Daily Archives: April 22, 2013

McCartney films ‘Ballroom Dancing’ scenes for ‘Broad Street’ film 30 years ago today (1983)


Video: 'Paul McCartney-Give My Regards to Broad Street-Full Movie-HQ' ('Ballroom Dancing' sequence begins at 24:25)

(Friday, April 22, 1983) — Ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr filmed the “Ballroom Dancing” scenes today at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England, for the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street. The film, directed by Peter Webb, was written and starred McCartney.

Nixon attempts to make a deal with Dean 40 years ago today (1973)


Video: Apr. 22, 1973 (at 8:24)

(Sunday, April 22, 1973, Easter Sunday; during the Watergate scandal) — Vacationing in his Key Biscayne, Florida home, U.S. President Richard M. Nixon called White House counsel John Dean today, hoping to appeal to Dean’s loyalty not to reveal any more, saying “I want you to know, John, you’re still my counsel.”