Funny Cars!: 1970s drag racing footage

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

Funshine Friday: ‘Emergency +4’ (1973)

Universal Television contracted Fred Calvert Productions to produce two seasons of Emergency +4 and they originally aired September, 1973 through 1975. This animated offshoot of the live-action Emergency! series featured the voices of Randolph Mantooth (John Gage) and Kevin Tighe … Continue reading

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

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