Here’s a trio of recent 1970s-related stories you may find of interest. I certainly did. Sonia Manzano, aka Maria from Sesame Street, recently announced her retirement from the famed children’s show. She spoke with NPR about growing up in the … Continue reading
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“Nobody demands more from a Datsun…than Datsun!” On this fine, lazy Sunday, we step back in time to 1978 and view two commercials you may have caught that year. First up, one for the Datsun B-210 GX that aired in … Continue reading
“Sold more handheld calculators…than anybody else in America.” Handheld calculators! The Love Boat! Bob Hope! We’ve got a mighty mix for today’s vintage spots. First in the queue, The Love Boat‘s Bernie “Doc” Kopell for National Semiconductor calculators. The spot … Continue reading
Lee Riders Jeans. (Ebony magazine, August, 1976) “For those who think it’s time to get down to earth, back to basics.” Check out that “authentic western styling”! Lee Riders Jeans originally appeared in the August, 1976 issue of Ebony magazine. … Continue reading
“The First Lady of the American stage, Helen Hayes, plays the mind-boggling, huggable, perpetual stowaway, Ada Quonsett…” We haven’t enjoyed a good trailer in quite some time, so let’s fly right into one. Here’s the Coming Attraction for 1970’s Airport. … Continue reading
On this edition of Music for Monday we check in on the Bee Gees. Here they are performing the happy-sad classic, “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” on European TV in 1971. “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” … Continue reading