Trailer Tuesday: Robert Redford in ‘The Hot Rock’

Diamond heist flick, The Hot Rock, released to theaters in January of 1972. This action-dramedy, based on a novel by Donald E. Westlake, was directed by Peter Yates and features a screenplay by William Goldman. Robert Redford stars as John … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: ‘1776’ (Movie Musical, 1972)

Heading back 40 years once again – a movie you may have seen with the family for Thanksgiving was the musical 1776. Released November 17, 1972, 1776 was the celluloid version of a successful stage hit and starred William Daniels … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Johnny Nash, ‘I Can See Clearly Now’

Good Monday to you, folks. Thanksgiving is fast approaching and that got me to thinking about songs that were hits over past seasons. 40-years-ago, for the entire month of November, 1972, a single song sat at the very top of … Continue reading

Mood Music: Nazareth, ‘Dear John’

Are you in the mood to groove? I said…are you in the mood?! Well, damnit – this will help. Here’s Nazareth performing “Dear John” live on TV in 1972. “Dear John” (pay no attention to VH1 calling the song “I … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie’ (1972)

On this week’s Funshine Friday we feature – Saturday! That’s right, this time around we take a look at The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie which launched in September, 1972. The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie was a rare bird as it … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Elton John, ‘Honky Cat’ (live ’72)

I spent the last hour searching around looking for a good 1970s song relevant to Veteran’s Day (technically yesterday, but many have today off as a holiday) and came up empty. I had a few options in mind but no … Continue reading