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November 14, 1966 –François Truffaut’s foray into Science Fiction, Fahrenheit 451, opened in the US on this date. The location filming of the final sequence with the Book People took place in poor weather. It was hoped the weather would improve for the final days of shooting. Instead, they discovered that it had begun snowingContinue reading “Fahrenheit 451 premiered”

November 14, 1964 –The cult classic Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (the non-MST3K version), starring featuring the classically kitch Pia Zadora, premiered on this date. This film includes the first documented appearance of Mrs. Claus.

Today is World Diabetes Day. The day was initially created by the International Diabetes Federation in 1991. Its development was in response to the high rise of diabetic cases across the globe. The theme for diabetes awareness month and World Diabetes Day 2023 is Diabetes and Well-being The purpose is to promote advocacy for diabeticsContinue reading “Every day try to live the best life you can”

Check to see if you have enough TP in the house Ok, I’ll stop already with the English supermarket Christmas adverts – but just one more: Morrisons. Everyone, (well almost everyone like a musical,) so why not a holiday musical with singing oven mitts – In my humble opinion, I believe ‘Mother’s little helpers‘ wereContinue reading “I’m just saying”

November 13, 1975 –Morris Albert’s song Feelings went gold on this date. In 1987, Morris Albert was found guilty of plagiarism, with a jury finding that this borrowed heavily from a French song from 1956 called Pour Toi. You can blame me later for this ear worm

November 13, 1954 – Looney Tunes first 3D cartoon, Lumber Jack Rabbit, starring Bugs Bunny, premiered on this date. Paul Bunyan’s dog, named Smidgen in this cartoon, appears identical (except for his huge size) to the character Frisky Puppy that Chuck Jones had paired with Claude Cat in three previous shorts.

November 13, 1940 – Walt Disney’s third animated film Fantasia, opened in New York on this date. Walt Disney and Leopold Stokowski considered having fragrances dispersed into the theater at certain points in the movie to heighten the experience. Suggestions included cereus for Claire de Lune, jasmine for the Waltz of the Flowers segment ofContinue reading “Hey, when was the last time you saw dancing hippos”

November 13, 1987 –Sonny & Cher were guests on NBC’s Late Night with David Letterman and after a short interview the pair agreed to sing I Got You Babe for a delighted audience, on this date. Clearly extremely comfortable with one another, the divorced pair happily sang together and couldn’t hide their glee and theyContinue reading “I Got You Babe for one last time”

November 13, 1970On November 13, Felix Unger was asked to remove himself from his place of residence; that request came from his wife. Deep down, he knew she was right, but he also knew that some day he would return to her. With nowhere else to go, he appeared at the home of his friend,Continue reading “Remember when you assume …”

Check to see if the linens need ironing Apparently they got a lot of supermarket chains in England. Asda released their annual holiday advert, concerning Christmas gnomes. Is it just me, or is a gnome with a butcher’s knife just a tiny bit creepy, especially during the holidays.