Rediscovered Nostalgic Photos Reshape History's Landscape
By Sophia Maddox | October 5, 2023
Elizabeth Herndon MacRae played Lou Ann Poovey, Gomer Pyles girlfriend, who remembers her on Gomer Pyle USMC, 1960s
Welcome to a delightful journey down memory lane! In this captivating slideshow gallery, we've unearthed a treasure trove of recently discovered photos that are bound to strike a chord with those of us who lived through the '60s and '70s, as well as anyone with a passion for nostalgia. But let's be clear, this isn't just a trip down memory lane; it's a rollicking adventure through some of the most iconic moments in pop culture history.
From Cher dazzling on roller skates to behind-the-scenes snapshots with the legendary Led Zeppelin, and even a touch of magic with I Dream of Jeannie, these photos capture the essence of a bygone era. So, whether you're here for a dose of nostalgia or just some good old-fashioned fun, join us as we celebrate the timeless moments that continue to resonate across the generations. Don't miss a beat—continue reading to explore these captivating glimpses of the past!
Elizabeth Herndon MacRae played Lou Ann Poovey, Gomer Pyles girlfriend, who remembers her on Gomer Pyle USMC, back in the 1960's? Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.is comedy sitcom that spun from The Andy Griffith Show. It ran for five seasons on CBS from September 25, 1964, to May 2, 1969, for a total of 150 half-hour episodes. The show was a hit! It never placed lower than tenth in the Nielsen ratings, and when it ended its run, it was the second-highest-rated series in the United States!
It stars Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, a good-natured but naive gas station attendant we all came to know and love from the town of Mayberry, North Carolina, who enlists in the United States Marine Corps.
Linda Vaughn was known as the preeminent beauty queen of stock car racing in the late 1960's and 1970's
Linda Vaughn is an American motor racing personality, often described as the "preeminent beauty queen of stock car racing".
At just 18-years old, Vaughn was named "Miss Queen of Speed at Atlanta International Raceway" and has gone on to acquire numerous other titles since then, Including being chosen as the Queen of the Dixie 400 back in 1961. She has been a notable ambassador and promoter of various forms of American motor racing for several decades and she appeared in the film "The Gumball Rally" back in 1976.
One of the greatest bands of 1968, Led Zeppelin
This photo was taken in 1968, the year Led Zeppelin had just formed. The band experienced major commercial success in the span of a few years after being heavily sampled and influential in Rock and Roll.
Led Zeppelin consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. The band's long-form songs with heavy, guitar-driven sound led to them being cited as one of the progenitors of heavy metal. They drew their unique style drew from a wide variety of genres including blues, psychedelia, and folk music. Although they were initially unpopular with critics their fame grew exponentially, with their song "Stairway to Heaven", now among the most influential works in rock music history.
Cool photo of Jim Henson sitting with the Bert Muppet character (he created in 1969) by a window, 1971
Here’s a cool photo of Jim Henson sitting by a window back in 1971 with one of the iconic muppets he created, Bert. The puppeteer, artist, cartoonist, inventor, screenwriter, and filmmaker achieved international fame as the creator of the Muppets. He founded Muppets, Inc. in 1958, which went on to become the Jim Henson Company.
Henson’s fame came in 1969 when he joined the children's television program Sesame Street to develop characters for the series. Then in 1976, he produced The Muppet Show and won the world over with his creations, particularly Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, and of course, Bert and Ernie.
Lauren Hutton at home in New York's Greenwich Village, 1974
Mary Laurence "Lauren" Hutton is an American model and actress. She was initially dismissed by many in the business because of a gap in her teeth. That beauty of hers trumped her signature gap and she landed a modeling contract with Revlon back in 1973. Which, for the record, was the biggest contract in the history of the modeling industry at that point in time.
Hutton also transitioned into acting. She played central roles in films such as The Gambler (1974) and American Gigolo (1980), and later she appeared on television in the series Paper Dolls and Nip/Tuck.
Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young having a good laugh, 1960s
Check out rock legends Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young having a laugh back in the 1960s.
Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen, is loved for his brand of working-class rock, often touting political sentiments and centered on his native New Jersey. Young's distorted electric guitar work, personal lyrics, and signature tenor singing voice have contributed to his being widely considered "Godfather of Grunge."
Young first embarked on his music career the decade this photo was taken. He moved to Los Angeles, where he formed Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Richie Furay, and others. By the time he joined Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1969, he’d already released two solo albums. Young teamed up with the E-Street Band for a time, the group that has been Springsteen’s back up since 1972.
Penn and Teller, 1980
Check out this photo of Penn Jillette and Teller, an iconic magic and entertainment duo who have performed together since the late 1970s. They are noted for their ongoing act which combines elements of comedy with magic. Teller usually doesn’t speak while performing, he communicates through mime and nonverbal cues. They have been featured in numerous stage and television shows over the years. Aside from magic, the pair has become associated with the advocacy of atheism, scientific skepticism, and libertarianism, particularly through their television show.
Check out this groovy, vintage car show-styled trike
Check out this groovy, vintage car show-styled gothic trike. It looks like something straight off the set of the Addams Family. This would definitely be a purchase for the very wealthy Gomez and Morticia to purchase for their daughter Wednesday and their son Pugsley. They'd probably buy two so the kids could race around in their ornate mansion or up and down Cemetery Lane.
Ed McMahon and Johnny Carson relaxing at the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Ed McMahon and Johnny Carson relaxing at the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. At this point, Carson, McMahon, along with Bandleader Skitch Henderson were all starring on The Tonight Show. It is the world's longest-running talk show and over the course of more than 60 years, The Tonight Show has undergone only minor title changes since it began broadcasting in 1954. It has had six official hosts, starting with Steve Allen (1954–57), followed by Jack Paar (1957–62), Johnny Carson (1962–92), Jay Leno (1992–2009, 2010–14), Conan O'Brien (2009–10), and Jimmy Fallon (2014–present).
Elizabeth Taylor reading between scenes on set of the film Love Is Better Than Ever. (1950's)
Elizabeth Taylor was more than just a pretty face, she was a force of nature. Actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Taylor was one of the first celebrities to devote themselves to HIV/AIDS activism. She organized the very first AIDS fundraiser and went on to found the National AIDS Research Foundation.
French biker chicks, Brigitte Bardot and Sylvie Vartan, 1960s fashion
Check out these two French biker chicks, Brigitte Bardot and Sylvie Vartan, back in the 1960s. Sylvie is a singer and actress known as one of the most productive and tough-sounding yé-yé artists. Her performances are notable for often featuring very elaborate show-dance choreography. Bardot was also a singer and actress. Best known as the original blonde bombshell; Brigitte Bardot’s charms and immense talent won the world over. Her style, grace, and eventually her passion for animal rights heavily influenced style and culture as a whole.
Gabe Kaplan in Welcome Back, Kotter from 1975-79
Welcome Back, Kotter, first aired in 1975 and portrayed a group of students, (aka “Sweathogs”) and Mr. Kotter (Gabe Kaplan), their wisecracking teacher. The show was actually based on Kaplan’s own experience in remedial education at New Utrecht High School.
The first season of Welcome Back, Kotter was pretty controversial. In fact, Boston’s local ABC affiliate (WCVB-TV) initially refused to air the show. To be fair, the city was going through a tumultuous school busing program that involved widespread protests and riots. So, they were a little worried that Kotter's fictional integrated classroom would only exacerbate an already difficult the situation. Once the show became a ratings success without any negative repercussions in other areas, the Boston affiliate relented and picked the show up from its fifth episode.
