Stephen King, on reading:

 

Few things are as lovely as having an uninterrupted hour with a good book.

- Stephen King.

Recommended reading - The Big Book of Noir (1998)

 

The Big Book of Noir

Edited by Ed Gorman, Lee Server, and Martin H. Greenberg.

 
ISBN-10: 0786705744
ISBN-13: 978-0786705740
 
Description:
 
THE BIG BOOK OF NOIR
 
Noir is big. It was born in the hard-boiled detective story of Depression-era America. It flourished in the black-and-white B movies of the forties and fifties. And it’s been ingeniously reinvented in the film and fiction of the nineties.
 
Etched on our cultural memory by writers like Raymond Chandler, directors like Alfred Hitchcock, screen stars like Robert Mitchum and Humphrey Bogart, Lizabeth Scott and Gloria Graham, noir is big.
 
Noir is big, so The Big Book of Noir jam-packs its pages with articles, interviews, excerpts, opinion, and gossip that chronicle its history and explore noir in all its forms: movies, detective stories, television and radio shows, comic books, and graphic novels.
 
The Big Book of Noir pays homage to the big names in noir – John Huston, Fritz Lang, Mickey Spillane, John D. MacDonald, Ross MacDonald, Donald E. Westlake – as well as less familiar figures like Phil Karlson, Peter Rabe, Charles Williams, Harry Whittington, and Gil Brewer. It also includes two rare pieces: Stephen King writing about Jim Thompson in one and in the other Dulcy Brainard writing about Sara Paretsky, Marcia Muller, and Wendi Lee.
 
The evidence is in. The Big Book of Noir amasses fascinating and informative exhibits that amply illustrate one of America’s most significant cultural contributions.
 
Because noir is big.

Born on this day – Lil McClintock:

Lil McClintock

Blues singer

Guitarist

June 5, 1883 – 1930s or 1940s. Exact date of death unknown.

Credits:

Music:

Don't Think I'm Santa Claus / By The Watermelon Vine, Lindy Lou (78 record) (1930); Atlanta Blues 1927 - 30: The Complete Recordings In Chronological Order Of Julius Daniels And Lil McClintock (Compilation album) (1986).

Born on this day – Marjorie Woodworth:

Marjorie Woodworth

Actress

June 5, 1919 – August 23, 2000

Credits: 

It Should Happen to You (1954); A Double Life (1947); Devil Ship (1947); Decoy (1946); In Fast Company (1946); You Came Along (1945); Salty O'Rourke (1945); A Wave, a WAC and a Marine (1944); Yanks Ahoy (1943); Taxi, Mister (1943); Prairie Chickens (1943); The McGuerins from Brooklyn (1942); The Devil with Hitler (1942); Flying with Music (1942); Dudes Are Pretty People (1942); Brooklyn Orchid (1942); All-American Co-Ed (1941); Niagara Falls (1941); Broadway Limited (1941); Road Show (1941); Dance, Girl, Dance (1940); Balalaika (1939); Dancing Co-Ed (1939); Alexander's Ragtime Band (1938).

Born on this day – Cornelius Ryan:

 

Cornelius Ryan

Writer

June 5, 1920 – November 23, 1974

Credits:
 
Books:
 

A Bridge Too Far (1974); A Private Battle (1979); MacArthur: Man of Action (1950); One Minute to Ditch! (1957); Star-Spangled Mikado (1946); The Last Battle (1966); The Longest Day: 6 June 1944 D-Day (1959).

 

Movies and television:
 

A Bridge Too Far (1977); A Private Battle (1980); Armstrong Circle Theatre (1956); Cavalcade of America (1956); Robert Montgomery Presents (1957); The Ed Sullivan Show (1960); The Longest Day (1962); Today (1974).

Born on this day – Henri Borlant:

Henri Borlant

Doctor

Writer

Director

June 5, 1927 – December 3, 2024

Credits:
 
Book:
 
Merci d'avoir survécu (Thank you for surviving).
Published in 2011.

ISBN: 9782757827949
ISBN10: 2757827944
ASIN: 2757827944

Description:

In 1942, arrested on the eve of the Vel' d'Hiv roundup, Henri Borlant was deported to the Auschwitz camp. He was fifteen years old. In this testimony, a teenager tells how his family was broken, how he survived the death camps, and how he escaped.

