Arts & Entertainment
Arts & Entertainment
1999 Paco Stanley assassination...
Item #691107
June 25, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 25, 1987
* Paco Stanley assassination by gun ambush
* Mexican television entertainer - comedian
* Televisa and TV Azteca
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "TV Star Is Killed in Brazen Attack That Shocks Mexico" with subhead and photo. (see) Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment in... See More
Death of actor/dancer Fred Astaire, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660674
June 23, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 1987
* Fred Astaire death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film actor
* American singer and dancer
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page features two photos of iconic film star & dancer Fred Astaire, beneath which is a two column head: "Fred Astaire, Movies' Greatest Dancer, Dies" with subhead: "Master of Style, Ele... See More
Jazz musician, Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner: Ornette Coleman...
Item #699536
June 23, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 23, 1987
* Ornette Coleman - Jazz Special
* Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
* Pulitzer Prize for music
This issue contains the "JAZZ SPECIAL", which is almost exclusively dedicated to Ornette Coleman. The cover of this supplement has: "[THE ART OF THE IMPROVISOR] ORNETTE COLEMAN", which has the feature article... See More
Review & premiere of "Predator", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #667775
June 12, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 12, 1987
* Best "Predator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science-fiction action horror
* Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Predator" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollyw... See More
Death of gfamed actress/pin-up girl Rita Hayworth...
Item #660432
May 16, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1987
* Rita Hayworth death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* World War II era pin-up girl
* Best title to be had?
The top of the front page features 3 photos of classic film star/World War II pin-up girl Rita Hayworth, beneath which is a one column heading; "Rita Hayworth, 'Love Goddess' of '40's, Dies". The article ... See More
One of the more famous front pages of the Village Voice: 'Is God Dead?' on the passing of Andy Warhol...
Item #702692
May 05, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, May 5, 1987
* re. Andy Warhol death
The front page is one of the more famous in the history of the Village Voice: "IS GOD DEAD ? relating to the death of pop culture icon Andy Warhol.
After Warhol exhibited his work in several galleries in the late 1950s, he began to receive recognition as an influential and controversial arti... See More
Review & premiere of "Lethal Weapon", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #702578
March 06, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 6, 1987
* Best "Lethal Weapon" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Buddy cop action film - Mel Gibson
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Lethal Weapon" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's p... See More
Death of actor/dancer Danny Kaye, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #702577
March 04, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 4, 1987
* Danny Kaye death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film comedian actor
* American-Jewish singer and dancer
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page features three photos of iconic film star & dancer Danny Kaye, beneath which is a one column heading: "Danny Kaye, 74, Dies; World Was His Stage". The article carries over to ... See More
Review & premiere of "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #701914
February 27, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 27, 1987
* Best "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American slasher horror film
* "Some Kind of Wonderful" opening
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the le... See More
Death of piano showman Liberace...
Item #660433
February 05, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 5, 1987
* Liberace death (1st report)
* Piano pianist singer actor
* 1950's-1970's entertainer
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Liberace, 67, Flamboyant Musician Showman, Dies" and includes a photo of him. The article carries over to take most of pg. 28 and includes a banner headline and a photo of him at his piano.
Great to have t... See More
Review & premiere of "Platoon", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #685963
December 19, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 19, 1986
* Best "Platoon" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Vietnam War - Oliver Stone
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Platoon" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime public... See More
Death of famed actor Cary Grant, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #682832
December 01, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 1, 1986
* Cary Grant death (1st report)
* Hollywood leading man
* Movie - film actor
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a two column head: "Cary Grant: A Self-Made Man of Wit and Charm" with an intro head: "Still Performing at 82, He Died on Tour". Included is a photo of him. The article carries over to take over ha... See More
Premiere of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2"
Item #694314
August 22, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 22, 1986
* The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* "The Fly" movie advertisement (1st weekend)
* Science-fiction horror film - Jeff Goldblum
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of... See More
Premiere of "Top Gun", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #701139
May 11, 1986
CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles, California, May 11, 1986
* Best "Top Gun" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day (5 days prior) movie premiere
* Military action drama film - Tom Cruise
A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Top Gun" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment indust... See More
Premiere of "Legend", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #647496
April 18, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 18, 1986
* Best "Legend" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Dark fantasy adventure cult film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Legend" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area'... See More
Clint Eastwood elected mayor of Carmel in a L..A. newspaper....
Item #674466
April 09, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 9, 1986
* Clint Eastwood, actor and filmmaker
* Wins election for mayor of Carmel
* Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
The front page has a one column heading: "Eastwood Wins Easy Victory in Carmel Vote" with photo. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 23 with another related photo. Great to have from the home of the entertainment industry. Rar... See More
Death of actress Anne Baxter...
Item #644823
December 13, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 13, 1985
* Anne Baxter death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film & TV actress
* Frank Lloyd Wright granddaughter
* Best title to be had ?
Page 3 has an article headed: "Anne Baxter Dies at 62--50 Years of It as Star in Films, Stage and TV" plus a photo of her. The article carries over to page 20.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capi... See More
Death of movie great Orson Welles...
