I was more of a Jetson’s fan growing up than the Flintstones. I loved thinking about the future and what it could offer to us. Just one invention could revolutionize the home and family. What was nice about this cartoon is that even with all the futuristic, forward thinking about what life would be, the…
Tag: 1960s
The Manchurian Candidate
The imagery of mind control and the timing of this classic film, now owned by Frank Sinatra’s estate, shows the power of suggestion and how even the best can get mixed up in the most tense of plots against government officials. The final scene = razor’s edge. Here is the link to the classic film,…
I Am Spartacus…
In light of the Supreme Court hearings this week, I thought it appropriate to post about the epic drama, Spartacus, starring Kirk Douglas. In the film, in order to support someone that will fall for their actions, others different than Spartacus assume responsibility with him by saying his name as their own. Have you ever…
Hold a Laugh-In this Week!
A nightly variety show for me in the early 80s, Nick at Night’ Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In entertained those that tuned in to see how the 60s informed the 70s and how the 80s where so far from the 60s, yet so close to Laugh-Ins core metaphor. Suddenly, the laughter helped the country move through…
Retro Pop 