Florence Henderson: Mrs. Brady’s Book

Florence Henderson, best known for portraying Carol Brady on The Brady Bunch (1969-1974,) published her autobiography last week entitled Life Is Not a Stage: From Broadway Baby to a Lovely Lady and Beyond. TV Guide has posted an article, “5 … Continue reading

TV Time: Pontiac Firebird Esprit Commercial (’73)

Let’s pause the action here for a quick commercial from 1973 for the Pontiac Firebird Esprit. This lovely ride comes in 70s mellow yellow with a white interior and is driven by a foxy, independent redhead. It’s a Firebird and … Continue reading

TV Time: Star Wars ‘Early Bird’ Action Figures

When Star Wars was released in May of 1977 it was such an unexpected smash that toys simply weren’t ready to hit stores in time to meet demand. As this ’77 TV spot shows, Kenner sold “Eary Bird Certificate Packages” … Continue reading

1970s Corvette Stingray Gallery

After being inspired by the Apollo 15 NASA astronauts and their fancy, striped 1970 Stingrays, I thought we’d take a look at Chevrolet Corvette Stingrays of the 1970s. Alright, so they look pretty similar year to year but they sure … Continue reading

Farrah Fawcett Barbie Doll Now On Sale, World Tilts Off Axis

Mattel have produced a Barbie-branded Farrah Fawcett doll. Designed by Bill Greening and part of the Black Label Celebrity Doll Collection, the Farrah doll is “permanently posed” and will set you back $34.95. Pretty cool, now let’s see Joey Heatherton … Continue reading

A Geek’s Journal – 1976

Today, I’d like to point you in the direction of a wonderful 1970s blog entitled “A Geek’s Journal -1976.” The blog is written by a gentlemen who goes by the nickname “Booksteve” and is based on his actual teenage diary … Continue reading