Category Archives: The Beatles 1980s

McCartney begins filming ‘Spies Like Us’ promo video 30 years ago today (Oct 9 1985)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us'

(Wednesday, October 9, 1985) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney started filming the promotional video for “Spies Like Us”, the title song to the motion picture of the same name, today at Abbey Road Studios in London, co-starring the stars of the film, Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase (filming wrapped up the next day, Oct. 10, 1985).

‘Twice in a Lifetime’ premieres at Toronto Film Festival 30 years ago today (Sep 9 1985)


Video: 'Twice In A Lifetime 1985 TV Spot'

(Monday, September 9, 1985)Twice in a Lifetime, a film about a middle-aged steelworker who is content with his job and his family, but feels that something is missing in his life, premiered today at the Toronto Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ premieres at Toronto Film Festival 30 years ago today (Sep 9 1985)

Ringo Starr tapes ‘Saturday Night Live’ pomos 30 years ago today (Dec 8 1984)


Video: 'Saturday Night Live Promo- Ringo Starr & Billy Crystal- 1984'

(Thursday, December 6, 1984) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr taped promotional video clips today for his upcoming (Dec. 8, 1984) appearance as host of the NBC-TV show Saturday Night Live in New York City, including one with cast member Billy Crystal.

Beatles convention, McCartney interview featured on ‘ET’ 30 years ago today (Nov 27 1984)


Video: 'Paul McCartney on Entertainment Tonight - 1984'

(Tuesday, November 27, 1984) — A Beatles convention in Los Angeles was featured on today’s edition of Entertainment Tonight. The program also included a previously recorded separate interview with former Beatle Paul McCartney (taped Oct. 25, 1984).

McCartney’s ‘Rupert and the Frog Song’ released in U.S. theaters with ‘Broad Street’ feature 30 years ago today (Oct 26 1984)


Video: 'Paul McCartney's Rupert And The Frog Song 1985 Cartoon'

(Friday, October 26, 1984)Rupert and the Frog Song an animated film based on the comic strip character Rupert Bear, written and produced by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and directed by Geoff Dunbar and Raymond ‘George’ Taylor, was released theatrically today as an accompaniment to the national release of McCartney’s feature film Give My Regards to Broad Street.

‘Good Morning America’ airs second part of Paul McCartney interview 30 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1984)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Good Morning America 1984' (Oct. 26, 1984, at 6:54)

(Friday, October 26, 1984, 8:50 a.m. EDT) — The second part of an interview with ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, who was promoting his new film Give My Regard To Broadstreet, aired this morning on ABC’s Good Morning America.

McCartney interviewed on ‘Good Morning America’ to promote ‘Broad Street’ 30 years ago this hour (Oct 25 1984)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Good Morning America 1984'

(Thursday, October 25, 1984, 7:51 a.m. EDT) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed this morning on ABC’s Good Morning America to promote his new film Give My Regard To Broadstreet. Continue reading McCartney interviewed on ‘Good Morning America’ to promote ‘Broad Street’ 30 years ago this hour (Oct 25 1984)