Portrait of Grande Otelo

Grande Otelo

Bio: Grande Otelo, pseudonym of Sebastião Bernardes de Souza Prata OMC (Uberlândia, October 18, 1915 – Roissy-en-France, November 26, 1993), was a Brazilian actor, comedian, singer, producer and composer. He was an artist in Rio's casinos and in the so-called revue theater, he participated in several successful Brazilian films, including the famous chanchadas in the 1940s and 1950s, which he starred in in partnership with the comic Oscarito, and the film version of Macunaíma, made in 1969
Born: Mon, Oct 18 1915
Birthplace: Ubêrlandia, MInas Gerais, Brazil

Death: Fri, Nov 26 1993
Grande Otelo is 78 years old
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Poster of Othelo The Great
Othelo The Great
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in Othelo The Great
as 'Ele Mesmo (Imagem de Arquivo)'.
Thu, Sep 05 2024
Poster of Nelson Pereira dos Santos – A Life of Cinema
Nelson Pereira dos Santos – A Life of Cinema
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in Nelson Pereira dos Santos – A Life of Cinema
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 17 2023
Poster of The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
Mon, Jan 30 2023
Poster of The Welles Raft
The Welles Raft
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in The Welles Raft
as 'Himself (Archive Footage)'.
Thu, Jun 23 2022
Poster of Katharsys
Katharsys
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in Katharsys
Tue, May 24 2022
Poster of Searching for Makunaima
Searching for Makunaima
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in Searching for Makunaima
as 'Archive footage'.
Thu, Nov 19 2020
Poster of Candango: Memoirs from a Festival
Candango: Memoirs from a Festival
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in Candango: Memoirs from a Festival
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Oct 22 2020
Poster of O Samba é Primo do Jazz
O Samba é Primo do Jazz
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in O Samba é Primo do Jazz
as '(imagens de arquivo)'.
Fri, Sep 18 2020
Poster of Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jul 10 2019
Poster of Pressed, Ripped Apart
Pressed, Ripped Apart
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in Pressed, Ripped Apart
as '(archive footage)'.
Thu, Jun 06 2019
Poster of Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in Memórias do Grupo Opinião
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 15 2019
Poster of Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 19 2009
Poster of A Paz é Dourada
A Paz é Dourada
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in A Paz é Dourada
as 'Lepto'.
Thu, Aug 14 2008
Poster of Othelo
Othelo
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in Othelo
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 09 2005
Poster of It's All Brazil
It's All Brazil
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in It's All Brazil
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Sep 18 1997
Poster of Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Cachoeiro em Três Tons
Cachoeiro em Três Tons
Grande Otelo would have been no older than
78 in Cachoeiro em Três Tons
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of It's All True
It's All True
Grande Otelo was
77 in It's All True
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 17 1993
Poster of Troca de Cabeça
Troca de Cabeça
Grande Otelo was
75 in Troca de Cabeça
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of A Embaixatriz do Samba
A Embaixatriz do Samba
Grande Otelo was
75 in A Embaixatriz do Samba
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Boca de Ouro
Boca de Ouro
Grande Otelo was
74 in Boca de Ouro
Wed, Apr 04 1990
Poster of Welles' Language
Welles' Language
Grande Otelo was
74 in Welles' Language
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Jardim de Alah
Jardim de Alah
Grande Otelo was
73 in Jardim de Alah
as 'Alah'.
Mon, Jan 02 1989
Poster of Abolition
Abolition
Grande Otelo was
72 in Abolition
as 'Himself'.
Fri, May 13 1988
Poster of Natal da Portela
Natal da Portela
Grande Otelo was
72 in Natal da Portela
as 'Seu Napoleão'.
Fri, Feb 19 1988
Poster of Jubiabá
Jubiabá
Grande Otelo was
71 in Jubiabá
as 'Jubiabá'.
