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Premier's of "While You Were Sleeping, "Crimson Tide" & "The Englishman" - reviews and ads...
Item #696437
May 12, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 12, 1995
* "While You Were Sleeping"
* "Crimson Tide" double-page ad w/ review
* "The Englishman" - large ad with review
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "Crimson Tide" and "The Englishman", with a double-page ad for the 1st, and a full-pag... See More
Death of movie great Ginger Rogers... Oscar-winning actress...
Item #697065
April 26, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 26, 1995
* Ginger Rogers death (1st report)
* American actress - dancer - singer
* Musical films - movies w/ Fred Astaire
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Movie Great Ginger Rogers Dies at 83" with subhead: "The Oscar-winning actress was best known for the 10 films she glided through with Fred Astair... See More
Latin music singer Selena shot & killed...
Item #696467
April 01, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 1, 1995
* Selena shot and killed in Texas
* Latin music star singer
* Tejano - Tex-Mex music
The front page has a two column heading: "Latin Music Star Selena Shot, Killed in Texas Hotel" with photo. First report coverage continues inside with another photo of her. (see images) Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry. Rare as such.
Co... See More
Arizona Diamondbacks are born....
Item #619886
March 10, 1995
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, March 10, 1995
* Arizona Diamondbacks are born
* Awarded a baseball franchise
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a banner heading: "THE A TEAM!" and more with related photo. (see) More inside. 1st report coverage on Arizona being awarded a baseball franchise. Great to have in a Phoenix paper.
Complete 1st section with 26 pages, minor... See More
"The Brady Bunch Movie" & "Just Cause" - Premiere ads & Reviews...
Item #696436
February 17, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 17, 1995 (First and Calendar Sections)
* "The Brady Bunch Movie" & "Just Cause" Review
* Full-page premiere ads & reviews
* "Heavy Weights" premier ad
* Large ads for Academy Awards Nominees: "Forest Gump", Billy Madison", "Paul Newman - Nobody's Fool", "Pulp Fiction", "The... See More
Premiere of "Billy Madison", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646734
February 10, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 10, 1995
* Best "Billy Madison" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* American comedy film - Adam Sandler
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Billy Madison" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's pr... See More
Great Hanshin earthquake of 1995...
Item #698172
January 18, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Washington Edition, Jan. 18, 1995
* Great Hanshin earthquake disaster
* Kobe, Awaji Island, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
The front page has a banner headline: "Kobe Paralyzed; Toll Hits 1,817; 120,000 Seek Refuge, 926 Missing in Japan Quake" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More on page 3.
Complete 1st section only with all 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Penn State wins 1995 Rose Bowl...
Item #673845
January 03, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 3, 1995
* Penn State Nittany Lions college football
* Wins Rose Bowl vs. Oregon Ducks
* Undefeated season without a title
* Kerry Collins, Kyle Brady, Bobby Engram
The front page has a two column heading: "Penn State Wears Rose Crown Despite Thorny Ranking Issue" and a color photo of the Rose Parade. (see)
The front page of the sport's section has... See More
Nebraska Cornhuskers are 1994 champions...
Item #673847
January 02, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 2, 1995
* Nebraska Cornhuskers college football
* Wins Orange Bowl for championship title
* Nebraska - Penn State controversy season
The front page of the sport's section has a headline that reads: "Nebraska Leaves Little Doubt" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see) First report coverage continues inside with a few more photos.
Very nice condition.... See More
Collecting newspapers... reference book...
Item #544755
January 01, 1995
"A GOOD LIFE - Newspapering and Other Adventures", by Ben Bradlee, (1995), 514 pgs., with dust jacket
Noel Pointer Obituary...
Item #680428
December 23, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 23, 1994
* Noel Pointer Obituary
*Jazz Violinist & Composer
*Sam Cooke's Soulful Legacy
Found on page A23 is the Obituary: Noel Pointer; Contemporary Jazz Violinist and Composer. Also present is an article on singer Sam Cooke's Legacy 30 years after his death.
