“He’s determined to commit suicide – even if it kills him.” Happy Funshine Friday evening! Here’s two comedic movie commercials to brighten your President’s Day weekend. First up, Burt Reynolds in The End. This promo aired on TV screens in … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 70s Movies
‘How We Made The Original Murder On The Orient Express’ With a remake in theaters, the time is right for a quick look back at the making of the original Murder on the Orient Express film in 1974. The Guardian … Continue reading
“The most exciting original motion picture event of all time.” The never subtle Dino De Laurentiis released his version of King Kong in December of 1976. I saw it in a movie theater at the age of 10 and enjoyed … Continue reading
***With Halloween just around the creepy corner – it’s time for a Holiday Repeat!*** Dump it! Dump it all! (‘Halloween Safety,’ 1977) “Don’t stop in the middle of the street for any reason.” Happy Halloween Weekend, everyone! You may be … Continue reading
“The greatest adventure of escape ever filmed.” TV trailers spooling out now for a pair of seventies flicks. First, Franklin J. Schaffner’s Papillon starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman. The promo aired in December of 1973. I saw Papillon in … Continue reading
“I’m a big hit. Socko! Boffo!” Two entertaining spots from the entertainment industry for our Friday. First, George Burns narrates a November 1977 promo for his hit film, “Oh, God!”. Second, a May 1977 ABC promo for the Tony Awards. … Continue reading