Item #698751
October 11, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 11, 1985
* Orson Welles death (1st report)
* Actor - director - writer - producer
* Hollywood movie film - radio - theatre
* "War of the Worlds" & "Citizen Kane" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Orson Welles, Theatrical Genius, Found Dead at 70" and includes a photo of him. The article car... See More
Death of movie great Rock Hudson...
Item #690911
October 03, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 3, 1985
* Rock Hudson death (1st report)
* Hollywood Golden Age actor
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the font page has two photos of Rock Hudson captioned: "Rock Hudson as he appeared in mid-1960's, and in 1985 after he was stricken with AIDS." beneath which is a heading: "Rock Hudson Dies at 59 After Fighting AIDS" with subhead: "L... See More
Review & Premiere...
"Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #696268
July 10, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 10, 1985
* Best "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere & review
* Australian post-apocalyptic action film
* Mel Gibson and Tina Turner
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from... See More
Review & premiere of "St. Elmo's Fire", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #677920
June 28, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 28, 1985
* Best "St. Elmo's Fire" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American coming-of-age film - brat pack
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "St. Elmo's Fire" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the ... See More
Premieres of "Lifeforce" & "Cocoon", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646839
June 21, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 21, 1985
* Best "Lifeforce" and "Cocoon" advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres & reviews
* Science fiction horror & fantasy comedy films
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Lifeforce" & "Cocoon", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from t... See More
Premiere weekend of "Rambo", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #696658
May 24, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 24, 1985
* Best "Rambo: First Blood Part II" advertisement
* Grand Opening weekend movie premiere
* Sylvester Stallone - John Rambo
* Opening day for "A View to a Kill"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Rambo: First Blood Part II" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from... See More
Jewish artist Marc Chagall death...
Item #671152
March 29, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 29, 1985
* Marc Chagall death (1st report)
* Belarusian Jewish artist - paintings
Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Chagall, Artist of Joy and Suffering, Dies" with photo of Chagall and one of his works. First report coverage continues on page 3 with another one of his works.
Complete 1st section with all 36 pages, nice condit... See More
Review & premiere of "Beverly Hills Cop", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646209
December 05, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 5, 1984
* Best "Beverly Hills Cop" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Action comedy film - Eddie Murphy
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Beverly Hills Cop" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ar... See More
Opening ad for the movie "The Terminator" (1984)..
Item #700522
October 30, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 30, 1984
* "The Terminator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Arnold Schwarzenegger - science-fiction
Page 70 has a iconic 9 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement (not including the locations underneath): "THE TERMINATOR" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually th... See More
Death of James Mason in a L.A. paper...
Item #689064
July 28, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 28, 1984
* James Mason death (1st report)
* English - Hollywood actor
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a small photo of Mason with tiny heading: "James Mason Dies" Page 4 of section II has a two column heading: "Versatile Movie Star James Mason, 75, Dies" with related pictorial. (see) Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from ... See More
Review & premiere of "Revenge of the Nerds", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #693051
July 20, 1984
CALENDAR SECTION ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, July 20, 1984
* Best "Revenge of the Nerds" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American college comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Revenge of the Nerds" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment... See More
Review & premiere of "Conan the Destroyer", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #659547
June 29, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1984
* Best "Conan the Destroyer" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Fantasy adventure - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Conan the Destroyer" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More
1st week of "Ghostbusters", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #689823
June 15, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 15, 1984
* Best "Ghostbusters" film advertisement
* 1st week (2nd Friday) movie premiere
* Supernatural comedy - Bill Murray
* Gremlins 2nd Friday as well
A nice issue on the 1st week (2nd Friday) premiere of the motion picture hit "Ghostbusters" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the ent... See More
Premiere ad of "Supergirl", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #691733
June 09, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 21, 1984
* Best "Supergirl" film advertisement
* Opening day movie premiere
* 4th of the superhero - Superman series
* Helen Slater and Faye Dunaway
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Supergirl" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the H... See More
Weekend Premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #694616
May 25, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 25, 1984
* 1st weekend "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" advertisement
* Opening weekend (Friday) movie premiere
* Steven Spielberg - Harrison Ford
A terrific issue on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hit "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home ... See More
Death of Andy Kaufman in a L.A. paper...
Item #702668
May 17, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 1984
* Andy Kaufman death (1st report)
* American actor - performance artist
* Entertainer - professional wrestler
* Best publication to be had ?
Page 3 has a two column heading: "KAUFMAN: Offbeat Comedian, TV Series Performer Dies at 36" with photo. (see) Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Co... See More
Premiere of "Police Academy", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646478
March 23, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 23, 1984
* Best "Police Academy" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* American comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Police Academy" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.... See More
Uncle Fester death... Jackie Coogan...
