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Show Toppers: ‘Hawaii Five-O’ (1970s)

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Hawaii Five-O originally ran on CBS from September, 1968 through April of 1980. Therefore, it’s one of the quintessential 1970s shows – having aired new episodes across the entire decade. The police drama focuses on Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, played by … Continue reading →

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Daily 70s Spot: Levi’s dacron polyester (animated, 1970)

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

“We’re glad you walk on two legs. Otherwise, you’d never get the chance to wear a pair of Levi’s.” Time to dress up the Daily 70s Spot. Here’s one of those magical animated commercials for Levi’s. The spot we have … Continue reading →

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Daily 70s Spot: Coca-Cola ‘Seasons’ commercial (1970)

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

“The real things in life know no season. It’s the real thing. Coke.” Daily 70s Spot time. I know it’s spring and all – but here’s a nice commercial for Coca-Cola extolling the virtues of the fall season. Spot aired … Continue reading →

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Daily 70s Spot: Gremlin by American Motors Corporation (1970)

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

“If you had to compete with the three biggest car companies in America what would you do?” Yesterday we featured toy cars, today we have a “real” vehicle. Our Friday Daily 70s Spot is a humorous commercial for American Motors’ … Continue reading →

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Music for Monday: ‘Company’ original cast – ‘Barcelona’ (1970)

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

And now for something completely different for Monday’s music. A wonderful tune from 1970s Broadway. Here’s Dean Jones (who you’ll remember from Disney films like The Love Bug) and Susan Browning performing “Barcelona” from the Stephen Sondheim musical Company. Company … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Phantom Tollbooth’ (1970)

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

The movie version of Norton Juster’s classic children’s book, The Phantom Tollbooth, was directed by Chuck Jones, Abe Levitow and Dave Monahan and saw theatrical release in November, 1970. The film stars Butch Patrick (The Munsters, Lidsville) as Milo, a … Continue reading →

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