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December 5, 1974 – The last episode of Monty Python’s Flying Circus, Party Political Broadcast, was shown on BBC on this date. The sketch about the doctor making his patient fill in a form while bleeding to death was co-written by Douglas Adams, creator of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

December 5, 1952 – The local New York City affiliate of CBS-TV, WCBS begin carrying The Abbott and Costello Show on this date. During filming, one camera was always kept on Lou Costello because he was constantly improvising. The funniest bits of business were then edited into the episode whether they had anything to doContinue reading “Hey Abbott!!!”

December 5, 1932 – Little Richard singer, songwriter, pianist and one of the seminal influences in Rock and Roll first graced this earth on this date. To experience his true healing powers, as with St. Elvis, remove all your clothes, including your undergarments, dance with wild abandon, frequently touching the screen and yourself.

December 5 – Christmas is nearly upon us and it’s Krampusnacht this evening – The day before St. Nicholas Day, Krampusnacht is a night when Krampus, a goat-like monster with horns, claws, and a long tongue, the fearsome counterpart to St. Nicholas, punishes children who are not on the right side of Santa’s list. SinceContinue reading “This year, I got the date right”

December 4, 1964 –EMI’s Parlophone label released The Beatles fourth album, Beatles For Sale, in the UK on this date. The album marked a significant moment in the band’s evolution, both musically and creatively. The album reflected a more mature, introspective side of the band, with lyrics exploring themes of love, loneliness, and disillusionment, whichContinue reading “They said you were not home …”

December 3, 1971 –During a Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention concert in Montreux, Switzerland, someone shoots off a flare gun which hits the wooden roof and quickly spreads. It eventually reaches the building’s heating system, causing an explosion. Luckily, everyone escaped. The incident is later immortalized in the Deep Purple song Smoke On The Water.Continue reading “That must have been a sight”

December 4, 1937 – Another great early Bob Clampett/ Chuck Jones (rarely seen) B & W Looney Tunes, Porky’s Hero Agency, opened on this date. The line of people turned to stone include many of the Looney Tunes/ Merry Melodies animators including Bob Clampett and Chuck Jones.

December 4, 1942 –Henry King directed the swashbuckler, The Black Swan, starring Tyrone Power, Maureen O’Hara, Thomas Mitchell, George Sanders, Anthony Quinn, and George Zucco which opened in the US on this date. To help out the war effort, the actors tried hard to keep the number of takes low so as to conserve film.Continue reading “The Black Swan (not that one) premiered”

December 4, 1969 – The first feature film based on the Peanuts cartoon strip, A Boy Named Charlie Brown, directed by Bill Melendez and voiced by Peter Robbins, Pamelyn Ferdin, Glenn Gilger, and Andy Pforsich, opened on this date. The memorable “Aaaugh!” scream from Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown originated from this film. (Oddly enough,Continue reading “A Boy Named Charlie Brown premiered”

December 3, 1965 – Rubber Soul, the sixth album by The Beatles was released on this date. With the 14 new songs, the British band expanded their sound using a wide range of instruments. Influences included soul music and the new folk-rock of Bob Dylan. George Harrison’s use of a sitar on Norwegian Wood sparkedContinue reading “Asked a girl what she wanted to be …”