Tag Archives: Seventies

Cue up the harmonica solo!

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Steve

Damn you Hot Wheels for finally making the impulse buy I was trying to avoid at HEB! Mattel finally made the TV/Movie replica I was willing to shell five bucks out to have, Jim Rockford’s Pontiac Firebird that he often … Continue reading →

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Midge Ure

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Steve

After KUT/KUTX took over the Cactus Cafe, international touring acts disappeared from the line up for a while. Thankfully they wised up and brought them back with my second show in a year (the previous being Justin Currie). I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Now here are some positive role models!

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Steve

I bought this design for a young lady who I want to know that women heroes (or heroines) have been kicking ass, saving the world/galaxy/human race and are in charge. Of course I have this shirt too, I grew up … Continue reading →

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1974: Young Frankenstein debuts

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Steve

Mel Brooks was on a roll 40 years ago. First Blazing Saddles spoofing Westerns (a dying genre then) followed by a spoof of the traditional Horror films, namely the old Universal films as they’re known by. I never got to see … Continue reading →

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“d-b-d-b-d-b-d-b-d-b” shoot again Buck!

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Steve

Right on the heels of Glen A Larson’s passing, a beautiful pinball machine to promote probably what was the movie that was released in the Spring of 1979 before it became a TV series. The back glass needs some work … Continue reading →

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RIP: Glen A. Larson

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Steve

I remember loosely connecting the dots with his name from the opening/ending credits whenever I watched Battlestar Galactica and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. It was the same guy who created/developed them. Big discovery eh? I’m sure there’s a sarcastic comment my … Continue reading →

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Italian #26: Tony Visconti

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Steve

Last year I ended with a musician/producer, this year I’m kicking off with another who has had a great amount of influence on popular music for 40-plus years. Tony was born and raised in New York as per the usual … Continue reading →

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RIP: Geoffrey Holder

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Steve

Geoffrey was a very recognizable voice for several decades especially if you were a kid in the Seventies thanks to the 7-Up commercials he did. I think younger people probably know him more for being the crazy director in Eddie Murphy’s Boomerang. He … Continue reading →

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RIP: Richard “Jaws” Kiel

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Steve

Vacation does put you in a news or media vacuum…except when it comes to sports; you’d think all the thuggery in the NFL was the only thing going on in Las Vegas. Well, I wanted to dedicate a few dozen … Continue reading →

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Come to Caesar’s Palace, see Rod poop his pants!

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Steve

Besides Diana Ross coming here, yet another concert only my mother would want to attend. Over 20 years ago, I recall my her complaining to me about the experience of seeing him live. As soon as he hit the stage, everybody stood … Continue reading →

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RIP Robin Williams

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Steve

It has been a busy, busy week yet I really wanted to reflect on Robin’s suicide after more thought. The event was a horrible shock and in other ways it wasn’t. Being someone who has also struggled with Depression (I’m managing … Continue reading →

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1974: Tricky Dick resigns in disgrace

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Steve

I can always remember this date because it’s also my dad’s birthday, what a gift he received! The overrated Princess Diana wedding happened on mine in 1981, I will never understand Americans’ obsession with a foreign royal family when we have our … Continue reading →

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RIP James “Rockford” Garner nee Bumgarner

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Steve

A genuine and great actor passed away. Maybe James wasn’t Laurence Olivier or Richard Burton (both) but he was certainly someone who illustrated the American journey. Two really solid obituaries are available from the Old Gray Lady and the paper I prefer because … Continue reading →

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RIP Casey Kasem

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Steve

Casey had been ill for a while so I figured it was only a matter of time before the venerable radio voice would pass away. I hope he had a peaceful ending since the crapstorm with him family is just … Continue reading →

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RIP Ann B Davis

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Steve

The Picayune was enduring the “support” from AT&T India earlier in the week plus my Stars trying to advance to the next round is why this obit is late. Sometimes I would let these things slide as its timeliness has passed … Continue reading →

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