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September 8, 2026
September 8, 1980: Christopher Reeve and Gae Exton attend the annual award dinner for the Astoria Motion Picture and Television Foundation.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
September 8, 1981: Christopher Reeve interviews.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
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September 8, 1966: STAR TREK THE ORIGINAL SERIES premieres on television in the U.S. on the NBC network with the episode THE MAN TRAP.
Even though this was the fifth episode filmed, it would be the first aired.
PICTURED: Television guide ads.
VIDEO: Episode promo.
September 7, 2026
September 7, 1981: It’s Labor Day in the U.S. Why not spend it with SUPERMAN II?
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
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September 6, 2026
September 6, 1981: It’s Labor Day weekend in the U.S. Why not spend it with SUPERMAN II?
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
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September 5, 2026
September 5, 1981: It’s Labor Day weekend in the U.S. Why not spend it with SUPERMAN II?
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
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September 4, 2026
September 4, 1980: Guess who’s coming to cable television in October 1980. It’s SUPERMAN THE MOVIE!
PICTURED: Television guide ad*.
September 4, 1981: It’s Labor Day weekend in the U.S. Why not spend it with SUPERMAN II?
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
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September 3, 2026
September 3, 1978: SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is slightly more than three months from it’s theatrical release, but who is Christopher Reeve?
PICTURED: Article from the time*.
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September 2, 2026
September 2, 1977: The SUPERMAN THE MOVIE production films the Lex Luthor’s lair sequences on D Stage at Pinewood Studios.
VIDEO: Behind the scenes footage with cast and crew commentary.
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September 1, 2026
September 1, 1978: Update on the SUPERMAN THE MOVIE production.
Producer Ilya Salkind interviews.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
September 1, 1981: Christopher Reeve answers those hard-hitting questions about SUPERMAN II that everyone has always wanted to know.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
September 1, 1982: The SUPERMAN III production is in Calgary, Canada, and the surrounding areas filming various sequences.
Christopher Reeve interviews.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
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September 1985: AMERICAN FLYERS airs on HBO throughout the month.
VIDEO: HBO TV spot.
August 31, 2026
August 29-31, 1982: The SUPERMAN III production films the Smallville picnic sequences in Blackie, Alberta, Canada.
VIDEO: Unused flying shot exclusive to SuperDuperPodcast.com and SupermanIII.com
August 29, 1982: Having premiered on ABC earlier in the year, THE MAKING OF SUPERMAN THE MOVIE documentary glides into public television stations across the U.S. for the next six months, and is heavily featured as part of their pledge week drives.
On this date the documentary airs on WVIA.
PICTURED: Television guide ads.
August 31, 1985: Christopher Reeve’s next acting vehicle, THE RUNNING MAN, has been abandoned by its director, George P. Cosmatos, and the production is on hiatus for an overhaul, which would eventually lead to recasting Reeve with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
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August 31, 1984: C.H.U.D. opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.
August 30, 2026
August 30, 1975: Update of the SUPERMAN THE MOVIE production.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
August 29-31, 1982: The SUPERMAN III production films the Smallville picnic sequences in Blackie, Alberta, Canada.
VIDEO: Behind the scenes footage.
August 30, 1988: Christopher Reeve boats his way to relaxation.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
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August 30, 1985: AMERICAN NINJA opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.
August 30, 2005: TOMMY BOY Holy Schnike Edition DVD is released on home video in the U.S.
VIDEO: Home video ad.
August 29, 2026
August 29, 1979: Almost six months after director Richard Donner’s firing, SUPERMAN II begins completion under Richard Lester’s direction.
The first day of filming consists of the Houston Control Center scenes on F Stage at Pinewood Studios.
PICTURED: Various screenshots from the sequence.
August 29-31, 1982: The SUPERMAN III production films the Smallville picnic sequences in Blackie, Alberta, Canada.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
August 29, 1982: Having premiered on ABC earlier in the year, THE MAKING OF SUPERMAN THE MOVIE documentary glides into public television stations across the U.S. for the next six months, and is heavily featured as part of their pledge week drives.
On this date the documentary airs on SDPV and WVIA.
PICTURED: Television guide ads.
August 29, 1985: This is the date on the newspaper that appears in SUPERMAN IV with the headline “SUPERMAN SAYS ‘DROP DEAD’ TO KID!”
PICTURED: Various screenshots from the film.
August 29, 1989: SUPERMAN IV airs on the HBO premium cable channel.
PICTURED: Television guide summary.
August 29, 1989: Christopher Reeve hosts the CBS TV special THE VALVOLINE NATIONAL DRIVING TEST.
PICTURED: Television guide ad and article.
More from August 29
August 28, 2026
August 28, 1982: Having premiered on ABC earlier in the year, THE MAKING OF SUPERMAN THE MOVIE documentary glides into public television stations across the U.S. for the next six months, and is heavily featured as part of their pledge week drives.
On this date the documentary airs on WEDH, WEDN, WEDW, WEDY and KIXE.
PICTURED: Television guide ads.
More from August 28
August 28, 1981: BODY HEAT opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.
August 28, 1987: HOUSE 2- THE SECOND STORY opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.
August 28, 1992: TWIN PEAKS- FIRE WALK WITH ME opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.
August 28, 1992: PET SEMATARY 2 opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.
August 27, 2026
August 27, 1980: SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is available on home video.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
August 27, 1982: After ten days of filming in Calgary, Canada, the SUPERMAN III production finishes up the majority of the location work that serves as the streets of Metropolis.
Filmed on this day is Richard Pryor stunt performer Greg Elam as Gus Gorman falling down the side of the 20 story Gulf Canada Square building that doubles as the Webscoe tower in the film.
PICTURED: Still from the day and syndicated article from the time.
More from August 27
August 26, 2026
August 26, 1982: The SUPERMAN III production films the Superman flying over the street scenes in Calgary, Canada.
PICTURED: Article from the time and stills from the sequence.
August 26, 1982: Having premiered on ABC earlier in the year, THE MAKING OF SUPERMAN THE MOVIE documentary glides into public television stations across the U.S. for the next six months, and is heavily featured as part of their pledge week drives.
On this date the documentary airs on WEDU, WEAO, KSPS, WTVS, KUAT, WNET, WVPT, KGFE, WOSU, KHET, KUED, WPTO, WPTD, KUON, WNSC, WSJK, KPBS, KOAP, KVDO, KOAC and KTVR.
PICTURED: Television guide ads.
August 26, 1996: Christopher Reeve opens and speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
More from August 26
August 26, 1983: STRANGE BREW opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.
August 26, 1994: POLICE ACADEMY- MISSION TO MOSCOW opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.
August 26, 1994: NATURAL BORN KILLERS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.
August 26, 2001: THE PLANET OF THE APES film series is released on DVD in the U.S.
VIDEO: Home video ad.
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