Brady Bunch Moments: ‘Keep on Movin’

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Brady Bunch in action on 'Amateur Nite' Jan. 1973.

It’s time for a “Brady Bunch Moment” here at the Disco. This toe-tapping moment captures the Brady kids singing “Keep on Movin'” on the Pete Sterne Amateur Hour where the group attempt to win prize money to purchase a silver platter for their parents. They lose out to Patty’s Prancing Poodles – but what an effort!

*Note: I love how Alice feels the need to clean the arm of the chair she sits in while watching the show. Better keep working or the Bradys will toss her out on her behind!

Go Alice, go! Never stop shining you crazy diamond.

The Brady Bunch ‘Amateur Nite‘ January, 1973.

Trailer Tuesday: John Wayne, ‘The Shootist’

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'The Shootist' 1976 in action. John Wayne is J.B. Books.

35 years ago in August, 1976 John Wayne’s The Shootist was released. The film followed one of the last Old West gunfighters, John Bernard (J. B.) Books as he lived out his last few days at the turn of the century (1901). The cast included Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, Harry Morgan, Scatman Crothers, John Carradine, Richard Boone and James Stewart. Yep, it’s a good one and worth watching.

John Wayne died in 1979, three years after the film released. Watch the trailer below.

The Shootist Wiki, The Shootist IMDb

Music for Mondays: Bill Wyman ‘I Wanna Get Me a Gun’

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Bill Wyman Grippin' the Monkey 1974

Here’s one from out of left field for your Monday musical enjoyment. Bill Wyman, Rolling Stones bassist, performing “I Wanna Get Me a Gun” from his 1974 debut solo album “Monkey Grip“.

Ahh, the 70s. You just don’t see many performances featuring dancers like this anymore. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? I can’t decide.

*Warning – A bit off off-color language in the tune. One word precisely.*

BillWyman.com

Funshine Friday: Groovie Goolies ‘1,2,3’

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Groovie Goolies - proving their educational worth

Groovie Goolies from Filmaton, was a spinoff of Sabrina the Teenage Witch and only ran for a paltry 22 episodes from September, 1970 to September, 1971. The show is well-remembered by kids who enjoyed a “groovy” pop song in every episode and Laugh-In-style humor.

Check out the “1,2,3” song below which comes from the very first Groovie Goolies episode – and have a wonderful Funshine Friday!

Groovie Goolies Wiki

Star Trek Anniversaries: The Animated Series

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Boldly drawn! Star Trek - The Animated Series made its debut Sept. 8th, 1973.

Not only is today the 45th anniversary of the debut of Star Trek on TV screens, it is also the 38th anniversary of the lesser-known Star Trek The Animated Series. The live-action Star Trek ran regularly in reruns throughout the 70s and I was a regular viewer. The animated series wasn’t on quite as much but I did manage to catch it now and again.

22 episodes of Star Trek: The Animated Series were produced and they featured voices by the original cast (minus Walter Koenig’s Chekov.) The show first ran from September 8, 1973 to October 12, 1974. Enjoy the intro below.

Star Trek: The Animated Series Wiki

Trailer Tuesday: Death Race 2000

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Roger Corman presents 'Death Race 2000' - You'll finish first...or not at all.

Better late than never, we have a Trailer Tuesday entry. Click-to-play below and enjoy the one minute of insanity that is the Death Race 2000 trailer. Death Race 2000 released in April, 1975 and was produced by Roger Corman, directed by Paul Bartel and starred David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone.

I have a vague recollection of seeing this film at the Gilmore Drive-In theater in L.A. The theater no longer exists and is now part of The Grove complex. My memory is probably vague because my mother likely made us leave after the first 45 minutes. The movie features bizarre race cars with lots of shooting and explosions. I should have a strong memory. Those are boyhood crack ingredients, right there.

Death Race 2000 Wiki, IMDb