Rollerskating 'In the News' 1979. The flared trousers made you go faster. Fact!
Here’s an “In the News” segment from CBS Saturday Morning programming in 1979. The clip focuses on rollerskating and the attempt to bring the sport into Olympic competition. I always loved when I caught an “In the News” report and the spacey theme tune and narrator Christopher Glenn’s voice are indelibly etched in my brain. On display below we have an intro by Bugs Bunny and a cool, Western-themed commercial for “New” Hubba Bubble bubble gum included.
The Brady Bunch, Oct. 22nd 1971 - The very moment 'porkchops and applesauce' entered your psyche
My favorite TV show of the 1970s, by a wide-margin, is The Brady Bunch. I watched the show when it originally ran from 1969-1974, though I was so young I barely remember those first few years. It was when the show went into syndication soon after, and I watched it five or six times a week, that it really sunk its joyful claws into me and never let go.
To honor this fine obsession show, from time to time, we’ll look at particularly memorable moments. We’ll get things rolling today with Season 3, Episode 055 “The Personality Kid,” which first aired on October 22, 1971. Directed by Oscar Rudolph and written by Ben Starr, the episode features Peter (Chris Knight) attempting to imitate Humphrey Bogart and uttering the immortal phrase “porkchops and applesauce.”
“Peter: (Bogart voice) Hey Mom. Hi Alice. What’s for dinner?
Carol: Porkchops.
Peter: Porkchops, eh? What else?
Alice: Applesauce?
Peter: Porkchops…and applesauce. Ain’t that swell?
Carol: Have you got something stuck in your teeth?”
The Brady Bunch: ‘Pork Chops and Apple Sauce’ Clip, 1971
Kiss' Gene Simmons and his tongue - 1975. The most famous tongue of the 70s? Perhaps. Only the Rolling Stone's logo comes close.
First released in April of 1975, Kiss’s “Rock and Roll All Night,” from the album Dressed to Kill, rose to #57 on the Billboard chart. However, the song truly exploded six months later when a live version of the tune (from the Alive! L.P.) was released in October. Party everyday? Suuuure, why not. Go on, it’s good for ya.
After being inspired by the Apollo 15 NASA astronauts and their fancy, striped 1970 Stingrays, I thought we’d take a look at Chevrolet Corvette Stingrays of the 1970s. Alright, so they look pretty similar year to year but they sure do look purty!
1970 Corvette Stingray (Pic by Larry McClaskey)
1971 Corvette Stingray (Owner Matthew McConaughey - auctioned for charity)
Bay City Rollers 'Saturday Night' live in Japan Dec. 1976
Hello and happy weekend, Bionic lads & lasses! Seeing as how this is shaping up to be a fine Saturday evening, let’s check in with the Bay City Rollers and sing along with their #1 U.S. hit “Saturday Night”. “Saturday Night” was released in September, 1975 and reached the top of the Billboard charts in January ’76. The live version on display below is likely from the Rollers’ December, 1976 tour of Japan as we see Pat McGlynn (who was only in the band for six months) on guitar.
Mattel have produced a Barbie-branded Farrah Fawcett doll. Designed by Bill Greening and part of the Black Label Celebrity Doll Collection, the Farrah doll is “permanently posed” and will set you back $34.95. Pretty cool, now let’s see Joey Heatherton and Adrienne Barbeau dolls please. America thanks you in advance.
Hmmm, somehow this isn't quite working for me as much as the 70s poster did
“Her swimsuit was red, her smile was spectacular, and her hairstyle made history. Inspired by the best-selling 1976 poster, this fabulous Farrah Fawcett doll recreates each of the essential elements that caused an instant sensation. Permanently posed on a striped blanket inspired by the original, she features a brand new body mold, and a face sculpt that perfectly captures her blue eyes and fabulous hair.”
