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Mar 8, 2022

Karen Black Signed for "Funny Thing"

Mar. 8, 1962 - Karen Black, a 20-year-old graduate of Northwestern University, has been signed by Harold Prince for the ingénue lead in...

Mar 8, 2022

"Fiorello!" Star Tom Bosley Gets Married

Mar. 8, 1962 - Tom Bosley, who played the role of Mayor Fiorello La Guardia in the theatrical success “Fiorello!”, today married Miss...

Mar 7, 2022

Movies: Roger Corman's "The Premature Burial"

Mar. 7, 1962 - Opening in local theatres today is “The Premature Burial,” a horror film directed by Roger Corman and starring Ray Milland...

Mar 7, 2022

Questions Raised About Academy Award Process

Mar. 7, 1962 - George C. Scott’s request to have his name withdrawn as a nominee in the Oscar competition has raised controversial...

Mar 6, 2022

Marilyn Monroe, Charlton Heston World's Favorite Movie Stars

Mar. 6, 1962 - The world’s favorite movie stars are Marilyn Monroe and Charlton Heston, in the opinion of fans polled by the Hollywood...

Mar 5, 2022

Movies: "Rome Adventure" with Suzanne Pleshette, Rossano Brazzi

Mar. 5, 1962 - Opening in local theatres today is “Rome Adventure,” a romantic drama film based on the 1932 novel “Lovers Must Learn,” by...

Mar 5, 2022

George C. Scott Declines "Hustler" Oscar Nomination

Mar. 5, 1962 - George C. Scott, one of five nominated last month for the best supporting actor Oscar for his portrayal of the vicious...

Mar 3, 2022

Sophia Loren's Sister Marries Son of Mussolini in Chaotic Scene

Mar. 3, 1962 - Romano Mussolini, jazz pianist and son of Benito Mussolini, today married Anna Maria Scicolone, sister of film star Sophia...

Mar 2, 2022

Movies: "Sweet Bird of Youth" with Paul Newman, Geraldine Page

Mar. 2, 1962 - “Sweet Bird of Youth,” the MGM version of Tennessee Williams’ play co-starring Paul Newman and Geraldine Page in their...

Mar 2, 2022

TV: Gene Barry Signed for CBS Special

Mar. 2, 1962 - Gene Barry, better known to TV viewers as Bat Masterson, a Western superman, will play the part of an “inquiring...

Feb 27, 2022

Movies: Truffaut's "Jules and Jim"

Feb. 27, 1962 - “Jules and Jim,” a new French film teaming the “New Wave’s” leading dramatic actress, Jeanne Moreau (pictured right with...

Feb 26, 2022

Oscar Nominations Announced

Feb. 26, 1962 - Nominations in the annual competition for Oscars were announced today by the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences....

Feb 26, 2022

Happy Birthday, Jackie Gleason/"The Hustler" podcast

🎙 Today marks the birthday of the brilliant Jackie Gleason. “The Hustler” features his best supporting performance. Check out our...

Feb 26, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II Braves Snowstorm to See "West Side Story"

Feb. 26, 1962 - Queen Elizabeth II braved a London snowstorm today to go to the movies. For the first time in four years, she attended...

Feb 23, 2022

William Bendix Leaves Play After Conflict with George C. Scott

Feb. 23, 1962 - William Bendix (pictured), veteran film actor, has dropped out of the title role in “General Seeger,” the Ira Levin...

Feb 22, 2022

Frank Sinatra and Juliet Prowse Call Off Wedding

Feb. 22, 1962 - Juliet Prowse and Frank Sinatra (pictured in 1959) today issued a joint statement which called off their planned wedding....

Feb 22, 2022

Movies: Arthur Kennedy Replaces Edmond O'Brien on "Lawrence of Arabia"

Feb. 22, 1962 - Arthur Kennedy (pictured between Peter O’Toole and David Lean) has been signed to replace Edmond O’Brien in the role of...

Feb 21, 2022

Movies: Frank Overton Cast as Sheriff in "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Feb. 21, 1962 - Frank Overton (left), stage and film actor, has been signed by Alan Pakula, the producer, for the role of the sheriff in...

Feb 19, 2022

"Anna Christie" (1930) Gets Production Board Approval 32 Years Later

Feb. 19, 1962 - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer today obtained a seal of approval for “Anna Christie” (1930) from the Production Code Authority. The...

Feb 19, 2022

Elizabeth Taylor Out of Hospital, 20th Century-Fox Relieved

Feb. 19, 1962 - Twentieth Century-Fox heaved a $20 million sigh of relief today when it learned that Elizabeth Taylor would return to...