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CLIP OF THE DAY In honor of the 90th birthday of one of filmdom's most iconic stars, SOPHIA LOREN, FILM Archives presents this 1965 newsreel that features the legendary Charlie Chaplin introducing Loren as the star of his upcoming film, THE COUNTESS. The film was released in 1967 as THE COUNTESS FROM HONG KONG and was Chaplin's final film. So, Happy Birthday to the ever radiant Sophia Loren.

CLIP OF THE DAY: In Honor of International Talk Like A Pirate Day, FILM Archives dips into its library to present this 1965 commercial for HIGH SEAS after shave featuring a Pre-Batman Adam West as a rather suave pirate. While Adam doesn't exactly talk like a Pirate, he does sound like BATMAN and that's is good enough for us any day.

CLIP OF THE DAY - In Honor of U.S. Air Force Day - the day the service became an independent branch of the military - FILM ARCHIVES reaches back to Feb 10, 1955 and this vintage newsreel that features John Wayne on the set of the film BLOOD ALLEY where his is named an honorary Air Force recruiter for his support of the service. Bonus feature, a behind the scenes look of the filming of the William Wellman film. Enjoy the clip and Keep 'Em Flying!

CLIP OF THE DAY: FILM Archives celebrates CITIZENSHIP DAY with this vintage newsreel from 1954 featuring President Dwight Eisenhower greeting 50,000 freshly minted U.S. Citizens. As noted in the narration, these new Americans came from all over the world seeking freedom from fear and persecution only found in America as enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. So, Happy Citizenship Day to All!

CLIP OF THE DAY: In honor of MAYFLOWER DAY commemorating the day the fabled ship set sail from Plymouth, England in 1620 with 102 souls on board seeking religious and economic freedom, FILM Archives offers this 1957 newsreel documenting the voyage of The Mayflower II. The ship was a faithful reproduction of the original built to retrace the journey across the Atlantic that eventually led to the founding of America. So, Happy Mayflower Day to all!

In honor of International Chocolate Day, FILM Archives reaches back to 1964 when a clever chocolate syrup manufacturer combined the sweet treat with the country's Space Mania to create, CLANKY, THE CHOCOLATE SYRUP SPACEMAN. Fun animated commercial has Clanky landing on a seemingly alien landscape and immediately surrounded by Earth children (!?!) who sing to Clanky in praise of his Chocolate dispensing powers. It doesn't make a lot of sense, but who cares when Chocolate syrup just makes everything so...chocolatey. We hope Clanky pays you a visit today.

In Honor of National Video Games Day (yes, that's real), FILM Archives reaches back to 1985 to present one of the first commercials to introduce the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) to video gamers in the United States. In addition to better game play than rival systems, the NES came with R.O.B. (Robotic Operating Buddy) to aide in game play. The NES went on to become a mainstay of living rooms throughout the U.S. R.O.B. did not.

CLIP OF THE DAY - In honor of Patriot's Day and the events of 9/11, FILM Archives offers a vintage newsreel on THE FREEDOM TRAIN - a seven-car train that traveled across the United States from September 1947 until January 1949 dedicated to the history of American democracy. The train displayed some of the country's most priceless historical documents including the original Constitution and Bill of Rights to be viewed by visitors and inspire the spirit of Patriotism. So, take a ride on the Freedom Train today.

In honor of National TV Dinner Day commemorating the introduction of the all American meal in 1953, FILM Archives presents one of the earliest TV commercials introducing the frozen dinner option to TV viewers. Vintage animated and live action ad shows wifey introducing the concept to hubby who goes head over heels for the incredibly convenient way to have a Fried Chicken, Meatloaf or Beef dinner. So enjoy a TV dinner tonight!

In Honor of Teddy Bear Day, FILM Archives reaches into its vault to find this rare 1910 newsreel of the man for whom the Teddy Bear was named, President Theodore Roosevelt. Here, TR, illustrating his daring spirit, becomes the first former President to take an airplane ride in the state of the art aircraft of the day. So, next time you cuddle that Teddy Bear, remember our high flying President!

In honor of National Cheese Pizza Day, FILM Archives delivers this vintage Chef Boyardee Frozen Pizza commercial from 1964. Seems if you want hot pizza in the 1960s, you have to do it yourself. Enjoy a slice today.

In honor of National Eat An Extra Dessert Day, FILM Archives reaches back to an early version of the now popular Competitive Eating Events with vintage footage of a 1930s Pie Eating Contest. Can't say the young contestants do it neatly, but they do get the job done. We'll take Blueberry.

In honor of National Waffle Week, FILM Archives reaches back to the 1980s for this vintage pair of Eggo Waffle Commercials featuring an early appearance by WONDER YEARS star Jason Hervey and the still remembered catch phrase, LEGGO MY EGGO! Bon Appetit!

CLIP OF THE DAY: In honor of LABOR DAY, FILM Archives celebrates the brave and unsung American worker with this look at high rise construction workers of the late 1920s as they risk life and limb to build the great skyline of New York with the completion of the iconic Empire State Building, Woolworth Tower and Chrysler Building.

CLIP OF THE DAY: In honor of Individual Rights Day, FILM Archives presents this clip from the 1942 East Side Kids feature, LET'S GET TOUGH in which Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall and the gang read the bill of rights and enlighten policeman Robert Armstrong (of KING KONG fame) that they are being held against their rights. Armstrong agrees and gives the Boys a true lesson in the rights of the individual.

CLIP OF THE DAY: In Honor of International Read Comics In Public Day, Film Archives presents this rare clip circa 1976 of the man responsible for millions of people proudly reading comics in public, Stan Lee, the writer and editor of Marvel Comics in the 1960s and 1970s. Here Stan is shown along with legendary comics writer Archie Goodwin, putting the finishing touches on a new character, THE HUMAN FLY.

In honor of National Petroleum Day, FILM Archives brings you this early 1960s Texaco Commercial featuring legendary comedian Jack Benny pulling up to an iconic Texaco station (in his Maxwell of course) where he meets an unexpectedly familiar attendant. For more vintage commercials and 1000s of other clips available for viewing and licensing visit www.filmarchivesonlinecom.

CLIP OF THE DAY: In honor of FILM Archives offers this vintage newsreel story from September 10, 1954 that proves Dogs Can Do Anything - from delivering the daily Paper to waterskiing to jumping out of plane to make a mountain rescue! For more great clips of dogs (and humans) doing all kinds of incredible things, visit www.filmarchivesonline.com

Not to be confused with Valentine’s Day, VALENTINO DAY celebrates the life of silent cinema superstar, (real name Rudolfo Alfonzo Raffaelo Piero Filibert Guglielmi De Valentina D’Antonguolla) the man who enthralled a generation of female fans in some of the silent screen's most famous features including The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, The Sheik, and Son of the Sheik. From the FILM Archives vaults, here is the newsreel story of Valentino's legendary funeral that brought 100,000 people to New York's theater District on Aug. 23 1926 to pay their final respects to Hollywood's first male s*x symbol, the immortal VALENTINO.

CLIP OF THE DAY: In honor of National Be An Angel Day, please enjoy this heavenly commercial from the 1970s. Thousands more clips are available for viewing and licensing at www.filmarchivesonline.com