Born on this day – Rachael Lillis:

Rachael Lillis

Voice actress

Writer

July 8, 1978 – August 10, 2024

Credits:

A Sneak Peek at Pokémon (1998); Agent Aika (1997–1999); Alien Nine (2001); Andy Shane & the Very Bossy Dolores Starbuckle / Andy Shane & the Pumpkin Trick (2009); Andy Shane and the Barn Sale Mystery (2011); Andy Shane and the Queen of Egypt (2009); Andy Shane Is Not in Love (2011); Animation Runner Kuromi (2001); Animation Runner Kuromi 2 (2004); Ape Escape 2 (2002); Apocalypse Zero (1996); Bakuman. (2010); Berserk (1997–1998); Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King (2012); Bleached (1997); Boogiepop Never Laughs: Boogiepop Phantom (2000); Boys be... (2000); Carrie Measures Up (2009); Clean-Sweep Campers (2009); Cleopatra D.C. (1989–1991); Comic Party (2001); Comic Party Special (2001); Countdown to Kindergarten (2004); Cubix Robots for Everyone: Showdown (2002); Cubix: Robots for Everyone (2001–2002); Darkside Blues (1994); Death Battle (2014); Descendants of Darkness (2000); Diary of a Fairy Godmother (2004); Diminishing Returns (2018); Dinosaur King (2007); DNA² (1994); DNA²: Dokokade nakushita aitsu no aitsu (1995); Every Pokémon Ever (2021); Exte: Hair Extensions (2007); Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] I. presage flower (2017); Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] (2014–2015); Fighting Cooking Legend Bistro Recipe (2002); Gall Force: Destruction (1987); Gall Force: Earth Chapter (1989–1990); Gall Force: New Era (1991–1992); Gall Force: Stardust War (1988); Genshiken (2004–2007); Geobreeders (1998–2001); Gokudo (1999); Gravitation (1999–2001); Guardian of Darkness (1992); Harlock Saga (1999); Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Hey You, Pikachu! (1998); His and Her Circumstances (1998–1999); Hunter x Hunter (2011–2014); I Just Want to Eat My Sandwich (2007); Jewel BEM Hunter Lime (1996); K.O. Beast (1992–1993); Kenji Miyazawa's Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985); Kids WB Kooky Karolfest 'Meowth Singing' Commercial (1999); Kids WB Kooky Karolfest 'Misty Singing' Commercial (1999); Knight Hunters: Weiß Kreuz (2001); Lastman (2016); Lego Jurassic World (2015); M.U.G.E.N (1999); Maetel Legend (2000); Mangchi (2003); Midori Days (2004); Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010–2014); Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth (2006); Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth / Countdown to Kindergarten (2008); Nostalgia Critic (2015); Now and Then, Here and There (1999–2000); Ollie & Scoops (2019); Otsuyu: Kaidan botan-dôrô (1998); Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures (2013); Pikachu & Pichu (2000); Pikachu's Jukebox: Double Trouble (2001); Pokémon (1997–2015); Pokémon 3 the Movie: Spell of the Unown (2000); Pokémon 4Ever: Audio Commentary with Norman Grossfeld, Michael Haigney, Jim Malone, Veronica Taylor, Rachael Lillis, Maddie Blaustein and Eric Stuart (2001); Pokemon 4Ever: Celebi - Voice of the Forest (2001); Pokémon Channel (2003); Pokémon Chronicles (2001–2004); Pokemon de ingurisshu! Kazu iro-hen (2002); Pokémon Heroes (2002); Pokémon Karaokémon: Song of Jigglypuff (2000); Pokémon M2M Recording Commercial (1999); Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness (2007); Pokémon Puzzle League (2000); Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006); Pokémon Snap (1999); Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999); Pokémon the Movie: Destiny Deoxys (2004); Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019); Pokémon: Gotta Dance!! (2003); Pokémon: Happy April Fools' Day Commercial (2000); Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker (2003); Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005); Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2000); Pokémon: Misty is a Ticking Time Bomb Waiting to Explode! Commercial (2000); Pokémon: Pikachu's Jukebox - Double Trouble (1999); Pokemon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure (1999); Pokémon: Pikachu's Vacation (1998); Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation (1998–1999); Pokémon: Team Rocket's Pokémon Salon Commercial (1999); Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998); Pokémon: The Road to Indigo Commercial Version 1 (2002); Pokémon: The Road to Indigo Commercial Version 4 (2002); Rayearth (1997); Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997); Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie - Behind the Scenes with Kunihiko Ikuhara (2001); Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999); RG Veda (1991); Seven of Seven (2002); Shadow of the Elves (2004); Shaman King (2002); Shamanic Princess (1996); Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (2001); Shootfighter Tekken: Round 1 (2002); Sonic X (2003–2004); Stepmom (1998); Super Smash Bros. (1999); Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008); Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014); Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014); Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001); Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018); Tama of Third Street: Have You Seen My Tama? (1993); Tamagotchi (2006); Tamagotchi the Movie (2007); Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003–2005); The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (1993–1996); The Ping-Pong Club (1995); The Slayers (1995–1996); The World of Narue (2003); Tokyo Mew Mew (2002–2003); Twin Signal (1996); Valkyrie Profile (1999); Venus Five (1994); Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer (1996); VS. Knight Ramune & 40 Fresh (1997); Welcome to the Space Show (2010); Winx Club (2004–2011); Your Lie in April (2014–2015); Yu-Gi-Oh! (2002).