John Lennon and Mick Jagger in NYC, 1972
Check out John Lennon and Mick Jagger having a blast cooking up a whole lot of musical genius together in the recording studio. They were working on the single "Too Many Cooks", which was produced by John Lennon and recorded by Jagger in 1973 in Los Angeles. Lennon doesn't actually appear on the track.
The track also features guitarists Danny Kortchmar and Jesse Ed Davis, keyboardist Al Kooper, bassist Jack Bruce, drummer Jim Keltner and, on backing vocals, singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.
Karen Valentine and Lloyd Haynes starred in Room 222 that ran from 1969-74
The comedic drama series, Room 222 aired on ABC for 112 episodes from 1969 until 1974. It was mainly centered on an American history class located in Room 222 of the fictional Walt Whitman High School. The show did depict the home and social lives of students and faculty but mainly it was based at the school. Pete Dixon (Lloyd Haynes) teaches the class, Liz McIntyre (Denise Nicholas) school's guidance counselor (and Pete’s girlfriend). Seymour Kaufman (Michael Constantine) is the principal and Alice Johnson (Karen Valentine) plays Pete’s student teacher. While many of the show’s themes were timeless and could relate to most teenagers, many were also reflective of the contemporary political climate of the late 1960s and early to mid-1970s: Vietnam War, women's rights, race relations, and Watergate.
Kathy Garver as Cissy, from Family Affair, 1960s
Here’s a photo of Kathy Garver in her most memorable role, the teenage, Catherine "Cissy" Davis on the popular 1960s sitcom, Family Affair. Prior to that, she was cast by Cecil B DeMille in the film The Ten Commandments (1956).
After Family Affair, she went on to become an accomplished actress, author and speaker. She has appeared in movies such as "Princess Diaries," "Unleashed," and "Helen's Last Love," and as guest star in such MOWs as "Hercules Save Christmas" and "FBI Murders." She is also known as the voice of Firestar in the animated TV series Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends.
George and Pattie Harrison in San Francisco - summer 1967
Pictured here is George Harrison of the Beatles with his wife Pattie Boyd – the inspiration for the songs “Something,” “Layla” and “Wonderful Tonight.” Boyd was at the center of one of rock’s most famous love triangles. She had George Harrison and Eric Clapton in love with her (and ended up marrying Clapton after leaving Harrison).
It was during a party hosted by Robert Stigwood that Clapton admitted to Harrison that he was in love with his wife. Harrison was furious and demanded Pattie choose then and there – she went home with her husband of course. Clapton later described himself as “a jealous Lancelot in the Camelot world of The Beatles” He said one evening he and Harrison actually whipped out their guitars and “dueled” for two hours straight.
Groovy early 1970's fads white over-the-knee GoGo boots, mini dress and a Chopper bicycle
Here's a great photo demonstrating just a bit of all the many groovy fads the early 1970's. Check her out with her white over-the-knee GoGo boots, mini dress and a Chopper bicycle.
It was during the counterculture of the 1960s that women began protesting for equal rights. So everything that represented the old ideas of what women should be were tossed out and that included modest clothing. Enter mini skirts, mini dresses, GoGo boots, and all the freedom a set of wheels and the open road can bring!
Here's David Bowie three years before the Ziggy Stardust-look. (1969)
David Robert Jones, known professionally as David Bowie, was one of the most iconic singers, songwriters and actors in the world. He formed his first band at just 15 years old, little did anyone know (except for Bowie perhaps) that he would soon be a world famous performer known for his outlandish stage presence and extraordinarily unique music. He was awarded nine Platinum album certifications, eleven gold, and eight silver, and released eleven number-one albums in the United Kingdom. In the United States, he received five platinum and nine gold certifications. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. He was a leading figure in music for over five decades before he lost his life to liver cancer, just two days after his 69th birthday in 2016.
Jane Fonda in ‘Klute’, the story of a high-priced prostitute who assists a detective in solving a missing person case, 1971
After conquering the stage, Jane Fonda made her way into the film industry. The 1970s brought a stream of award-winning performances from Fonda, with her first in 1972 an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as prostitute Bree Daniels, in the murder mystery Klute. In it, a high-priced prostitute (Fonda) assists a detective in solving a missing person case.
