodes were later
colorized for syndication. The show’s second and third seasons and the
three television movie sequels were filmed in color. The series enjoyed
solid ratings during its original run.



Bob Denver

posted by Bob Karm in Actors,ANNIVERSARY,DEBUT,HISTORY,MOVIES,Sitcom,TV and have No Comments