“Get down on your knees”
Siouxsie and the Banshees, “Playground Twist,” Summer, 1979
“Hanging from your daisy chain, swinging in your trees…”
The only single released from Siouxsie and the Banshees‘ second L.P., Join Hands, “Playground Twist” was released in July of 1979.
This slightly sinister, gorgeous and swirling tune made it to #28 on the UK charts. Have a delightful October Monday.
Previously, on Music for Monday: The Brothers Johnson, ‘I’ll Be Good to You’
Bobby Brady (Mike Lookinland) is “Fancypants Pool Champ of the Universe”
The Brady Bunch, 1974
In today’s excruciatingly wonderful Brady Bunch Moment, Bobby Brady shows off his amazing trick-shot pool techniques before a command performance crowd bedecked in gowns and tuxedos.
This incredible moment was pulled from the season five episode of The Brady Bunch entitled, “The Hustler.” The episode was the show’s second-to-last ever and originally aired March 1, 1974. Cousin Oliver (Robbie Rist) makes a welcome, but brief, appearance in the clip.
Previously, on Brady Bunch Moments: Dunking Alice
C’mon, c’mon, ‘Let’s Stick Together’
Bryan Ferry, September, 1976
Mood Music time! Get on the dance floor and step lively to Bryan Ferry and his 1976 UK top five hit, “Let’s Stick Together.”
This sounds so timeless. It’s hard to believe it was released 36 years ago.
Previously, on Mood Music: The Jackson 5, ‘I Want You Back’ (Live ’71)
Pink teeth? No, sir.
The Pink Panther, ‘Pink-In,’ 1971
Children of all ages! Pull up a bean bag chair, grab a bowl of Lucky Charms, switch on the TV and enjoy this full-length Pink Panther cartoon.
Today’s episode is entitled “Pink-In” and it first hit (theater) screens in October, 1971. Pink joins the service and heads off to Vietnam. Well, almost. Happy Funshine Friday!
Pink Panther cartoons Wiki, IMDb
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‘Battlestar Galactica’ TV intro, 1978
The original Battlestar Galactica ran for a single season from September, 1978 until April, 1979. The show was created by Glen A. Larson and starred Lorne Greene as Commander Adama, Richard Hatch as Capt. Apollo and Dirk Benedict as Lt. Starbuck.
Dirk Benedict as Lt. Starbuck, the Han Solo-esque charmer
Battlestar Galactica, 1978
I can remember eagerly awaiting and watching the first episode of Battlestar Galactica and making sure to watch it each week. It was the closest thing we kids had to Star Wars on TV. Galactica 1980 continued the series story and I watched that too – only not as religiously. It didn’t have quite the same magic.
Battlestar Galactica Intro 1978
Previously, on Show Toppers: Charlie’s Angels
Kathleen Freeman wishes you ‘Lotsa Luck’
NBC, 1973
Sure, you remember Sanford and Son but how about Lotsa Luck and The Girl With Something Extra? Here’s an NBC Friday night promo from 1973 touting the above-mentioned shows.
Lotsa Luck starred Dom DeLuise and Kathleen Freeman and ran from September, 1973 to May, 1974. The Girl With Something Extra starred Sally Field, John Davidson and Terri Garr and also had a run from September ’73 to May ’74. Sing along with me now: “Memories…of Forgotten TV!”
(L to R) John Davidson, Sally Field, Zhora Lampert, Jack Sheldon
‘The Girl With Something Extra,’ NBC, 1973
Previously, on Forgotten TV: Future Cop, 1976