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Show Toppers: ‘The Jimmy Stewart Show’ (1971)

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

Today on Show Toppers we have a lesser-known series that lasted a brief year on the box. The Jimmy Stewart Show originally ran Sunday evenings at 8:30 on NBC from September, 1971 to August, 1972. The situation comedy starred silver … Continue reading →

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Music for Monday: The Persuaders, ‘Thin Line Between Love and Hate’

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

Enjoy a taste of smooth R&B to keep the new week gliding along. Here’s The Persuaders performing “Thin Line Between Love and Hate” on Soul Train in 1971. “Thin Line Between Love and Hate” appeared on the L.P. of the … Continue reading →

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Rad Ads: Cincinnati Magazine (spring, 1971)

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

A very good, lazy Sunday to you. Let’s flip through a few back issues of Cincinnati Magazine and rip out some Rad Ads. These fun, fashion-forward print ads can be found in the March through May, 1971 issues. Click any … Continue reading →

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Music for Monday: Neil Young, ‘Old Man’ (live, ’71)

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

Welcome to Monday. Here’s the amazing Neil Young performing “Old Man” live for British TV in early 1971. “Old Man” appeared on Young’s February, 1972 L.P., Harvest. Released as single, the tune rose to #31 on the US Billboard “Hot … Continue reading →

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Daily 70s Spot: Don Adams & Penny Marshall for Hertz Rent-a-Car (1971)

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Here’s a nifty spot with an unexpected pairing of celebrities. Don Adams (Get Smart) and Penny Marshall (Laverne & Shirley) for Hertz Rent-a-Car. Adams was already well-known to TV viewers but Marshall was still in the process of becoming popular. … Continue reading →

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Daily 70s Spot: Indy ’70 Sears DieHard Battery commercial (1971)

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

Our Daily 70s Spot shows off the 1970 Indianapolis race and informs us that Sears DieHard batteries were used in 25 out of the 33 cars. There’s some classic, albeit brief and backwards, racing footage in this one. Commercial aired … Continue reading →

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