Video: 'The Prestige' trailer
(Tuesday, October 17, 2006) — The Prestige, a mystery thriller drama film about two stage magicians who engage in competitive one-upmanship in an attempt to create the ultimate stage illusion, premiered tonight at the Annix in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘The Prestige’ drama film premieres in Los Angeles 20 years ago tonight (Oct 17 2006)
Video: '12 Firemen Die In New York Fire (1966)'
(Monday, October 17, 1966, 9:36 p.m. EDT) — 12 New York City firefighters were killed tonight in a fire that raged uncontrolled through three buildings in Lower Manhattan. Continue reading 12 New York City firefighters killed in Lower Manhattan fire 60 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1966)
Video: 'Around the World In 80 Days' trailer
(Wednesday, October 17, 1956, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Around the World in 80 Days, an American epic science fiction-adventure film about a Victorian gentleman who bets that he can beat the world’s record for circling the globe, premiered tonight at the Rivoli Theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1956)
Video: 'Georgy Girl' trailer
(Monday, October 17, 1966, noon EDT) — Georgy Girl, a British romantic comedy film about a misfit who fights for happiness in the world of Swinging London, had its American premiere today at the Fine Arts theater on 58th Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue in the Manhattan borough of New York City, four months after premiering at the 16th Berlin International Film Festival. Continue reading British romantic comedy film ‘Georgy Girl’ premieres in USA 60 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1966)
Video: 'Hollywood Squares' (708 videos)
(Monday, October 17, 1966, 11:30 a.m.-noon EDT) — Hollywood Squares, a television panel game show in which two contestants play tic-tac-toe to win cash and prizes, debuted this morning on NBC. Continue reading ‘The Hollywood Squares’ TV game show debuts on NBC 60 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1966)
