December 21, 1940 –Another classic Porky Pig cartoon, The Timid Toreador, premiered on this date. Bob Clampett was briefly sick during this time period, leaving two Porky Pig cartoons (The Timid Toreador and Porky’s Snooze Reel) unfinished, Leon Schlesinger told Norman McCabe to complete the directorial duties—hence the co-director credit under their main titles.
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Here’s something a bit different Bunkies:
December 21, 1970 –Paranoid, alcoholic President Richard Nixon met with prescription drug addict Elvis Presley at the White House to discuss The King’s becoming a special drug enforcement agent He presented Nixon with a pistol, and received a special DEA badge in return.
Trump is a pisher compared to him
Josif Djugashvili was born in the Gori District of Tiflis Province in Georgia, Imperial Russia, on December 21, 1879 (or December 18 or the 22nd. When you’re an evil bastard dictator, you get to choose your own birthday). His father was a drunken and often unemployed cobbler, illiterate, and—like Josif’s mother, Ekaterina—had only been emancipatedContinue reading “Trump is a pisher compared to him”
Time is on my side …
December 20, 1971 –The Rolling Stones’ first anthology album Hot Rocks 1964-1971 was released on this date. The album remains one of their all-time best sellers. While the emphasis is on the hits, Hot Rocks also includes several iconic album tracks such as Play With Fire, Under My Thumb, and Gimme Shelter.
It’s a Hap-Hap-Happy Day
December 20, 1939 –The Paramount Pictures animated version of Gulliver’s Travels directed by Dave Fleischer, premiered in NYC on this date. The film was the first American animated feature from a studio other than Disney. After viewing it, Walt Disney reportedly said, “We can do better than that with our second-string animators.“
Well, thank you Harvey! I prefer you too
December 20, 1950 – Henry Koster’s adaptation of Mary Chase’s Broadway play, Harvey, starring Jimmy Stewart premiered in NYC on this date. Though Jimmy Stewart’s character, Elwood P. Dowd, may certainly be referred to as an alcoholic, only at one time in the entire picture is he seen taking a drink. This is because theContinue reading “Well, thank you Harvey! I prefer you too”
Harold and Maude debuted
December 20, 1971 – Hal Ashby’s very dark comedy, Harold and Maude, starring Ruth Gordon and Burt Cort, premiered on this date. The film was not a commercial success when it opened but is now seen as one of the most influential films of the 1970s. In all shots of Ruth Gordon (Maude) driving theContinue reading “Harold and Maude debuted”
I happen to like a well made one
Fruit cake can last a lifetime Fruitcake: you either love it or hate it. But did you know that when stored properly, it can last for years and sometimes indefinitely? The oldest fruitcake was 114 years old and had been passed down from generation to generation.
Why am I telling you all of this?
More holiday trivia: Japanese people traditionally eat at KFC for Christmas dinner. Although the percentage of christian people in Japan is less than 2%, every Christmas, kids and grown-ups head to the closest KFC to enjoy some fried chicken – the closest food to turkey that you can get in Japan. It’s all thanks toContinue reading “Why am I telling you all of this?”
Craig Ferguson’s last episode
December 19, 2014 –After 2,058 episodes, Craig Ferguson ended his time as the host of The Late Late Show on CBS TV, on this date. In the cold open, Ferguson performed Dead Man Fall’s song Bang Your Drum accompanied by Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick (plus dog Lily), Jack Black, Kristen Bell, Pierce Brosnan, Steve Carell,Continue reading “Craig Ferguson’s last episode”
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