Tag Archives: Video

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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Original SNL cast debut with Tom Snyder, 1975

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

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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Home video games are 40 years old

Posted on September 1, 2012 by

Home video games are officially 40 years old this week. The first home system, the Magnavox Odyssey, shipped to retailers in August of 1972. The first known instance of the system being on sale to the public dates to an … Continue reading →

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Funny Cars!: 1970s drag racing footage

Posted on August 19, 2012 by

It’s “Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!” Time to put your feet up, turn back time and enjoy 10 minutes of vintage 1970s drag racing footage. This awesome video compilation shows off various Funny Car and dragster events – including the NHRA Winternationals, … Continue reading →

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AT&T Video: Novelty phones of the 1970s

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

Ring, ring! Will somebody answer that damned phone?! You’ll have to pick it up as the thing is ringing throughout the whole house and there’s no answering machine. Here’s a great find (Thanks, emmapeel007!) – an AT&T ‘Design Line’ sales … Continue reading →

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