Keith Smart's shot... 1987 Indiana Hoosiers title...

SPORT'S SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 31, 1987



* Indiana University Hoosiers men's basketball 

* Keith Smart's last second jump shot for the win

* NCAA championship game vs. Syracuse Orangemen



The front page of this section has a banner heading: "Hoosiers Get Smart When It Counts" with subheads and two related photos. (see images) Much more inside.... See More  

1987 assassination of The Notorious B.I.G....

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 18, 1987



* Killing of The Notorious B.I.G.

* Biggie Smalls - American rapper

* New York rap scene - gangsta rap

* East Coast hip-hop music pioneer 

* Considered one of the best of all time



The front page has a powerful photo of rap icon "The Notorious B.I.G." with heading: "Think B.I.G., 1973-1997&quo... See More  

Review & premiere of "Lethal Weapon", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

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  

On the death of Andy Warhol, in The Village Voice...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, March 3, 1987 



* re. Andy Warhol's death

* Pop artist movement



As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 6... See More  

1987 Megadeth w/ Dave Mustaine performace ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 24, 1987



* Early Megadeth - thrash heavy metal band

* Frontman & guitarist Dave Mustaine

* "Peace Sells... but Who's Buying" concert tour

* Performance at the Ritz nightclub advertisement



Page 100 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for a upcoming performance by the thrash metal band "MEGADETH" ... See More  

1986 Howard Beach racial attack & murder ?...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 17, 1987



* Howard Beach racial attack - Queens

* African American Michael Griffith killed 

* New York City police racial tensions 

* Editorial by Jack Newfield on murder charges 



The front page has a photo of Charles J. Hynes with heading: "N.Y. LAW" and more. And beginning on page 19 is an editori... See More  

Death of piano showman Liberace...

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.

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1987 R. Budd Dwyer live TV suicide...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 23, 1987



* R. Budd Dwyer suicide death

* Live television press conference

* Pennsylvania politician



The top of page 4 has a four column heading: "News Conference Scene of Suicide" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of R. Budd Dwyer live on television.

Complete with all sections (100+ pages), nice condition.... See More  

1986 Beastie Boy editorial & Platoon Opening ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 23, 1986



* Beastie Boys editorial with photo 

* New School hip hop - rap rock group 

* Recent release of their debut album "Licensed to Ill"

* "PLATOON" opening day film advertismeent

* American Vietnam War movie premiere 

* Oliver Stone - Tom Berenger - Charlie Sheen 



Page 103 has... See More  

Early 1986 SLAYER editorial & concert ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 2, 1986



* Early SLAYER editorial & concerts 

* American thrash heavy metal band

* Guitarists Kerry King & Jeff Hanneman

* Editorial and Ritz performance advertisement



Page 109 has an editorial on thrash metal band Slayer with heading: "Raising Hell" and related photo. 

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1986 David Lee Roth concert advertisement...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 11, 1986



* David Lee Roth concert advertisement

* Post Van Halen frontman  vocalist

* "Eat 'Em and Smile" album tour 

* Nassau Coliseum solo performance  



Page 69 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "DAVID LEE ROTH" at the Nassau Coliseum. (see images)

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1986 "The Color of Money" opening day advertisement...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 21, 1986



* "The Color of Money" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere in NYC

* American sports drama (billiards - pool) 

* Tom Cruise - Paul Newman - Martin Scorsese



Page 61 has a 8 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of "The Color of Money" in New York City.... See More  

1986 MADONNA "Shanghai Surprise" opening day movie ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 23, 1986



* Early MADONNA w/ Sean Penn advertisement 

* Singer - songwriter - actress - model

* Shanghai Surprise opening day film 

* Adventure comedy movie - George Harrison



Page 59 has a 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day premiere of "SHANGHAI SURPRISE" in New York City.

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1986 The Moody Blues & The Fixx concerts ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 9, 1986



* The Moody Blues & The Fixx bands 

* English rock & New wave music 

* Radio City Music Hall concerts 



Page 69 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming "The MOODY BLUES & THE FIXX" concerts at the Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. (see image)

background: In October 1986, ... See More  

1986 "The Fly" opening day & Eddie Murphy Raw ads...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 19, 1986



* "The Fly" movie advertisement & review

* Grand Opening Day film premiere showing

* Science-fiction horror film - Jeff Goldblum

* Eddie Murphy Raw - stand-up comedian 

* Location where it was made into a comedy film



Page 49 has a nice advertisement for the opening day showing of "THE... See More  

1986 "VAMP" opening day advertisement...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 29, 1986



* "VAMP" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere in NYC

* Horror comedy - vampires fantasy movie

* Grace Jones - coming of age college adventure



Page 48 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "VAMP" in New York City. (see images)

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1986 "The Karate Kid Part II" opening day advertisement...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 24, 1986



* "The Karate Kid Part II" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere

* Martial arts drama - Ralph Macchio



Page 53 has a nice advertisement for the opening day showing of "The Karate Kid Part II" (see images)

AI notes:  The Karate Kid Part II (1986) follows Daniel LaRu... See More  

1986 Julian Lennon concerts advertisement...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 13, 1986



* Julian Lennon concert advertisement

* John and Cynthia Lennon's son 

* "The Secret Value of Daydreaming" album tour 

* Radio City Music Hall performances 



Page 68 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming performances by "JULIAN LENNON" at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan... See More  

Clint Eastwood elected mayor of Carmel in a L..A. newspaper....

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 famed actor James Cagney...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 31, 1986



* James Cagney death (1st report)

* Hollywood movie -film actor - dancer

* Best publication to be had ?



The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section on James Cagney with 4 photos, beneath which is a 2 column head: "James Cagney, Legend of Movies, Dies at 86" "Actor for 30 Years, Noted for Tough-Guy Roles, Won Only Oscar Playing Song-and-Dance Ma... See More  

The shuttle Challenger explodes...

SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, California, Jan. 29, 1986



* Space Shuttle Challenger disaster



One of the most tragic events in American history - intensified by the fact that millions of children were watching the event unfold via television feeds in their schools due to one of the passengers being school teacher Christa McAuliffe. The inside contains many related photos and articles - too many to it... See More  

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is inaugurated...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 14, 1986



* Martin Luther King Jr. Day inauguration

* Radio City Music Hall dedication

* First observance of this federal holiday

* Whitney Houston, Bill Cosby and more



Page 68 has a terrific advertisement for the upcoming gala celebration for the first observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It was at this event that offici... See More  

1985 Motorhead w/ Lemmy concert advertisement..

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 31, 1985



* Motorhead - English heavy metal band

* Bassist front man Lemmy Kimister

* Ritz nightclub concert advertisement

* w/ Wendy O. Williams & Stormtroopers of Death



Page 96 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for upcoming "Motorhead w/ Wendy O. Williams & more" concert at the Ritz nightclub in Manhattan. ... See More  

Death of actress Anne Baxter...

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  

Early days of the AIDS virus in 1988...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 29, 1985



* AIDS - Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

* HIV - Human immunodeficiency virus - pathogen

* American journalist - senior editor Wayne Barrett



The front page has a heading: "STRAIGHT SHOOTERS..." with a report on multiple inside pages with some related photos.

I suspect this to be an extremely rare item... See More