admin On this day June 26 1987, Full Metal Jacket premiered in theaters and delivered one of the most intense and psychologically gripping war films of the decade. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, the movie unfolds in two stark halves. The first introduces audiences to a harsh
On this day June 26 1987, Dragnet premiered in theaters, reviving one of television’s most famous police procedurals for a new generation. Starring Dan Aykroyd as the no-nonsense Sgt. Joe Friday and Tom Hanks as the laid-back Pep Streebek, the film took the core structure
On this day June 26 1981, The Great Muppet Caper premiered in theaters bringing the beloved Muppet characters to the big screen in a full comedy caper. Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz the film features Kermit Fozzie Miss Piggy Gonzo and the Muppets
On this day June 26 1985, Pale Rider premiered in theaters delivering a revival of the classic Western under the direction of Clint Eastwood who also stars as his iconic Man With No Name figure now known simply as The Preacher. The film takes place
On this day June 26 1989, Bad English released their self titled debut album bringing together members of Journey and The Babys for a powerful rock project that merged arena rock with melodic hooks. The lineup included Jonathan Cain Neal Schon John Waite Ricky Phillips
On this day June 26 1987, Straight To Hell premiered in theaters offering a cult‑classic mashup of Western, punk rock, and dark comedy. Directed by Alex Cox, the film stars Joe Strummer, Elvis Costello, Grace Jones, and Courtney Love in a bizarre tale of embittered
On this day June 26, 1980, the short lived sitcom Nobody’s Perfect premiered on ABC. The series followed a clumsy and well meaning British detective who joins a California police department, creating a culture clash that led to comedic misunderstandings and awkward encounters. Despite the
On this day June 26, 1985, Pale Rider premiered in theaters. Directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, the film marked his return to the Western genre with a mysterious story about a lone preacher who comes to the aid of gold prospectors threatened by a
On this day June 26, 1987, the final episode of Rocky Road aired on WTBS, closing out a three season run with a total of 71 episodes. The series followed three siblings who take over running an ice cream parlor after their parents are lost
On this day June 26, 1987, Dragnet premiered in theaters, bringing a comedic twist to the classic television series of the same name. Starring Dan Aykroyd as the by the book Joe Friday and Tom Hanks as the laid back Pep Streebek, the film updated