March 12 - Jim Sharman

Happy 75th Birthday, Jim Sharman! Born today in 1945 as James David Sharman, this Australian screenwriter, producer and film/stage director has more than seventy productions to his credit. 

He is renowned in Australia for his work as a theatre director from the 1960s to the present. 

  

Sharman is best known internationally as the co-writer and director of the 1973 theatrical hit The Rocky Horror Show. 

He is also best known for adapting the musical into a film two years later. 

This was the film of which Sharman is best known for co-writing and directing, being the cult 1975 American sci-fi/comedy musical horror film 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'.

Sharman co-wrote the film along with English-New Zealand actor, writer, musician and television presenter Richard O'Brian (known professionally as Richard Smith) based off of his play. He also co-starred in the film as Riff Raff, a handyman. Lou Adler ('Up in Smoke') served as co-producer.

Six years later, Sharman followed 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' up with the 1981 American dark comedy musical independent film 'Shock Treatment'.

Although largely critically panned on initial release, it soon became known as a midnight movie when audiences began participating with the film at the Waverly Theater in New York City, New York in 1976.  

Audience members returned to the cinemas frequently and talked back to the screen and began dressing as the characters, spawning similar performance groups across the United States.  

At almost the same time, fans in costume at the King's Court Theater in Pittsburgh began performing alongside the film. This "shadow cast" mimed the actions on screen above and behind them, while lip-syncing their character's lines.  

Still in limited release forty-five years after its premiere, it is the longest-running theatrical release in film history. It is often shown close to Halloween. 

Today, the film has a large international cult following and has been considered by many as one of the greatest musical films of all time.  

In 2005, ‘The Rock Horror Picture Show’ was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. 

  

Sharman has been active from 1972–present. 

  

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March 11 - National Worship of Tools Day

Happy National Worship of Tools Day! On March 11, this is a day to go out into the garage, the tool shed, the storage closet or wherever it is you keep your tools. You can clean them, reorganize them, make something new with them or maybe go to the store and buy a new one. 

It is hard to imagine the world without tools as they are a part of our daily lives. From the hammer, the screwdriver and the wrench to the most sophisticated tools, they are necessary.  

Upon their use, they sometimes get rusty and need to be shined, they get dirty and need to be cleaned, they get dull and need to be sharpened. 

Tool enthusiasts know a good tool when they see one. Often, they have a favorite brand or style. And they never seem to have enough, either. Collecting them is nearly as important as using them.  

Another common discussion about tools is the borrowing of tools. From one neighbor to another, tools have been loaned, borrowed and returned numerous times. The funny papers and the sitcoms humorously remind us of this from time to time. And sometimes, so do our neighbors. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Spend some extra time shining up your tools or fixing them if they needed it. Taking care of your tools helps them to last longer, which in turn is a benefit for you. Use #WorshipOfToolsDay to post on social media. 

HISTORY 

National Day Calendar® was not able to find the origin of this day. They suspect someone borrowed it. 

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March 11 - National Promposal Day

Happy National Promposal Day! On March 11th, this day prompts the ultimate question each year. “Will you go to prom with me?”  

It’s the day for high school students across North America to craft their unique invitation to the event of the year. Prom takes a lot of planning. That includes finding the right tux, the right dress, shoes, and accessories.  

Does mom teach you how to dance or do you take a dance class? Do you borrow dad’s car or rent a limo? Those are just a few of the details. But that’s getting ahead of the plan. First, ask the question on March 11th, #NationalPromposalDay. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Prom is one of the most memorable times in high school. Start it off right with an exceptional promposal. Rehearse it or wing it, but get out there and ask!  

Get creative about asking someone to prom and capture the special moment on video.  

#NationalPromposalDay #MyUltimatePromposal @menswearhouse on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter. 

HISTORY 

In 2016, Men's Wearhouse® founded National Promposal Day on March 11th to inspire high school students to create the ultimate promposal. 

In 2016, the Registrar at National Day Calendar® proclaimed the day to be observed annually each year on March 11th. 

Who will you ask to the prom? Do you remember who you asked when in high school? 

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