Tag Archives: 70s Celebrities

Original SNL cast debut with Tom Snyder, 1975

The endlessly interesting Mark Evanier at News From ME posted this video and it’s just too fascinating not to re-post it for you here. Hit the short clip below for the television debut of Saturday Night Live‘s “Not Ready for … Continue reading

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A Bruce Lee Moment: Nunchucks at noon

It’s time for A Bruce Lee Moment! This two-minute clip features a nunchaku battle where Lee faces off against the Third Floor Pagoda Guardian, Pasqual (Dan Inosanto). The battle comes to us courtesy of the film Game of Death. Game … Continue reading

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70s Spots: The Carpenters – Rare Japanese commercials

I hope you are enjoying a lazy September Sunday. To help keep you relaxed – here’s a pair of rarely-seen spots The Carpenters made for Japanese television in the early to mid-1970s. First up, Karen and Richard sing a tune … Continue reading

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Remembering Elvis Presley on the 35th anniversary of his death

35 years ago today, on August 16th, 1977, Elvis Presley died. A Web Site called The Boot has published an article entitled “Elvis Presley Remembered by Country Musicians on 35th Anniversary of His Death” that you may wish to explore. … Continue reading

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Happy (belated) Birthday, Steve Martin

It has just come to my attention that yesterday was Steve Martin’s 67th birthday. Let’s celebrate the beloved actor/writer/comedian/musician by viewing a clip from the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson which originally aired on November 21st, 1978. Happy Birthday, Steve … Continue reading

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A Bruce Lee Moment: Destroying O’Hara

Hey, kung fu kiddies! It’s time for a “Bruce Lee Moment.” On this debut fist-flashing installment we watch as Bruce Lee metes out well-deserved revenge upon the horrid O’Hara. This glorious moment is ripped from 1973′s Enter the Dragon. Bruce … Continue reading

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