Papillon, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman, flew into theaters in December of 1973. This drama about two prisoners (McQueen & Hoffman) attempting to escape from the Devil’s Island penal colony off the coast … Continue reading
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Here’s a fascinating bit of forgotten kid’s TV for Funshine Friday. In 1973, ABC aired a program called Saturday Morning Sneak Peek which previewed the cartoons slated for that September. The show was hosted by the comic duo of Jack … Continue reading
Here’s Jim Croce and his musical partner Maury Muehleisen performing “Workin’ at the Car Wash Blues” on The Old Grey Whistle Test (UK) in July of 1973. The song appeared on Croce’s I Got a Name L.P. and hit #32 … Continue reading
This morning, I’ve brewed up a fresh Daily 70s Spot for Brim Decaffeinated Coffee. Brim has been off the market for about 16 years but may be re-launched soon as a “healthier” coffee option. The commercial below aired in February … Continue reading
In this edition of Brady Bunch Moments we watch in horror as bumbling Jan is shown how to properly twirl a baton by sister, Marcia. Terror ensues. The majorette clip below comes from season five of The Brady Bunch and … Continue reading
They’re “Newfangled”! Today’s Daily 70s Spot is the type of thing I really go for. A poker night gathering of 40-something fellows reminiscent of The Odd Couple. The buddies are utterly amazed at how wonderful these Pringles are. In 1975 … Continue reading