Video: 'Newhart 136 "Newsstruck"'
(Friday, March 4, 1988, evening PST) — Michael starts producing the news and George gives up on the Red Sox on “Newsstruck,” the 22nd episode of the sixth season of the American television situation comedy series Newhart, filmed tonight on Stage 17 at MTM Studios in Studio City, California, for airing on CBS March 21, 1988. Continue reading ‘Newsstruck’ episode of ‘Newhart’ filmed 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1988)
Video: 'Romeo and Juliet' trailer
(Monday, March 4, 1968, evening BST) — Romeo and Juliet, a British-Italian romantic drama film about teenage lovers caught in their families bitter hatred for one another (based on the play by William Shakespeare), premiered tonight during the Royal Film Performance gala at Odeon Theatre in London with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Phillip and Prince Charles in attendance. Continue reading ‘Romeo and Juliet’ premieres in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1968)
(Saturday, March 4, 1978) — “(Love Is) Thicker Than Water” by Andy Gibb peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 4/11, 1978). Continue reading ‘(Love Is) Thicker Than Water’ by Andy Gibb peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1978)
(Saturday, March 18, 1978) — “Sometimes When We Touch” by Dan Hill peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sometimes When We Touch’ by Dan Hill peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1978)
Video: 'The Mothers Of Invention (We're Only In It For The Money) 1968 (FULL ALBUM) + LYRICS ENG/ESP'
Video: 'The President: March 1968. MP894.' (Mar. 1, 1968, at 1:25)
(Monday, March 4, 1968) — We’re Only in It for the Money by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, a concept album that satirizes left and right-wing politics, particularly the hippie subculture, as well as the Beatles’ album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, was released today by Verve Records. Continue reading ‘We’re Only in It for the Money’ satirical concept album released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1968)
