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  

Jazz musician, Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner: Ornette Coleman...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 23, 1987



* Ornette Coleman - Jazz Special



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  

Death of famed actress/pin-up girl Rita Hayworth...

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  

1987 Donald Trump & "I'll Take Manhattan"...

USA TODAY, March 4, 1987



* "I'll Take Manhattan" TV miniseries cameo w/ photo

* 40 year Donald Trump makes special guest appearance



The front page of section B has a photo of a young Donald Trump with Valerie Bertinelli and heading: "He takes Manhattan" Also a two column heading: "Trump builds a real estate legend" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with ... 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  

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  

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  

1986 AEROSMITH editorial...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 7, 1986



* Aerosmith - American hard rock band

* Steven Tyler & Joe Perry editorial



Page 61 has a heading: "Aerosmith: Back in the Saddle" with related photo. (see images)

I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.

The Village Voice was an American count... See More  

Lost city of Trump in 1985....

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 24, 1985



* Donald Trump long before his presidency

* Taking control of his dad's real estate empire era

* "Television City" proposal fail - Riverside South



Page 112 has a heading: "Dump the Trump" with related photo. (see images) This was when Trump was taking control of his father's real estate ... See More  

Very early Red Hot Chili Peppers 1985 concert ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 5, 1985



* Red Hot Chili Peppers - American rock band

* Performance at the Ritz nightclub advertisement

* In there infancy - Anthony Kiedis and Flea



Page 118 has an ad for various upcoming performances at the "RITZ" in Manhattan with one of the performers being the "RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS" on Halloween n... See More  

Death of movie great Orson Welles...

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...

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 of "St. Elmo's Fire", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

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  

Jewish artist Marc Chagall death...

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 "The Breakfast Club", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 15, 1985



* Best "The Breakfast Club" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* "The Brat Pack" - John Hughes



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

1984 beginning of hip hop rap music... GrandMixer DXT...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 25 1984



* GrandMixer DXT - D.ST. editorial with photo

* 1st Musician to use the turntable as a instrument

* First of the turntablists - turntablism pioneer

* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music

* DJ Scratching - vinyl record turntable moving

* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ***



Page 93 is an editorial with one column he... See More  

Review & premiere of "Beverly Hills Cop", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

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  

1984 Beverly Hills Cop & U2 concert advertisements...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 27, 1984



* "Beverly Hills Cop" action comedy film

* Opening day movie premiere advertisement

* Actors Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold

* U2 - Irish rock band - Bono - The Edge

* "The Unforgettable Fire" album tour

* Radio City Music Hall concert ad (sold out)



Page 57 has a full page advertisement for t... See More  

1984 "A Nightmare on Elm Street" opening day & "The Cure" ads...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 13, 1984



* "A Nightmare on Elm Street" advertisement

* Grand opening day movie premiere

* Supernatural slasher horror movie

* Actor Robert Englund as Freddy Kruger

* Johnny Depp's 1st feature film debut

* The Cure - English rock cult band ad

* Robert Smith - gothic new wave music

* Beacon Theatre - Manhattan... See More  

Opening ad for the movie "The Terminator" (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 t... See More  

1984 Lou Reed Manhattan concert performances ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 25, 1984



* Lou Reed - American musician songwriter singer

* Beacon Theatre concert performance advertisement w/ The Swimming Pool Q's

* The Velvet Underground & "Walk on the Wild Side" song fame



Page 80 has a full page advertisement for two "LOU REED" performances at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan. ... See More  

1984 beginning of hip hop rap music...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 4 1984



* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music

* DJ Scratching - vinyl record turntable moving

* Kurtis Blow, Melle Mel, Run-D.M.C. & more



Page 73 is an editorial with one column heading: "Hiphop Is Here To Stay" with related photo. (see images)

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