Show Toppers: ‘The Streets of San Francisco’ (1972)

This is the city… The Streets of San Francisco ran for five seasons on ABC from September, 1972 to June of 1977. This hour-long detective drama starred Karl “Don’t leave home without it” Malden as veteran Detective Mike Stone and … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: Play It Again, Sam

Play It Again, Sam, written by and starring Woody Allen, is based on a play of the same name. The movie version was directed by Herbert Ross and made it to theaters in May of 1972. Allen stars as Allan … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Certs Mints ‘River Rafting’ Commercial (1972)

“Certs is two…two…two mints in one!” Our Daily 70s Spot takes a tumbling river raft ride along with a lustful couple and a protective drop of Retsyn. Certs Mints was introducing their new “Kissing Gum,” as well as promoting their … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Chevrolet Impala ‘See the U.S.A.’ commercial (1972)

Your Daily 70s Spot, leading you into the weekend, is for the Chevrolet Impala. This ad was part of the ‘Building a better way to see the U.S.A.’ campaign and was seen on TV screens in January of 1972. Daily … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Deep Purple, ‘Highway Star’

Deep Purple’s “Highway Star” is the lead-off track on the March, 1972 L.P., Machine Head. Machine Head is Deep Purple’s most successful album and spent 118 weeks(!) on the US Billboard chart, reaching a high of #7. “Smoke on the … Continue reading

Mood Music: T-Rex, ‘Metal Guru’

I meant to post this rockin’ tune around Christmas but you know how things can get over the holidays. Still, we’re not yet into the new year and can continue celebrating. Here’s Marc Bolan and T-Rex performing their UK #1 … Continue reading