You Maniacs! You blew it up!

February 8, 1968

Planet of The Apes opened in NYC on this date, confirming Charlton Heston’s position as one of the greatest “One Note Actors” of his generation.

All the ape actors and extras were required to wear their masks even during breaks and in between shots because it took so much time to make them up. Because of this, meals were liquified and drunk through straws.

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