Show Toppers: ‘Hawaii Five-O’ (1970s)

Hawaii Five-O originally ran on CBS from September, 1968 through April of 1980. Therefore, it’s one of the quintessential 1970s shows – having aired new episodes across the entire decade. The police drama focuses on Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, played by … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Levi’s dacron polyester (animated, 1970)

“We’re glad you walk on two legs. Otherwise, you’d never get the chance to wear a pair of Levi’s.” Time to dress up the Daily 70s Spot. Here’s one of those magical animated commercials for Levi’s. The spot we have … Continue reading

Music for Monday: ‘Company’ original cast – ‘Barcelona’ (1970)

And now for something completely different for Monday’s music. A wonderful tune from 1970s Broadway. Here’s Dean Jones (who you’ll remember from Disney films like The Love Bug) and Susan Browning performing “Barcelona” from the Stephen Sondheim musical Company. Company … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Phantom Tollbooth’ (1970)

The movie version of Norton Juster’s classic children’s book, The Phantom Tollbooth, was directed by Chuck Jones, Abe Levitow and Dave Monahan and saw theatrical release in November, 1970. The film stars Butch Patrick (The Munsters, Lidsville) as Milo, a … Continue reading