Elton sings 'Goodbye Yellow Felt Toad' on The Muppet Show, Oct. 1977
I’m not sure how to classify this amazing mixture of Elton John and The Muppets. It’s music, TV, comedy and 70s culture all rolled up into one fuzzy ball of awesomeness. Just press play and enjoy Elton singing “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” with Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem on episode 214 of The Muppet Show from late 1977.
Muppet Wiki – Episode 214
'I also love the easy-opening cans' - Bubba Smith, 1977
Football great Charles Aaron “Bubba” Smith has died at the age of 66 in his Los Angeles home. Perhaps best-known in the 1980s for his portrayal of Moses Hightower in six Police Academy movies, Smith also made quite a name for himself in the 1970s.
Smith played defensive end with the Baltimore Colts (1967-71,) –which included a victory over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V–, Oakland Raiders (1973-74), and Houston Oilers (1975-76). After leaving the game, Smith appeared on 70s TV shows such as The New Adventures of Wonder Woman (’78), Good Times (’78) and Charlie’s Angels (’79).
Many more will remember Bubba Smith from his long-running stint pitching Miller Light. Enjoy a fine example from 1977 below. Here’s to you, Bubba! We’ll raise a glass of milk on your behalf — seeing as how you didn’t actually drink alcohol.
Today, we revisit some fanciful magazine ads from 1978 featuring fashion-forward fabrics; polyester and fur. After looking at this collection you’ll find yourself hankering for a nice fur-lined jogging ensemble. Hmmm, that had to have been created. I must find photographic proof.
These punch-face shirts are for freakin' hard men. No sissypants fluffy poos allowed! Also, they're highly-washable.
George Zessi and his special lady friend (there so much history behind this photo...in my mind)
You know these ladies are interested in that dapper chap by the way they avoid his gaze
If polyester was this fun, damnit, we'd still be wearing it!
These two Virgin Islands honeymooners must really love eachother (yep, 'cause they refuse to look at one another)
Eastman's famous Kodafill polyester filling. What do you mean you've never heard of it?!
Donny & Marie cuttin' a rug - January, 1978
Stevie plays Superstition (likely in early 1973.) You will smile and tap your foot. Resistance is futile.
Happy Monday and Happy August, Bionic pals. It’s time for some soulful music to get our week and a fresh month started off right. Here is a 22-yr-old Stevie Wonder in the studio in late 1972/early 1973 playing the fantastically funky “Superstition.” This classic tune was released in November ’72 and hit #1 on the US charts. Feel free to turn up the volume and dance along.
40 years ago this week NASA launched the Apollo 15 mission from Cape Canaveral (July 26, 1971.) Astronauts James Irwin, David Scott, and Alfred Worden conducted the first mission utilizing a “Moon Buggy” and two of them spent three long days on the surface of the moon. When the mission was safely concluded (August 7th, 1971) NASA called it their most successful manned flight. Check out some fantastic Apollo 15 photos from LIFE Magazine below and raise a glass for the moon-walkin’ Apollonauts.
I didn't think anything was cooler than a real Moon Buggy but those Stingrays back there may qualify
James Irwin, David Scott, and Alfred Worden
Why does the movie 'Capricorn One' come to mind?
And now I'm thinkng 'Planet of the Apes'
Sources: Boing Boing, LIFE, Apollo 15 Wiki