Category Archives: 1980s

‘Tootsie’ premieres in Hollywood 30 years ago today (1982)


Video: 'Tootsie' trailer

(Wednesday, December 1, 1982)Tootsie, a comedy film about a talented but volatile actor whose reputation for being difficult forces him to adopt a new identity as a woman to land a job, premiered today in Hollywood.

Directed by Sydney Pollack, the film stars Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange and Teri Garr.

‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)/Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)’ by John Lennon released in U.S. 30 years ago today (1982)


Video: 'John Lennon - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (2010 Stereo Remastered) [HiD]'

(Monday, November 29, 1982) — The single Happy Xmas (War Is Over)/Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) by the late John Lennon was released in the U.S. today, pulled from the recent compilation album The John Lennon Collection. Continue reading ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)/Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)’ by John Lennon released in U.S. 30 years ago today (1982)

McCartney films ‘Broad Street’ scenes with Tracey Ullman 30 years ago today (1982)


Video: 'Give My Regards to Broad Street [FULL MOVIE]' (Tracey Ullman scenes begin at 41:44)

(Monday, November 15, 1982) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney filmed scenes with Tracey Ullman for the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street today at the Elstree Film Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The film, directed by Peter Webb, was written and starring McCartney.

‘20 Greatest Hits’ by The Beatles debuts at #108 in USA 30 years ago today (1982)


Video: 'Love Me Do'

(Saturday, November 13, 1982)20 Greatest Hits, a compilation album featuring a selection of songs by The Beatles, released to mark the 20th anniversary of The Beatles’ first record release Love Me Do in the UK in 1962, debuted at #108 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart.

Paul McCartney begins filming ‘Give My Regards To Broad Street’ 30 years ago today (1982)


Video: 'Give My Regards to Broad Street [FULL MOVIE]'

(Monday, November 8, 1982) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney began filming the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street today at the Elstree Film Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The film, directed by Peter Webb, written and starring McCartney, also featured fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and Bryan Brown.

‘The Missionary’ opens in U.S. 30 years ago today (1982)


Video: 'The Missionary' trailer

(Friday, November 2, 1982)The Missionary, a comedy film about a missionary recalled to England to minister to London’s prostitutes, opened today in the U.S.

Directed by Richard Loncraine, the film stars Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Trevor Howard and Denholm Elliot.