Movie Music Monday – Animal House

I have a handful of movies that will always make me laugh. Animal House is one of them. I don't know of anyone who doesn't think of Animal House when they think of college fraternities. Granted, when I was in college, everyone was pretty subdued compared to the folks of Delta House. The movie features … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Animal House →

Movie Music Monday – Mermaids

Today we wish Shelley Fabares a Happy 82nd birthday. Shelley is primarily known for her many TV roles. She played Mary on The Donna Reed Show and Christine Armstrong Fox on Coach. She also popped up on The Twilight Zone, The Love Boat, Newhart, Fantasy Island, The Rockford Files, Ironside and many more. I almost … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Mermaids →

Movie Music Monday – Honeymoon in Vegas

Last Thursday would have been Elvis Presley's 91st birthday. Believe it or not, that's not why I picked today's movie - Honeymoon in Vegas. I actually chose it because the soundtrack is loaded with some great Elvis cover songs. Take a look at the talented folks who contributed to the album! Offering up their versions … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Honeymoon in Vegas →

Movie Music Monday – The Glenn Miller Story

I have featured this film before, but for a different reason. The last time was the anniversary of Glenn Miller's Chattanooga Choo Choo becoming the first gold record. Today is for a much sadder anniversary. It was on this day in 1944 that Glenn Miller's plane disappeared somewhere over the English Channel. The incident remains … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Glenn Miller Story →

Movie Music Monday – Ocean’s Eleven

Happy 100th Birthday to the amazing Sammy Davis Jr.! There was really nothing that he could not do! He could play multiple instruments, he could dance, he could sing, he could act, he was an all around entertainer! As a member of the Rat Pack, Sammy appeared on stage and in movies with Frank Sinatra, … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Ocean’s Eleven →

Movie Music Monday – The Girl Can’t Help It.

It was on this day in 1956 that "The Girl Can't Help It" starring Jayne Mansfield, Tom Ewell and Edmund O'Brien opened in theaters. The movie was originally conceived as a way to build Mansfield's celebrity, but it took on a life of its own and became a rallying point for young people, helping propel … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Girl Can’t Help It. →

Movie Music Monday – Mrs. Doubtfire

It was on this day in 1993 that Mrs. Doubtfire premiered in theaters. Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, and the late Robin Williams all starred in this funny, yet serious film. Robin Williams is SO good in this movie. Desperate to see his children after a divorce, Robin's character disguises himself as Mrs. Doubtfire, a nanny, … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Mrs. Doubtfire →

Movie Music Monday – Tommy Boy

Happy 81st Birthday to Lorne Michaels! He has won 24 Primetime Emmy Awards. He has 112 nominations, holding the record as the most nominated individual in the award show's history. He is best known for Saturday Night Live, but he has also produced some very funny films, including Tommy Boy. There are some really great … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Tommy Boy →

Movie Music Monday – Follow That Bird

A huge piece of my childhood premiered 56 years ago today. Long before Elmo and all of the newer cast members, I sat in front of the TV watching Ernie and Bert, Kermit, Grover, the Count, and Big Bird. In 1985, Big Bird and the rest of the cast starred in the theatrical movie "Follow … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Follow That Bird →

Movie Music Monday – The Pink Panther

The great Peter Sellers was born on this day in 1925. He was a very funny man who is known for films like Dr. Strangelove, Being There, Murder By Death and The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu. He is best known, of course, for his role as the bumbling Chief Inspector Clouseau in the Pink … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Pink Panther →