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Show Toppers: ‘Struck by Lightning’ (1979)

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Today on Show Toppers we have a real rarity. Give yourself a hearty pat on the back if you remember this one. Struck by Lightning originally ran Wednesday evenings on CBS from September to October, 1979. 11 episodes were filmed … Continue reading →

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Daily 70s Spot: Eckerd Drugs for Kodak film (1979)

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

“Twice the prints. Twice the film. And now, twice the guarantee.” Daily 70s Spot time. Here we have an Eckerd Drugs commercial featuring Kodak film, a lovable country bumpkin and a policy of “Twice the Guarantee.” Spot aired in March … Continue reading →

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Music for Monday: Triumph, ‘Lay It on the Line’ (1979)

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Last week on Music for Monday we had a slice of Barry Manilow. This time around we tilt to the opposite side of the 70s musical spectrum for a taste of Triumph. Triumph, a hard-rocking trio from Ontario, Canada, released … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Going in Style’ (1979)

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Going in Style, a comedic story about a trio of old-timers who set out to rob a bank, hit theaters in December of 1979. The film, written and directed by Martin Brest, stars George Burns (Joe), Lee Strasberg (Willie) and … Continue reading →

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Daily 70s Spot: Wilt Chamberlain for Volkswagen Rabbit (1979)

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

“Volkswagen does it – again!” To cap off celebrity week, our Daily 70s Spot stars basketball great, Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers. Here we find Chamberlain selling the Volkswagen Rabbit. Commercial aired in October of … Continue reading →

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Show Toppers: ‘Turnabout’ (1979)

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

Turnabout originally ran Friday evenings on NBC from January through March, 1979. The sitcom starred John Schuck (Holmes & YoYo) as Sam and Sharon Gless (Cagney & Lacey) as Penny – a married couple who magically switch places. Sam’s spirit … Continue reading →

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