Monday, July 17, 2017

Movies for the Day, Tuesday, July 18, 2017

A comedian, an Irish rogue, and a Nobel Peace Prize winner-  they fill up today's selections.





The Red Skelton Show (September 30, 1951 to
August 1, 1971) is a variety television series that ran
20 seasons.  It starred comedian and television clown
Red Skelton, born July 18, 1913.  It garnered many
Emmy nominations and an Emmy in 1952 for
Best Comedy Show and an Emmy in 1961 for Writing.
Check out a few episodes.




The Red Skelton Show









Barry Lyndon (1975) is about
an Irish rogue in 18th century
England who woos a rich widow.
It is based on the classic novel
by William Makepeace Thackeray,
born July 18, 1811.  It won Oscars for
Cinematography, Art/Set Decoration,
Costume Design, and Original Song Scoring.




Barry Lyndon













Mandela (1987) is a television movie about
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black
President and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
He was played by Danny Glover, who was
nominated for an Emmy for his performance.
Mandela was born July 18, 1918.





Mandela







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