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Jun 24, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 24, 1983 – Yellowbeard Premieres in Theaters.

On this day June 24, 1983, the pirate comedy Yellowbeard premiered in theaters. Directed by Mel Damski, the film featured an all star cast including Graham Chapman, Peter Boyle, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Peter Cook, Marty Feldman, Martin Hewitt, Michael Hordern, Eric Idle, Madeline Kahn, James Mason, and John Cleese. With so many legendary comedy names attached, expectations were high.

The story followed the long imprisoned pirate Yellowbeard as he escapes to recover his buried treasure...

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