Category: 1970’s
Johnny Carson The Fashion Diva
I always remember Johnny Carson as one of the best-dressed men on television. His suits, ties, and easy confidence were…
Halloween at Woolworth’s: Plastic Masks and Five-and-Dime Memories
Now this is Halloween shopping, 1970s style! Woolworth and Woolco had the costumes, the candy, and even a record to…
BLACULA — DRACULA’S SOUL BROTHER
That’s exactly how the 1972 trailer introduces him, and William Marshall makes Prince Mamuwalde much more than just another version…
Betamax: When Watching TV on Your Own Schedule Felt Like Magic
I remember when Betamax came out, before the format wars became something we all worried about. Mine cost almost $1,000,…
Friday Night 1975
It’s Friday night, 1975. No school tomorrow, the whole weekend is still ahead of you, and the biggest question is:…
DO THE FONZIE — WHEN HAPPY DAYS GAVE THE FONZ HIS OWN DANCE
I had forgotten that Happy Days actually gave Fonzie his own dance.This is from the 1979 episode “Stolen Melodies,” and…
WENDY’S IS GOING YELLOW AGAIN — AND THIS 1977 COMMERCIAL SHOWS WHY
I just read that Wendy’s is bringing back the classic yellow, and this old commercial suddenly seems very timely.To clarify,…
Put Yourself in Bruce Jenner’s Shoes—1978
I remember Bruce Jenner on the Wheaties box, but this sneaker line had slipped past me. This 1978 ad promoted…
Far Out in the Kitchen with Frigidaire
Dig that avocado green! Between the wood cabinets, flower-power wallpaper, and a microwave big enough to look like mission control,…
WHEN SATURDAY AFTERNOON SPORTS HAD EVERYTHING
Looking back at this 1977 CBS promo, I’m reminded how different Saturday afternoon sports TV used to be. One edition…