Fonda also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for Klute, then another in 1978 for Coming Home.
She then went on to dominate the fitness industry–which she did. Nowadays she’s still classy, fit, and remains quite the activist and philanthropist. Most recently her focus has been on a human rights campaign. She released a video in tribute to the victims of the 2016 Orlando gay nightclub shooting.
Loretta Swit, Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers and McLean Stevenson of M*A*S*H, 1972
Models Rita Loonen and Corine Rottschäfer in an ad for the Ford Country Squire station wagon in 1961
Here are models Rita Loonen and Corine Rottschäfer in an ad for the Ford Country Squire station wagon in 1961. Model and beauty queen Corine Spier-Rottschäfer, took home the title of Miss World in 1959. She was representing the Netherlands and was the first from her country to win the title. Prior to that, she won Miss Europe in 1957. After a successful international career in modeling she launched her own model agency in Amsterdam.
Mr. T, Carl Weathers and Sylvester Stallone promoting the Rocky III film. (1982)
Check out Mr. T, Carl Weathers and Sylvester Stallone promoting the Rocky III film back in 1982.
The sports drama was written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone. The film marks the film debuts of Mr. T as James "Clubber" Lang, and of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan as the supporting character "Thunderlips". It also features returning co-stars Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, Talia Shire, Burt Young and Tony Burton.
The film's main theme, "Eye of the Tiger", was written by the group Survivor and became a hit single. It topped the U.S. Billboard charts and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.
One of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, 1970's
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are widely regarded as one of the best cheer leading squads in the NFL. The original squad debuted in 1960 during the Cowboy’s inaugural season and was made up of a male-female group called the "CowBelles & Beaux". The squad was made up of local high school students (which was typical at the time).
It was when the crowd was distracted by a well-endowed and provocatively dressed stripper, that Cowboys General Manager Tex Schramm became inspired to shake things up.
He decided to form a cheerleading squad of women that were just as well-endowed and barely dressed. By 1969, the squad had its makeover; the "CowBelles & Beaux" became the "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders".
Tuesday Weld trying on sweaters for a shoot 1960s
Pat Benatar in her Senior year of high school- 1971
Wow! Check out Pat Benatar her senior year of high school back in 1971! That same decade she would create her debut album "In the Heat of the Night", which was released in August 1979 By early 1980 it had reached #12 in the United States. Also in 1980 was the release of her LP, "Crimes of Passion", featuring her signature song "Hit Me with Your Best Shot". "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" was Benatar's first single to break the US Top 10 and it ended up reaching gold status and selling more than a million copies in the United States.
Phil Collins, 1977
Pictured here is a bushy bearded Phil Collins. In addition to his successful solo career, Phil Collins had immense success as the drummer and lead singer of the rock band Genesis. Collins scored three UK and seven US number-one singles in his solo career and he managed to have more US Top 40 singles than any other artist during the 1980s.
Now he’s one of the world's best-selling artists; one of only two recording artists who has sold over 100 million records worldwide (both as solo artist and as a band member). The only other artist being Paul McCartney.
PR photo of The Honeymooners with Jackie Gleason, Audrey Meadows, Art Carney and Joyce Randolph
The Honeymooners was based on a recurring sketch from star Jackie Gleason’s variety show and was one of the first comedies to put a bickering working-class married couple on television. While it only lasted for 39 episodes, The Honeymooners became one of the most influential sitcoms of all time.
Robert Plant coming out of Led Zeppelin's trailer at a concert in San Francisco, 1973
Here's a shot of Robert Plant coming out of Led Zeppelin's trailer at a concert in San Francisco, back in 1973. The band consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. The band's long-form songs with heavy, guitar-driven sound led to them being cited as one of the progenitors of heavy metal. They drew their unique style drew from a wide variety of genres including blues, psychedelia, and folk music. Although they were initially unpopular with critics their fame grew exponentially, with their song "Stairway to Heaven", now among the most influential works in rock music history.
