Latest 70s Music History Podcast Episodes
Ken Osmond (Eddie Haskell)
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - July 10, 2024 05:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday’s podcast features more nostalgia from the sixties. At that time there was a very popular TV sitcom “Leave it to Beaver.” On the show Ken Osmond played Eddie Haskell, Wally Beaver’s best friend and, at times, his worst friend. He appeared in many of the 235 episodes. Ken also appeared on t...
George Molchan
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - July 03, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsFor this Fourth of July, what’s more American than hot dogs? And what’s more hot dog than Oscar Mayer wieners? And I swear, after you finish this podcast, you’ll be singing the catchy Oscar Mayer wiener song all day long. The spokesperson for this famous meat company commercial was George Molcha...
LFO "Summer Girls" (w/ Liz Riggs)
You Wanted a Hit! - June 27, 2024 08:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsTheo tells the story of the Massachusetts boy band's head-scratching, pop-culture-referencing 1999 rap-pop surprise hit. Novelist Liz Riggs joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Darren
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - June 26, 2024 05:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn the late 50s and early 60s a lot of you watched the very popular “Gidget” movies. Television, film actor, and TV director James Darren was the star of these films, along with co-star Sandra Dee. He played the part of Moondoggie. James was also in “The Guns of Navarone” and “Because They’re Yo...
Garry Moore
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - June 19, 2024 05:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIf you were a game show fan in your youth, you’ll remember Garry Moore. It was on this day in 1952 that the TV panel game “I’ve Got a Secret” premiered. Garry hosted that show and “To Tell the Truth.” He also had his own program, “The Garry Moore Show.” At that time, he introduced comedienne Ca...
Ep. 2: Countryish Music of the 1970s (Encore)
For the Record: The 70s - June 17, 2024 00:19 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 113 ratingsHow and why did artists such as John Denver and Olivia Newton-John upset the country music establishment in the 1970s? Country radio has created the country music sound it has wanted since Elvis and rock and roll began to lure away its customers. This was not pleasing to country music purists in...
Rebeccca Black "Friday"
You Wanted a Hit! - June 14, 2024 08:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsMichael tells the story of the Orange County singer's 2011 polarizing, perhaps misunderstood, viral phenomenon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom T. Hall
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - June 12, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsTom T. Hall wrote twelve no. 1 hit songs including a no. 1 pop crossover hit “Harper Valley PTA.” It won a Grammy, a CMA award, and inspired a movie and TV program of the same name. Even though the song sold in the millions, he only made about $90,000. He had other hits you might remember includ...
Susan Anton
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - June 05, 2024 05:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsSusan Anton had a 35-year a career as a singer and actress. She received a Golden Globe nomination for “Golden Girl” and that led to a contract for her own variety show on NBC. She performed with Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., and Kenny Rogers. She also had a top ten country song “Ki...
Jacket Audio #63
Jacket Audio Podcast - June 01, 2024 13:42 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsBundle up in the new Jacket with #EmptyLot @MrBungle #MikePatton @IpecacRec @TomahawkBand #LowenbrauBeer #PaulGleason #SunnyDayRealEstate @VictoryBeer @SeeThomasHowll #Nestles #KingBuzzo @dunnatov
Vaughn Meader
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - May 29, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWhat unusual tie does Vaughn Meader have to Milwaukee? Vaughn was a film actor, musician, comedian, and impersonator. He was best known for his number one album “The First Family,” a 1962 comedic take off on the Kennedys in the White House. “The First Family Volume Two” was also top 10. At the t...
Ep. 1: Disco Doesn't Suck (Encore)
For the Record: The 70s - May 29, 2024 00:07 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 113 ratingsDisco and the 70s had a love-hate relationship. This episode examines who hated disco and why, as well as why it thrived in the underground until radio and the movie, "Saturday Night Fever," helped bring disco into the mainstream.
Bubba Smith
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - May 22, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsBubba Smith was a defensive end in college and pro football. He was a star player for the Michigan State Spartans, one of six players to have his jersey retired by the university. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988. Bubba was the number one pick in the NFL/AFL draft. ...
Pop Ninja Podcast - Season 5 Episode 3
Pop Ninja Podcast - May 16, 2024 04:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, we revisit actor Brian Cutler to visit more with him about his amazing career.
They Might Be Giants "Boss of Me"
You Wanted a Hit! - May 15, 2024 08:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsTheo tells the story of the quirky Brooklyn-via-Massachusetts cult alt-rock band's 2000 ska-inflected, Grammy-winning TV theme song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jack Mercer (Popeye)
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - May 15, 2024 05:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDid you ever think you would hear a Popeye podcast? Jack Mercer was a voice actor and one of his cartoon characters was Popeye the Sailor Man. He did Felix the Cat and others that he’ll talk about, and he’ll provide some samples. Jack also read the opening lines for the Popeye movie starring Rob...
