Colors, Critters, Cats, and my Journey with MS: April 20

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Saturday, April 20, 2024

On this day in music history - The album Dawn of a New Century, by Secret Garden (1999)

Dawn of a New Century

by Secret Garden

was released on April 20, 1999.

On this day in movie history - The Hole (2001)

The Hole

directed by Nick Hamm,

written by Ben Court and Caroline Ip,

based on the novel After the Hole by Guy Burt,

was released in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2001.

Music by Clint Mansell.

Cast:

Thora Birch, Desmond Harrington, Daniel Brocklebank, Laurence Fox, Keira Knightley, Embeth Davidtz, Steven Waddington, Emma Griffiths Malin, Jemma Powell, Gemma Craven, Anastasia Hille, Kelly Hunter, Maria Pastel, Celia Montague, Kevin Trainor, Lolita Chakrabarti, Claire Fox, Jennifer Hockman, Jack Tanner.

On this day in movie history - The Pawnbroker (1964 / 1965)

The Pawnbroker

directed by Sidney Lumet,

written by Morton S. Fine and David Friedkin,

based on the novel by Edward Lewis Wallant,

was released in the United States on April 20, 1965.

Music by Quincy Jones.

Cast:

Rod Steiger, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Brock Peters, Jaime Sánchez, Thelma Oliver, Eusebia Cosme, Marketa Kimbrell, Baruch Lumet, Juano Hernández, Linda Geiser, Nancy R. Pollock, Raymond St. Jacques, Charles Dierkop, John McCurry, Warren Finnerty, Jack Ader, Marianne Kanter, Ed Morehouse, Marc Alexander, Donny Burks, Robert Dahdah, Morgan Freeman, Hilda Haynes, E.M. Margolese, Donnie Melvin, Donnell O'Brien, Reni Santoni, Bill Steele.

On this day in movie history - Kiss Me Deadly (1955)

Kiss Me Deadly

directed by Robert Aldrich,

written by A. I. Bezzerides and Robert Aldrich,

based on the novel by Mickey Spillane,

was released in the United States on April 20, 1955.

Music by Frank De Vol.

Cast:

Ralph Meeker, Albert Dekker, Paul Stewart, Juano Hernandez, Wesley Addy, Marian Carr, Marjorie Bennett, Mort Marshall, Fortunio Bonanova, Strother Martin, Mady Comfort, James McCallion, Robert Cornthwaite, Silvio Minciotti, Nick Dennis, Ben Morris, Jack Elam, Paul Richards, Jesslyn Fax, James Seay, Percy Helton, Leigh Snowden, Jack Lambert, Jerry Zinneman, Maxine Cooper, Cloris Leachman, Gaby Rodgers, Kitty White, Sam Balter, Joe Hernandez, Eddie Beal, Leonard Bremen, Yvonne Doughty, John George, Charles Lane, Art Loggins, Mara McAfee, Leonard Mudie, Bing Russell, Robert Sherman, Max Wagner, Trude Wyler.

Born on this day – Ryan O’Neal:

Actor

Producer

April 20, 1941 – December 8, 2023

Credits:

Bones (2006–2017); Knight of Cups (2015); Slumber Party Slaughter (2012); 90210 (2010); Waste Land (2007); Desperate Housewives (2005); Miss Match (2003); Malibu's Most Wanted (2003); People I Know (2002); Epoch (2001); Bull (2000–2001); The List (2000); Gentleman B. (2000); Coming Soon (1999); Zero Effect (1998); An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn (1997); Hacks (1997); Faithful (1996); The Larry Sanders Show (1995); Man of the House (1995); The Man Upstairs (1992); 1775 (1992); Good Sports (1991); Small Sacrifices (1989); Chances Are (1989); Sam Found Out: A Triple Play (1988); Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987); Fever Pitch (1985); Irreconcilable Differences (1984); Partners (1982); So Fine (1981); Green Ice (1981); Obsession (1981); The Main Event (1979); Oliver's Story (1978); The Driver (1978); A Bridge Too Far (1977); Nickelodeon (1976); Barry Lyndon (1975); Paper Moon (1973); The Thief Who Came to Dinner (1973); What's Up, Doc? (1972); Wild Rovers (1971); Love Hate Love (1971); Love Story (1970); The Games (1970); Under the Yum Yum Tree (1969); The Big Bounce (1969); Peyton Place (1964–1969); European Eye (1968); Wagon Train (1964); Perry Mason (1964); The Virginian (1963); Empire (1962–1963); My Three Sons (1962); Leave It to Beaver (1961); Westinghouse Playhouse (1961); Two Faces West (1961); Laramie (1961); Bachelor Father (1961); The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1961); General Electric Theater (1960); The Untouchables (1960); The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1960).

Born on this day – David Leland:

Director

Producer

Writer

Actor

April 20, 1941 – December 24, 2023

Credits:

The Borgias (2012); Virgin Territory (2007); Concert for George (2003); Band of Brothers (2001); The McCartney Years (1999); The White River Kid (1999); The Land Girls (1998); When Saturday Comes (1996); Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Playback (1995); The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992); Traveling Wilburys: Inside Out (1990); Traveling Wilburys: She's My Baby (1990); Crossing the Line (1990); Tom Petty: I Won't Back Down (1989); Traveling Wilburys: Handle with Care (1988); Checking Out (1988); Personal Services (1987); Wish You Were Here (1987); Mona Lisa (1986); Arena (1985); The Jewel in the Crown (1984); R.H.I.N.O.; Really Here in Name Only (1983); Flying Into the Wind (1983); Birth of a Nation (1983); Made in Britain (1982); The Missionary (1982); Miss Morison's Ghosts (1981); Time Bandits (1981); The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981); Play for Today (1981); Bull Week (1980); Ripping Yarns (1979); Target (1978); The Devil's Crown (1978); Warrior Queen (1978); BBC Play of the Month (1973); Gawain and the Green Knight (1973); Barlow at Large (1973); Van der Valk (1972); The Pied Piper (1972); The Last of the Mohicans (1971); One Brief Summer (1971); Scars of Dracula (1970); Underground (1970); Julius Caesar (1970); 1917 (1970); Parkin's Patch (1969); Spindoe (1969); Callan (1969); The Sign of Four (1968); The Queen Street Gang (1968); Sat'day While Sunday (1967); Four People (1966).

Born on this day – Joe Camp:

Director

Writer

Producer

Actor

April 20, 1939 – March 15, 2024

Credits:

Benji (1974); Benji (2018); Benji at Work (1980); Benji Takes a Dive at Marineland (1981); Benji the Hunted (1987); Benji, Zax & the Alien Prince (1983); Benji: Off the Leash! (2004); Benji's Life Story (1976); Benji's Very Own Christmas Story (1978); For the Love of Benji (1977); Hawmps! (1976); Hollywood's Top Dogs (2006); Jimmy's Jungle (2018); Oh Heavenly Dog (1980); The Double McGuffin (1979); The Phenomenon of Benji (1978); Today (2016).