Alice relaxes on the dunking machine. What could possibly go wrong?
The Brady Bunch, 1971
Welcome to another thought-provoking installment of Brady Bunch Moments. This time around we witness Alice joyfully flirting with disaster. You’ve got to admire her pluck and courage! Watch and be awed.
This wet ‘n’ wild scene is from the The Brady Bunch third season episode, “My Sister, Benedict Arnold” which originally aired on October 15, 1971.
Previously, on Brady Bunch Moments: Bedroom battle!
Jack “Hold the chicken” Nicholson
Five Easy Pieces, 1970
The top grossing film for this week (September 25th) in 1970 was Five Easy Pieces. Five Easy Pieces was directed by Bob Rafelson and stars Jack Nicholson as Robert Dupea who hides his background as a child prodigy and works in an oil field.
This is the film that really made audiences and Hollywood stand up and take notice of Nicholson. It’s also the movie that features the famed diner scene where Nicholson squares off with a waitress and vainly attempts to have his order served to his liking. Catch the trailer.
Previously, on Trailer Tuesday: Over the Edge
Atlanta Rhythm Section get ‘So Into You,’ on UK TV, 1977
Happy Monday. In keeping with the Southern Rock vibe established last week, here’s Atlanta Rhythm Section performing “So Into You” on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test TV show in 1977.
“So Into You” is ARS’ biggest hit reaching a height of #7 on the Billboard “Hot 100” in April of 1977. The tune comes from the band’s A Rock and Roll Alternative L.P. of December ’76.
Read up on the band’s history at AtlantaRhythmSection.com.
Previously, on Music for Monday: Lynyrd Skynyrd, ‘Gimme Three Steps’
Bruce Lee is ‘Billy Lo’ in ‘Game of Death,’ 1972/1978
It’s time for A Bruce Lee Moment! This two-minute clip features a nunchaku battle where Lee faces off against the Third Floor Pagoda Guardian, Pasqual (Dan Inosanto). The battle comes to us courtesy of the film Game of Death.
Game of Death (released in 1978) features footage shot of Bruce Lee in 1972 and was “finished” by piecing that footage together with new actors and Lee doubles. Enjoy a brief moment with the real deal.
Previously, on A Bruce Lee Moment: Destroying O’Hara
Rick Springfield belts out ‘Hooky Jo’ on Aussie TV circa 1972
Here’s an odd bit of Mood Music for your Saturday that you may not have heard before – Rick Springfield’s “Hooky Jo” from 1972. The single comes from Springfield’s debut L.P., Beginnings.
“Hooky Jo” is super poppy and you’ll likely be singing along by the end of the tune. The song is about war but it’s hard to say which conflict. The Civil War? Vietnam? One thing’s for certain – you’ll never hear another cow bell and whistling breakdown this fantabulous. Enjoy!
Rick Springfield Wiki, Beginnings review at No Depression
Previously, on Mood Music: The Muppets, ‘Movin’ Right Along’
The Barkleys, 1972
“Arnie Barkley, he’s the head of the Barkley house. Agnes Barkley, is his devoted and loving spouse…”
DePatie-Freleng’s The Barkleys originally ran on NBC for 13 episodes beginning in September of 1972. The animated series featured a family of anthropomorphic dogs seemingly based on the live-action sitcoms All in the Family and The Honeymooners.
Ralph Kramden, uh, Arnie Barkley’s “Bark is worse than his bite!”
The great character actor, Henry Corden provided the voice of grouchy dad, Arnie and Joan Gerber played his wife, Agnes. Julie McWhirter, Gene Andrusco and Steve Lewis provided voices for the younger family members.
Here’s the intro for the show. Have a happy Funshine Friday!
Previously, on Funshine Friday: CB Bears