Funshine Friday: Wacky Races Intro

Here at the ‘Disco, Friday will henceforth be known as “Funshine Friday” and we’ll feature 70s cartoons and kids stuff. We’ll get things rolling with Wacky Races. Hanna-Barbera’s Wacky Races cartoon originally ran from September, 1968 to September, 1970. The … Continue reading

The First ‘Earth Day’ – April, 1970

Just under 41 years ago, in April of 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, U.S. Senator, Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, spoke to the press about his idea of a “national teach-in on the … Continue reading