Item #692753
March 02, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 2, 1984
* Jackie Coogan death (1st report)
* American actor - sitcoms & movies
* Uncle Fester - The Addams Family
* Charlie Chaplin film "The Kid"
Page 3 has a three column heading: "'The Kid,' Jackie Coogan, 69, Dies" with lead-in: "Roles Spanned Ragamuffin to Uncle Fester" and 2 related photos. Great to have this report ... See More
Bill Johnson wins Olympic Gold in alpine skiing...
Item #686958
February 17, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 17, 1984
* Bill Johnson wins gold medal at Olympics
* First American male to win in alpine skiing
* Scott Hamilton wins in Men's figure skating
The front page has a one column heading: "Alpine Gold Is First Ever By U.S. Man" with photos. More in the sport's section. Also first report coverage on Scott Hamilton winning gold in Men's figure skat... See More
1984 Van Halen MSG concert ad...
Item #702455
January 10, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 10, 1984
* VAN HALEN rock band concert advertisement
* Performance at Madison Square Garden
* "1984" album Tour - best album for this group ?
* Eddie and Alex Van Halen - David Lee Roth
Pages 70 & 71 has a terrific double-page advertisement for "VAN HALEN 1984" for Madison Square Garden. (see images) Gre... See More
1983 AC/DC Concert & Motley Crue album ads...
Item #702307
November 08, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 8 1983
* AC/DC rock band concert advertisement
* Second performance at Madison Square Garden
* "Flick of the Switch" album Tour
* Motley Crue "Shout at the Devil" album ad
* Star 80 - Dorothy Stratten opening day movie ad
Page 73 has a 5 x 3 inch advertisement for the performance of "AC/DC" at Ma... See More
1983 "National Lampoon's Vacation" opening day ad...
Item #702792
August 02, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 2, 1983
* "National Lampoon's Vacation" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie - film release
* American road comedy cult film - Chevy Chase
Page 42 has a 10 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day release of "National Lampoon's Vacation". (see images) B... See More
Twilight Zone accident... John Landis indictment...
Item #679311
June 16, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 16, 1983
* Twilight Zone: The Movie indictment
* re. Helicopter crash - Vic Morrow killed
* Director John Landis charged w/ manslaughter
The front page has a banner headline: "'Twilight Zone' Indictments'" with subhead and photo of Landis. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st sectio... See More
Review & premiere of "Trading Places", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646650
June 08, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 1983
* Best "Trading Places" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* American comedy film - Eddie Murphy
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Trading Places" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's... See More
Premiere of "War Games" (eve), in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #688398
June 02, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 2, 1983
* Best "War Games" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere (eve)
* Science fiction techno-thriller film
* Matthew Broderick - Dabney Coleman
A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "War Games" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - ... See More
Death of Muddy Waters...
Item #695749
May 01, 1983
DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 1, 1983
* Muddy Waters death
* American blues singer
The front page has a one column photo with heading: "Waters, Balanchine die" The back page of section F has a small one column heading: "Blues music king Muddy Waters dies" (see)
Complete with all sections (60+ pages), nice condition.... See More
Review & premiere of "Videodrome", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #676083
February 04, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 4, 1983
* Best "Viedeodrome" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction horror cult film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Videodrome" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime... See More
Review & premiere of "Videodrome", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #653570
February 04, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 4, 1983
* Best "Viedeodrome" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction horror cult film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Videodrome" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime... See More
1982 First Blood & Halloween III opening day ads....
Item #702017
October 26, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 26, 1982
* "First Blood" & Halloween III" advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres
* Action & Science fiction horror films
Page 58 has a nice advertisement for the opening of ""First Blood"
Page 61 has a smaller ad for the opening of "Halloween III" (see images) Being a ... See More
Tuskegee Airmen honored at museum...
Item #690315
September 26, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 26, 1982
* Tuskegee Airmen honored w/ opneing
* African American pilots of WWII
* National Air and Space Museum exhibit
* 1982 Wilkes-Barre shootings
* George Banks spree killings
The top of page 33 has a two column heading: "Museum Exhibit Traces Blacks' Role in Aviation" with related pictorial. (see) First report coverage on the "Black Wings... See More
Premiere of "Pink Floyd - The Wall", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #663136
September 17, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 17, 1982
* Best "Pink Floyd - The Wall" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Live-action/animated musical drama film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Pink Floyd - The Wall" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment indus... See More
Death of famed actress Grace Kelly...
Item #660676
September 15, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 15, 1982
* Grace Kelly death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film actress
* Princess of Monaco (Prince Rainier III)
* Best title to be had ?
The ftpg. has a one column head: "Princess Grace Dies of Injuries After Car Crash" with 2 photos of her, the main portion of the article carrying over to pages 16-17 with 2 more photos of her. Nice to have this... See More
1982 Van Halen MSG concert advertisement...
Item #702822
August 24, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 24, 1982
* VAN HALEN hard rock band concert advertisement
* Performance at Madison Square Garden - MSG
* "Diver Down" album Tour - North America
* Eddie and Alex Van Halen - David Lee Roth
Pages 90 & 91 has a terrific double-page advertisement for "VAN HALEN In Concert" with a photo of the band for Madis... See More
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