Our approach to food in the 1970s was – how shall I put this? – unconventional. We competed to see who could serve our dinner guests the most unique and innovative dishes and we delighted in putting a fresh spin on classic favorites. We also truly believed that everything tasted better with mayonnaise (or Miracle … Read more
Step into the time machine with me, and let’s wind back to a period when television sets were encased in robust wooden cabinets and color TV was still new and exciting. TV theme songs in the 1970s weren’t just jingles—they were a cultural phenomenon, a vibrant slice of Americana that lingers even today. Remember the evenings when … Read more
If you were heading out for a night on the town in the late 1970s, you would be all dressed up in the hottest trend: disco fashion. Disco fashion was all about strutting your stuff and being noticed on the dance floor, so fabrics were shimmery, shiny, and designed to move. The makeup and hairstyles … Read more
These iconic 1970s sports commercials featured our beloved athletes jumping from the field to the screen, creating unforgettable moments, from the swaggering Joe Namath to the always charming George Foreman. So, grab a cold one, put your feet up, and let’s travel back in time to relive the top 25 1970s sports commercials that captured … Read more
In today’s hectic and anxious world of 21st-century travel, it is hard to imagine a time when traveling by plane was considered a sophisticated and romantic experience. However, during the “golden age” of air travel (generally considered to be from post-World War II to the 1960s), air travel was a luxurious and glamorous affair. People … Read more
You know that rush you get when your team snags a big win? Now imagine that feeling but with an extra dose of drama, hilarity, and polyester pants. For nostalgic souls like me who spent their formative years in the 1970s, these sports flicks hold a special place in our hearts. We cried and felt … Read more
The 1970s were a tumultuous time. We were breaking free from the stuffy traditions of the past and blazing our own trail, embracing boldness and excess in all aspects of life. That included our home decor. Home decor was all about 70s maximalism – think big, bold, and over-the-top, with daring patterns that were anything … Read more
Rod McKuen: songwriter, recording artist, poet, author, and actor. In 1972, he was the best-selling author in America and the best-selling poet in history. He had over 60 gold and platinum records. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, and Nina Simone recorded his songs. According to Barry Alfonso’s biography A Voice of the Warm: The … Read more
There were so many great sports moments in the 1970s. Monday Night Football began airing in 1970, and millions have been glued to the TV on Monday nights ever since. Major League Baseball’s American League began allowing the Designated Hitter (DH) in 1973, immediately adding excitement for fans and headaches for pitchers. (See the bottom … Read more
It’s easy to criticize today’s songs, especially if we compare them to some of the best songs of the 1970s. But, let’s face it, some of the songs released in the 1970s were real stinkers. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the worst songs of the 1970s. 1. “Make it With You”, … Read more