Believed to be complete however, is being sold for described content. Nice condition.... See More
Review & premiere of "Dumb and Dumber", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645929
December 16, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 16, 1994
* Best "Dumb and Dumber" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* American comedy road film - Jim Carrey
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Dumb and Dumber" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ... See More
1994 Orange County, California bankruptcy...
Item #675541
December 07, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 7, 1994
* Orange County, California
* Files for Bankruptcy
The front page has a banner headline: "Orange County Files for Bankruptcy Protection as Creditor Seeks Payment" with subheads and related photo. Lengthy text continues inside. Nice to have in this famous West Coast publication.
Complete 1st section only with 34 pages, nice condition.... See More
Jeffrey Dahmer killed in prison... serial killer...
Item #691364
November 29, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 29, 1994
* Jeffrey Dahmer killed in prison
* Serial killer and sex offender
* Rape, murder & dismemberment
The front page has a on column heading: "Dahmer Slain in Prison Attack; Inmate Held". First report coverage continues inside with photo of Dahmer.
Complete with all sections (120+ pages), great condition.... See More
Death of Cab Calloway, in a Los A ngeles newspaper...
Item #644760
November 20, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 20, 1994
* Cab Calloway death (1st report)
* African American jazz - scat singer
* Cotton Club, Harlem, New York City
Neat the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Cab Calloway, Legendary Hi De Ho Man of Jazz, Dies" with photo. (See) Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete firs... See More
Death of Wilma Rudolph...
Item #676862
November 13, 1994
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1994
* Walked with a leg brace as a child,
* Triple Gold medalist
* Dies of Brain Cancer
The front page of this issue has an image and headline: "Olympic Legend Wilma Rudolph Dies; Triple gold medalist who inspired a generation of women's track stars loses battle with brain cancer at 54". Additional coverage follows on pg. A36 with 2 mor... See More
Death of famed actor Burt Lancaster...
Item #644808
October 22, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 22, 1994
* Burt Lancaster death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* Best title to be had ?
The middle of the front page has a heading: "Oscar-Winning Actor Burt Lancaster Dies" with subhead: "The 80 year-old star had been in failing health since suffering a stroke four years ago." The article includes a color photo of him, and it ... See More
Bill Clinton gives North Korea nukes in 1994
Item #686019
October 19, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 19, 1994 The top of page 10 has a report from Washington with headline: "Clinton OKs Deal to Stop N. Korea's Nuclear Program" with subhead. (see) Text includes: "will make the United States, the Corean Peninsula and the World safer" This was the speech given by President Bill Clinton which paved the way for North Corea to obtain nuclear weapons.
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Review & premiere of "Clerks", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645805
October 19, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 19, 1994
* Best "Clerks" movie advertisement ?
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Black comedy cult classic film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Clerks" 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 publicat... See More
Review & premiere of "Pulp Fiction", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #672816
October 14, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 14, 1994
* Best "Pulp Fiction" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Quentin Taratino - John Travolta
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Pulp Fiction" 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
Review & premiere of "The Shawshank Redemption", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #666705
September 23, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 23, 1994
* Best "The Shawshank Redemption" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Shawshank Redemption" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry ... See More
Review & premiere of "Natural Born Killers", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646350
August 26, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 26, 1994
* Best "Natural Born Killers" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Satirical crime film - Oliver Stone
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Natural Born Killers" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Holly... See More
Premiere of "The Mask", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646716
July 29, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 29, 1994
* Best "The Mask" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Superhero fantasy comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Mask" 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.
N... See More
Brazil football team wins 1994 FIFA World Cup...
Item #679057
July 18, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 18, 1994
* Brazil wins 1994 FIFA World Cup of Soccer
* vs. Italy - penalty shoot-out - Rose Bowl
The front page has a three column headline: "Brazil Beats Italy for World Cup in Dramatic Penalty-Kick Showdown" with nice color photo. Much more in the sport's section, see images for portions. Nice to have in this publication as the final was played in the... See More
Premiere of "True Lies", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #678974
July 15, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 15, 1994
* Best "True Lies" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Arnold Schwarzenegger - action-comedy
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "True Lies" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry. In over 40 years of collecting, we... See More
Review & premiere of "Forrest Gump", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #683460
July 06, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 6, 1994
* Best "Forrest Gump" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Comedy-drama - Tom Hanks
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Forrest Gump" 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 pub... See More
Review & premiere of "Wyatt Earp", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #686257
June 24, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 24, 1994
* Best "Wyatt Earp" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American Western - Kevin Costner
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Wyatt Earp" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prim... See More
O.J. Simpson to stand trial in a L.A. newspaper..