 

Movies and television:
 

14 récits d'Auschwitz / TV Mini Series (2002); Des survivants racontent (1995); Il faudra raconteur (2005); La grande librairie (2011); Les survivants (2005); Salut les Terriens (2011); Témoignages pour Mémoire (2007).

Born on this day – John Lawlor:

 

John Lawlor

Actor

Assistant director

June 5, 1941 – February 13, 2025

Credits:

3 Minute Gaps (2011); A Matter of Life and Death (1981); A New Kind of Family (1979); A Prayer for the Dying (1987); ABC Weekend Specials (1984); After the Shock (1990); Alice (1977); Angel (1982); Banshee Chapter (2013); Barney Miller (1978); Behind Closed Doors (2020); Billy Jack Goes to Washington (1977); Black Sheep Squadron (1976); Breaking Bad (2011); Cassie & Co. (1982); Cold Case (2004); Condo (1983); Driftwood (1997); E! True Hollywood Story (1999); Ellery Queen (1975); Excalibur (1981); FBI: The Untold Stories (1992); Godless (2017); Gold (2016); Graves (2016); Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1999); Here's Boomer (1981); Highlander (1986); Highway to Heaven (1985–1987); In Plain Sight (2009); Isabel's Honeymoon Hotel (1987); Jackson County Jail (1976); Joe Forrester (1976); Killer Women (2014); Knots Landing (1992–1993); L.A. Law (1993); Longmire (2014); McBride: Tune in for Murder (2005); Movie Madness (1982); Mr. Belvedere (1989); Mr. Fixit (1988); Naked Run (2011); Newhart (1984); Northern Lights (2000); Outlaw Prophet: Warren Jeffs (2014); Outside Chance (1978); Phyllis (1976–1977); Relentless (1977); S.O.B. (1981); Scoundrels (2010); She's the Sheriff (1987); Simon & Simon (1984); Sledge Hammer! (1986); Stingray (1986); T.J. Hooker (1984); The Best Times (1985); The Bold and the Beautiful (1988–1989); The Bureau (1976); The Country Girls (1983); The Facts of Life (1979–1984); The Gumball Rally (1976); The Lyon's Den (2003); The Magical World of Disney (1987); The New Lassie (1991); The Oregon Trail (1978); The Reunion (2011); The Roaring Twenties (2008); The Rockford Files (1975); The Trumpeter (2004); Today (2010); United States (1980); Why Us? (1981); Wyatt Earp (1994).

Born on this day – Daniel von Bargen:

Daniel von Bargen

Actor

June 5, 1950 – March 1, 2015

Credits:

London Betty (2009); Things That Hang from Trees (2006); Drip (2005); Law & Order (1991–2004); Dead Horse (2004); Without a Trace (2003); Artworks (2003); S1m0ne (2002); Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2002); Coastlines (2002); The Majestic (2001); Trigger Happy (2001); Judging Amy (2001); Super Troopers (2001); Ally McBeal (2001); The West Wing (2000); The Fearing Mind (2000); The Kid (2000); Shaft (2000); Time of Your Life (2000); O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000); City of Angels (2000); A Question of Faith (2000); Snow Falling on Cedars (1999); Universal Soldier: The Return (1999); The General's Daughter (1999); The Practice (1999); Fantasy Island (1999); A Civil Action (1998); Party of Five (1998); The Faculty (1998); Inferno (1998); Desert Blue (1998); I'm Losing You (1998); Arli$$ (1998); The X-Files (1998); Seinfeld (1997–1998); Significant Others (1998); The Pretender (1998); The Postman (1997); Amistad (1997); Girls Night Out (1997); Trouble on the Corner (1997); The Real Blonde (1997); G.I. Jane (1997); New York Undercover (1995–1997); NYPD Blue (1996); Thinner (1996); The Writing on the Wall (1996); Before and After (1996); Broken Arrow (1996); Looking for Richard (1996); Truman (1995); Lord of Illusions (1995); Statuary (1995); Crimson Tide (1995); The Shamrock Conspiracy (1995); I.Q. (1994); The Gift of Love (1994); One West Waikiki (1994); The Good Policeman (1993); Philadelphia (1993); Six Degrees of Separation (1993); The Saint of Fort Washington (1993); Rising Sun (1993); Scam (1993); With Hostile Intent (1993); RoboCop 3 (1993); The Last Hit (1993); Citizen Cohn (1992); Basic Instinct (1992); Shadows and Fog (1991); Complex World (1991); Company Business (1991); The Silence of the Lambs (1991); H.E.L.P. (1990); Spenser: For Hire (1985–1986); American Playhouse (1985); Right to Kill? (1985); The Dean of Thin Air (1983); The Scarlet Letter (1979); Visions (1976); Great Performances (1974); All My Children (1970); Guiding Light (1952).

