Video: 'George Harrison at the Today Show 1/2'
(Thursday, April 17, 1986, 7:38 a.m. EST) — In his first major television interview in years, former Beatle George Harrison appeared this morning in the third of a three-part feature on NBC’s Today, recorded at his Henley-on-Thames estate in England in early April 1986.
Video: 'George Harrison on The Today Show - April 15, 1986' (Apr. 14, 1986)
(Monday, April 14, 1986, 7:50 a.m. EST) — In his first major television interview in years, former Beatle George Harrison appeared this morning in the first of a four-part feature on NBC’s Today, recorded at his Henley-on-Thames estate in England in early April 1986.
Video: 'Film 86 - Clint For Mayor'
(Tuesday, April 8, 1986, polls closed at 8:00 p.m. PST) — Clint Eastwood, the Hollywood actor who became one of the world’s biggest box office draws playing tough cowboys and revenge-minded policemen, today won a landslide victory as Mayor of the resort town of Carmel, California. Continue reading Actor Clint Eastwood elected mayor of Carmel, California 40 years ago this hour (Apr 8 1986)
(Saturday, March 8, 1986) — “Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 8 1986)
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)