Item #674318
June 21, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 21, 1994
* O. J. Simpson murder case
* Pleads not guilty in double homicide
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a two column headline: "Simpson Enters Plea of Not Guilty in Double Murder" with subhead and photo. More on page 18. Great to have in this famous L.A. publication.
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), very nice condition.... See More
Review & premiere of "The Lion King", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645686
June 15, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 15, 1994
* Best "The Lion King" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Animated epic musical - Walt Disney Pictures
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Lion King" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywo... See More
The very beginning of the O.J. Simpson media circus...
Item #683457
June 14, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 14, 1994
* Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson & Ron Goldman
* Football great O. J. Simpson a suspect ?
* First report from the city where it happened
The significance of this issue is the relatively inconspicuous report on the front page with just a one column heading: "O.J. Simpson's Ex-Wife, Man Found Slain", in a newspaper from the city where... See More
Rabbi Menachem Schneerson's funeral...
Item #664200
June 13, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 13, 1994
* Menachem Mendal Schneerson death funeral
* Orthodox Jewish rabbi - Jews - Judaica
The front page has a large photo with a one-column heading: "Famed Rabbi's Funeral Draws Thousands", with more on an inside page which include a small photo of him. Considerable details regarding his life are included. See images for details.
Other news of the ... See More
Review & premiere of "Speed", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #677011
June 10, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 10, 1994
* Best "Speed" movie advertisement ?
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Action thriller film - Keanu Reeves
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Speed" 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 publicat... See More
Review & premiere of "The Crow", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #700187
May 11, 1994
CALENDAR SECTION ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, May 11, 1994
* Best "The Crow" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Supernatural superhero film
* Actor Brandon Lee
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Crow" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment... See More
Nelson Mandela is sworn in as President of South Africa...
Item #700144
May 11, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 11, 1994 (Front Section)
* Nelson Mandela becomes president - historic!
* Includes his appeal for peace
* South Africa government handed over to black majority
The front page has the banner heading: "'Let Freedom Reign': Mandela", which includes a large photo. Page 10 has additional coverage including the entire text of his inaugural speech and addi... See More
John Wayne Gacy executed... serial killer clown...
Item #686324
May 10, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 10, 1994
* John Wayne Gacy
* Serial "killer clown"
* Joel Rifkin guilty
The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "Gacy Executed in Illinois for Murders of 33" with subhead. First report coverage on the execution of American serial killer, John Wayne Gacy. (see)
Also of interest is a one column heading on page 11: "Admitted Killed Guilty ... See More
Paula Jones sues Bill Clinton for sexual harassment...
Item #672601
May 07, 1994
LOS ANGLES TIMES, May 7, 1994
* Paula Jones files lawsuit (1st report)
* President Bill Clinton sexual harassment
The bottom of the front page has a small photo of Clinton's lawyer with heading: "Clinton Suit" (see) The top of page 18 has a two column heading: "$700,000 Lawsuit Accuses Clinton of Sex Harassment" with subhead and related photo. (see) Unfortunate for t... See More
Final nail in Apartheid...
South Africa holds 1st fully multi-cultural elections...
Item #694929
April 27, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1994
* The final nail in Apartheid
* South Africa holds 1st fully multi-cultural elections
* Truly historic moment - Nelson Mandela would be elected
* The funeral of (and a tribute to) Richard Nixon
The front page has: "S. Africans Cast Historic Votes," with subheading: "Hospitalized, retirees and disabled flock to polls in high spirits on first... See More
Death of grunge rocker Kurt Cobain...
