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🎉 🎂Happy 97th Birthday NBC!!: The Legacy of NBC's Monday Movie

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This week, we delve into the archives of the NBC Movie of the Week to highlight a chilling thriller that captivated audiences on October 26th, 1992 – In The Deep Woods . Before we plunge into the mysterious narrative of this gripping film, let's take a moment to reflect on the enduring legacy of the NBC Monday Movie and its midweek companions, Tuesday and Wednesday Night at the Movies. We do so in honor of the 97th anniversary of the launch NBC, which on November 15th, 1926, debuted with a four hour radio broadcast from the ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City. The NBC Monday Movie, a television series that graced screens every Monday night from 1963 to 1999, was originally introduced as "NBC Monday Night at the Movies." In 1965, a shift to Tuesdays led to a name change, rebranding the series as "The NBC Tuesday Night Movie." Movies of the week were HUGE on all of the major networks across the 80's and 90's. These shows weren't ju

Gun: Gandolfini and Altman Ahead of their Time

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Presented and produced by Oscar® Nominated Director Robert Altman (The Player, Gosford Park),  Gun   is an anthology series following the path of a handgun and the impact it has on those who encounter it.  Gun  features an A-list cast and well known writers and directors like Ted Demme, James Foley, and Altman, telling a different story each episode. Starring in the 6 part series is James Gandolfini (The Sopranos), Kirsten Dunst (Spider-Man), Martin Sheen (West Wing), Daryl Hannah (Kill Bill), Peter Horton (Thirtysomething), Sally Kellerman (MASH), Jennifer Tilly (The Haunted Mansion, Liar, Liar), Randy Quaid (Independence Day, Vacation), Rosanna Arquette (Pulp Fiction), Daniel Stern (Home Alone, City Slickers), Carrie Fisher (Star Wars), Kathy Baker (Cold Mountain, Cider House Rules), Sean Young (Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, No Way Out), and many more. U2 reprises The Beatles' "Happiness is a Warm Gun" for the opening theme. The series was certainly ahead of its time when