Daily Archives: March 14, 2015

‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ premieres in Los Angeles 40 years ago today (Mar 14 1975)


Video: 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' trailer

(Thursday, March 14, 1975)Monty Python and the Holy Grail, a British comedy film written and performed by the comedy group of Monty Python that follows King Arthur and his knights in their search for the Holy Grail, premiered today in Los Angeles.

Directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, the film starred Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Gilliam, Eric Idle, Jones and Michael Palin.

Petula Clark performs on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1965)


Video: 'Petula Clark "Downtown" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, March 14, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Petula Clark made her debut appearance tonight on the live CBS television variety series The Ed Sullivan Show, performing “Downtown” and “I Know a Place” from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Petula Clark performs on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1965)

The Beatles begin filming in Australia for ‘Help!’ 50 years ago today (Mar 14 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles 1965 Movie "Help!" Restored - Official Trailer' (Mar. 14, 1965, at 1:03-1:05)

(Sunday, March 14, 1965) — Following two weeks of filming in the Bahamas, The Beatles began work today on scenes in the snowy climes of outside the Hotel Edelweiss in Obertauern, Austria. Continue reading The Beatles begin filming in Australia for ‘Help!’ 50 years ago today (Mar 14 1965)