Item #689641
April 09, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 9, 1994
* Kurt Cobain suicide death (1st report)
* Seattle grunge rock band Nirvana
* Singer - songwriter - guitarist
The bottom of the ftpg. has a report headed: "Grunge Rock's Kurt Cobain Dies in Apparent Suicide" with subhead: "A shotgun blast to the head claims leader of Nirvana. He was seen as voice of a generation adrift." Inclu... See More
Death of famed comedic actor John Candy...
Item #675262
March 05, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 5, 1994
* John Candy death (1st report)
* Canadian actor - comedian
* Hollywood movie - film comedy
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Comic Actor John Candy Dies at Mexico Filming Site" with subhead: "Star of SCTV" and 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' was 43. He Reportedly Suffered a Heart Attack.&q... See More
Review & premiere of "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646332
February 04, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 4, 1994
* Best "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American comedy film - Jim Carrey
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry ... See More
1994 Northridge earthquake...
Item #696021
January 18, 1994
DAILY NEWS, San Fernando Valley, Special, Jan. 18, 1994
* Northridge earthquake disaster
The top of the front page has a very displayable headline: "QUAKE" in large lettering. Also: "6.6. temblor cripples Southland, 24 killed" with two related photos. The entire issue is devoted to this disaster with many more photos.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Reviews & premieres of "Tombstone" & "Grumpy Old Men", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #695522
December 25, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 25, 1993
* Best "Tombstone" and "Grumpy Old Men" advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres & reviews
* American slasher & animated road comedy films
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Tombstone" & "Grumpy Old Men", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the lead... See More
Death of musician Frank Zappa...
Item #645645
December 06, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 6, 1993
* Frank Zappa death (1st report)
* American musician - activist - filmmaker
* "The Mothers of Invention" rock band
The front page has a one column heading: "Frank Zappa, Iconoclast of Rock, Dies at 52" The article carries over to page 22 and includes a photo of him.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the ... See More
Colombian drug lord killed...
Item #703618
December 03, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 3, 1993
* Pablo Escobar assassination
* Colombian drug lord - narcoterrorism
* Medellín Cartel - "the king of cocaine"
The front page has a one column heading: "Colombia Drug Lord Escobar Dies in Shootout" First report coverage continues inside with photo of Escobar.
Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, nice condition.... See More
Mrs. Doubtfire... "Dangerous Woman"... "Grumpy Old Men"...
Item #696571
December 03, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 3, 1993 (Calendar Section only)
* "Dangerous Woman" - premiere ad and review
*Mrs. Doubtfire - week two, full-page ad
A terrific issue featuring many popular movie advertisements of the day in the Calendar Section. In addition to the two mentioned above, additional full-page and/or large movie advertisements include: "We're Back", "Re... See More
Review & premiere of "Mrs. Doubtfire", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #647097
November 24, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 24, 1993
* Best "Mrs. Doubtfire" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere & review
* Comedy-drama film - Robin Williams
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Mrs. Doubtfire" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Holly... See More
Actor River Phoenix death in a L.A. paper...
Item #701280
November 01, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 1, 1993
* Actor River Phoenix death
* Explorers - Stand by Me
* Hollywood movies - films
The front page has a one column heading: "River Phoenix Collapses, Dies; Actor War 23" with photo. (see images) First report coverage continues inside. Great to have the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he died.
Complete with all sections (80+... See More
Review & premiere of "Rudy", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #686411
October 13, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 13, 1993
* Best "Rudy" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football
* Biographical sports film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Rudy" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywoo... See More
Review & premiere of "Gettysburg", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #666964
October 08, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 1993
* Best "Gettysburg" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere & review
* Epic American Civil War film
* Demolition Man
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Gettysburg" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hol... See More
1993 Black Hawk Down... Mogadishu...
Item #678922
October 04, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 4, 1993
* Battle of Mogadishu - Somalia
* Black Hawk Down incident
* Operation Gothic Serpent
* Mohamed Farrah Aidid
The front page has a one column heading: "5 U.S. Soldiers Killed, 24 Hurt in Somali Sweep" Text includes: "The Pentagon said two Army Black Hawk UH-60 helicopters also were 'lost in action' during the operation..."
Comple... See More
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