Tag Archives: Seventies

RIP Buck Henry

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Steve

A tremendous loss to the world of Comedy, especially in how much Buck influenced what followed, namely the great sketch shows I grew to love: The Kids in the Hall, Strangers with Candy and SCTV. Sadly, most obits will go on about he … Continue reading →

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RIP Syd Mead

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Steve

Sci-Fi fans will know Syd’s name alongside Ralph McQuarrie. I think Syd was more of a Futurist though since movie producers hired him to estimate what the designs would be like in the Near-Future flicks he did: Blade Runner, Alien, Star Trek: The … Continue reading →

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RIP Jack Sheldon

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Steve

The most recognizable singing voice on Schoolhouse Rock (“I’m Just a Bill,” “Conjunction Junction”) passed away before 2019 ended. Jack even provided Bill’s voice for The Simpsons in what was one of their best ever retro jokes…  He also contributed a composite … Continue reading →

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RIP Carrol Spinney

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Steve

Another little piece of my childhood fades away yet I’m still happy because Carrol brought Brian and me joyous hours with his Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird work. Neither character would be the same without Carrol’s energies. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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RIP René Auberjonois

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Steve

Sad to hear this great character actor passing away but he brought scores of great memories for his comedic and dramatic acting. On the comedic side, my generation mostly knew him for being the foil on Benson, the guy advising the … Continue reading →

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What’s with the December 2019 Header?

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Steve

It’s December now. Shouldn’t I have a Christmas, Solstice, Festivus, whatever, theme in the Header space and not what appears to be the Eagles’ Hotel California album cover? Well, I did piece together a GIF-based header because my host and great … Continue reading →

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1969: Sesame Street debuts

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Steve

One of JFK’s more positive legacies was his push for more Public Television stations around the US and LBJ helped make it happen with the development of PBS, America’s first “state” network. The other I would go out on a … Continue reading →

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1979: Iranians storm embassy and hold hostages for 444 days

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Steve

This was quite a blow to America’s collective ego as the Iranians violated international treaties on embassies to do this. However, all nation-states do these things so to call the Iranians barbarians is hypocrisy, especially given how Kermit Roosevelt overthrew … Continue reading →

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Joker: Worth Seeing

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Steve

I ran out of true Horror movies to review for this October but given how the last couple years have been a shit show under Orange Foolius, I think this interpretation fits the bill. In short, I liked it immensely … Continue reading →

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Phil Lynott once met Mayor McCheese…

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Steve

…and that’s about it. Sometimes random pictures from the Seventies just write themselves when it comes to whacky crap that happened! I think the funnier part is how sober Phil looks. Originally slated for : October 24, 2019 – 8:03 … Continue reading →

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RIP Robert Evans

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Steve

For my generation, Robert was more of a skit from Mr. Show, a bit by Patton Oswalt and a really funny guest on The Simpsons because the movies he was involved with came out while I was a kid: The Godfather and The Godfather … Continue reading →

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Seis Manos

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Steve

We’re at 20 days before Disney+ tries to grab the streaming service crown off Netflix’s head and I have to say, it might be harder than the Mouse thinks. Seis Manos is a great example of how the reigning champ might … Continue reading →

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RIP Bill Macy

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Steve

This “William” Macy hit the scene with roles years before William H Macy but I never recalled him until Maude in which he played the titled character’s husband. After the controversial SitCom (it covered abortion for starters, quite the third rail … Continue reading →

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1974: Ford explains why he pardoned Tricky Dick to Congress

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Steve

Despite the Mueller Report being spun as vindication for Orange Foolius (it isn’t, it’s pretty damning), a POTUS who is proving to be worse than Dubious (and should retain this moniker) can’t stop being the dumb asshole he’s been since … Continue reading →

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RIP: Rip Taylor

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Steve

Thankfully Rip was appreciated again before he passed, namely his appearance on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. He had a few laughs this year as people mistakenly thought he died when Rip Torn did. Regardless of the decade, I loved … Continue reading →

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