Video: 'Shadows and Fog' trailer
(Thursday, December 5, 1991) — Shadows and Fog, an American black-and-white comedy film about a meek bookkeeper who tries to save a runaway circus performer from a serial killer, premiered today as part of opening celebrations for the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Shadows and Fog’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1991)
Video: 'Sullivan's Travels' trailer
(Friday, December 5, 1941) — Sullivan’s Travels, a comedy about a movie director who longs to make a socially relevant drama but eventually learns that comedies are his more valuable contribution to society, opened today in Portugal. Continue reading ‘Sullivan’s Travels’ opens in Portugal 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1941)
(Saturday, December 5, 1981) — “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” by The Police peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic’ by The Police peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1981)
(Saturday, December 5, 1981) — “Oh No” by the Commodores peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Oh No’ by the Commodores peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1981)
(Saturday, December 5, 1981) — “Living Eyes” by The Bee Gees peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Living Eyes’ by The Bee Gees peaks at #45 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1981)
