June 9, 1978 –The Rolling Stones‘ 14th British and 16th American studio album, Some Girls, was released on this date. The album cover was a parody of a newspaper ad for wigs, but the women wearing the wigs were celebrities like Raquel Welch, Lucille Ball, and Farrah Fawcett. They had to remove the famous womenContinue reading “I’ve been holding out so long”
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If I should stay I would only be in your way
June 8, 1974 –Dolly Parton’s single I Will Always Love You went to No.1 on the US country charts on this date. Elvis Presley let it be known that he wanted to cover the song. Parton was interested until Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, told her that it was standard procedure for the songwriter toContinue reading “If I should stay I would only be in your way”
And yes –
The words my children knew as their first spoken phrase – a bone dry Bombay Sapphire Martini, straight up, olives ! Today is National Name Your Poison Day. As described on many websites, “… National Name Your Poison Day is observed each year on June 8. Over the years, bartenders have been known to useContinue reading “And yes –”
One way or another, we all work for our vice.
June 8, 1950 –The Asphalt Jungle, the superb film noir directed by John Huston, was released on this date. During the production, Walter Huston came to Hollywood for his son John Huston’s 44th birthday party. Two days later, with John at his side, the legendary actor of stage and screen died of heart failure atContinue reading “One way or another, we all work for our vice.”
I was poor and no one liked me.
June 8, 1983 –John Landis‘ mega-hit comedy Trading Places, starring Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Denholm Elliott, and Jamie Lee Curtis premiered in the US on this date. In 2010, as part of the Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act, which was to regulate financial markets, a rule was included which barredContinue reading “I was poor and no one liked me.”
Into Your Dance premiered
June 8, 1935 – The Merrie Melodies short, Into Your Dance, directed by Friz Freleng, debuted on this date. Many networks airing this short, remove the scene of a blackface minstrel group performing Go Into Your Dance as the crowd enters the show.
The Chewin’ Bruin premiered
June 8, 1940 – The Looney Tunes short, The Chewin’ Bruin, directed by Bob Clampett, and starring Porky Pig, was released on this date. The muskrats that the bear hunter were quietly scaring with his rifle, escape and dig in holes in the nearby fallen log that spell out GOODBYE, MR CHIPS.
Tom Thumb in Trouble premiered
June 8, 1935 – The Merrie Melodies short, Tom Thumb in Trouble, directed by Chuck Jones, debuted on this date. This is the final cartoon in which Shepperd Strudwick provided a voice. All cartoons Strudwick worked on were directed by Chuck Jones.
Kitty Kornered premiered
June 8, 1946 – The Loonet Tune short, Looney Tunes cartoon, Kitty Kornered, diwrected by Bob Clampett and featuring the first pairing of Porky Pig and Sylvester, was released on this date. The goldfish couple are shown sleeping in the same bed. At the time, such a portrayal was pushing the censorship envelope. The HayesContinue reading “Kitty Kornered premiered”
Steal Wool premiered
June 8, 1957 – The Looney Tunes short, Looney Tunes cartoon, Steal Wool, directed by Chuck Jones and starring Ralph Wolf and Sam Sheepdog, was released on this date. This is the fourth animated short film by Warner Bros. Cartoons to feature Ralph Wolf and Sam Sheepdog as the main characters. This is also theirContinue reading “Steal Wool premiered”
