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Apr 17, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 17, 1980 – The Private Eyes Premiered in Theaters.

On this day April 17, 1980, the comedy mystery film The Private Eyes premiered in theaters. Directed by Lang Elliott, the movie starred the hilarious duo of Tim Conway and Don Knotts as bumbling detectives Lord Morley and Inspector Winship.

Set in a spooky English mansion, the film followed the two investigators as they attempted to solve a string of bizarre murders. Filled with slapstick humor, goofy one liners, and classic physical comedy, The Private Eyes delivered exactly what fans...

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