Why do I hate the 1970s so much?

[jamespowers]

This threads so long I can't even find that discussion. If only I could follow every thread from beginning to end all day long I might be able to keep up. Unfortunately I have to do things like work and eat and be with my family .

lol lol lol lol lol I think we can cut you some slack for that---not too much though.

 

[jamespowers]

I guess I did miss some posts in the middle. Sorry to make you have to type extra today.

No problem I love hating MASH.

 

[Novella]

Back on topic.

My favorite TV show from the 70's was M*A*S*H. Never missed it, couldn't tape it. It was a show about the 50's without all the Hot Rods, greasers and do wop. It was definitely a high point for that decade. You can't hate this too can you?

MASH is an excellent show. I just started watching it a few weeks ago, and I think I'm still laughing about it. The more I think about the 1970s, the more I realize I like the decade.

Obviously you didn't read the previous posts about how the show was a bastardized version of the book and how it was not at all like the real experience. Veterans of the Korean War like my father hated the show. I dislike it because of the cast and the fantasy of it all. Alan Alda? Harry Morgan? Jamie Farr?! Yep, plenty of things to hate there.

I appreciate historical accuracy, but I think if you can produce a show with that much wit, you can be excused for not making sure the toothpaste is circa the Korean War. It's a fictional television show rather than a documentary on the war. James Powers, you spend an awful lot of time considering the 70s for as much as you hate it.

 

[jamespowers]

James Powers, you spend an awful lot of time considering the 70s for as much as you hate it.

Unfortunately, I lived it.:eusa_doh:
I don't have to consider it.

 

[J. M. Stovall]

I'm determined to find just one thing about the 70's that appeals to James.

How about the Egg McMuffin?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

James has said that he liked the introduction of Proposition 13, which occurred in the '70s. I reckon he also likes the fact that Richard Nixon was re-elected president in that decade.


Going further, I'll bet that he also liked the Bicentennial (the occasion itself, not the festivities). Although ... maybe he did like those dozens of "tall ships" sailing into New York Harbor from all over the world.

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[Absinthe_1900]

Back on topic.My favorite TV show from the 70's was M*A*S*H.

The Bell 47's were nice.

 

[jamespowers]

James has said that he liked the introduction of Proposition 13, which occurred in the '70s. I reckon he also likes the fact that Richard Nixon was re-elected president in that decade.


Going further, I'll bet that he also liked the Bicentennial (the occasion itself, not the festivities). Although ... maybe he did like those dozens of "tall ships" sailing into New York Harbor from all over the world.

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Hated Nixon, didn't care about the bicentennial, the only ships I like are Golden Era cruise ships.
Right on Proposition 13 though. The only good thing to come of the era. Thank you Howard Jarvis. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[jamespowers]

I'm determined to find just one thing about the 70's that appeals to James.

How about the Egg McMuffin?

The Egg Mcskunkin?! No thanks.

 

[jamespowers]

The Bell 47's were nice.

Yeah, they couldn't cop an attitude.

 

[J. M. Stovall]

Here's another, Victoria's Secret.

 

[J. M. Stovall]

What about a few Ray Harryhausen films:
Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, The Valley of Gwangi (dinosaurs and cowboys-you gotta love that!).

 

[J. M. Stovall]

What about the comics Bronze Age? With darker plot elements and more mature story-lines. I for one like my Batman dark and disturbed and not smiling and bouncing off giant drums.:eusa_doh:

 

[jamespowers]

Here's another, Victoria's Secret.

Trashy. No thanks.:eusa_doh:

 

[jamespowers]

What about a few Ray Harryhausen films:
Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, The Valley of Gwangi (dinosaurs and cowboys-you gotta love that!).

Are those the ones with the goofy looking creatures and such that look like they are made of Playdough? :eusa_doh:

 

[jamespowers]

What about the comics Bronze Age? With darker plot elements and more mature story-lines. I for one like my Batman dark and disturbed and not smiling and bouncing off giant drums.:eusa_doh:

Batman was dumbed down and his hard edge was taken off by the 1970s. You want to see the real Batman? Go to the originals in the 40s into the 50s. I think you refer to those as Silver and Gold Age comics. Bronze is for medals. :eusa_doh:
Oh and refer to the Shadow as well while you are there.

Regards,

J

 

[Senator Jack]

How about string-art, Lena 'Ma, He's Makin' Eyes at Me' Zaffaroni, Larry Czonka, and The Ken Berry Wow Show? Who doesn't like The Ken Berry Wow Show?

 

[J. M. Stovall]

I have all the Batman from the Golden Age collected, along with the Spirit. I really enjoy reading them but I'd be hard pressed to consider Golden Age Batman a "smart" read. The 50's and 60's is where most the superheroes got dumbed down, with the possible exception of Marvel in the 60's.

 

[jamespowers]

Who doesn't like The Ken Berry Wow Show?

Never heard of it. [huh]

 

[J. M. Stovall]

And the 50's are more commonly referred to in geek circles as the Atomic age, then the Silver age in the 60's.