Music for Monday: Neil Young, ‘Old Man’ (live, ’71)

Welcome to Monday. Here’s the amazing Neil Young performing “Old Man” live for British TV in early 1971. “Old Man” appeared on Young’s February, 1972 L.P., Harvest. Released as single, the tune rose to #31 on the US Billboard “Hot … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: ‘Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show’ NBC Promo (1978)

Today’s blink-and-you’ve-missed-it Daily 70s Spot is a 10-second NBC promo for the ‘Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show.’ Sure, you remember Barris and The Gong Show, but how many remember his eclectic variety show that ran for six, short weeks from … Continue reading

Re-Post: Academy Award winners of the 1970s

*Here’s a re-post you may have missed last year or wish to read again as it’s Oscar Sunday. Enjoy profusely! Welcome to Academy Award Sunday. Before you watch the 2012 event this evening, why not peruse this list of Oscar … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Ted Knight for Southgate USA Mall (1978)

Here’s a fun Daily 70s Spot that was previously lost in the mists of time. Ted Knight (best-known for The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Too Close for Comfort) for the Southgate USA Mall in Ohio. Commercial aired in May … Continue reading

Mood Music: Bugsy Malone, ‘Bad Guys’

Here’s a musical clip from the film Bugsy Malone (1976). If you grew up in the 1970s this is one of your favorite flicks. It’s certainly high up on my “feel good” list. The tune on display below is “Bad … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Winnebago ‘Spring Rally’ (1973)

Our Daily 70s Spot features a jaunty song and the new line-up of Winnebago RVs for 1973. Vehicles on display include the Brave, Chieftain, and the “best-selling” Indian. I had a much-loved, Winnebago Indian Tonka toy when I was a … Continue reading