Tag Archives: 1979

Michele Tafoya: Crisis? What Crisis?

“What is the Biggest Problem in America? Is there a single one? Numerous polls suggest there are many issues troubling people these days, but some issues rank higher than others. As usual, the economy ranks high on most voters’ list … Continue reading

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Dallas: Season 3 – Rodeo (1979) Linda Gray Stars

Source:The New Democrat “Dallas Episode Guide (Rodeo): It’s Ewing Rodeo Time! Sue Ellen flirts with handsome cowboy Dusty Farlow (Jared Martin) while Digger Barnes meets John Ross Ewing III. Ray Krebbs gets some welcome news. Rodeo | S03E08 | Cool … Continue reading

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Firing Line With William F. Buckley: Norman Mailer- ‘Crime & Punishment: Gary Gilmore’

Source:Firing Line With William F. Buckley– Author Norman Mailer, talking about his book about convicted murderer Gary Gilmore, in 1979. Source:The New Democrat “Episode S0390, Recorded on October 11, 1979, Guest: Norman Mailer” From Firing Line With William F. Buckley This … Continue reading

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Eileen Prose: The Good Day Show- Jane Fonda and Tom Hayden: In 1979?

Source:The New Democrat  “She stars with Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston and Martin Sheen in the Netflix original series Grace and Frankie, which premiered in 2015. Jane is an actress, writer, political activist, former fashion model and fitness guru.” Source:Eileen Prose … Continue reading

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Rastar: Chapter Two (1979) Starring James Caan & Marsha Mason

Source:Turner Classic Movies– Marsha Mason and James Caan. Source:The New Democrat  “Author George Schneider recently lost his wife. When he starts seeing a woman and their relationship shows signs of becoming successful, the memory of his wife gets in the … Continue reading

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Rob Atsea: ‘NBC News Update With Jessica Savitch- Easter 1979’

Source:The New Democrat “Jessica Savitch anchors this Easter 1979 NBC News Update, which includes a promo for the game show “Whodunnit” From Rob Atsea Jessica Savitch, was NBC Nightly News’s weekend anchor in the late 1970s and early 1980s, before … Continue reading

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Retro Viewing: BBC’s I Love 1979

Source:The Daily Review What do I remember about 1979? Not much. First year of nursery school and unfortunately I do remember that. I still have a class photo from June, 1979 that proves I was there. Living in Bethesda, Maryland, … Continue reading

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Video Detective: The Seduction Of Joe Tynan (1979) Starring Alan Alda & Meryl Streep

Source:The Daily Review The Seduction of Joe Tynan is one of the best political movies I’ve ever seen and it reminds me a little bit of the Ted Kennedy-Jimmy Carter 1979-80 Democratic race for president, which I’ll get into later. … Continue reading

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CBS News: 60 Minutes- Mike Wallace Interviewing Johnny Carson (1979)

Source:CBS News– King of Late Night Johnny Carson, talking to 60 Minutes in 1979. Source:The Daily Review “Part 1 of 2 as Mike Wallace interviews “Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson.” From Billy Loves Jazz The King of Late Night Johnny Carson, … Continue reading

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ABC News: America Held Hostage: The Iran Crisis

Source: ABC News: America Held Hostage: The Iran Crisis I never make excuses for terrorists and terrorism and don’t respect anyone who does. But the U.S. Government including the Carter Administration and every single American administration going back to Harry … Continue reading

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