Dallas returns to TV, reviews favorable

Famed nighttime soap opera, Dallas, which originally ran from 1978 to 1991, returned to TV last night. The new Dallas premiered on TNT with a two-hour episode and first reviews are generally favorable. 70s cast members; Larry Hagman (J.R.), Patrick … Continue reading

Outta Sites: 70s stories from the Web

There’s always a number of worthy 1970s-related stories poking around the Web at any given time. The problem is tracking them down quickly when you need a hearty dose of nostalgia. With that in mind – let me direct you … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: Slap Shot

In honor of my local team winning the Stanley Cup last night for the first time in their 45-year-history (Go Kings!) I happily foist upon you the theatrical trailer for hockey flick, Slap Shot. Slap Shot stars Paul Newman as … Continue reading

Music for Monday: The Rolling Stones, ‘Brown Sugar’

“Brown Sugar” was the lead-off single for The Rolling Stone’s Sticky Fingers L.P. and was released in April, 1971 in the UK and May ’71 in the US (where it rose to #1). Here are The Stones performing an excellent … Continue reading

70s Stories In The News: Nixon, Mark Spitz, Gay Rights ’71

Nixon: It Gets Worse Here’s a trio of 70s-related stories in recent news that may catch your interest. First up, famed investigative reporters, Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein, take a look back at Watergate (June 17, 1972) in an article … Continue reading

Mood Music: Exile, ‘Kiss You All Over’

Exile released “Kiss You All Over” in the summer of 1978 and it rose to the top of the Billboard “Hot 100” charts by September. Please slip into a sexy mood and enjoy these hairy gentlemen playing their biggest pop … Continue reading