Ep. 50 - The Travolta Trilogy
For the Record: The 70s - May 13, 2024 03:08 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 113 ratingsIn just over a two-year span as the 1970s marched on toward the 1980s, John Travolta starred in three cultural touchstone movies: "Saturday Night Fever" (released on December 12, 1977), "Grease" (released on June 16, 1978), and "Urban Cowboy" (released on June 6, 1980). This episode examines ...
Terry Moore
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - May 08, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsActress Terry Moore was married five times, six, if you include her disputed marriage to eccentric business magnate Howard Hughes. She received a reported $350,000 settlement from the Hughes estate. Terry was nominated for an Oscar in “Come Back, Little Sheba” with co-star Burt Lancaster. She ap...
Hugh Downs
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - May 01, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHugh Downs was a radio and TV broadcaster into the late 1990s. He was Jack Paar’s sidekick on the “Tonight Show,” co-host on the “Today Show” and anchor on “20/20.” Hugh was also the announcer on the “Kuka, Fran and Ollie Show,” “Sid Caesar Hour” and the game show “Concentration.” Downs was very...
Fatboy Slim "Praise You" (w/ Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet)
You Wanted a Hit! - May 01, 2024 03:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsMichael tells the story of the UK big beat DJ and producer's sample-heavy, star-making 1998 smash. Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 300: "After I Said Goodnight"
Different Head - May 01, 2024 02:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings• Jeff Johnson • Clifford White • Darrell Barnes • Tom Wolgers • Jean-Louis Murat • Gregorian • Cyborgasm • Ariel Kalma • Jean-Louis Murat • Mistress Kat • John Hassell & Farafina • Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays • Llewellyn • Kevin Braheny • Germán Bringas • Robert Rich & B. Lustmord • Vasilisk • Haro...
Volume 299: "Foreplay"
Different Head - April 27, 2024 20:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings• Kenneth Nash • Pieces of a Dream • William Aura • David & Steve Gordon • Flesh & Bone • Steven Halpern & Tony Selvage • Steven Cooper • Pat Metheny Group • Cyborgasm • Pete Namlook & Robert Sattler • Jon Bailiff • Terje Rypdal & Miroslav Vitous & Jack DeJohnette • Eberhard Weber • Luís Cília •...
Lawrence Welk
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - April 24, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWho is more Milwaukee than Lawrence Welk? With his accordion and orchestra, played polkas plus light and bubbly “champagne music,” which laid claim to the bubble machine. He played many dance dates in Milwaukee, including George Devine’s Million Dollar Ballroom. It was there, as a youngster, my ...
Morgan Brittany
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - April 17, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsI’m sure that the older podcasters in the audience watched the very popular TV series “Dallas” in the 1980s. Morgan Brittany played Katherine Wentworth, the scheming half-sister of Pam Ewing and Cliff Barnes. In the 1987 season finale she drove a car that stuck Bobby Ewing, resulting in both of ...
Barbara Mandrell
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - April 10, 2024 17:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsBarbara Mandrell at one time, was considered one of the most successful country singers and all-around entertainers, with six number one singles and 25 top ten singles on the Billboard Country charts. Barbara also had her own primetime TV show and appeared in “Touched by an Angel,” “Dr. Quinn, ...
Tag Team "Whoomp! (There It Is)" / 95 South "Whoot, There It Is"
You Wanted a Hit! - April 09, 2024 08:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsDouble episode! Theo tells the stories of the coincidentally(?) competing 1993 hip-hop hits. [WARNING: Contains explicit content; listener discretion is advised.] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Volume 298: "Night Journey"
Different Head - April 06, 2024 21:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings• The System • Wütrio • Tim Carleton & Darrick Deel • Jeff Johnson & Sandy Simpson • Satoshi & Makoto • Leon Lowman • Pedro Ruy-Blas • Picture Music • Michael Shrieve with Kevin Shrieve and Klaus Schulze • Vincent • Kuniyuki Takahashi • Peter Barclay • Ernest Hood • Rick Cuevas • Twin Cosmos • S...
Marshall Drew (Titanic Survivor)
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - April 03, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, 109 years ago this month. We spoke with one of the survivors of this tragedy. In 1911, Marshall Drew had sailed with his aunt and uncle on the RMS Olympic to visit family in England. The voyage home began in Southampton on April 10, 1912, aboard the maiden voy...
Volume 297: "Diving for Pearls"
Different Head - March 30, 2024 23:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings• Voz Propia • The Dreamscape • Digital Sex • BFG • 1000 Mexicans • The Pollen • Blue Blue Blue • Λευκή Συμφωνία • Maanam • Sétima Legião
Ep. 49 - Austin City Limits and the 70s Country Music Revolution
For the Record: The 70s - March 30, 2024 22:31 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 113 ratingsIn 1974, a local Austin PBS station aired the first episode of "Austin City Limits" and, with that, took the first step to showing the entire country how Austin, Texas celebrated and encouraged experimentation with country music. One of the founders of the show carried a business card that descr...
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