Which of today's movies would you watch?
The Guns of August (1964) is a documentary
about the beginnings of World War I, which lasted
from July 28, 1914, to 1918. This movie
is based on the Pulitzer Prize winning book by
Barbara Tuchman, born January 30, 1912.
The Guns of August
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967-1973)
was an extremely popular rapid fire comedy
sketch variety series tackling many topical
and zany subjects. During its six seasons it won
Emmys for Writing (1968), Outstanding Musical or Variety
Series (1968, 1969), Outstanding Musical or Variety Program
Special (1968), and Directing (1971). Dan Rowan was
born July 22, 1922, and Dick Martin was born January
30, 1922. Stars in the making included Arte Johnson,
Ruth Buzzi, Goldi Hawn, and Lily Tomlin.
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
The French Connection (1971) is about 1970s New
York City police and a French connection drug
pipeline. It is famous for its car chase. This thrilling
movie featured an American Film Institute Hero,
Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle. This movie is on the National
Film Registry and won Oscars for Best Picture, Best
Actor, to Gene Hackman, born January 30, 1930,
Best Director, to William Friedkin, Writing, and Film
Editing. It was followed by French Connection II (1975).
The French Connection
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