Aug 23, 2022Cukor Prepares to Direct “My Fair Lady” with Audrey HepburnAug. 23, 1962 - George Cukor (right), who will direct the film version of “My Fair Lady” for Warner Brothers, said that he should be...
Aug 22, 2022Movies: “The Music Man”Aug. 22, 1962 - Today’s new film is “The Music Man,” a musical with Robert Preston at the Radio City Music Hall. The film, directed and...
Dec 18, 2021Billboard Hot 100: "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" Hits No. 1Dec. 18, 1961 - Reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” by the Tokens. The doo-wop-style group was...
Dec 11, 2021Marvelettes' "Please Mr. Postman" Hits No. 1Dec. 11, 1961 - Reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Please Mr. Postman,” by the Marvelettes. The recording features lead...