Historic Newspapers: Arts & Entertainment

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 22, 1992

* Kristi Yamaguchi wins gold medal
* Winter Olympics figure skating
* 1st Asian American to win

The top of the front page has as four column photo with heading: "She's Good as Gold"
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Yamaguchi Is Good Enough for the Gold" with... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, December 17, 1991  

* Donald Trump caricature
* 25 years before presidency

Philip Burke's caricature of Donald Trump is featured on the cover. Known for his depictions of U.S. Presidents, it is nice to have his illustration of Donald Trump long before his presidency. The related article,... Read full description  

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 6, 1991

* "Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country" - premiere ad and review
* "At Play in the Fields of the Lord" - premiere ad and review
* Many pre-release ads as well (see below)

A terrific issue on the premiere of ... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 10, 1991 (Calendar section)

* Full pg. ad for animated movie, "Beauty and the Beast"
* "Cape Fear", "Billy Bathgate", and more.

This Calendar Section has both a full-page ad for the opening weekend of Disney's animated Beauty and the Beast feature length film as well as a... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES (Orange County Edition), August 17, 1991

*  "Jesus Revolution" movie connection
*  Harvest Crusade - Pastor's Greg Laurie & Chuck Smith
*  Final night moved to Anaheim Stadium due to large crowd

Page B12 has: Rockin' Revival raps Up at Anaheim Stadium",... Read full description  

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, July 26, 1991

* Best "Mobsters" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Jodie Foster - Anthony Hopkins

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Mobsters" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 25, 1991

* "THRILL KILL CULT" concert performance
* "My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult" advertisement
* American electronic industrial music rock band

Page 117 has a 5 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for a upcoming "THRILL KILL CULT"... Read full description  

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, June 14, 1991

* Best "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves"
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Action adventure film - Kevin Costner 

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" and perhaps no better issue... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 24, 1991 (Front and Calendar Sections)

* Backdraft & Thelma & Louise
* Opening day full-age ads and reviews
* Other ads inc. pre-release of Dying Young

This issue includes the opening day, full-page, color advertisements for "Backdraft" and "Thelma... Read full description  

Pages taken away from the THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 14, 1991

* AC/DC rock band concert advertisement
* Madison Square Garden performance 
* "Razors Edge" album Tour at MSG
* Brian Johnson - Angus & Malcolm Young 
* PAGES 71-72 & 81-82 ONLY *****

Page 71 has a great full page advertisement... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 22, 1991

* Clarence Leo Fender death
* Stratocaster electric guitar fame
* Music Man (Company) founder

Page 50 has a two column heading: "Clarence Leo Fender; Created Renowned Stratocaster Guitar" which continues on page 51 with heading: "FENDER: Creator of Famed Stratocaster Dies" (see)
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LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 14, 1991

* Best "The Silence of the Lambs" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Jodie Foster - Anthony Hopkins

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Silence of the Lambs" and perhaps no better issue could be found... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 7, 1991 

* Danny Thomas death (1st report)
* American actor, singer, comedian
* "The Danny Thomas Show" fame
* Best publication to be had (rare)

The front page of section B has a heading: "Comic Danny Thomas Dies" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see images) Great to have this... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 16, 1990

* "Home Alone", "Child's Play 2," "Rocky V," and Disney's "Rescuers Down Under" -  full-page ads with reviews
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres
* Best to have in a Hollywood regional newspaper

A terrific... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1990 (Calendar Section only)

* Memphis Belle & Mr. Destiny
*  Premier ads & reviews
* Good Fellas, Pacific Heights and more

A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "Memphis Belle" and "Mr. Destiny", with both... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 6, 1989

* Best "An Innocent Man" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Crime drama thriller film - Tom Selleck

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "An Innocent Man" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 19, 1990

* Best "Goddfellas" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Martin Scorsese - crime - mobsters - mafia

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Goodfellas" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 10, 1990

* Best "Flatliners" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Science fiction psychological horror film

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Flatliners" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from... Read full description  

WE/Mbi "The First Independent Soviet-American Newspaper", July 4, 1990 

* The prototype issue - a true "one-of-a-kind"
*  We know of only one other "regular" issue published.

This is a very curious newspaper which we have only seen one other "regular" issue published... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 1, 1990

* Best "Total Recall" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science-fiction action - Arnold Schwarzenegger

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Total Recall" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 1990 

* Jim Henson death (1st report)
* "The Muppets" creator - puppeteer
* Sammy Davis Jr. death (1st report)
* Singer - actor - dancer - comedian
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the ftpg. has two notable announcements: "Consummate Entertainer Sammy... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 24, 1990

* Paulette Goddard death (1st report)
* Movie - film & Broadway actress
* Charlie Chaplin's leading lady
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the ftpg. has small photo of Goddard with heading: "Paulette Goddard Dies" the top of page 30 has a one column heading: "Films' Paulette... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 23, 1990

* Best "Pretty Woman" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American romantic comedy film - Julia Roberts

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Pretty Woman" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 13, 1990

* Ex-KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley solo concert
* Hard rock music - Trouble Waklin' album tour 
* The Spaceman - Space Ace - Frehley's Comet 
* The Ritz Manhattan nightclub advertisement

Page 82 has a 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 inch... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 26, 1990 

* Ava Gardner death (1st report)
* Movie - film actress & singer
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Ava Gardner, Sultry Film Star, Dies at 67 in London." and includes a photo of her. The article carries over to page 22 where there are 2 more photos of her,... Read full description