TV Time: ‘In the News’ Rollerskating and the Olympics (’79)

Here’s an “In the News” segment from CBS Saturday Morning programming in 1979. The clip focuses on rollerskating and the attempt to bring the sport into Olympic competition. I always loved when I caught an “In the News” report and … Continue reading

TV Time: Star Wars ‘Land of the Jawas’ Commercial (’79)

Hey kids, it’s high time we foisted another ancient Star Wars toy commercial upon you! This time around we take a look at Kenner’s “Land of the Jawas” playset which released in 1979 (yes, I know the spot carries a … Continue reading

Steve Martin’s ‘The Jerk’ Trailer (1979)

Just coming in at the tail end of of the 1970s we have the trailer for Steve Martin’s The Jerk. The Jerk released on December 14th, 1979 and is still a highly-watchable, very funny movie. In fact, The Jerk sits … Continue reading

TV Time: Star Wars Millennium Falcon Commercial (’79)

It’s time for another classic Star Wars toy commercial from the 1970s. Let’s take a look at this :30 spot featuring one of the most prized and collectible Star Wars toys – the Millennium Falcon! Watch carefully, this may be … Continue reading

The Runaways: ‘Saturday Night Special’ (’79)

Alright folks, I may have just missed a ‘Music for Mondays’ post (I was out of town at San Diego Comic-Con) but here are The Runaways performing ‘Saturday Night Special‘ in 1979. This awesome tune appeared on the ‘And now…The … Continue reading

Cheap Trick: Dream Police

In September of 1979 Cheap Trick released the “Dream Police” LP. The eponymous title track and lead-off single reached a high of #26 on the US charts and the album climbed as high as #6, grabbing platinum status within months. … Continue reading