LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "LOVING COUPLES" on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic key art, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment and pop culture. Printed on authentic newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint, making it an ideal piece for custom framing, film history display, or inclusion in a dedicated cinema memorabilia collection.

Own a rare slice of cinema history straight from the home of the entertainment industry.

Background: Loving Couples (1980), directed by Jack Smight, stands out as a unique cinematic curiosity—a lighthearted romantic comedy about mutual spousal revenge and partner-swapping that is most notable for its star-studded ensemble cast and its surprisingly rare, soul-infused soundtrack. The film's primary claim to fame is uniting major stars Shirley MacLaine, James Coburn, Susan Sarandon, and Stephen Collins at pivotal or transition points in their careers, placing them in an intricate, screwball-esque Web of Acapulco-bound infidelity. What elevates its status among obscure media collectors, however, is its unusual musical legacy: despite being a mainstream 20th Century Fox comedy, the film commissioned an exclusive soundtrack released through Motown Records. Composed by Academy Award-winner Fred Karlin and featuring original, rarely compiled tracks performed by Motown royalty—including The Temptations ("Take Me Away"), Syreeta, Billy Preston, and a featured track by Jermaine Jackson ("Bass Odyssey")—the long-out-of-print soundtrack album has become a sought-after vinyl collectors' item that far outshines the movie's modest box-office performance.