1978 Superman Movie Trailer Starring Christopher Reeve
This week is a week for Superman! I’m writing this from Boston, a city under lockdown because one of the suspects from Monday’s Marathon bombing is at large. Stay safe out there!
View ArticleMy Vintage Video: Jason & the Argonauts Stop-Motion Skeleton Fight Scene
There are so many great scenes from the 1963 film Jason and the Argonauts. The adventure flick was known for its use of stop-motion animation created by Ray Harryhausen. Harryhausen died this week at...
View ArticleStar Trek 1966 Interview with William Shatner & Leonard Nemoy
If you’re a Star Trek fan (or Trekkie), then you’re thrilled there’s a new movie out — Star Trek Into Darkness. And if you’re a fan of the original 1966 TV series, then you may be more psyched to see...
View ArticleEsther Williams: The Million Dollar Mermaid
This week’s My Vintage Video is a tribute to the swimmer/actress Esther Williams. The Million Dollar Mermaid died yesterday at the age of 91.
View ArticleJohn Lennon Visits the set of Happy Days
Here’s a photo making the ’rounds on the internet. It was posted by May Pang, John Lennon’s former girlfriend, on her Facebook page. Apparently, in 1974 Lennon took his son Julian on a tour of...
View ArticleMy Vintage Video: Friday the 13th Movie Trailer
Beware ‘cos a killer is on the loose this Friday the 13th. Enjoy the original 1980 movie trailer to the ultimate slasher film. Jason Voorhees is the deranged, mass killer and he’s after Kevin Bacon!
View ArticleGhosts on The Muppet Show Sing The Beatles for Halloween
This Halloween let’s feature a trio of ghosts singing the Lennon and McCartney classic I’m Looking Through You. The friendly ghosts performed the tune on The Muppet Show.
View ArticleDoctor Who debuts on British TV 50 years ago
The UK’s most famous doctor turns 50 this week. Doctor Who debuted on the BBC in November 1963.
View ArticleMy Vintage Video: The Jive Talking Roosevelt Franklin from Sesame Street
It’s my pleasure to introduce Roosevelt Franklin, the totally hip, skatting purple muppet from Sesame Street. What’s he gonna do when he turns two? He’ll tell you in this vintage video!
View ArticleThe Beatles 1964 movie trailers to A Hard Day’s Night
Fifty years ago this week, The Beatles released their first full length feature film: A Hard Day’s Night. This week’s My Vintage Video feature two theatrical trailers used to promote the film. The...
View Article1977 Star Wars ‘Escape from Death Star’ board game
With the new Star Wars movie set to open this month, here’s a quick post of a vintage Star Wars game. It was released in 1977 by the company, Kenner. The object of this game is to be the first player...
View ArticleIncredible Hulk 1970s Blanket
Detail of 1970s Hulk blanket This blanket once belonged to my brother. He was a huge fan of the Hulk. The green superhero debuted in 1962. Stan Lee (one of his creators) said the Hulk was a combo of...
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