Category Archives: 1970-1979

The Turning Point (1977) Rated PG

Posted on October 13, 2019 by laurarachel4

When a young woman joins a ballet company, her mother, a former ballerina, confronts her own decision years ago to forgo work for family. Starring Anne Bancroft, Shirley MacLaine, and Tom Skerritt. The film takes us behind the scenes of … Continue reading →

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Cannon (CBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on September 27, 2019 by laurarachel4

Frank Cannon is an ex-cop turned private investigator who works tough cases. Starring William Conrad, Patrick Culliton, and Tom Pittman. This is a typical cop show from the 70s. The show has overbearing cops that bully their suspects. They also … Continue reading →

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Greatest Heroes of the Bible (NBC) Rated NR

Posted on September 17, 2019 by laurarachel4

An anthology of the events from the Old Testament. Starring Brad Crandall, Victor Jory, and Peter Mark Richman. This series highlights the major events of the Old Testament. The episodes tell the stories of Moses, Daniel, Esther, Joseph, and Abraham. … Continue reading →

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Midway (1976) Rated PG

Posted on September 15, 2019 by laurarachel4

A drama surrounding the battle at Midway, which was the turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Starring Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, and James Coburn. Midway is a unique film that uses battle footage and real footage … Continue reading →

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Little House on the Prairie (NBC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 22, 2019 by laurarachel4

The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in Walnut Grove, MN. Based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Starring Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, and Karen Grassle. The only parts of this show that are based on Wilder’s books … Continue reading →

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All Creatures Great and Small (BBC) Rated NR

Posted on July 14, 2019 by laurarachel4

The trials and misadventures of a country vet in the 1940s. Based on the books, If Only They Could Talk and It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet, by James Herriot. Starring Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, and Peter Davison. The show … Continue reading →

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The Johnny Cash Christmas Special (1977) Rated NR

Posted on January 30, 2019 by laurarachel4

A Christmas special filmed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville featuring Johnny Cash. Starring Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, and Roy Clark. This special was filmed at the Grand Ole Opry and features many performers from the Sun Records Company. … Continue reading →

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Freaky Friday (1976) Rated G

Posted on September 30, 2018 by laurarachel4

A mother and daughter both wish to walk in each other’s shoes and find that they’ve switched bodies for a day. Starring Barbara Harris, Jodie Foster, and John Astin. I’ve never seen this movie before. I’ve just watched it for the … Continue reading →

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Superman (1978) Rated TV-PG

Posted on August 15, 2018 by laurarachel4

An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth and grows up to protect his adoptive world. Starring Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, and Christopher Reeve. This film is a classic. It’s the one that all other Superman flicks are … Continue reading →

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La Cage aux Folles (1978) Rated R

Posted on July 29, 2018 by laurarachel4

Two gay men hide their lifestyle when one partner’s son announces they are getting married. Starring Ugo Tognazzi, Michel Serrault, and Claire Maurier. This is a brilliant comedy; the slapstick elements are just as funny as the humor in the film. … Continue reading →

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