On this day in movie history - Heaven Can Wait (1978):

Heaven Can Wait

directed by Warren Beatty and Buck Henry,

based on the play by Harry Segall,

was released in the United States on June 28, 1978.
Music by Dave Grusin.

Cast:

Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Jack Warden, Charles Grodin, Dyan Cannon, Buck Henry, Vincent Gardenia, Joseph Maher, Hamilton Camp, Arthur Malet, Stephanie Faracy, Jeannie Linero, Harry D.K. Wong, George J. Manos, Larry Block, Frank Campanella, Bill Sorrells, Dick Enberg, Dolph Sweet, R.G. Armstrong, Ed Peck, John Randolph, Richard O'Brien, Joseph F. Makel, Will Hare, Lee Weaver, Roger Bowen, Keene Curtis, William Larsen, Morgan Farley, William Bogert, Robert E. Leonard, Joel Marston, Earl Montgomery, Robert C. Stevens, Bernie Massa, Peter Tomarken, William Sylvester, Lisa Blake Richards, Charlie Charles, Nick Outin, Jerry Scanlan, Jim Boeke, Marvin Fleming, Deacon Jones, Les Josephson, Jack Snow, Curt Gowdy, Al DeRogatis, Benjie Bancroft, Arline Bletcher, Joe Corolla, Charlie Cowan, Garrett Craig, Paul D'Amato, Robert Fortier, Allan Graf, Bryant Gumbel, Jim Healy, Chick Hearn, Ray Pourchot, Nick Raymond, Elliott Reid, Roberto Rodriguez, Byron Webster.

On this day in movie history - The Cheap Detective (1978):

The Cheap Detective

directed by Robert Moore,

written by Neil Simon,

was released in the United States on June 23, 1978.
Music by Patrick Williams.

Cast:

Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar, Stockard Channing, James Coco, Dom DeLuise, Louise Fletcher, John Houseman, Madeline Kahn, Fernando Lamas, Marsha Mason, Phil Silvers, Abe Vigoda, Paul Williams, Nicol Williamson, Emory Bass, Carmine Caridi, James Cromwell, Scatman Crothers, David Ogden Stiers, Vic Tayback, Carole Wells, John Calvin, Barry Michlin, Jonathan Banks, Lew Gallo, Lee McLaughlin, Zale Kessler, Jerrold Ziman, Wally K. Berns, Bella Bruck, Henry Sutton, Maurice Marks, Joe Ross, Dean Perry, George Rondo, Ronald L. Schwary, Louis H. Kelly, Charles Bastin, Armando Gonzales, Gary L. Dyer, Steven Fisher, Laurie Hagen, Lee Menning, Nancy Warren, Nancy Marlowe Coyne, Lynn Griffis, Paula Friel, Sheila Sisco, Lauren Simon, Cindy Lang, Martina Ritt, David Matthau, Gary Alexander, Michele Bernath, George Simmons, Joree Sirianni, Cornell Chulay, Edward Coch Jr., Bob Harks, Paul King, Murray Pollack, Arthur Tovey.

On this day in movie history - The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978):

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

directed and written by Fred Schepisi,

was released in Australia on June 22, 1978.
Based on the novel by Thomas Keneally.
Inspired by the true 1900 Jimmy Governor murder case.

Music by Bruce Smeaton.

Cast:

Tommy Lewis, Freddy Reynolds, Ray Barrett, Jack Thompson, Angela Punch McGregor, Steve Dodd, Peter Carroll, Ruth Cracknell, Don Crosby, Elizabeth Alexander, Peter Sumner, Tim Robertson, Ray Meagher, Brian Anderson, Jane Harders, Julie Dawson, Jack Charles, Arthur Dignam, Robyn Nevin, Gregory Apps, Jillian Archer, John Bowman, Bryan Brown, Michael Carman, Bill Charlton, Liddy Clark, Aileen Corpus, Matthew Crosby, Marshall Crosby, Zona Dixon, Ian Gilmour, Ken Grant, Alan Hardy, Lauren Hutton, John Jarratt, Phemise Jonas, James Keneally, Thomas Keneally, Hagar Laikburner, Katie Lilley, Rose Lilley, Terry McDermott, Lorraine Mafi-Williams, Ray Marshall, Zac Martin, Justine Saunders, Alexandra Schepisi, Rob Steele, Richard Ussher, Wesley Williams, Barbara Wyndon, Mervyn Drake, Peter Farmer, Kevin Miles, Karlene Rogerson.

