43 years ago something very bad happened. The film loosely based on The Beatles classic album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was released.
The stars of the movie were The Bee Gees and Peter Frampton, both of whom were huge stars back then. After this movie came out, that hugeness shrunk quite a bit. That movie bit all four of them in the ass very hard.
Also starring in the movie were George Burns, Steve Martin, Aerosmith and Beatle cohort, Billy Preston. I can guarantee you that none of the above are celebrating this anniversary of this horrific mistake of a movie.
But that’s not going to stop MBIP! In honor of this 43rd anniversary of this film that was released on July 24, 1978, there’s a half a dozen links to articles and the original NY Times review of this film disaster!
Then there’s the MBIP Coming Attractions as to what’s happening on the blog next week!
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Sunday Links
The Sgt. Pepper film flop - This article asks the musical question: “What could possibly go wrong.” And the answer is: “Pretty much everything.”
How The ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ Movie Derailed Two Careers - Both the Bee Gees and Peter Frampton’s careers were hurt by this horrible excuse for a film, but then they did agree to do it, so they must share in the blame!
Peter Frampton on Sgt. Pepper’s 50th Anniversary: ‘It’s Still My Favorite Album’ - Frampton discusses Sgt. Pepper the album and he also tells the two reasons he decided to do the movie that kind of killed his career back then.
July 24, 1978: ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Disastrous Movie Opens - The original trailer is embedded in this article and it’s as unwatchable as the movie. I dare you to try to watch the whole thing!
My Year of Flops Case File #51: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band - This article from the Onion’s A.V. Club notes some of the bizarre cameos in the film including: Dame Edna, Carol Channing, Keith Carradine, Sha-Na-Na, Hank Williams Jr., and Leif Garrett.
Screen: Son of ‘Sgt. Pepper’: Many Forms Involved - The original NY Times 1978 review of the film by critic, Janet Maslin. This line from the review says it all: “This isn't a movie, it's a business deal set to music.” To quote the Rutles: “Ouch!”
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MBIP Coming Attractions
Monday: I went with my friends Amber, Joe and Jon to the Untamed Chef for a fun Saturday Night dinner.
Tuesday: We continue our hot dog tour with a hot dog from The Other Dawg along with cheese fries and a vanilla shake this week.
Wednesday: I’m taking this day off due to a medical visit for my upcoming hip replacement in August.
Thursday: I had lunch with my friend Terry Towery for another Lunch At First Bite. Tune in to see where this took place!
Friday: I’ll be grilling up a meal for the Please Grill Me series this Friday.
Saturday: We’ll take another look back in the past at another Meanwhile, Back In Peoria’s Past post.
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Sunday Comic
Related Posts: Sunday Links: Live Aid, Charles Manson & The Beach Boys and National Lampoon’s Vacation.