Original SNL cast debut with Tom Snyder, 1975

The endlessly interesting Mark Evanier at News From ME posted this video and it’s just too fascinating not to re-post it for you here. Hit the short clip below for the television debut of Saturday Night Live‘s “Not Ready for … Continue reading →

70s shots: Anthony Hernandez, ‘Los Angeles Public Transit Areas’ (1975)

Here’s a series of shots for you to explore. They were taken in the 1970s by photographer Anthony Hernandez and feature “Los Angeles Public Transit Areas” from 1975. You can find a sample shot below – but hop over to … Continue reading →

Music for Monday: Bruce Springsteen, ‘Born to Run’ (live, ’75)

In November of 1975, the year of his breakout success, Bruce Springsteen made his debut in London, England at the Hammersmith Odeon. The show was part of the European leg of the “Born to Run” tour which also included dates … Continue reading →

Show Toppers: Swiss Family Robinson

Only 20 episodes of Irwin Allen’s Swiss Family Robinson were filmed and they originally ran Sunday evenings on ABC from September, 1975 to April, 1976. The TV show, based on the adventure novel and influenced by the Disney flick, starred … Continue reading →

Music for Monday: Ian Hunter (with Mick Ronson), ‘Once Bitten, Twice Shy’

Ian Hunter released the “Once Bitten, Twice Shy” single in April of 1975. It was taken from Hunter’s eponymous, debut solo album following his time with Mott the Hoople. Mick Ronson (best-known for his guitar work for David Bowie during … Continue reading →

Trailer Tuesday: Lucky Lady

Lucky Lady stars Liza Minnelli, Gene Hackman and Burt Reynolds as a team of rum runners in Prohibition-era San Diego. The movie, directed by Stanley Donen, hit theaters on Christmas day, 1975. The story goes that Gene Hackman wasn’t interested … Continue reading →