Thu, Sep 17 1987
Poster of Running Out of Luck
Running Out of Luck
Grande Otelo was
71 in Running Out of Luck
Mon, Feb 02 1987
Poster of Black Fragments of Samba - Cariocas, The City Musicians
Black Fragments of Samba - Cariocas, The City Musicians
Grande Otelo was
71 in Black Fragments of Samba - Cariocas, The City Musicians
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Black Fragments of Samba - Paulo Moura, Infinite Music
Black Fragments of Samba - Paulo Moura, Infinite Music
Grande Otelo was
71 in Black Fragments of Samba - Paulo Moura, Infinite Music
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Black Fragments of Samba - Zezé Motta, The Enchanted Woman
Black Fragments of Samba - Zezé Motta, The Enchanted Woman
Grande Otelo was
71 in Black Fragments of Samba - Zezé Motta, The Enchanted Woman
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Black Fragments of Samba - Gilberto Gil, Serene Passion
Black Fragments of Samba - Gilberto Gil, Serene Passion
Grande Otelo was
71 in Black Fragments of Samba - Gilberto Gil, Serene Passion
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of It's Not All True
It's Not All True
Grande Otelo was
70 in It's Not All True
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Aug 22 1986
Poster of Brasa Adormecida
Brasa Adormecida
Grande Otelo was
70 in Brasa Adormecida
Fri, Aug 15 1986
Poster of Exu-Piá, Coração de Macunaíma
Exu-Piá, Coração de Macunaíma
Grande Otelo was
70 in Exu-Piá, Coração de Macunaíma
Sun, Jan 26 1986
Poster of Quilombo
Quilombo
Grande Otelo was
68 in Quilombo
as 'Babá'.
Sun, Jun 03 1984
Poster of Parahyba Mulher Macho
Parahyba Mulher Macho
Grande Otelo was
67 in Parahyba Mulher Macho
as 'Seu Pedro'.
Thu, Sep 15 1983
Poster of Fala Mangueira!
Fala Mangueira!
Grande Otelo was
67 in Fala Mangueira!
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Fitzcarraldo
Fitzcarraldo
Grande Otelo was
66 in Fitzcarraldo
as 'Station Master'.
Tue, Mar 02 1982
Poster of The Brazilwood Man
The Brazilwood Man
Grande Otelo was
66 in The Brazilwood Man
as 'Príncipe Tourvalou de Blesi'.
Mon, Feb 22 1982
Poster of Brasil
Brasil
Grande Otelo was
66 in Brasil
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Dec 05 1981
Poster of Noel por Noel
Noel por Noel
Grande Otelo was
65 in Noel por Noel
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Asa Branca: A Brazilian Dream
Asa Branca: A Brazilian Dream
Grande Otelo was
64 in Asa Branca: A Brazilian Dream
Mon, Jan 07 1980
Poster of As Aventuras de Robinson Crusoé
As Aventuras de Robinson Crusoé
Grande Otelo was
63 in As Aventuras de Robinson Crusoé
as 'Sexta-Feira'.
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of A Noite dos Duros
A Noite dos Duros
Grande Otelo was
62 in A Noite dos Duros
as 'Bides'.
Sat, Oct 14 1978
Poster of A Noiva da Cidade
A Noiva da Cidade
Grande Otelo was
62 in A Noiva da Cidade
as 'Líbero'.
Fri, May 26 1978
Poster of Bloody Gold
Bloody Gold
Grande Otelo was
62 in Bloody Gold
Mon, Feb 27 1978
Poster of Sweet Thieves
Sweet Thieves
Grande Otelo was
61 in Sweet Thieves
as 'Ruy Zebra'.
Thu, May 26 1977
Poster of The Force of Xango
The Force of Xango
Grande Otelo was
61 in The Force of Xango
as 'Beicinho'.
Wed, May 25 1977
Poster of Lucio Flavio
Lucio Flavio
Grande Otelo was
61 in Lucio Flavio
as 'Dondinho'.
Tue, Feb 01 1977
Poster of The Agony
The Agony
Grande Otelo was
61 in The Agony
as 'Sinhô'.
Thu, Dec 30 1976
Poster of Ladrão de Bagdá
Ladrão de Bagdá
Grande Otelo was
61 in Ladrão de Bagdá
Wed, Dec 15 1976
Poster of Carioca Tigre
Carioca Tigre
Grande Otelo was
60 in Carioca Tigre
as 'Omero'.
Fri, Oct 08 1976
Poster of Bahia
Bahia
Grande Otelo was
60 in Bahia
Sun, Sep 26 1976
Poster of O Flagrante
O Flagrante
Grande Otelo was
60 in O Flagrante
Thu, May 13 1976
Poster of Tem Alguém na Minha Cama
Tem Alguém na Minha Cama
Grande Otelo was
60 in Tem Alguém na Minha Cama
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of O Rei do Baralho
O Rei do Baralho
Grande Otelo was
60 in O Rei do Baralho
as 'Rei do Baralho'.
