Video: 'Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us 1985'
(Saturday, February 8, 1986) — “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney, from the film of the same name, peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Spies Like Us’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago today (Feb 8 1986)
Video: 'Hannah and Her Sisters' trailer
(Saturday, January 25, 1986, 4:00 p.m. MST) — Hannah and Her Sisters, a comedy-drama film about three sisters who deal with their tangled relationships amidst the wonders of New York City, premiered today at the Egyptian Theatre in Park City, Utah, during the US Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’ premieres at US Film Festival in Utah 40 years ago this hour (Jan 25 1986)
Video: 'Donna Reed Bio'
(Tuesday, January 14, 1986, 9:15 a.m. PST) — Donna Reed (born Donna Belle Mullenger on January 27, 1921, in Denison, Iowa), the Academy Award-winning actress who starred in more than 40 movies and portrayed the quintessential mother and wife of middle America on television’s Donna Reed Show, died of pancreatic cancer today, at age 64, at her home in Beverly Hills, California. Continue reading Actress Donna Reed, 64, dies in Beverly Hills 40 years ago this hour (Jan 14 1986)
(Saturday, December 21, 1985) — “Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for for four consecutive weeks (Dec. 21/28, Jan. 4/11, 1985). Continue reading ‘Say You, Say Me’ by Lionel Richie peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 21 1985)
Video: 'The Color Purple' trailer
(Monday, December 16, 1985) — The Color Purple, a period drama film about a young African-American woman who fights for independence during the early years of the 20th century, premiered tonight at Cinemas 1, 2 & 3 at 1001 3rd Avenue in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Color Purple’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago tonight (Dec 16 1985)
(Saturday, November 30, 1985) — “Separate Lives” by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Separate Lives’ by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 30 1985)
(Saturday, November 23, 1985) — “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney, from the film of the same name, debuted at #59 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Spies Like Us’ single by Paul McCartney debuts at #59 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 23 1985)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us 1985'
(Sunday, November 17, 1985, 7:00 p.m. EST) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney’s promotional video for “Spies Like Us,” the title song to the motion picture of the same name, premiered in the U.S. today on MTV, more than a month after being filmed at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading McCartney’s ‘Spies Like Us’ promo video premieres on MTV 40 years ago this hour (Nov 17 1985)
Video: 'Spectre: Red Carpet Premiere Highlights at Royal Premiere in London | ScreenSlam'
(Monday, October 26, 2015, 8:00 p.m. GMT) — A cryptic message from James Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover the existence of a sinister organization named SPECTRE in Spectre, which premiered tonight at the Royal Film Performance in London at the Royal Albert Hall, the same day as its general release in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Continue reading James Bond feature film ‘Spectre’ premieres in London 10 years ago this hour (Oct 26 2015)
Video: 'Rock Hudson dies of AIDS at 59 | Watch original 1985 WABC news coverage'
(Wednesday, October 2, 1985, at around 9:00 a.m. PDT) — Rock Hudson, the actor whose handsome looks and flair for comedy made him a romantic idol of the 1950’s and 60’s, died today in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles. Continue reading Actor Rock Hudson, 59, dies after battling AIDS 40 years ago this hour (Oct 2 1985)
