Entertainment

Sixties Flashback: When Hitchcock’s The Birds Became Real

Details: Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill

It was a scene of pure pandemonium: a flock of birds crashing into houses in a quiet California beach town, the crazed creatures smashing windows and attacking the residents whose frantic screams matched the agonizing shrieks of the interlopers themselves.

The Reel Deal: The Little Mermaid

Details: Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill

The Little Mermaid is a fairy tale written by the Danish author Hans Christian in 1837 and first published as part of a collection of stories for children.

It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘Stuck in the Middle with You’

Details: Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill

Even before he became a successful and respected musician, Gerry Rafferty had developed a loathing for the often-underhanded machinations of the pop-music industry.

‘The King’ Coming to Spring 50plus EXPOs

Details

Award-winning Elvis Presley tribute artist Jeff Krick Jr. will be returning to the 50plus EXPOs scheduled for this spring.

The Reel Deal: Champions

Details: Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill

In 1992, Woody Harrelson co-starred with Wesley Snipes in the basketball movie White Men Can’t Jump. While some found the title offensive, the film itself about two hotshot streetball hustlers sold tons of tickets at the box office.

It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘Rocky Mountain High’

Details: Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill

John Denver and his wife, Annie, moved to Aspen, Colorado, in December 1970, hoping to purchase a home in the couple’s favorite part of their favorite state. What they discovered was that everything cost much more than they could afford.