Daily 70s Ad: Simplicity Mower ‘Wonder Boy’ (1973)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Our generation gap is showing.” All dressed up and ready to scoot around the yard. Daily 70s Ad #18: Simplicity Mower ‘Wonder Boy’ originally appeared in the April, 1973 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular … Continue reading →

Daily 70s Ad: Ford Pickups (1973)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Works like a truck/rides like a car.” You don’t see many avocado green-colored Ford Pickups these days. Our loss! Daily 70s Ad #7: Ford Pickups originally appeared in the April, 1973 issue of Popular Science magazine. … Continue reading →

Partridge Pop: ‘One Day At A Time’ (1973)

Holy Mondrian’s Bus! It’s been months since we’ve posted a Partridge Pop. Let’s get right to the music. Here’s The Partridge Family performing “One Day at a Time.” “One Day at a Time” was written by Terry Cashman & T.P. … Continue reading →

Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Exorcist’ (1973)

The Exorcist levitated into theaters in late December of 1973 and was #1 at the box office for six weeks; from Jan 06 – February 10, 1974 (40-yrs-ago this week). This horror classic, based on a 1971 novel by William … Continue reading →

Holiday Traditions: ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ (1973)

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope your day is joyful and relaxing. Last year, at this time we had some clips from A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving for you to enjoy. Keeping up the tradition, here’s another scene. Hit the clicker below … Continue reading →

Music For Monday: Al Green, ‘Love And Happiness’ (Live, 1973)

Ready for a few minutes of musical magic? Well then, it’s time to visit with Al Green. Al Green released “Love and Happiness” in the UK in 1973 and later in the US in 1977. Here he is performing the … Continue reading →