A Shroud of Thoughts

Today in 1965, at EMI Studios (now known as Abbey Road Studios), The Beatles recorded "Day Tripper."

It was 75 years ago on this date that I Love Lucy debuted on CBS.

It was 75 years ago on this date, October 14, 1951, that the anthology series Goodyear Television Playhouse debuted on NBC.

I Love Lucy debuted on CBS on October 15, 1951.

John Lennon was born on this date in 1940.

Today one does not hear very much about the movie Popi (1969), but upon its release it received mostly positive reviews and it did moderately well at the box office.

Eva Marie Saint, who starred in such movies as On the Waterfront (1954) and North by Northwest (1959), died yesterday, October 6, 2026, at the age of 102.

Bob Mackie, the costumer and fashion designer known for his work on The Carol Burnett Show and for designing fashions for everyone from Cher to Taylor Swift, died on September 14, 2026, at the age of 87.

It was 65 years ago today, on October 3, 1961, that The Dick Van Dyke Show debuted on CBS.

If you are a regular viewer of Turner Classic Movies, you may have seen the documentary Beyond the Border: Latino Representation in Hollywood a few weeks ago.

Psychedelic artist Peter Max died at the age of 88 on September 14, 2026, at the age of 88.

Gerrit Graham, who appeared in such cult classics as Phantom of the Paradise (1974) and Used Cars (1980), died on September 15, 2026, at the age of 77.

Well, it's almost October, when Turner Classic Movies will show several classic horror movies.

El Super (1979) is historic as the first American feature film to focus Cuban exiles.

Anjanette Comer, who starred in such movies as The Loved One (1965) and The Appaloosa (1966) and guest starred on shows from The Donna Reed Show to Columbo, died on May 28, 2026 at the age of 86.

I have put off writing this eulogy, as I knew it would be difficult to write.

It was 50 years ago today that, on September 22, 1976, that Charlie's Angels debuted on ABC.

I want to thank everyone for a successful 13th Annual Rule, Britannia Blogathon.

(This post is a part of the 13th Annual Rule, Britannia Blogathon, hosted by A Shroud of Thoughts) The 1940s saw a number of supernatural fantasy films on both sides of the Pond.

The 13th Annual Rule, Britannia Blogathon is Here!

Leslie Parrish, who appeared in the movies Li'l Abner (1959) and The Manchurian Candidate (1962) and guest starred on shows from 77 Sunset Strip to Star Trek, died on November 14, 2025 at the age of 90.

Sixty years ago today, on September 12, 1966, The Monkees debuted on NBC.

25 years later I still don't have words for the worst terrorist attack on our soil in American history.

Shelley Fabares, who played Mary on The Donna Reed Show and Christine on Coach, died on August 22, 2026, at the age of 82.

The 1960s saw a rise in nostalgia for media from the 1930s and 1940s, including everything from Old Time Radio to pulp magazines to movie serials to comic books.

Thursday, September 8, 1966 is a very important date in television.

It was 50 years ago today that The Muppet Show debuted on ITV in the United Kingdom.

(Perhaps no one knows as much about Popeye as Fred M.

Today TCMParty turns 15 years old.

Today it has been eight years since Vanessa Marquez was shot in the back and killed by members of the South Pasadena, California Police Department.

Legendry actor Tim Curry died on August 24, 2026, at the age of 80.

There are very few celebrities as beloved as Dolly Parton.

Christina Solis Caron played the role of Baby Doll in the cult classic movie Mi Vida Loca (1993).

Lalo Rios may not be a familiar name to many these days, but he was a pioneering Mexican American actor.

Frank Beard, the drummer for rock band ZZ Top, died on August 17, 2026, at the age of 77.

Long-time readers of this blog know that The Monkees is my favourite sitcom of all time and The Monkees are one of my favourite bands of all time.

I don't feel up to a full post today, but I will be writing a eulogy for ZZ Top's drummer Frank Beard, who died on August 17, 2026.

Among the many things for which the legendary comedy troupe Culture Clash (Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas, and Herbert Sigüenza) remained remembered is their 1993 sketch comedy television show that aired on Fox stations.

Tedde Moore, who played teacher Miss Shields in A Christmas Story (1983), died on August 5, 2026, at the age of 79.

Reggie Bannister, best known for playing Reggie in the Phantasm movies, died on August 9, 2026, at the age of 80.

I finally broke down and created a TikTok account.

Gregorio Cortez is a folk hero among Mexican Americans along the Rio Grande border in Texas.

Abbe Lane, the singer and actress who performed with her husband Xavier Cugat and appeared in both movies and on television, died on April 25, 2026 at the age of 93.

Yesterday marked the 60th anniversary of the release of The Beatles' album Revolver.

Scott Hylands, who starred on the show Night Heat and appeared in the movie Daddy's Gone A-Hunting (1969), died on July 29, 2026, at the age of 83.

Sonny & Cher It was on this date that The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour debuted on CBS.

Longtime Turner Classic Movies viewers may recall that the channel showed documentaries on weekends under the title Films on Film.

It was sixty years ago today that the feature film Batman (1966), based on the TV show of the same name and starring Adam West and Burt Ward, premiered at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas.