The Greg Brady Project and the Brady Brunch

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Barry Williams' Greg Brady Project Web Site

Actor Barry Williams of The Brady Bunch returned to the Yakov Smirnoff Theatre in Branson, Missouri today to begin a series of multi-media variety performances entitled “Brady Brunch.” Yes, “Brunch.” The shows take place at 10:30 AM and include a meal while Williams sings, tells stories and screens videos. You can read all about it on Williams’ Web Site The Greg Brady Project.

While there you can also read about Williams recent meet-up and dinner in New York with Brady Mom, Florence Henderson, on her Life Is Not A Stage book tour. You go, Greg!

Williams Brady Brunch Quote:

“The music now covers the 70’s, current day and standards. We expanded the clips, videos and stories. We made it interactive… I have brunch together with the audience and answer questions while we eat. We added a trivia game before the show to test Brady Bunch knowledge. I pulled out the Johnny Bravo jacket to start the show and fortunately… it still FITS! I share real stories about my life with the Brady’s and my own family. We also made sure that the brunch was tasty, hot and healthy.

Originally we hoped the reaction to the show would warrant a three month run in the fall of 2012. The support and response was so strong, I have booked 182 shows which begin on October 5th this year and run through December of 2012.”

70s Spots: Have a Pepsi Day!

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'Have a Pepsi Day', 1977. Helmets required.

“Have a Pepsi Day!” was the slogan for Pepsi Cola from 1975-1978. Below we have an excellent example of a Pepsi TV spot from around 1977. Click for a refreshing 30 seconds of skateboarding Summer fun. Striped shirts, tube socks and fat skateboard wheels. Check. Check. And check. I don’t remember that many skaters wearing helmets though. Let’s hear it for Pepsi safety!

“You’re the Pepsi Generation – come and have a Pepsi day.
C’mon, c’mon c’mon and taste the Pepsi way.
C’mon, c’mon c’mon and have a Pepsi day.
Wrap a thirsty smile around it – raise a Pepsi up and down it.
C’mon, c’mon. C’mon c’mon.
Have a Pepsi day!”

Trailer Tuesday: Ron Howard’s ‘Grand Theft Auto’ (1977)

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Grand Theft Auto, 1977. ‘It’s a comedy…with car crashes.’

Ah, it’s Tuesday and that means we have another fine movie trailer on display for you. Drive into the clicker below and enjoy a two minute look at Ron Howard’s directorial debut Grand Theft Auto.

GTA released in of June of 1977 and was commercially successful (to the auto-tune of 15 million big ones.) Reviews, however, weren’t overwhelmingly positive. I sure enjoyed it at the age of 10. A great many cars lost their lives in this 70s chase pic. That was entertainment enough.

‘GRAND THEFT AUTO’ TRAILER (1977)

Grand Theft Auto Wiki, IMDb

Music for Mondays: Faces ‘Stay With Me’

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Rod the Mod wants you to 'Stay'. You won't regret it.

The Faces “Stay With Me” was written by singer Rod Stewart and guitarist Ron Wood and first appeared on the band’s 1971 L.P. A Nod Is as Good as a Wink…To a Blind Horse. Here, we have a clip of the lads performing the tune (chart position: #6 in the UK, #17 in the US) in 1972 for the BBC. Have a happy Monday.

Faces official site, Faces Wiki

TV Time: Star Wars Re-Release 1978

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Star Wars is back for 1978! Enjoy Ben's white lightsaber while you can.

This TV spot trumpets the re-release of Star Wars to theaters in 1978. As much as I adore the film I must admit it does look a bit ancient around the edges in this classic commercial. Note the not-yet-updated lo-fi special effects on display. Nice white ‘saber, Ben!

TV Time: ABC Promo – The Six Million Dollar Man (’78)

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The Six Million Dollar Man. 1978. Lee Majors heats up the small screen.

Here’s a :20 second, 1978-era, ABC promo for The Six Million Dollar Man which manages to display some fine sexual innuendo (rocket launch, ahoy!) before leading into a spot for Roy Scheider in The Seven-Ups. If you missed our look at an impressive car chase from The Seven-Ups you’ll want to give that a viewing too.

The Six Million Dollar Man Wiki, The Seven-Ups IMDb