admin On this day August 5 1988, The Rescue premiered in theaters, delivering a kid powered military style action adventure with a patriotic edge. The film followed a group of teenagers who embark on a daring mission to rescue their Navy SEAL fathers after they are
On this day August 5 1987, Stakeout premiered in theaters, blending action, suspense, and comedy into one of the surprise hits of the summer. Directed by John Badham, the film starred Richard Dreyfuss and Emilio Estevez as two Seattle detectives assigned to monitor the ex
On this day August 5 1983, Twice Upon A Time premiered in theaters, delivering one of the most visually unique animated films of the decade. Produced by George Lucas and directed by John Korty and Charles Swenson, the movie used a blend of cut out
On this day August 5 1983, Get Crazy premiered in theaters, bringing a fast paced, over the top rock and roll comedy to the big screen. Directed by Allan Arkush, the film followed the wild events surrounding a New Year’s Eve concert at a fictional
On this day August 5 1983, The Star Chamber premiered in theaters, offering a tense legal thriller that explored the limits of justice and the moral conflicts facing those sworn to uphold it. Starring Michael Douglas, the film followed a disillusioned judge who becomes involved
On this day August 5 1983, Cold Blooded by Rick James was released, marking his seventh studio album and another bold chapter in his trailblazing funk career. With a sound that pushed deeper into synth driven production, the album fused R and B, pop, and
On this day August 4 1980, John Lennon and Yoko Ono began recording their Double Fantasy album , marking the start of a highly anticipated musical comeback for Lennon after five years away from the spotlight. Recorded at the Hit Factory in New York City,
On this day August 4 1980, Texas premiered on NBC as a daytime soap opera spin off of Another World. Set in Houston, the series aimed to bring a new setting and fresh cast to daytime television while carrying over some familiar faces. The show
On this day August 4 1989, the final episode of Highway to Heaven aired on NBC, bringing an emotional close to one of television’s most heartfelt and spiritually uplifting dramas. Starring Michael Landon as Jonathan Smith, an angel sent to Earth to help those in
On this day August 4 1989, Lock Up premiered in theaters, delivering a gritty prison drama starring Sylvester Stallone at the height of his 1980s action career. The film followed the story of a model prisoner nearing the end of his sentence who is suddenly