Born on this day – Connie Chiume:

 

Connie Chiume

Actor

June 5, 1952 – August 6, 2024

Credits:

Heart of the Hunter (2024); Soon Comes Night (2024); Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022); Jewel (2022); Housekeepers (2018–2022); Umama (2021); Gomora (2020–2023); Black Is King (2020); Seriously Single (2020); Queen Sono (2020); What Did You Dream? (2020); Blessers (2019); Losing Lerato (2019); Ring of Lies (2017–2018); Black Panther (2018); Thula's Vine (2017); Rhythm City (2007–2015); It's Complicated (2015–2016); Lerato (2015); Fanie Fourie's Lobola (2013); Stokvel (2007); 90 Plein Street (2007); Home Affairs (2006); Zone 14 (2005–2008); Yizo yizo (2001–2004); Mazinyo Dot Q (2004); In My Country (2004); Soul City (2003); I Dreamed of Africa (2000); Chikin Biznis ... The Whole Story! (1999); Tierärztin Christine III: Abenteuer in Südafrika (1998); A Woman of Color (1997); The Line (1994); The Air Up There (1994); Warriors from Hell (1990); Inkom' Edla Yodwa (1989).

On this day in movie history - The Italian Job (1969)

The Italian Job

directed by Peter Collinson,

written by Troy Kennedy Martin,

was released in the United Kingdom on June 5, 1969.

Music by Quincy Jones.

Cast:

Michael Caine, Noël Coward, Benny Hill, Raf Vallone, Tony Beckley, Rossano Brazzi, Margaret Blye, Irene Handl, John Le Mesurier, Fred Emney, John Clive, Graham Payn, Michael Standing, Stanley Caine, Barry Cox, Harry Baird, George Innes, John Forgeham, Robert Powell, Derek Ware, Frank Jarvis, David Salamone, Richard Essame, Mario Valgoi, Renato Romano, Franco Norvelli, Robert Rietti, Timothy Bateson, David Kelly, Arnold Diamond, Simon Dee, Alistair Hunter, Lana Gatto, Louis Mansi, Henry McGee, Lelia Goldoni, Valerie Leon.

On this day in movie history - P.I. Private Investigations (1987)

P.I. Private Investigations

a.k.a. Private Investigations,

directed by Nigel Dick,

written by John Dahl and David W. Warfield,

based on a story by Nigel Dick,

was released in the United States on June 5, 1987.

Music by Murray Munro.

Cast:

Clayton Rohner, Ray Sharkey, Paul Le Mat, Talia Balsam, Phil Morris, Martin Balsam, William Kerwin, Anthony Zerbe, Robert Ito, Vernon Wells, Anthony Geary, Justin Lord, Richard Cummings Jr., Desiree Boschetti, Andy Romano, Sydney Walsh, Jon St. Elwood, Robert Torti, Nigel Dick.

On this day in television history - M Squad (1959)

 

M Squad
Season 2. Episode 36.

Episode entitled: The Dangerous Game.

Released June 5, 1959.

Directed by Bretaigne Windust.

Written by Joel Kane, Allen H. Miner and Frank L. Moss.

Music by Benny Carter.

 
Cast:

Lee Marvin, Paul Newlan, Kasey Rogers, Jonathan Hole, Paul Lukather, Laurie Mitchell, House Peters Jr., Mary Gregory, Max Dommar.

On this day in music history - The Night Shines Like the Day, by Kristin Asbjørnsen (2009)

The Night Shines Like the Day

by Kristin Asbjørnsen,

was released on June 5, 2009.

Track list:

Green Is Everywhere; Is This the Ending; Snowflake; Don’t Hide Your Face from Me; Afloat; And I Long to See You Again; I’m Too Heavy Now; Walk Around Me; Moment; Rain, Oh Lord; One Day My Heart Will Break; Someday I’ll Carry You Home; Lose.