Tag Archives: 70s Celebrities

70s Shots: Everyday life in the hood: NYC, Ford & Pele

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Today we have a quartet of exceptional, early-1970s images for you to ogle. Firstly, photos of Harlem and the Lower East Side, New York by Camilo José Vergara. Secondly, a quick presidential visit for soccer superstar Pele. Everyday Life in … Continue reading →

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70s Shots: The Reapers, Bowies & Bee Gees

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

Welcome to the weekend. Here’s a trio of super 70s shots for you to soak up; a LIFE spread on early-70s NYC street gang The Reapers, David and Angie Bowie stepping out and the Bee Gees on the verge of … Continue reading →

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Jerry Seinfeld: Comedy clips from the late 1970s

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld‘s popularity exploded in the 1980s and 90s but the man was performing on television (and in night clubs) as early as the 1970s. Here’s two brief clips featuring Jerry making with the jokes while still in his … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Richard Pryor

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

Comedian, actor and social commentator Richard Pryor would have been 72 years old today. The sorely missed, boundary-pushing funnyman was born December 1st, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois. Let’s celebrate Pryor, who appeared on TV and in film throughout the 1970s, … Continue reading →

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Larry Hagman has died: A 70s video remembrance

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

As you have likely heard by now – actor Larry Hagman passed away on Friday. 1970s-era fans will best remember Hagman as Major Anthony Nelson on reruns of I Dream of Jeannie (1965-1970) and as J.R. on nighttime soap, Dallas … Continue reading →

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Shazam!’: Michael Gray Interviewed, promo video

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

I reported the other day on the impending release of the Shazam! complete series DVD collection from Warner Brothers. Well, the disc is out now and series star Michael Gray (Billy Batson) has been doing some promotion this past week. … Continue reading →

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