1988 "Hairspray" opening day film advertisement...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 1, 1988



* "Hairspray" American musical comedy film

* Opening day movie premiere advertisement

* Sonny Bono - Divine - Ricki Lake - Ruth Brown

* Red Hot Chili Peppers concert ad for the Ritz



Page 69 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day of the film "HAIRSPRAY" in Manhattan. (see images)... See More  

Early days of the AIDS virus in 1988...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 23, 1988



* AIDS - Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

* HIV - Human immunodeficiency virus - pathogen

* Doctor Robert Redfield - American virologist

* Study to determine if it spreads w/ heterosexual sex



The front page has a heading: "STRAIGHT SEX And AIDS" The top of page 21 has a related heading with subheads. S... See More  

Review & premiere of The Running Man", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 13, 1987



* Best "The Running Man" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* Fantasy action thriller - Arnold Schwarzenegger



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Running Man" 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 "The Princess Bride", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 25, 1987



* Best "The Princess Bride" advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* Romantic fantasy adventure comedy-drama film



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Princess Bride" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More  

Review & premiere of "Dirty Dancing", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 21, 1987



* Best "Dirty Dancing" advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* Romantic drama dance film - Patrick Swayze



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Dirty Dancing" 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 Lost Boys"...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 4, 1987



* Best "The Lost Boys" film advertisement

* Opening Day movie World premiere

* Horror comedy - Vampires - cult classic



Page 57 has a nice advertisement for the World Premiere in New York City for: "The Lost Boys" Being a weekly publication, this is actually the opening day (World premiere) ad for this... See More  

Pink Floyd, Jean Harlow, and The Church Lady...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, June 30, 1987  Page 63 has a full page ad for the October 5-7 & 10-12 Pink Floyd concerts at both Madison Square Garden and the Meadowlands Arena. Another noteworthy item is the lengthy article covering Dana Carvey's portrayal of The Church Lady on Saturday Night Live (with photo). Additionally, there are many large and/or full-page movie ads, to incl... See More  

Death of Jackie Gleason in a L.A. paper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 25, 1987



* Jackie Gleason death (1st report)

* American film T.V. comedian actor

* "The Honeymooners" Ralph Kramden

* Best title to be had ?



Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Jackie Gleason, 'Great One' of Many Talents, Dies at 71" with photo. (see) Reporting continues inside with a "Honeymooners" scen... See More  

Death of actor/dancer Fred Astaire, in a Los Angeles newspaper...

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  

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

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  

1986 New York City AIDS Walk Notice...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 21, 1987



* 1986 New York City AIDS Walk advertisement

* Fundraiser event for retrovirus disease prevention



Page 19 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming "AIDS WALK" in Manhattan. Interesting this ad has a misprint as the date is one day off. It actually took place on the 18th. And the Village Vo... See More  

Death of actor/dancer Danny Kaye, in a Los Angeles newspaper...

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  

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 death of Andy Warhol...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 23, 1987



* Andy Warhol death (1st report)

* American pop artist

* Campbell's Soup Cans

* Marilyn Monroe Diptych



The top of the front page has three column pictorial with one column heading: "Andy Warhol, Pioneer of '60s Pop Art, Dies" (see) The top of page 14 has a our column heading: "WARHOL: Pop Art Pioneer Dies in New York" with photo... See More  

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  

Death of famed actor Cary Grant, in a Los Angeles newspaper...

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  

1986 "Jumpin' Jack Flash" opening day advertisement...

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



* "Jumpin' Jack Flash" film advertisement

* Opening day premiere in New York City

* Actress & "View" panelist Whoopi Goldberg

* American spy comedy movie - Penny Marshall



Page 58 has a full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "JUMPIN' JACK FLASH" in... See More  

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 "Stand by Me" opening day advertisement...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 12, 1986



* "Stand by Me" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere in NYC

* Coming-of-age drama film - Rob Reiner



Page 55 has a 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of "STAND BY ME" in New York City. (see images)

AI notes: Stand by Me is a 1986 coming-of-ag... See More  

Premiere of "Legend", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

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  

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  

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 report on multiple inside pages with some related photos.

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