Satirical comedy, Americathon, hit theaters in late summer, 1979. The film stars John Ritter as the 1998 US President when America has run “out of gas, oil and cash.” An “Americathon” is held to save the country from bankruptcy and … Continue reading
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Highly-influential electronic band, Kraftwerk, formed in Düsseldorf, Germany in 1970. The group released the song “Radio-Activity” in October of 1975. The clip below captures the band performing for French TV in 1978. Man? Machine? Or something altogether better? Press play … Continue reading
Post launched Pink Panther Flakes on the unsuspecting breakfast-eating public in the early 1970s – likely around 1972 or ’73 – to go along with their sponsorship of The Pink Panther Show. Enjoy a 60 second TV spot for this … Continue reading
On this installment of “BBM” we feature the flavorful, October 26, 1973, “Marcia Gets Creamed” episode from the final season of The Brady Bunch. Marcia and Jan are working at Mr. Haskell’s ice cream shop when Marcia’s boyfriend walks in … Continue reading
Hanna-Barbera and Toho produced 26 episodes of the animated Godzilla series and the first show aired as part of the The Godzilla Power Hour in September of 1978. The show is somewhat notorious for featuring Godzilla’s inept young cousin, Godzuki. … Continue reading
Hey kids! it’s time for a trio of 1970s-related stories from the past week or so. Explore the recent news and art bits. Happy Days Actors Settle Lawsuit Way back in July, 2011 I brought you a report on Marion … Continue reading