Monthly Archives: October 2011

TV Time: Captain & Tennille ABC Promo

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Husband and wife musical duo, Captain & Tennille, had a slew of hit records in the 1970s including “Love Will Keep Us Together” (US, #1) and “Muskrat Love” (US #4.) From September, 1976 through March of 1977 the Captain (Daryl … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: The Doberman Gang

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

The Doberman Gang was released on March 29th, 1973. The film features a bank heist conducted by a pack of Doberman Pinschers named after famous criminals; Dillinger, Bonnie, Clyde, Baby Face Nelson, Ma Barker and Pretty Boy Floyd. If you … Continue reading →

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Music for Mondays: Neil Young ‘Heart of Gold’

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

Happy Monday, good people. Let’s get right to the music. Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold” was recorded in 1971 and released in 1972. It is, to date, Young’s only #1 single on the Billboard charts. Enjoy an excellent live performance, … Continue reading →

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TV Time: The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

Seeing as how we’re pushing into late October let’s look at a slightly spooky spot. Click below to enjoy the ABC intro for the The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries. The show ran from January’77 to January ’79 and starred Shaun … Continue reading →

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Funshine Friday: Wonderbug

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

Wonderbug ran for 22 episodes as 15 minute segments during the first two seasons (’76-’78) of The Krofft Supershow. The car was a beat up old dune buggy (known as “Schlepcar”) which transformed into a shiny “Wonderbug” when its magic … Continue reading →

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70s Spots: Disneyland’s Space Mountain (’77)

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Disneyland’s Space Mountain ride opened in 1977 and blew our little childhood minds. The opening was attended by numerous astronauts, including Sen. John Glenn and Alan Shepard, and helped Disneyland set an attendance record over the long Memorial Day weekend. … Continue reading →

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