Reliving the 70's

[kybearfuzz]

In addition to my liking horror movies from the 1970's, I happen to be a fan of 1970's television. I was a television junkie from the get-go, whining so much about being able to watch what I wanted that my parents bought me my very own 13-inch, black & white TV at the age of three. I developed the skill to tell my parents what channel the TV was on based solely on the amount of static the channel had. Yeah, I watched THAT much TV.

So this weekend, I watched a fair amount of 1970's TV shows. Friday night, I watched an "The Incredible Hulk" episode on Netflix. I'd forgotten how cute Bill Bixby was and the amazing hotness of Lou Ferrigno. This particular episode was the one starring MacKenzie Phillips as the glam rocker who tried to commit suicide on stage because she felt guilty about her music and its influence on her audience. Bill changed into the Hulk twice during the episode, which, like Wonder Woman's costume spin, were very exciting moments. It wasn't well-written, but none of them were particularly deep then. I threw the show in my queue so I can watch more of them.

Today, while folding laundry, I found myself watching "The Brady Bunch." I admit that I was never that big a fan, but my sister was. I watched a lot of episodes to appease her. This particular episode was special because it was their trip to King's Island here in Cincinnati where Jan's Yogi Bear poster got swapped for her dad's plans for the park. Hilarity ensued as the family raced all over the park to find it. This episode was filmed in the summer of 1973 when I was only a few months old. I went to the park myself for the first time in 1977 when I was four. The park hadn't changed much by then, so it was fun to reminisce (for what little I could recall) about the park during that time frame. The Eiffel Tower and fountains were there, as were the Racers roller coaster and some of the smaller rides. The pizza place is still there too. A lot of the older rides were a bit carnival-like compared to what they are today. I do miss the Hanna-Barbera characters walking around. In 1977 I got a hug from Scooby-Doo and it was a thrill for me.

So, I'm sure I'll be back into the horror movies this week. Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Comments

[maxauburn.livejournal.com]

I couldn't stand to watch The Brady Bunch again, but I do remember watching The Incredible Hulk. Fave episodes:

When David Banner met "The Other Hulk."

When he met that psychic Blind woman.

When David got exposed to gamma radiation and could only change halfway back to his normal self.

Other fave shows from the 70's:

Six Million Dollar Man
The Bionic Woman

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I'll have to watch "Prometheus" (the halfway Hulk episode). I know I've watched it but it's been YEARS.

I have started buying the Six Million Dollar Man on DVD and I already have all three seasons of the Bionic Woman :)

[maxauburn.livejournal.com]

I'm saving up to buy both Bionic shows.

The Six Million Man show was $333.00 for all 5 seasons, but has come down to $147.00 for the entire set- and much cheaper if you buy each season separately!

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I wonder why it's less if you buy the seasons separately???

[maxauburn.livejournal.com]

I have noticed that box sets - the entire series-can often be much more expensive than individually purchased seasons.

Box sets often will offer mini posters, pics, and extra dvds with behind the scenes extras.

[labeartorycub.livejournal.com]

You and my husband have something in common-- this ability to know what was on TV when you were kids and you loved 70s horror movies. Donald still watches far more TV than I do.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

LOL.. If I ever come out there, we'll have to do a 70's horror movie marathon!

[labeartorycub.livejournal.com]

You're welcome to stay, of course!

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I only developed an interest in The Brady Bunch when I found out Robert Reed was gay. That came as a bit of a shock at the time.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I never really got into the show as a kid. There was something a bit syrupy (is that a word?) about it. My sister was completely hooked.

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

It had a bit more zing than say "The Partridge Family".

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Strangely, I liked the Partridge Family better. I think it was the songs they did that made me like it more.

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

Shirley Jones and David, what's his name, were the only ones who sang their own vocals:)

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

LOL! Oh I know that they were never a real band, but I liked the songs :)

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

Just thought I'd offer a bit of trivia gleaned from Shirley's autobiography:)

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

LOL.. is this the autobiography where she talks about her 3-ways with hubby Jack Cassidy?? I've heard it's quite the racy book.

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

Yes, it is ... I heard an interview with her on NPR's "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" and this was mentioned:)

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

LOL! I'm glad Shirley's had such an interesting sex life for some reason.

[dendren.livejournal.com]

I was channel surfing and ended up watching an episode of the Brady Bunch a week or so ago. I love that there are a handful of 70s themed tv stations on cable right now. The other day I was flipping around and came across the Dukes of Hazzard, which I actually enjoyed to my surprise, mostly just out of 70s nostalgia. I hated that show when I was a kid but we always watched it to appease my cousin and Grandpa, then I could watch Dallas and Falcon Crest with my mom and Grandma, which I loved LOL

I think overall 70s shows are just universally bad, but strangely awesome at the same time LOL

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

LOL... I agree! There is a cable station here called MeTV and they run all sorts of 70's TV and I catch myself watching it often.

[mort-83.livejournal.com]

I used to get up early on Saturday morning and stare at the test pattern they'd show before the morning cartoons. I didn't want to miss anything.

I loved the Brady Bunch. It was the first evening show that I got hooked on, and I remember being really upset when I found out it was only on once a week.

I remember the King's Island show! I remember being excited cuz they were in Ohio.

I loved the Incredible Hulk. You can imagine why. I also had a huge crush on Gil Gerard on Buck Rogers. Man, any excuse they had to get his shirt off...LOL

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Oh Buck Rogers, shirt off, on the auction block in that one episode. Yes please :)

[mort-83.livejournal.com]

That's exactly the scene I was thinking of!

I tried to find it on youtube, but found this instead....
remember Max Gail from "Barney Miller" I thought he was nice and beefy....wish they'd cut his hair short in this scene..I actually remember this movie. LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FRs9hrEj8w