On this day in movie history - The Humans (2021)

 

The Humans

directed and written by Stephen Karam,

based on the play by Stephen Karam,

was released in the United States on September 12, 2021.

Music by Nico Muhly.

Cast:
Jayne Houdyshell, Richard Jenkins, Amy Schumer, Beanie Feldstein, Steven Yeun, June Squibb.

Recommended reading:

The Humans

Play by Stephen Karam.

Published by Nick Hern Books.

ISBN-10: 1848427980

ISBN-13: 978-1848427983

Description:

Three generations of the Blake family have assembled for Thanksgiving in Brigid and Richard’s ramshackle pre-war apartment in Lower Manhattan. Whilst the event may have a slightly improvised air, the family is determined to make the best of its time together. As they attempt to focus on the traditional festivities, fears of the past and pressures of the future seep into the reunion and the precariousness of their position becomes increasingly evident.

Stephen Karam’s blisteringly funny and bruisingly sad drama, The Humans, is a stunning portrayal of the human condition; a family at its best and worst navigating the challenges of everyday life.

On this day in movie and book history - The Long Walk (2025 movie & novel):

The Long Walk

directed by Francis Lawrence,

written by JT Mollner,

based on the novel by Stephen King,

released in the United States on September 12, 2025.

Music by Jeremiah Fraites.

Cast: Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Jordan Gonzalez, Joshua Odjick, Mark Hamill, Roman Griffin Davis, Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, Noah de Mel, Daymon Wrightly, Jack Giffin, Thamela Mpumlwana, Keenan Lehmann, Dale Neri, Teagan Stark, Samuel Clark, Emmanuel Oderemi, Cameron MacConomy, Gabriel Daniels, Adam Hurtig, Marina Stephenson Kerr, Athena Barten, Leo King, Ruger Red Barnes, Steven Ratzlaff, Kevin McIntyre, Antonius Hackett, Sheaya Labiuk, Sharon Bajer, Toni Reimer, Laura Olafson, Carson Nattrass, David MacInnis, Lam An, Jonathan Dehaan, Kara Myskiw, Izabella Raven, Ken Steen.

 

Recommended reading:

The Long Walk

by Stephen King.

Published by Scribner.
First published 1979.
ISBN-10: 1668208814
ISBN-13: 9781668208816

Description:

In a dystopian near-future, America has fallen on hard times. Sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as the Long Walk. One hundred boys must keep a steady pace of four miles per hour day and night, without ever stopping. The winner gets “The Prize” – anything he wants for the rest of his life. But the rules of the Long Walk are harsh and the stakes could not be higher. There is no finish line – the winner is the last man standing. Contestants cannot receive any outside aid whatsoever. Slow down under the speed limit and you’re given a warning. Three warnings and you’re out of the game – forever.

On this day in television history – The Felony Squad (1966)

 

The Felony Squad

created by Richard Murphy,

was released in the United States on September 12, 1966,

and ran for three seasons until January 31, 1969.

Theme music by Pete Rugolo.

Cast:
Barney Phillips, Ben Alexander, Dennis Cole, Frank Maxwell, Howard Duff, Len Wayland, Robert DoQui.

On this day in television history - Space 1999 (1976)

Space 1999
Season 2. Episode 1.

Episode entitled: The Metamorph.

Released September 12, 1976.

Directed by Charles Crichton.

Written by Johnny Byrne.

Series created by Gerry Anderson and Sylvia Anderson.

Music by Derek Wadsworth.
 
Cast:

Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Catherine Schell, Tony Anholt, Nick Tate, Zienia Merton, Brian Blessed, Anouska Hempel, John Hug, Gerard Paquis, Peter Porteous, Nick Brimble, Anton Phillips, Sarah Bullen, George Lane Cooper, Jenny Cresswell, John Dixon, Alf Joint, Reuben Martin, Neil McCaul, Nina Mitchen, Geoffrey Moon, Robert Reeves, Pam Rose, Roy Stewart.

On this day in television history - Taxi (1978 - 1983)

Taxi

written by James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, David Davis and Ed. Weinberger,

was released on September 12, 1978, and ran for five seasons, until June 15, 1983.

Theme music by Bob James.