Mon, Nov 03 1975
Poster of Assim Era a Atlântida
Assim Era a Atlântida
Grande Otelo was
59 in Assim Era a Atlântida
Wed, Aug 27 1975
Poster of Deixa, Amorzinho... Deixa
Deixa, Amorzinho... Deixa
Grande Otelo was
59 in Deixa, Amorzinho... Deixa
Tue, Jul 01 1975
Poster of Viola Chinesa
Viola Chinesa
Grande Otelo was
59 in Viola Chinesa
Sat, May 31 1975
Poster of Aventuras d'um Detetive Português
Aventuras d'um Detetive Português
Grande Otelo was
59 in Aventuras d'um Detetive Português
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Star Rises
The Star Rises
Grande Otelo was
59 in The Star Rises
as 'Grande Otelo'.
Sun, Dec 15 1974
Poster of Getúlio Vargas
Getúlio Vargas
Grande Otelo was
58 in Getúlio Vargas
as '(archive footage)'.
Mon, Sep 16 1974
Poster of O Negrinho do Pastoreio
O Negrinho do Pastoreio
Grande Otelo was
58 in O Negrinho do Pastoreio
Sat, Dec 15 1973
Poster of Cassy Jones, O Magnífico Sedutor
Cassy Jones, O Magnífico Sedutor
Grande Otelo was
56 in Cassy Jones, O Magnífico Sedutor
as 'Porteiro do teatro'.
Sat, Jun 10 1972
Poster of Semana de Arte Moderna
Semana de Arte Moderna
Grande Otelo was
56 in Semana de Arte Moderna
as 'himself'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Cômicos... + Cômicos...
Cômicos... + Cômicos...
Grande Otelo was
55 in Cômicos... + Cômicos...
Mon, Jun 14 1971
Poster of O Barão Otelo no Barato dos Bilhões
O Barão Otelo no Barato dos Bilhões
Grande Otelo was
55 in O Barão Otelo no Barato dos Bilhões
as 'João Otelo dos Anzóis Carapuça'.
Wed, May 26 1971
Poster of Se Meu Dólar Falasse
Se Meu Dólar Falasse
Grande Otelo was
55 in Se Meu Dólar Falasse
as 'Tisiu'.
Mon, Mar 08 1971
Poster of O Donzelo
O Donzelo
Grande Otelo was
55 in O Donzelo
as 'Motorista de Taxi'.
Mon, Feb 01 1971
Poster of Sebastião Prata, ou Bem Dizendo, Grande Otelo
Sebastião Prata, ou Bem Dizendo, Grande Otelo
Grande Otelo was
55 in Sebastião Prata, ou Bem Dizendo, Grande Otelo
as 'Ele mesmo'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Em Ritmo Jovem
Em Ritmo Jovem
Grande Otelo was
54 in Em Ritmo Jovem
Sun, Sep 27 1970
Poster of A Familia do Barulho
A Familia do Barulho
Grande Otelo was
54 in A Familia do Barulho
as 'Divina Dama'.
Tue, May 05 1970
Poster of Não Aperta, Aparício
Não Aperta, Aparício
Grande Otelo was
54 in Não Aperta, Aparício
as 'Tonico'.
Wed, Apr 01 1970
Poster of A Doce Mulher Amada
A Doce Mulher Amada
Grande Otelo was
53 in A Doce Mulher Amada
Wed, Sep 17 1969
Poster of Macunaima
Macunaima
Grande Otelo was
53 in Macunaima
as 'Black Macunaíma / Macunaíma's son'.
Wed, Sep 03 1969
Poster of Alibi
Alibi
Grande Otelo was
53 in Alibi
as 'tranviere'.
Thu, Feb 13 1969
Poster of The Outsiders
The Outsiders
Grande Otelo was
52 in The Outsiders
Sat, Jan 27 1968
Poster of Massacre no Supermercado
Massacre no Supermercado
Grande Otelo was
52 in Massacre no Supermercado
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Doomed Lovers
Doomed Lovers
Grande Otelo was
51 in Doomed Lovers
as 'Focinho'.
Fri, Jun 02 1967
Poster of A Rose for Everyone
A Rose for Everyone
Grande Otelo was
51 in A Rose for Everyone
Wed, Jan 18 1967
Poster of Crônica da Cidade Amada
Crônica da Cidade Amada
Grande Otelo was
49 in Crônica da Cidade Amada
Fri, Sep 24 1965
Poster of Samba
Samba
Grande Otelo was
49 in Samba
as 'Freitas'.
