Arts & Entertainment
Arts & Entertainment
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
Review & premiere of "Footloose", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646606
February 17, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 17, 1984
* Best "Footloose" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Musical drama film - Kevin Bacon
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Footloose" 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 p... See More
Review & premiere of "Risky Business", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #664863
August 05, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 5, 1983
* Best "Risky Business" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Teen coming-of-age film - Tom Cruise
* Chevy Chase's "National Lampoon's Vacation"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Risky Business" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from... 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
1983 Death of Karen Carpenter...
Item #671443
February 08, 1983
USA TODAY, Feb. 8, 1983
* Karen Carpenter death (1st report)
* American singer and drummer
* "The Carpenters" singing duo fame
The top right corner of the front page has a small photo of Carpenter with brief text. The actual article begins on the front page of section D with heading: "Carpenter: A comeback cut short" with subhead and related photo. (see)
Complete with ... 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
Review & premiere of "Videodrome", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646348
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
"First Blood" & "Halloween III", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #662825
October 22, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 22, 1982
* Best "First Blood" & Halloween III" advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres
* Action & Science fiction horror films
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "First Blood" & "Halloween III: Season of the Witch" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading n... 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
"Fast Times at Ridgemont High" 2nd day movie ad...
Item #645550
August 14, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 14, 1982
* Opening of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" film
* 2nd day movie advertisement
This newspaper has a significant advertisement for the movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" on page 3 of section 5 for the second day of it's original opening. The ad measures 10 x 6 inches. I would suspect this is a very rare item as their was really no... See More
Actor Henry Fonda death...
Item #598066
August 13, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1982
* Henry Fonda death (1st report)
* Broadway & Hollywood actor
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column headline that reads: "Henry Fonda Dies on Coast at 77; Played 100 Stage and Screen Roles". with photo of Fonda. Much more on page 12. 1st report coverage on the death of famed Hollywood actor, Henry Fonda. Nice to... See More
Pre-premiere of "Pink Floyd - The Wall", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #667799
August 12, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 12, 1982
* Earliest "Pink Floyd - The Wall" advertisement ?
* Pre-grand opening day movie premiere (eve)
* Live-action/animated musical drama film
A terrific issue on the pre-premiere of the motion picture hit "Pink Floyd - The Wall" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment i... See More
Twilight Zone accident... Vic Morrow death...
Item #668326
July 24, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 24, 1982
* Twilight Zone: The Movie helicopter accident
* Actor Vic Morrow & 2 others killed
* Hollywood movie - film scene
The front page has a four column photo of the crash site. A one column heading reads: "Vic Morrow, 2 Children Die in Film Accident" First report coverage continues inside with small photo of Morrow and one of the Children. Great ... See More
Death of John Belushi in a L.A. paper...
Item #644341
March 06, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 6, 1982
* Actor comedian John Belushi death (1st report)
* "Saturday Night Live" Animal House" fame
* Best title to be had ?
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Actor John Belushi Found Dead in Hollywood Hotel" with photo. (see) Continued reporting inside. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capita... See More
Death of Natalie Wood in a L.A. paper...
Item #654284
November 30, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 30, 1981
* Natalie Wood death (1st report)
* American film & T.V. actress
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front has a banner headline: "Natalie Wood Clues Sought" with subhead and photo. (see) Much more on page 3. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with al... See More
Death of famed actor William Holden...
Item #644768
November 17, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 17, 1981 The top of the ftpg. features 5 photos of famed actor William Holden beneath which is the heading: "Actor William Holden Found Dead at Home" with subhead: "Oscar Winner, 63, Apparently Died of Natural Causes; Was Honored for Role in 'Stalag 17' " The article carries over to page 23 and includes 3 more photos.
Great to have this report i... See More
Halloween II (John Carpenter)...
Item #664447
November 14, 1981
METRO/CALENDAR Section only of the Los Angeles Times, November 14, 1981
* Halloween II (John Carpenter) advertisement
Although not the premiere weekend (it's the 3rd weekend), this issue contains a hard-to-find ad for John Carpenter's Halloween II. The ad measures 6 1/2 x 3 inches. Due to its initial limited showing, such ads are uncommon, and perhaps no better issue could be found t... See More
Review & premiere of "Heavy Metal", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645802
August 07, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 7, 1981
* Best "Heavy Metal" film advertisement & review
* Grand Opening Day premiere of this adult animated sci-fantasy cult classic
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Heavy Metal" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More
"Escape from New York" & Disney's "The Fox & The Hound" - reviews & premieres...
