Daily 70s Spot #468: ‘A Star Is Born’ (Streisand, Kristofferson, 1976)

“Sometimes, everything isn’t enough.” This spot for the film, A Star Is Born runs one minute long. I could swear it takes at least twice that time. It’s not exactly action-packed. The promo aired in late December of 1976. ‘A … Continue reading

Rad Ads: ‘The Owl And The Pussycat’ (1970)

“…No longer a story for children.” Starring Barbra Streisand and George Segal with a screenplay by Buck Henry. The Owl And The Pussycat originally appeared in the November 02 1970 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New York) Previously on … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: What’s Up, Doc?

What’s Up, Doc?, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, was the third highest-grossing film of 1972. This “Screwball” comedy, released in March ’72, stars Barbra Streisand as trouble-prone Judy Maxwell and Ryan O’Neal as musicologist Howard Bannister, Ph.D. When the two come … Continue reading

March 22, 1977: A Tuesday to Remember

In honor of my wife’s birthday, March 22nd, let’s grab a year out of the 1970s and see what occurred on this fine day. 1977 – I choose you! Bruce Springsteen played the Boston Music Hall in Massachusetts; songs included … Continue reading