On this day in movie history - Document of the Dead (1980):

Document of the Dead

directed and written by Roy Frumkes,

was released in Germany on June 21, 1981.
Documentary on the making of Dawn of the Dead (1978),

directed by George A. Romero.
Narrated by Susan Tyrrell and Nicole Potter.
Music by Rick Ulfik.

Cast:

Susan Tyrrell, Nicole Potter, George A. Romero, Richard P. Rubinstein, Michael Gornick, Carl Augenstein, Tom Savini, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger, David Emge, John Amplas, Roy Frumkes, Christine Forrest, Gahan Wilson, Steve Bissette, Joe Kane, Gregory Lamberson, Ben Barenholtz, Dave Bartholomew, Pasquale Buba, Butchie   Butchie, Diane Donati, Jimmy 'Killer' Evans, George Haeck, Dave Hawkins, 'Sidecar' John Helbig, Jeanie Jefferies, Tom Kapusta, Katherine Kolbert, Leonard Lies, Doug Mertz, Sukey Raphael, Rudy Ricci, John Rice, Cindy Roman, Lenny Roman, Gaylen Ross, Donna Siegel, Nick Tallo, Danny Vail, Larry Vaira, Sara Venable, Susan Vermazen.

Born on this day – Irwin Allen:

Irwin Allen

Photographed on the set of The Swarm (1978)

Director

Producer

June 12, 1916 – November 2, 1991

On this day in movie history - Damien: Omen II (1978):

Damien: Omen II

directed by Don Taylor and Mike Hodges,

written by Stanley Mann and Mike Hodges,

based on a story by Harvey Bernhard,

was released in the United States on June 9, 1978.
Music by Jerry Goldsmith.

Cast:

William Holden, Lee Grant, Jonathan Scott-Taylor, Robert Foxworth, Nicholas Pryor, Lew Ayres, Sylvia Sidney, Lance Henriksen, Elizabeth Shepherd, Lucas Donat, Allan Arbus, Fritz Ford, Meshach Taylor, John J. Newcombe, John Charles Burns, Paul Cook, Diane Daniels, Robert E. Ingham, William B. Fosser, Corney Morgan, Russell P. Delia, Judith Dowd, Thomas O. Erhart Jr., Sorin Serene Pricopie, Robert J. Jones Jr., Rusdi Lane, Charles Mountain, Cornelia Sanders, Felix Shuman, James Spinks, Owen Sullivan, William J. Whelehan, Ian Hendry, Gus Kaprales, Leo McKern.

On this day in movie history - The Shout (1978):

The Shout

directed by Jerzy Skolimowski,

written by Michael Austin and Jerzy Skolimowski,

based on the short story by Robert Graves,

was released in the United Kingdom on June 1, 1978.
Music by Tony Banks.

Cast:

Alan Bates, Susannah York, John Hurt, Robert Stephens, Tim Curry, Julian Hough, Carol Drinkwater, John Rees, Jim Broadbent, Susan Wooldridge, Nick Stringer, Colin Higgins, Peter Benson, Joanna Szczerbic, Graham Kingsley Brown.

Recommended reading - The Empty Copper Sea, by John D. MacDonald (1978):

The Empty Copper Sea

By John D. MacDonald.

Introduction by Lee Child.

Filmed as Travis McGee (1983), directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.

# 17 in the Travis McGee series.

Published by Random House Trade Paperbacks.

First published 1978.

Paperback.

ISBN-10: 0812984080

ISBN-13: 978-0812984088

Description:

“John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all us in the field. Talk about the best.” – Mary Higgins Clark.

From a beloved master of crime fiction, The Empty Copper Sea is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat.

Asking for help is something a proud man like Van Harder would never do. So when he shows up at the Busted Flush, Travis McGee knows that he must be the man’s last resort. What Harder wants salvaged is his reputation. After a long career as a seaman, he was piloting a boat the night his employer fell overboard. Harder is certain he’s been set up, but to help him, McGee must prove that a dead man is actually alive.

The fateful ride started with Harder at the helm of Hubbard Lawless’s luxury cruiser. It ends with him coming to, fuzzy and disoriented, and Hub lost to the water. Now everyone is saying that Harder got drunk, passed out, and is negligent in his boss’s death. The thing is, Van’s not a drinker . . . at least, not anymore.

Who would want to frame the good captain, and to what end? Dead or alive, Lawless is worth a lot of money. People are always eager to get a piece of that action – including some, as McGee soon finds, who are willing to take a piece out of anyone who gets in their way.

Features a new Introduction by Lee Child.

On this day in movie history - Dawn of the Dead (1978):

Dawn of the Dead

directed and written by George A. Romero,

was released in the United States on April 13, 1979.
Music by The Goblins and Dario Argento.

Cast:

David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott Reiniger, Gaylen Ross, George A. Romero, Christine Forrest, David Crawford, David Early, Daniel Dietrich, Molly McClosky, Howard Smith, Richard France, Rudy Ricci, Tony Buba, Pasquale Buba, Taso N. Stavrakis, Tom Savini, Joseph Pilato, James A. Baffico, Joey Baffico, John Amplas.