Miss Universe: Bob Barker presents the ‘Evening Gown Competition’ (1974)

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Winner, 'Miss Photogenic,' Johanna Raunio of Finland. ('Miss Universe 1974')

Winner, ‘Miss Photogenic,’ Johanna Raunio of Finland. (‘Miss Universe 1974’)

Here’s an enjoyable five minutes of video rescued from the Health & Beauty section of the “Anachronism Files.” Host extraordinaire, Bob Barker presenting a dozen Miss Universe 1974 finalists in the “Evening Gown Competition.” The event took place on July 21, 1974 in Manila, Philippines.

Have a look at the competitors from countries including England, USA, Panama and India and marvel at the early-70s fashions folks around the world found fabulous. Really though, what makes this clip a classic is the groovy music provided by the organist (firing up just before the 3:00 mark). Why pay for a band when one person can create all those wunnerful wunnerful sounds on a Wurlitzer?

And in case you were wondering, the winner of Miss Universe 1974 was Amparo Muñoz of Spain.

Bob Barker Presents the Miss Universe ‘Evening Gown Competition,’ 1974

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  1. I can’t watch clips like that anymore without thinking of the 1973 movie “Sleeper” and the beauty contest scene. Woody Allen is “Miss Montana” and wins against a bevy of curvy beauties.