Transylvania 6-5000 premieres in 1985
Today in 1985, Transylvania 6-5000 premiered. Much later, we talked about it on our program Now Streaming.
Today in History
Today in Pop Culture History: September 15
September 15 in pop culture history: Marilyn Monroe’s iconic skirt scene, Lost in Space, Muhammad Ali’s historic win, Beetle Bailey and more.
Today in Pop Culture History: March 19
Pop culture and sports highlights for March 19, including Sean Connery beginning Goldfinger in 1964.
Today in Pop Culture History: June 1
June 1 highlights: Conan O’Brien takes over the Tonight Show (2009), Ali battles Frazier in the Thrilla in Manila (1975), CNN launches (1980), and Godzilla: King of the Monsters hits theaters (2019).
Today in Pop Culture History: May 27
May 27 milestones: The Beatles release Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), Star Wars debuts (1977), and Christopher Reeve’s equestrian accident (1995) changes his life.
Today in Pop Culture History: May 23
May 23 brings Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), the Friends series finale (2004), and the Lost finale (2010) — a big day for movie and TV history.
Today in Pop Culture History: May 21
May 21 marks Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show farewell (1992), The Empire Strikes Back’s theatrical release (1980), and Seinfeld’s controversial series finale (1998).
Today in Pop Culture History: May 19
May 19 events: the Game of Thrones series finale (2019), the Star Wars prequel trilogy begins with The Phantom Menace (1999), and Steve Carell exits The Office (2011).
Today in Pop Culture History: May 17
May 17 highlights: Friday the 13th unleashes Jason Voorhees (1980), The Sound of Music wins five Oscars (1965), and Hogan battles Undertaker at WWE Judgment Day 2002.
Today in Pop Culture History: May 15
May 15 marks the tragic death of Owen Hart (1999), the US release of the first James Bond film Dr. No (1963), and the Cannes premiere of Revenge of the Sith (2005).