Today, in the 70s: Up in Smoke, AC/DC rocks

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

70s stories in the news: 78-yr-old Tony Disco, Thomas Eagleton affair, recent passings

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

70s shots: Star Wars footprints at the Chinese Theater

Here’s a great “70s shot” for you to enjoy on this summer anniversary. 35 years ago, on August 3rd, 1977, Star Wars characters; C-3PO, R2-D2 and Darth Vader signed their names and left their footprints in the cement at Mann’s … Continue reading

70s stories in the news: CBS to reboot ‘Brady Bunch’, ‘Super Friends’ Alden dies

It’s time to catch up on recent 1970s-related stories. Ripped from the news we have word on a possible prime time return of The Brady Bunch, actor Norman Alden passing away and more. Read on. A new Brady Bunch for … Continue reading

70s stories in the news: 70s Harlem, Denver denies ’76 Olympics, The Jeffersons – little known facts

Time for a quick round-up of 1970s-related stories in the news. Today, we take a look at photos of Harlem in the 70s, find out why Denver, Colorado was awarded the 1976 Winter Olympics and then turned them down and … Continue reading