Elvis Presley In Jailhouse Rock
“Jailhouse Rock” was a 1957 musical drama helmed by Richard Thorp and starring none other than the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. The film features a young man who was sentenced to jail for manslaughter. Following his release from prison, the young man meets a musical promoter who helps him launch his musical career and, when he establishes himself as a big star, his relationships start to suffer.
Despite mixed reviews, the film nabbed the 3rd spot on the Variety box office chart and earned $4 million. With the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll himself as the lead star, and a controversial storyline, the movie deserves its box office recognition.
British Film Icon, Sir Michael Caine
Apparently, Sir Michael Caine is showing off his fists in this old photo taken in 1969. With a colorful career spanning 70 years and counting, it is just right that he is regarded as a British film icon. Famous for his cockney accent, Caine appeared in various films with stellar performances as Ebenezer Scrooge in "The Muppet Christmas Carol," and as Alfred Pennyworth in "The Dark Knight Trilogy."
He also starred in British films like "Zulu" (1964) and "Alfie" (1966). His career shone bright during the 1980s when he earned a Golden Globe for Best Actor, a BAFTA, and then an Academy award for Best Supporting Actor. Wow!
Lost In Space
Who could forget the famous sci-fi TV series, "Lost in Space?" The show follows the exciting adventures of the Robinsons, a family of scientists who braved the depths of space. The show ran for three installments (1965-1968) and aired a total of 83 episodes.
One of the special characters of the thrilling show is the Robot (voiced by Dick Tufeld), which had no name. Its relationship with Dr. Zachary Smith (played by Jonathan Harris) provided comical humor and a lot of misadventures. To prove its superpowers, the robot displayed human emotions, like sadness and laughter, was equipped with modern weaponry and, of course, boasted incredible strength.
George Carlin Doing His Stand-up Comedy Routine
This photo, taken back in the 1960s, serves as a reminder that George Carlin was a natural stand-up comedian. Carlin was noted for his black comedy, delving into such topics as religion, psychology, and politics. It was in 1959 when he met Jack Burns and they decided to collaborate as a comedy duo. They had numerous hilarious performances in Fort Worth, Texas before going to California in February 1960.
Carlin died of cardiac arrest on June 22, 2008, but his meaningful contributions to the entertainment industry have influenced a lot of writers and comedians like Kevin Smith, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld, and Bill Maher to name a few.
George Harrison, John Lennon & Billy Preston For The "Get Back" Project
Just like any band, The Beatles had their share of tension and anxiety. Back in January of 1969, the iconic band seemed to not get along well with each other. Hostility was evident over Yoko Ono allegedly taking advantage of the group and Paul McCartney was being tagged as “bossing” the group around. It was a good thing that an old friend, in the form of Billy Preston, stepped in.
The Beatles were all huge fans of Preston. In fact, George Harrison and Preston had a deep friendship, and having him around was a big blessing. When Harrison invited Preston to play with the band on the "Get Back" project, it was a collaborative success music-wise, and of course, their relationship with each other professionally and personally.