Forgotten TV: ‘Future Cop’ (1976)

Today, we shine a spotlight on a mostly-forgotten, short-lived TV series from 1976-77 known as Future Cop. Future Cop first aired in May of 1976 for a single episode and returned in March, 1977 for a brief, six-week run. The … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: The Outlaw Josey Wales

If you’re in the mood for a quality western from the 1970s you might want to take in a viewing of Clint Eastwood in The Outlaw Josey Wales. The film, based on a book by Forrest Carter and released in … Continue reading

Then and Now: ‘Car Wash’ film location, Los Angeles

Universal Pictures released the slice-of-life comedy Car Wash in October of 1976. The movie, featuring appearances by Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Antonio Fargas and The Pointer Sisters, was filmed at an actual car wash located on the corner of Rampart … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: Dr. Shrinker

Sid and Marty Krofft’s Dr. Shrinker encompassed 16, 15-minute episodes as part of the Krofft Supershow on ABC. The show originally ran from September, 1976 to September, 1977. Jay Robinson played the “mad scientist” Dr. Shrinker, and Billy Barty appeared … Continue reading

Rad Ads: American Motorcyclist 1976-78

Time for some Rad Ads from the 70s. Today, we crack open some road-worn issues of American Motorcyclist, the official magazine of the American Motorcyclist Association. Let’s investigate half a dozen choice magazine ads from 1976 through 1978. Vroom, baby! … Continue reading

Original ‘Love Boat’ sold for scrap

First we lose Continental Airlines and now The Love Boat! Time Magazine are reporting that the original Pacific Princess, better known as TV’s The Love Boat, has been sold off for scrap and is headed to the ship junkyard. The … Continue reading