Cast:

Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza, Andy Kaufman, Christopher Lloyd, J. Alan Thomas, Jeff Conaway, Carol Kane, Randall Carver, T.J. Castronovo, Rhea Perlman, Gene LeBell, Jimmy Lennon Sr., Al Rosen, Louise Lasser, Susan Kellermann, Vincent Schiavelli, Melanie Gaffin, Ed. Weinberger, David Mendenhall, Suzanne Kent, Ellen Regan, Andrea Marcovicci, Julia DeVito, Jack Gilford, Anne De Salvo, Jill Jaress, Marc Anthony Danza, Carmine Caridi, Wendell Wright, Talia Balsam, Michael Mann, Paula Victor, Ted Danson, Rebecca Holden, Bubba Smith, Fran Ryan, Charlayne Woodard, Mandy Patinkin, Arlene Golonka, Gail Edwards, Allan Arbus, Rita Taggart, William Bogert, Dee Wallace, Jeffrey Tambor, Joan Hackett, Ruth Gordon, Scott Brady, Amanda McBroom, Lenny Baker, Constance Forslund, John Dukakis, Nancy Steen, Liz Miller, Susan Sullivan, Priscilla Barnes, Julie Kavner, Beverly Ross, George Wendt, Martha Smith, Barry Nelson, Allen Garfield, Tom Selleck, Joanna Cassidy, Eileen Brennan, Bob Larkin, Tom Hanks, Gayle Hunnicutt, Keenan Wynn, Sherrie Wills, Jean Hayworth, Marcia Wolf, Penny Marshall, Tracey Walter, Scatman Crothers, Cathie Shirriff, Judith-Marie Bergan, Michael Saucedo, Howard Witt, Brad Kesten, Charles Bouvier, Sharon Madden, Elizabeth Hill, Wendy Jewell, Rose Marie Klespitz, Joyce Mandel, Marshall Jay Kaplan, Paul LeClair, Jim Brooks, Debra Satell.

On this day in music history:

Notes from the Tree of Life by Nancy Rumbel (1995)

Deja-Blues by Steven Halpern (2000)

Daphne by Renée Fleming (2005)

Opera Proibita by Cecilia Bartoli (2005)

Healing: Music for Meditation and Well Being by Laura Sullivan (2017)

Notes from the Tree of Life

Album by Nancy Rumbel,

released September 12, 1995.

Track list: Tree Of Life; Lullaby; Night Tribe; Anansi; Passing Fancy; Song Of Hope; Dona Nobis Pacem; Coyote Dance; Delicate Balance; Satie.

Deja-Blues

Album by Steven Halpern,

released September 12, 2000.

Track list: Deja-Blues; Blue Nile; Morocan Roll; Time-Trippin’; Bamboo Blue; Deja-Blues II; Hear To Eternity; Marrakesh; Blues By the Ganges; Udu Blue; Snake Charmer; Atlantis Rising; Ancient Mysteries.

Daphne

Album by Renée Fleming,

released September 12, 2005.

Music by Richard Strauss.

Track list: Orchestereinleitung - “Kleontes!” / “Adrast”; Leb wohl du Tag; Leukippos, du?; Daphne! / “Mutter!” / “Wir warten dein”; Ei, so fliegt sie vorbei; Seid ihr um mich, der Hirten alle?; Ich grüße dich, weiser, erfahrener Fischer; Was führt dich her im niedern Gewande?; Nicht wollen die Götter; Dieser Kuß - dies Umarmen; Allüberall blüht Dionysos; Trinke, du Tochter!; Furchtbare Schmach dem Gotte!; Zu dir nun, Knabe!; Jeden heiligen Morgen; Was blendet so...Ich komme - ich komme; Unheilvolle Daphne!; Was erblicke ich?; Daphnes Verwandlung “Ich komme - ich komme”; Mondlichtmusik.

Opera Proibita

Album by Cecilia Bartoli,

released September 12, 2005.

Track list: All’arme si accesi guerrieri (Aria dell Pace); Mentre io godo (Aria della Speranza); Un pensiero nemico di pace; Vanne pentita a piangere; Sparga il senso lascivo veleno; Caldo Sangue; Come nembo che fugge col vento; Ecco negl’orti tuoi...Che dolce simpatico; Qui resta...L’alta Roma; Lascia la spina cogli la rosa; Ahi qual cordoglio...Doppio affetto; Si piangete pupille dolente; Ahi quanto cieca...Come foco allo splendore; Disserratevi oh porte d’Averno; Notte funesta...Ferma l’ali.

 

Healing: Music for Meditation and Well Being

Album by Laura Sullivan,

Released September 12, 2017.

Track list: In the Palm of My Hand; Ocean Sunrise; Forgiveness; Lighter Than Air.

Remembering September 11, 2001:

September 11

Honoring the victims of September 11, 2001 (9/11), their families and friends, and the responders who risked their own lives to save others.

We will never forget.

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