Item #646730
July 10, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 10, 1981
* Best "Escape from New York" film advertisement
* Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) - John Carpenter - dystopian science-fiction action cult classic film
* Disney's, "The Fox and the Hound"
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere ad & review of each
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Escape fro... See More
Premiere of "Raiders of the Lost Ark", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #658948
June 18, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 18, 1981
* Best "Raiders of the Lost Ark" film advertisement
* Grand Opening week movie premiere
* Steven Spielberg - Harrison Ford
* Opening day (eve) of "Superman II" ad
A terrific issue on the 1st week of the motion picture hit "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from... See More
Review & premiere of "American Pop", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646468
February 13, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 13, 1981
* Best "American Pop" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Adult animated musical drama cult classic
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "American Pop" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry -... See More
Death of child actor Matthew 'Stymie' Beard, Jr...
Item #654544
January 09, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 9, 1981
* Matthew Beard Jr. death (1st report)
* "Out Gang" "Little Rascals" child actor
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of page 3 has a heading: "Stymie of 'Our Gang' Comedies Dies" "Matthew Beard Jr. Was Second Black Child to Appear in Series" and includes two photos of him, one from 1973 and the other from... See More
Premiere of "Raging Bull", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645772
December 19, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 19, 1980
* Best "Raging Bull" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Jake LaMotta boxing drama
* Robert De Niro - Martin Scorsese
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Raging Bull" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - th... See More
Death of John Lennon reported in a Liverpool newspaper...
Item #674988
December 09, 1980
LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, December 9, 1980
* John Lennon death
* Beatles front man
* Best title to be had ?
Few could argue for a more desirable and scarce newspaper on the death of John Lennon than this, his hometown newspaper.
To anyone who grew up on the 1960's the death of Beatle John Lennon was a tragic event and the end of an era. Reports of his death are desired by collect... See More
Premiere of "Flash Gordon", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646241
December 05, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 5, 1980
* Best "Flash Gordon" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Science fiction action cult classic film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Flash Gordon" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood... See More
Death of movie star Steve McQueen...
Item #653458
November 08, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 8, 1980
* Steve McQueen death
* American film actor
* "The King of Cool"
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a two column heading: "Actor Steve McQueen Dies in Juarez Hospital" with subhead and small photo. More on pages 28 & 29. Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 36... See More
Death of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham...
Item #672750
September 26, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 26, 1980
* John Bonham death (1st report)
* British rock band Led Zeppelin drummer
The top of page 20 has a report headed: "Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Found Dead". Bonham was widely considered to be the greatest drummer in music history. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete first se... See More
The original Brown Derby restaurant closes...
Item #656249
September 22, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 22, 1980
* The original Brown Derby restaurant closes
* Wilshire Boulevard location
* Constructed in the shape of a brown derby
After decades of being known as one of the key hang-outs for Hollywood's elite, the original Brown Derby closes. This issue provides content related to both the closing and the temporary delay in demolition resulting from "mim... See More
Review & premiere of "Caddyshack", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #652900
July 25, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 1980
* Best "Caddyshack" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Sport's comedy - Chevy Chase - Bill Murray
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Caddyshack" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood a... See More
Death of famed actor Peter Sellers, in a Los A ngeles newspaper...
Item #645049
July 24, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 24, 1980
* Peter Sellers death (1st report)
* English movie actor comedian singer
* "The Pink Panther" film series fame
The top of page 5 has a two columnheading: "Actor Peter Sellers, Comic Film Genius, Dies at 54". (See) Coverage carries over to pages 9 & 11 with 2 related photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capi... See More
Death of famed actor Michael Landon, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #671183
July 24, 1980
SECTION B ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, July 2, 1991
* Michael Landon death (1st report)
* Hollywood actor, director & producer
* "Bonanza" Little Joe Cartwright
* "Little House on the Prairie" Charles Ingalls
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "TV Actor Michael Landon Is Dead at 54" with subhead. First report cover... See More
2nd week of "The Shining"...
Review & premiere of "Airplane", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645774
July 02, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1980
* Best "Airplane" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Satirical parody - Leslie Nielsen
* Great ad for "The Shining"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Airplane" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment indu... See More
2nd weekend of "The Shining", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #675015
May 30, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Friday, May 30, 1980
* Best "The Shining" advertisement
* 2nd weekend premiere - following Friday
* Jack Nicholson psychological horror
A issue on the 2nd weekend (following Friday) of the motion picture hit "The Shining" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the H... See More
Premiere of "The Empire Strikes Back", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645626
May 21, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 21, 1980
* Best "The Empire Strikes Back" advertisement
* Star Wars: Episode V
* Grand Opening Day premiere
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Empire Strikes Back" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prim... See More
The very first issue...
