Let us imagine an avocado green and harvest gold-colored time machine (with an air-brushed image of prancing horses upon its side) has whisked us back in time to August 11th, 1978. What sort of news events and fantastical entertainment would … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Hanna-Barbera’s Inch High, Private Eye originally ran for 13 episodes on NBC from September, 1973 – August, 1974. The animated series featured the voice of Lennie Weinrib (H.R. Pufnstuf) as Inch. Inch did his dangerously comical work for the Finkerton … Continue reading
Time for another shot o’ “Show Toppers.” Today, we take a look at McCloud and take in the show’s intro from season six, September, 1975. McCloud ran from 1970 to 1977. NBC ran the show as part of its Four … Continue reading
Here are the latest 1970s-related stories ripped screaming from the headlines. Investigate with gusto. At 78, Tony Ferrante Keeps Disco, And Its Clothes, Alive The New York Times has a great story up on Tony Ferrante, an older fellow who’s … Continue reading
With friends like these… The Friends of Eddie Coyle, 1973 The Friends of Eddie Coyle, based on a book by George V. Higgins, hit theaters in June of 1973. This Boston-based crime saga was directed by Peter Yates and stars … Continue reading
Ready for two minutes of pure musical magic? Watch this video of Bill Withers and his band performing “Ain’t No Sunshine” circa 1971-72. Four talented fellows playing with a cool, relaxed vibe. “Ain’t No Sunshine,” from the “Just As I … Continue reading