Friday, February 16, 2024

On this day in music history - Traces of You, by Kristin Asbjørnsen (2018):

The album Traces of You,
by Kristin Asbjørnsen,
was released on February 16, 2018.

On this day in television history – James Ellroy's L.A.: City of Demons: The Dark Side of Hollywood (2011):


James Ellroy's L.A.: City of Demons
Documentary.
Season 1.
Episode 5.
Episode entitled: The Dark Side of Hollywood.
Released: February 16, 2011.
Series directors: Brian Coughlin, Gabe Torres, Brian Coughlin and Robert Kirk.

Cast:
James Ellroy, Peter Nikkos, Ryan Beard, Sarah Delpizzo, Emma Green, Jarred Kjack, Nicollé Lewis, Melissa Marino, Rob Nelson, Ian Scott Rudolph, Franklin Ruehl.

On this day in music history - Radiant Sky, by Scott August (2010):

The album Radiant Sky,
by Scott August,
was released on February 16, 2010.

On this day in movie history - Fear City (1984):


Fear City,
directed by Abel Ferrara,
written by Nicholas St. John,
was released in France on February 16, 1985.
Music by Dick Halligan and Joe Delia.


Cast:
Tom Berenger, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Scalia, Melanie Griffith, Rossano Brazzi, Rae Dawn Chong, Joe Santos, Michael V. Gazzo, Jan Murray, Janet Julian, Daniel Faraldo, Maria Conchita Alonso, Ola Ray, John Foster, Emilia Crow, Nina Jones, Frank Ronzio, Juan Fernández, Jim Boeke, Carl Strano, Ben Kronen, Madison Mason, Bill Henderson, Victor Rivers, Joe Palese, Joe Shea, Bob Yothers, John Roselius, Tracy Griffith, Lori Eastside, Sharon Anton, Barbara Andrews, Jim Brewer, Álvaro López, Eddie Ruffalo, Joy Michael, Linda Lee, Peter Mele, Robert Miano, Raphael Berko, Antony Ponzini, Frank Sivero, Brent Jennings, Jihmi Kennedy, Robert Giarratano, Peter Gumeny, Justin De Rosa, Adrian McKnight, John Barons, Kendall Carly Browne, Nancy Mott, Christine Greenberg, Tricia Brown, Neil Clifford, John Del Rico, Helen Kelly, Tony LaFortezza, Annabelle Larsen, Don Nakaya Neilsen, David Ward.

On this day in music history - Midnight Believer, by B.B. King (1978):

The album Midnight Believer,
by B.B. King,
was released on February 16, 1978.

On this day in movie history - La Jetée (1962):


La Jetée,
aka The Jetty / The Pier,
directed and written by Chris Marker,
the inspiration for 12 Monkeys (1995), directed by Terry Gilliam,
was released in France on February 16, 1962.
Narrated by Jean Négroni.
Music by Trevor Duncan.


Cast:
Hélène Châtelain, Davos Hanich, Jacques Ledoux, André Heinrich, Jacques Branchu, Pierre Joffroy, Etienne Becker, Philbert von Lifchitz, Ligia Borowczyk, Janine Klein, William Klein, Germano Facetti.

Born on this day – R. D. Call:


R. D. Call

Actor

February 16, 1950 – February 27, 2020

Credits:

Not a Stranger (2018); Wildfires (2016); Rogues of LA (2014); Castle (2014); Silent Night in Muncie (2012); Perception (2012); Burn Notice (2012); Night Walkers (2012); Follow the Prophet (2009); Adventures in Appletown (2008); Into the Wild (2007); The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided (2006); The Drop (2006); Babel (2006); Dark Heart (2006); The Work and the Glory II: American Zion (2005); Supernatural (2005); JAG (2002); Murder by Numbers (2002); I Am Sam (2001); The Weight of Water (2000); Family Law (2000); Malaika (1998); Logan's War: Bound by Honor (1998); Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–1998); Diagnosis Murder (1998); The Practice (1998); Waterworld (1997); EZ Streets (1996–1997); Last Man Standing (1996); Waterworld (1995); The X-Files (1994); Murder, She Wrote (1984); Jack Reed: Badge of Honor (1993); Cruel Doubt (1992); Other People's Money (1991); Golden Years (1991); State of Grace (1990); Young Guns II (1990); Paradise (1990); Born on the Fourth of July (1989); L.A. Takedown (1989); Knightwatch (1988–1989); Unconquered (1989); War Party (1988); Judgment in Berlin (1988); Colors (1988); No Man's Land (1987); Timestalkers (1987); The Children of Times Square (1986); At Close Range (1986); Brewster's Millions (1985); Trapper John, M.D. (1985); V (1985); 48 Hrs. (1982); General Hospital (1982); Little House on the Prairie (1982); Barnaby Jones (1979).