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The Incredible Shrinking Woman premiered

January 30, 1981 –Universal Pictures released the Joel Schumacher film The Incredible Shrinking Woman, starring Lily Tomlin and Charles Grodin, on this date. Make-up artist Rick Baker portrays Sidney the Gorilla himself in this movie which was released in the same year that An American Werewolf in London was released, the movie that Baker wonContinue reading “The Incredible Shrinking Woman premiered”

When life grows cold, a dog will warm your soul

Today is the second day of the Lunar New Year. Some believe the second day is also the birthday of all dogs and remember them with special treats. The God of Wealth presides over a vast bureaucracy with many minor deities under his authority. A majestic figure robed in exquisite silks often he is picturedContinue reading “When life grows cold, a dog will warm your soul”

It seems like New Year’s Day keeps happening every week

The Lunar New Year starts today, and it’s the Year of the Snake, but which one? In Chinese astrology, each year is associated with a Chinese zodiac animal sign and one the Five Elements: Gold (Metal), Water, Wood, Fire, or Earth. Both the sign and element of your birth year are said to affect yourContinue reading “It seems like New Year’s Day keeps happening every week”

Sleeping Beauty premiered

January 29, 1959 –With a budget that exceeded $6 million, Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty opened in Los Angeles on this date. Eleanor Audley–one of Walt Disney’s favorite voice artists, most memorably as Lady Tremaine in Cinderella, initially turned the part of Maleficent down, much to Disney’s surprise. As it later transpired, Audley was in theContinue reading “Sleeping Beauty premiered”

Remember, there’s no fighting in the War room

January 29, 1964 –Introducing us to saving our precious bodily fluids, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb was released in the United States, on this date. While shooting aerial footage over Greenland, the second unit camera crew accidentally filmed a secret US military base. Their plane was forcedContinue reading “Remember, there’s no fighting in the War room”

Do you remember the rings of rare design

January 29, 2000 –The PBS series In the Spotlight presented Steely Dan, showcasing selections from Two Against Nature, their first new studio recording in more than 20 years, on this date. This is the Home Version of Steely Dan’s PBS In The Spotlight Special, with additional documentary footage, (I didn’t think anyone would complain.)

ACME fireworks are the only fireworks that you’ll ever need!

Hey it’s Lunar New Year’s Eve in many parts of the world tonight: It’s a busy night, in between hanging red lanterns, the New Year reunion dinners, setting off firecrackers, giving red envelopes to kids (I will never be too old to accept a red envelope,) staying up late – Enjoy! (So MSG brings theContinue reading “ACME fireworks are the only fireworks that you’ll ever need!”

No you’re not mistaken, that was Cannon

January 28, 1973 –Barnaby Jones, starring Buddy Ebsen, premieres on CBS-TV, on this date. Barnaby Jones guest stars frequently included children of the regulars. Among them, Buddy’s daughter Bonnie Ebson appeared in six episodes, playing a different character every time. Also featured were Lee Meriwether’s daughter, Kyle Aletter, and producer Quinn Martin’s daughter, Jill Martin.