Jack Kost: 10/30/23

Monday, October 30, 2023

On this day in music history - Long Road Out of Eden, by the Eagles (2007):

The album Long Road Out of Eden,

by the Eagles,

was released on October 30, 2007.

On this day in movie history - The Hidden (1987):

The Hidden,

directed by Jack Sholder,

written by Bob Hunt,

was released in the United States on October 30, 1987.
Music by Michael Convertino.

Cast:
Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Nouri, Claudia Christian, Clarence Felder, Clu Gulager, Ed O’Ross, William Boyett, Richard Brooks, Larry Cedar, Katherine Cannon, John McCann, Chris Mulkey, Lin Shaye, James Luisi, Frank Renzulli, Duane Davis, Kristen Clayton, Whitney Reis, Joey Sagal, Jeff Levine, Mark Morante, Jill Friedman, Rick Lieberman, Joseph Whipp, Donald Willis, Beau Gibson, Joe Perce, Jason Edwards, Joy N. Houck Jr., Mary Petrie, Joey Aresco, Judy Kerr, Luce Morgan, Richard B. Whitaker, Michael Yama, Charlene White, Marc Siegler, Jack McGee, Steve Eastin, Ted White, Loren Haynes, Rachel Todd, Buckley Norris, Lenna Robinson, Cate Caplin, Joe Gilbride, Deke Anderson, Wren T. Brown, Alan Marcus, Mark Phelan, Danny Trejo, Branscombe Richmond, Charles Edward Smith, Lew Hopson, Doug Collins, Bob K. Cummings, Alonzo Brown Jr., Rick Diamond, Charlie Skeen, Robert Brown, Chris Wentzel, Jake (the Dog), Kris Gilpin, Michael Joiner, Robert Shaye.

On this day in radio history - The War of the Worlds (1938):

The War of the Worlds,

directed by Orson Welles,

originally broadcast on CBS Radio, on October 30, 1938.
A one-hour dramatization, based on the novel by H. G. Wells.
Written by Howard Koch.
Produced by Orson Welles and John Houseman.
Broadcast from 8 – 9 p.m. (ET)
Announced by Dan Seymour.
Hosted by the radio series: The Mercury Theatre on the Air.
Narrated by Orson Welles.
Cast: Orson Welles, Frank Readick, Kenny Delmar, Ray Collins.

Born on this day – Ed Lauter:

Ed Lauter

Actor

Comedian

October 30, 1938 – October 16, 2013

Born on this day – Michael Winner:

Michael Winner

Director

Writer

October 30, 1935 – January 21, 2013

Credits:

Burke and Hare (2010); Hotel Babylon (2009); Shelf Life (2000); Parting Shots (1998); I, Camcorder (1995); Calliope (1994); Decadence (1994); Dirty Weekend (1993); For the Greater Good (1991); Bullseye! (1990); A Chorus of Disapproval (1989); Appointment with Death (1988); Death Wish 3 (1985); Claudia (1985); Scream for Help (1984); The Wicked Lady (1983); Death Wish II (1982); Firepower (1979); The Big Sleep (1978); The Sentinel (1977); Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976); Death Wish (1974); The Stone Killer (1973); Scorpio (1973); The Mechanic (1972); Chato's Land (1972); The Nightcomers (1971); Lawman (1971); The Games (1970); Hannibal Brooks (1969); A Little of What You Fancy (1968); I'll Never Forget What's'isname (1967); The Jokers (1967); You Must Be Joking! (1965); The Girl-Getters (1964); West 11 (1963); The Cool Mikado (1963); Play It Cool (1962); Behave Yourself (1962); The Cool Mikado (1963); Haunted England (1961); Old Mac (1961); Some Like It Cool (1961); Murder on the Campus (1961); Girls Girls Girls! (1961); Climb Up the Wall (1960); Shoot to Kill (1960); Watch the Birdie (1959); Danger, Women at Work (1959); Floating Fortress (1959); Man with a Gun (1958); The Square (1957).