Mon, Feb 01 1965
Poster of Quero Essa Mulher Assim Mesmo
Quero Essa Mulher Assim Mesmo
Grande Otelo was
47 in Quero Essa Mulher Assim Mesmo
Sun, May 26 1963
Poster of Assault on the Pay Train
Assault on the Pay Train
Grande Otelo was
46 in Assault on the Pay Train
as 'Cachaça'.
Sun, Sep 02 1962
Poster of The Cosmonauts
The Cosmonauts
Grande Otelo was
46 in The Cosmonauts
as 'Zenóbio'.
Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of O Homem Que Roubou a Copa do Mundo
O Homem Que Roubou a Copa do Mundo
Grande Otelo was
46 in O Homem Que Roubou a Copa do Mundo
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of O Dono da Bola
O Dono da Bola
Grande Otelo was
45 in O Dono da Bola
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Um Candango na Belacap
Um Candango na Belacap
Grande Otelo was
45 in Um Candango na Belacap
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Vai Que é Mole
Vai Que é Mole
Grande Otelo was
44 in Vai Que é Mole
as 'Brancura'.
Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Garota Enxuta
Garota Enxuta
Grande Otelo was
43 in Garota Enxuta
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Os Três Cangaceiros
Os Três Cangaceiros
Grande Otelo was
43 in Os Três Cangaceiros
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Pistoleiro Bossa Nova
Pistoleiro Bossa Nova
Grande Otelo was
43 in Pistoleiro Bossa Nova
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Entrei de Gaiato
Entrei de Gaiato
Grande Otelo was
43 in Entrei de Gaiato
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Mulheres à Vista
Mulheres à Vista
Grande Otelo was
43 in Mulheres à Vista
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Mujeres de fuego
Mujeres de fuego
Grande Otelo was
43 in Mujeres de fuego
Mon, Dec 15 1958
Poster of E o Bicho Não Deu
E o Bicho Não Deu
Grande Otelo was
42 in E o Bicho Não Deu
Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of É de Chuá!
É de Chuá!
Grande Otelo was
42 in É de Chuá!
Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of Com Jeito Vai
Com Jeito Vai
Grande Otelo was
42 in Com Jeito Vai
Sun, Dec 15 1957
Poster of Rio, Zona Norte
Rio, Zona Norte
Grande Otelo was
41 in Rio, Zona Norte
as 'Espírito da Luz Soares'.
Mon, Aug 26 1957
Poster of A Baronesa Transviada
A Baronesa Transviada
Grande Otelo was
41 in A Baronesa Transviada
as 'Benedito'.
Fri, Aug 16 1957
Poster of De Pernas Pro Ar
De Pernas Pro Ar
Grande Otelo was
41 in De Pernas Pro Ar
as 'Faísca'.
Fri, Jul 12 1957
Poster of Metido a Bacana
Metido a Bacana
Grande Otelo was
41 in Metido a Bacana
as 'Coalhada'.
Fri, May 24 1957
Poster of Pé na Tábua
Pé na Tábua
Grande Otelo was
41 in Pé na Tábua
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Depois Eu Conto
Depois Eu Conto
Grande Otelo was
40 in Depois Eu Conto
as 'Veludo'.
Fri, Jul 27 1956
Poster of Malandros em Quarta Dimensão
Malandros em Quarta Dimensão
Grande Otelo was
39 in Malandros em Quarta Dimensão
Wed, Dec 15 1954
Poster of Paixão nas Selvas
Paixão nas Selvas
Grande Otelo was
39 in Paixão nas Selvas
Tue, Dec 07 1954
Poster of Matar ou Correr
Matar ou Correr
Grande Otelo was
38 in Matar ou Correr
as 'Ciscocada'.
Fri, Feb 12 1954
Poster of A Dupla do Barulho
A Dupla do Barulho
Grande Otelo was
37 in A Dupla do Barulho
Thu, Aug 13 1953
Poster of Barnabé, You Are Mine
Barnabé, You Are Mine
Grande Otelo was
37 in Barnabé, You Are Mine
Tue, Dec 16 1952
Poster of I Loved a Bookie
I Loved a Bookie
Grande Otelo was
36 in I Loved a Bookie
as 'Passarinho'.
Tue, Apr 08 1952
Poster of Carnaval Atlântida
Carnaval Atlântida
Grande Otelo was
36 in Carnaval Atlântida
as 'Miro'.
