Funshine Friday: The Pink Panther, ‘Pink-In’

Children of all ages! Pull up a bean bag chair, grab a bowl of Lucky Charms, switch on the TV and enjoy this full-length Pink Panther cartoon. Today’s episode is entitled “Pink-In” and it first hit (theater) screens in October, … Continue reading

Mood Music: The Jackson 5, ‘I Want You Back’ (live ’71)

In September of 1971 the Jackson 5 starred in a TV special entitled Goin’ Back to Indiana. Soon after, an L.P. featuring songs from the special was released on Motown and it sold over two million copies. Here’s three minutes … Continue reading

Brady Bunch Moments: Dunking Alice

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 … Continue reading

Earthquake!: Rare L.A. documentary, 1973

If you’ve got 27 minutes to spare you’ll want to watch this fascinating documentary on the February 9th, 1971 Sylmar earthquake (San Fernando Valley/Los Angeles, CA). The film was produced in 1973 and combines actual footage from the day of … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Bill Withers, ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’

Ready for two minutes of pure musical magic? Watch this video of Bill Withers and his band performing “Ain’t No Sunshine” circa 1971-72. Four talented fellows playing with a cool, relaxed vibe. “Ain’t No Sunshine,” from the “Just As I … Continue reading

Andy Griffith Has Died, 1970s Work Remembered

Television and film icon Andy Griffith has died at the age of 86 at his home in North Carolina. Griffith was best known for playing sheriff Andy Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show (1960-68) and defense attorney Matlock (1986-1995). During … Continue reading