Signe Anderson of Jefferson Airplane around 1965. She was replaced by Grace Slick
Signe Anderson was a founding member of the band, Jefferson Airplane. Soon after joining she married one of the Merry Pranksters, Jerry Anderson and had a baby.
Not only did Anderson have huge trust issues with the Airplane's original manager, (who she refused to sign a contract with) but she also had a newborn baby and realized taking her family on the road was a horrible idea. There have also been rumors of hostility towards her husband from some of the band members.
Anderson told Bill Graham that she was quitting the band but stayed through the October shows at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, to which she agreed. This gave the band time to find a replacement, which ended up being Grace Slick.
Paul Newman contemplating life while on a tricycle in 1962
Paul Leonard Newman was a popular actor who began his career in the early 50’s and went on to win many awards including BAFTA Awards, Academy Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards and the list goes on. He is best known for his performance in 1986 hit The Color of Money. Paul always had an interest in the race cars and became an avid racer during the 70s; his last race took place in 2007.
Paul went through a lot in his personal life, having been married two times, having five kids and having to live through the death of his son due to a drug overdose.
Raquel Welch, entertaining the GI's in 1967, during one of Bob Hope's Christmas shows
Bob Hope’s USO tours are legendary, here we have Raquel Welch on stage during the tour of 1967. Sadly, not all of the 2.5 million troops who served in Southeast Asia were able to attend these highly anticipated shows, but those who did were grateful to have the change in mood and scenery for the duration. For a couple of hours, there was laughter in combat zones across Vietnam. That’s a beautiful gift.
Hope first decided to take his show on the road after the United States entered World War II and the United Service Organization (USO) started sending Hollywood entertainers to perform at military bases in North Africa, Europe, and the South Pacific.
Robert Plant out and about, 1976
Pictured here is singer, songwriter, and musician Robert Anthony Plant, best known as the frontman of the rock band Led Zeppelin. Plant’s vocal range is as powerful as it is wide (and particularly high-pitched). His singing career has spanned over 50 years and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock and roll. Heavy Metal magazine Hit Parader named Plant the "Greatest Metal Vocalist of All Time" back in 2006 and he was voted "the greatest voice in rock" in a poll conducted by Planet Rock in 2009.
Robert Weston Smith aka Wolfman Jack in American Graffiti.
Born Robert Weston Smith, legendary rock & roll DJ “Wolfman Jack” rose to fame throughout the ‘60s. The Brooklyn native studied broadcasting while supporting himself as a door-to-door salesman. It wasn’t until 1965, after getting a job at a Mexico-based station, XERB-AM that the legend of “Wolfman Jack” began to make mainstream news. His on-air personality attracted attention across the US and before he knew it major publications like Time, Newsweek, and Life were all asking: who is Wolfman Jack and where did he come from?
The mystery as to who the person behind Wolfman Jack was finally revealed in 1973 in George Lucas' film American Graffiti. Even after the mystery was solved, the novelty didn’t wear off. Wolfman Jack went on to make numerous television appearances and hosting NBC-TV's The Midnight Special. His final syndicated radio broadcast was in Washington, DC from a Planet Hollywood restaurant on June 30, 1995. He died July 2, 1995, of a heart attack.
Stella Stevens in The Nutty Professor 1963
Actress Stella Stevens played Stella Purdy in The Nutty Professor back in 1963. Iconic slapstick comedic actor Jerry Lewis had the leading role(s) as Professor Julius F. Kelp, Buddy Love, Baby Kelp in the 1963 version of The Nutty Professor. For those who don’t know this classic storyline, Lewis plays a professor plagued by insecurity who mixes up his own formula for an alter-ego far more outgoing than his own. Of course, now he has a split personality issue to deal with and the formula wears off at inopportune times, often to Kelp's humiliation... all while pursuing a love interest. So as you can imagine, hijinks ensue.