Item #648477
April 01, 1980
MUSEUM Magazine, New York, March/April, 1980 This is the Premier Issue, volume 1, number 1. Content includes "First Showing of Baron Thyssen-Bornemisza's Priceless Collection (at the National Gallery of Art), "Walt Disney's Museum of the Future", by Ray Bradbury; "The Buffalo Bill Historical Center" by Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney; "The 6-Minute Lo... See More
2nd week of "Rocky", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660683
December 08, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 8, 1976
* "Rocky" movie advertisement
* 2nd week movie premiere
* American sports drama film
* Sylvester Stallone - Rocky Balboa
A terrific issue on the 2nd week premiere of the motion picture hit "Rocky" 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
Premiere of "Star Trek: The Motion Picture", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645505
December 07, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 7, 1979
* Best "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Science fiction film - USS Enterprise
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment in... See More
Star Wars "The Empire Strikes Back" opening...
Item #670001
October 21, 1979
CALENDAR SECTION (Sundays) only of the Los Angeles Times, May 18, 1980
* The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: Episode V
* Pre-opening day review and advertisement
* From the capital of the entertainment industry
The top of the front page of this section has a heading: "IN THE 'STAR WARS' SAGA, 'EMPIRE' STRIKES FORWARD" which is a pre-opening day review for this bl... See More
Review & premiere of "Monty Python's Life of Brian", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646351
August 17, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 17, 1979
* Best "Monty Python's Life of Brian" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* British religious satire comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Monty Python's Life of Brian" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertai... See More
Death of Jack Haley, the "Tin Woodman" in the Wizard of Oz...
Item #654668
June 07, 1979
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1979
* Jack Haley death (1st report)
* Stage - film - movie actor & singer
* "Wizard of Oz" Tin Man fame
The top of page D23 (next to last page) has a two column heading: "Jack Haley, Comic Actor, Dead; Played the Tin Woodman in 'Oz'" with 2 photos. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous ... See More
Death of the world's first real movie star, Mary Pickford...
Item #666314
May 30, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 30, 1979
* Mary Pickford death (1st report)
* Canadian-American film movie actress
* "America's Sweetheart" "Girl with the Curls"
* Best title to be had ?
Page 3 has a two column heading: "Mary Pickford IS Dead at 86" which includes four related photos. (see)
Known in her prime as "America's Sweetheart"and the &... See More
Most famous Daytona 500... NASCAR fight...
Item #648371
February 19, 1979
NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1979
* Famous Daytona 500
* NASCAR
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Petty Wins Daytona After Leaders Crash on Last Lap" with photos of the crash and Richard Petty. Coverage continues on a following page with a photo of the infamous fight.
A first report coverage of the 1979 Daytona 500 in which Bobby Allison &... See More
Suzanne Somers...
Item #161352
December 01, 1978
TV GUIDE with the following celebrity and headings on the front page: "Suzanne Somers: 'I Want it All'" "Video Disks Open New Worlds For Viewers." Nov. 25 - Dec.1, 1978 Good condition.
John Carpenter's "Halloween"...
Item #655507
November 07, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 7, 1978
* John Carpenter's amazingly successful, "Halloween"
* Ad in a Los Angeles newspaper - 2nd week showing
Inside the "View" section is a ad for John Carpenter's "Halloween" - held over for 2nd week after its Premier Showing. (see) Great to have this uncommon ad in a Hollywood area newspaper.
This offering includes only... See More
Death of Robert Shaw in a L.A. paper...
Item #670591
August 28, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 28, 1978
* Robert Shaw death (1st report)
* British actor - playwright
* Jaws movie fame - Quint
The front page has a three column heading: "'Jaws' Star Robert Shaw Dies in Ireland" with photo. (see) Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry and on the front page.
Complete 1st section only with ... See More
Review & premiere of "Animal House", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646843
August 04, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 4, 1978
* Best "Animal House" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American comedy film - John Landis
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "National Lampoon's Animal House" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment in... See More
Premieres of "Grease" & "Jaws 2", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #664864
June 15, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 15, 1978
* Best "Grease" and "Jaws 2" advertisements
* Grand Opening Day (EVE) movie premieres
* Musical romantic comedy & thriller films
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Grease" & "Jaws 2", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the ente... See More
1963 Flying Wallendas circus death....
Item #674323
March 22, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 22, 1978
* Karl Wallenda death
* The Flying Wallendas
* High wire artist- daredevil
* INCOMPLETE ISSUE **
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Wallenda Plunges to Death" with related photo. (see)
Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs of the 1st section only (4 pages total), nice for display as such.... See More
Simon Frith's early review of Elvis Costello...
Item #671871
December 26, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, December 26, 1977 The front page has: "Elvis Costello: Pleased to Aim", which shows the introduction to a review by the world renowned music critic Simon Frith, and includes a small image of Costello. The text of the review is found on page 55 and includes an additional photo.
An unrelated but interesting article is headed: "Female Trouble: Vale... See More
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