Jones was one of few producers to have number one records in three consecutive decades (1960s, 1970s, and 1980s).
Quincy Jones is one of the most influential figures in music and entertainment, celebrated for his innovative production work, his vast contributions across genres, and his collaborations with some of the industry’s biggest names. Born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Jones’s early life was marked by hardship and a drive to succeed.
Horror is a genre of speculative fiction which is intended to frighten, scare, or disgust.
I love a good horror movie. One of my favorites is the 1931 “Dracula” starring Bela Lugosi. I try to watch Svengoolie, on MeTV, every Saturday night and I used to watch Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. The movies started back in the silent era and continue today.
I watched the 1958 horror movie The Blob on Svengoolie. A meteor crashes to earth and this old man, Olin Howland (appeared in about 200 movies from 1918-1958), finds it and the blob, which was inside, attaches to his hand. Steven McQueen (would be known as Steve from here on) and Aneta Corsaut (Helen Krump from the Andy Griffith Show) try to help him and horror ensues. The theme song is written by Burt Bacharach and Mack David and performed by The Five Blobs. Steve McQueen was offered $2500 dollars or 10% of the movie profits. He took the $2500 and ran but to his surprise the movie grossed over 4 million dollars. Soon he got a big break starring in the TV western “Dead or Alive“. I like this movie and will give it 3.8 out of 5 stars. To read more check out Wikipedia, IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
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