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Category: 1950s

June 1, 1958: Hammer Films releases The Revenge of Frankenstein into US cinemas

Posted on June 1, 2019August 24, 2018 by profnostalgia

The Revenge of Frankenstein is a British horror film made by Hammer Film Productions. Directed by Terence Fisher, the film… Read more June 1, 1958: Hammer Films releases The Revenge of Frankenstein into US cinemas

October 16, 1958, 17:00 – Blue Peter

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by profnostalgia

Children’s Television presents: Blue Peter BBC Television, October 16, 1958 at 17.00 Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A new… Read more October 16, 1958, 17:00 – Blue Peter

October 2, 1958: The Huckleberry Hound Show first airs on US TV

Posted on October 2, 2018September 4, 2018 by profnostalgia

The Huckleberry Hound Show is a syndicated animated series and the second from Hanna-Barbera Productions following The Ruff and Reddy… Read more October 2, 1958: The Huckleberry Hound Show first airs on US TV

October 2, 1958: Huckleberry Hound first appears on TV

Posted on October 2, 2018September 4, 2018 by profnostalgia

Huckleberry “Huck” Hound is a fictional cartoon character, a blue anthropomorphic dog that speaks with a Southern drawl and has… Read more October 2, 1958: Huckleberry Hound first appears on TV

“Stupid Cupid”/”Carolina Moon” by Connie Francis

Posted on October 2, 2018September 24, 2018 by profnostalgia

“Stupid Cupid” is a song written by Howard Greenfield and Neil Sedaka which became a hit for Connie Francis in… Read more “Stupid Cupid”/”Carolina Moon” by Connie Francis

October 1, 1958 on BBC Television: Playbox

Posted on October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 by profnostalgia

17:10 – Children’s Television: Playbox Eamonn Andrews opens Playbox, helped by Tony Hart including: The Six Clue Challenge: 1: Robbery with… Read more October 1, 1958 on BBC Television: Playbox

Shaun Cassidy

Posted on September 27, 2018September 26, 2018 by profnostalgia

Shaun Cassidy (born September 27, 1958) is an American television scriptwriter and producer. A retired actor and singer, he is… Read more Shaun Cassidy

Kevin Sorbo

Posted on September 24, 2018September 21, 2018 by profnostalgia

Kevin Sorbo (born September 24, 1958) is an American actor. He is best known for his starring roles in two… Read more Kevin Sorbo

Yvette Fielding

Posted on September 23, 2018September 21, 2018 by profnostalgia

Yvette Fielding (born September 23, 1968) is an English television presenter, producer and actress. She became the youngest presenter on… Read more Yvette Fielding

Joan Jett

Posted on September 22, 2018September 20, 2018 by profnostalgia

Joan Jett (born September 22, 1958) is an American rock singer, songwriter, composer, musician, record producer and occasional actress. Jett… Read more Joan Jett

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