Stephanie Powers, 1966
Here we have the beautiful Stefanie Powers back in 1966. She is probably best known for her role as Jennifer Hart in the mystery television series Hart to Hart, in which she starred alongside Robert Wagner (who played her husband Jonathan Hart). The series aired for five seasons from 1979 to 1984 and follows a wealthy couple who lead a glamorous lifestyle working as amateur detectives. The jet-setting couple always finds themselves embroiled in some mysterious crime the must work together to solve. Powers and Wagner also reprised their roles for eight Hart to Hart TV movies in the 1990s.
Steve Martin hosting The Muppet Show in 1977
The Muppet Show was nominated for nine BAFTA Awards and won three during its run. It was also nominated for twenty-one Primetime Emmy Awards, winning four and was presented with a Peabody Award in 1978. The show also received the Television Award of Merit by the Mary Washington Colonial Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1978.
The multi-talented Barbara Mandrell in 1972
Here we have the lovey Barbara Mandrell of The Mandrell Sisters! In addition to being a Country music superstar, she also hosted the country music-themed variety series with her younger sisters, Louise, and Irelene: "The Mandrell Sisters Variety Show". While most of the show consisted of comedy sketches but the heart of it remained firmly rooted in country music. Each week, they’d bring in a well-established country star, as can be seen here on this particular episode in 1981, it was the legendary Dolly Parton they had as a guest. They would also feature a promising new up-and-coming act of the era.
Who remembers watching the Batman-Green Hornet crossover in two episodes titled A Piece Of The Action and Batman's Satisfaction in 1967
Who remembers watching The Odd Couple with Oscar Madison (Jack Klugman) and Felix Unger (Tony Randall), 1970s
How could anyone ever forget this duo? The Odd Couple with Oscar Madison (Jack Klugman) and Felix Unger (Tony Randall), back in the 1970s. The premise is pretty simple: after neurotic neat-freak, Felix Unger and the sloppy, cigar-chomping, sportswriter Oscar Madison each get the boot from their wives that they turn to each other. The two end up sharing an apartment in Manhattan, NY. Obviously, two grown men used to being "the man of the house" and having spouses are going to have quite a few adjustments to make when moving in with each other–that’s where the hilarity ensues.
Who remembers watching this dastardly duo growing up
Remember Snidely Whiplash and his sidekick Muttley? Snidely is the archenemy of Dudley Do-Right in the Dudley Do-Right of the animated television series The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show (1959–64). Originally voiced by Hans Conried, Snidely Whiplash is the stereotypical silent movie villain. Complete with top hat, handlebar moustache, and dressed in all black.
Muttley, who was originally voiced by Don Messick, remains best known for his mischievous, wheezing laughter.
Super-ham...Christopher Reeve and a very happy Miss Piggy on The Muppet Show
Here’s a classic moment in Muppet history, Superman Christopher Reeve and Miss Piggy hanging out on the set of The Muppet Show.
The Muppet Show is a family-oriented comedy-variety television series that was produced by puppeteer Jim Henson and features his iconic creations, The Muppets. The show was famous for known for its vaudevillian wit, outrageous physical slapstick, and absurdist comedy. Each episode also featured a human guest star, many celebrities grew eager to perform with the Muppets as they grew in popularity.
The Muppet Show was nominated for nine BAFTA Awards and won three during its run. It was also nominated for twenty-one Primetime Emmy Awards, winning four and was presented with a Peabody Award in 1978. The show also received the Television Award of Merit by the Mary Washington Colonial Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1978.
Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot, 1967-68
Who remembers the TV series Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot back in 1967-68?
Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot eventually made their way to television screens in the United States but it is based on a manga and tokusatsu series consisting of 26-episodes. The English-dubbed version of the series was developed by Reuben Guberman. The series is notable for its interesting array of kaiju, ranging from your standard sea monster to the outright outlandish beasts. Strange creatures, campy acting, and special effects Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot is unforgettable.
"My mother was against me being an actress - until I introduced her to Frank Sinatra." Angeline Brown was born in North Dakota, but we all know her as the gorgeous actress Angie Dickinson
Actress Angie Dickinson began her career in various television anthologies back in the 50’s before landing her breakthrough role in "Gun the Man Down" (1956) and the 1959 Western Rio Bravo, for which she received the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year. Over the course of her six-decade career, Dickinson has appeared in over 50 films in addition to her television work. In addition to Jessica (1962) her resume boasts big titles such as Ocean's 11 (1960), Point Blank (1967), Sabrina (1995), and Pay it Forward (2000) to name a few.
A handsome duo with a young Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze, 70s
Here's a handsome duo, a young Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze back in the 1970s. Lowe and Swayze were co-stars in the classic coming-of-age drama The Outsiders. The film was Francis Ford Coppola’s onscreen adaptation of the novel of the same name by S. E. Hinton.
In addition to a great story, The Outsiders is also iconic for its cast and helped fuel the whole “Brat Pack” genre of the 1980s. The core of which would become: Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy.
Agnes Moorehead as the not-so-typical-mother-in-law Endora on Bewitched 1964
Moorehead’s performance as Samantha’s mischief-making mother Endora was equal parts hilarious and enchanting. Endora makes no secret of her disdain for this mortal of a son-in-law who stifles her daughter’s natural abilities. She doesn’t hold back an ounce when it comes to expressing herself. As can be seen in her colorful wardrobe, wit, and audacity. She was honored with six Emmy nominations for playing Endora but didn’t work much after the show was canceled. She died of uterine cancer in 1974, just two years after the show ended.
Anne Francis as private detective Honey West in the 1965-66 TV series
Here’s a shot of an armed Anne Francis playing the title role in Honey West in the 1965-66 TV series. The crime drama was based upon a series of novels. Anne Francis was a female private detective named Honey West and John Ericson co-starred as her partner, Sam Bolt.
Unfortunately the show was cancelled after just one season. The reason for this was mainly the competition from Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Apparently, the network also decided it would be cheaper for them to import The Avengers and run it in Honey West’s time-slot instead of paying to produce new episodes of Honey West. Despite its short run, Francis still had time to receive a Golden Globe Award and a Best Actress Emmy nomination for her performance series.
Behind the scenes of I Dream of Jeannie
Check out this awesome behind the scenes photo from the set of I Dream of Jeannie. After opening a magic bottle, Major Anthony Nelson releases Jeannie (a Genie), who is now indebted to him. Now, while Jeannie becomes free to roam Anthony Nelson's house, she came with a humble abode of her own, her magic bottle–which was every little girl of the era’s dream room. Of course, the entire thing was just a rounded and extremely bedazzled set piece that was built in the studio as you can see here.
The Courtship of Eddie's Father was about a magazine publisher and widower, Tom Corbett (Bill Bixby) and his young son, Eddie (played by Brandon Cruz). The theme song Best Friend was by Harry Nilsson. 1969-72
The Courtship of Eddie's Father is a sitcom based on the 1963 movie of the same name, which was based on a novel by Mark Toby. The series debuted on September 17, 1969, and ended on March 1, 1972. The show follows a widower and magazine publisher named Tom Corbett (played by Bill Bixby), and his son, Eddie (played by Brandon Cruz).
In standard 60s/70s mischievous kid fashion, Eddie has his own ideas about who his father should marry (she would become his stepmother after all) and he manipulates situations accordingly. Initially, Eddie's matchmaking efforts were the central theme (in the movie), but in the television series, it gradually decreased and soon wasn’t pivotal to the plot or characters. Bixby received an Emmy nomination for the show.
