1960s
The Bad Sleep Well
We've been alerted to the serial killer in Japan who's taking revenge for corporate fraud, as described in this article in today's NY TIMES. But what no one seems to have noticed is that we've already seen this scenario in a film. THE BAD SLEEP WELL is one of Akira Kurosawa's masterpieces, and details how a man whose father was killed by corrupt businessmen exacts his revenge. Here's the excellent trailer.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Nov 22, 2008 -
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Category: Business, Crime, Death, Frauds, Cons and Scams, Movies, Foreign Customs, 1960s, Asia
The Golden Years
A look at the glory days of Homer Simpson's favorite sport. At least from the point-of-view of a certain manufacturer....
Posted By: Paul - Thu Nov 20, 2008 -
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Category: Sports, Documentaries, 1960s, Yesterday’s Tomorrows
Jimmy Carl Black, RIP
The obituary of Jimmy Carl Black reminds us of how weird he and Frank Zappa were.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Nov 09, 2008 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Music, Obituaries, 1960s
Century 21 Calling
I've never seen a young girl get so excited about a large model of DNA before!Even if you don't watch all of this, be sure to fast-forward to about the 12-minute mark, for the great closing theme song.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Nov 08, 2008 -
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Category: Futurism, Parades and Festivals, 1960s, Yesterday’s Tomorrows
Queen of Blood
Possibly not the movie that Dennis Hopper lists first on his resume....
Posted By: Paul - Wed Nov 05, 2008 -
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Category: Horror, Movies, Science Fiction, 1960s
Phyliss Diller
Recently some readers objected to my characterization of 1960's-era Phyllis Diller as "unfunny."Decide for yourselves.
She doesn't appear in the Liberace clip until the 3-minute mark.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Nov 02, 2008 -
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Category: 1960s, Comedians
The Mothra Song
I think we all need a little more Mothra in our lives. I myself intend to sing this song in times of personal crisis.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Nov 01, 2008 -
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Category: Gods, Movies, Music, Foreign Customs, 1960s, Fictional Monsters
Cheerios and V-8
I love Cheerios, and can tolerate V-8. But there's no way I could imagine eating a spoonful of Cheerios and then swallowing a gulp of V-8 immediately after the sweet milky mouthful.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Oct 30, 2008 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Food, Toys, Children, Space Travel, 1960s
Follies of the Mad Men #40
There's nothing oddball about this ad--except its incredible lameness! Look at those stupid birds that dominate three-quarters of the page. What do they tell the reader about the product? Absolutely nothing! This full-page ad could have run as a tiny spot with the same text at the back of the magazine for a fraction of the cost. And it would have achieved the same results.
Imagine the malicious glee at the ad agency that created this: "We just grossed a hundred K for two blotches of paint!"
Posted By: Paul - Mon Oct 27, 2008 -
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Category: Animals, Business, Advertising, 1960s
Girls Together Outrageously
A rock band composed entirely of famous groupies? Such were the GTO's, an acronym for Girls Together Outrageously, and brainchild of Frank Zappa. Unlike, say, the Pussycat Dolls, at least they were honest about their pasts.Here's their song "The Ghost Chained To The Past, Present and Future (Shock Treatment)," delivered over a series of stills.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Oct 16, 2008 -
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Category: Music, Sex Symbols, 1960s, Women
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