Tue, Feb 05 1952
Poster of Três Vagabundos
Três Vagabundos
Grande Otelo was
36 in Três Vagabundos
as 'Rapadura/Milk Shake'.
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Aviso aos Navegantes
Aviso aos Navegantes
Grande Otelo was
34 in Aviso aos Navegantes
as 'Azulão'.
Tue, Feb 07 1950
Poster of Também Somos Irmãos
Também Somos Irmãos
Grande Otelo was
33 in Também Somos Irmãos
as 'Moleque Miro'.
Sat, Oct 15 1949
Poster of Terra Violenta
Terra Violenta
Grande Otelo was
33 in Terra Violenta
Mon, Aug 15 1949
Poster of O Caçula do Barulho
O Caçula do Barulho
Grande Otelo was
33 in O Caçula do Barulho
Wed, Apr 06 1949
Poster of ... E O Mundo Se Diverte
... E O Mundo Se Diverte
Grande Otelo was
33 in ... E O Mundo Se Diverte
Wed, Mar 09 1949
Poster of Carnaval no Fogo
Carnaval no Fogo
Grande Otelo was
33 in Carnaval no Fogo
as 'Empregado do Hotel'.
Sat, Jan 01 1949
Poster of É com Este que Eu Vou
É com Este que Eu Vou
Grande Otelo was
32 in É com Este que Eu Vou
as 'Lamparina'.
Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of Luz dos Meus Olhos
Luz dos Meus Olhos
Grande Otelo was
31 in Luz dos Meus Olhos
Wed, Jun 11 1947
Poster of The World is a Tambourine
The World is a Tambourine
Grande Otelo was
31 in The World is a Tambourine
Wed, Jan 01 1947
Poster of Não Adianta Chorar
Não Adianta Chorar
Grande Otelo was
29 in Não Adianta Chorar
Thu, Feb 01 1945
Poster of Romance Proibido
Romance Proibido
Grande Otelo was
29 in Romance Proibido
Thu, Dec 14 1944
Poster of Tristezas Não Pagam Dívidas
Tristezas Não Pagam Dívidas
Grande Otelo was
28 in Tristezas Não Pagam Dívidas
Wed, Dec 22 1943
Poster of Moleque Tião
Moleque Tião
Grande Otelo was
28 in Moleque Tião
Tue, Dec 07 1943
Poster of Samba em Berlim
Samba em Berlim
Grande Otelo was
27 in Samba em Berlim
as 'Empregado da pensão'.
Mon, Feb 22 1943
Poster of Black Diamonds
Black Diamonds
Grande Otelo was
25 in Black Diamonds
as 'Empregado da tendinha'.
Fri, Oct 17 1941
Poster of Laranja da China
Laranja da China
Grande Otelo was
24 in Laranja da China
as 'Boneco de Pixe'.
Fri, Jan 12 1940
Poster of Family Football
Family Football
Grande Otelo was
23 in Family Football
as 'Gibi'.
Fri, Jun 09 1939
Poster of Onde Estás, Felicidade?
Onde Estás, Felicidade?
Grande Otelo was
23 in Onde Estás, Felicidade?
as 'Sebastião'.
Mon, Apr 17 1939
Poster of João Ninguém
João Ninguém
Grande Otelo was
20 in João Ninguém
Wed, Jan 01 1936
Poster of Noites Cariocas
Noites Cariocas
Grande Otelo was
20 in Noites Cariocas
Tue, Dec 03 1935

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Renascer
Renascer
Grande Otelo was
77+ in Renascer
as 'Seu Francisco'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 08 1993
Poster of Mandala
Mandala
Grande Otelo was
71+ in Mandala
as 'Jonas Caetano Barbosa'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 12 1987
Poster of Sinhá Moça
Sinhá Moça
Grande Otelo was
70+ in Sinhá Moça
as 'Justo de Sá'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 28 1986
Poster of A Gata Comeu
A Gata Comeu
Grande Otelo was
69+ in A Gata Comeu
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 15 1985
Poster of Grandes Nomes
Grandes Nomes
Grande Otelo was
64+ in Grandes Nomes
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 07 1980
Poster of Água Viva
Água Viva
Grande Otelo was
64+ in Água Viva
as 'Canivete'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 04 1980
Poster of Bandeira 2
Bandeira 2
Grande Otelo was
55+ in Bandeira 2
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1971