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February 22, 1956 –The film widely considered the worst film produced by a major studio in the 50s, The Conqueror, directed by Dick Powell and starring John Wayne as Genghis Khan, Susan Hayward, Agnes Moorehead, and Pedro Armendáriz, premiered in the US on this date. The film was shot downwind from a nuclear test siteContinue reading “The Conqueror premiered”

I have every reason to remember that today is Ash Wednesday, please don’t try to wipe the the smudge mark off your friend’s forehead. Hominem te esse memento! Memento mori! – (Anyway, did you find the coin in the King Cake? ) So begins forty days (remember that the six Sundays between today and EasterContinue reading “You’re not being helpful –”

February 21, 1981 –Charles Rocket, first in the long line of performers on Saturday Night Live to drop the f-bomb, cursed live at the end of the episode in response to a question about how it felt being shot during a skit. Due partially to the violation of broadcast standards, along with Saturday Night Live’sContinue reading “First f-bomb dropped on SNL”

February 21, 1970 –The Jackson 5, led by 11-year old Michael Jackson, introduced themselves to America with their TV debut on American Bandstand. The performances showed not only that the group were amazing performers, but that Michael was a superstar in the making.

Bon temps roulez, mes amis – It’s Mardi Gras! No one needs to disrobe, it’s much too cold, we’ve got plenty of beads, (unless you like to disrobe in public and then, it’s between you and your maker.) Today is also know as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day, which heralds the beginning of fasting inContinue reading “Mardi Gras is a state of mind”

February 20, 1970 –The Plastic Ono Band released the single Instant Karma! in the US, on this date. George Harrison played guitar and Billy Preston played piano on this song.

February 20, 1996 –The VH-1 series Storytellers premiered with the episode featuring Ray Davies, on this date. The series became popular around the world. Following the show’s debut, VH1 would continue producing new editions for nearly two decades.

February 20, 1979 –The iconic series, This Old House, starring Bob Vila premiered on PBS, on this date. The show was originally intended to be a one-time, 13-part series documenting the renovation of a house, the show has now been running for 44 seasons, and has produced spin-offs, a magazine, and websites.

February 19, 1968 – Everyone’s favorite adult, Fred Rogers began telling everyone that It’s a beautiful year in the neighborhood when the national broadcast of his program, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood premiered on this date. Guests on the show were often surprised to find that although Rogers was just as gentle and patient in life asContinue reading “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood premiered”

February 19, 1974 – KISS appeared on Dick Clark’s IN CONCERT! on this date. This marks their first time on national television. One of the songs they preformed for the show was Nothin’ to Lose. How KISS got a song about anal sex on national TV back in 1974 passed the censors is amazing.