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These are some TV series from the mid 70’s to maybe the real early 80’s, that weren’t as well known as others. I remember watching them like they were the best thing in the world. Some of them were really good, some where horrible. I will give a star rating to them (5 is best, 1 is worst). Here they go:
Doctor Who * * * * *
I remember loving this show. I didn’t care if the doctor reminded me of Arnold Horshack from Welcome Back Kotter. The only episode I remember is where he gets injected into his own body and is being attacked by his white blood cells (which looked like giant white balls chasing him through tunnels…obviously Spielberg’s inspiration for the giant boulder that tried to get Indiana Jones in Raiders.
Night Gallery * * * *
Scared the pants off me.
Kolchak-The Night Stalker * * *
The dad from Christmas Story is a reporter. I only remember a vampire episode that scared the crap out of me.
The Man from Atlantis * * * *
This guy was like Aquaman… supposedly from Atlantis, he could swim underwater without breathing and had some other powers too I think. Oh yeah, he also had webbed hands. He was always helping a submarine crew (like a science crew)do something. Didn’t last for long and wasn’t well know. I miss it.
Lucan * * * * *
This was a series (based on a made for TV movie) about a kid who was raised by wolves. He was discovered by a scientist and taught to be civilized. The kid grows into a teenager and learns he has special wolf powers, and his eyes turned red when he used them. Sweet.
These were more popular…
BJ and the Bear * * *
Trucker and Monkey drive truck, have adventures, and fight Crime. Pursued by Sheriff Lobo. The truck was sweet… Red with a white stripe that ran horizontally down the side of the truck and trailer. I saw it once when I was a kid in Las Vegas. I peed my pants I think.
Sheriff Lobo *
Spin-off from BJ and the Bear. I don’t remember what it was about but I remember watching it. I was a sucker for spin-offs. Yes, I also watched “Enos.”
Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries * * * * *
This was the shiznit. Those guys were so smart.
Battlestar Galactica * * * * *
Everybody should know this one they play the re-runs and made a new version of it. Was like a dose of generic Star Wars each week.
What’s Happening! * * * *
“Raj” (Roger) , Dwayne, Re-run, Shirley, Dee and Momma. Re-run could sure dance. I would still watch it today if it came on. Real cheesy.
Welcome Back Kotter * * * * *
Classic horrible sitcom from the 70’s. What? The best was when they’d read a note from “Epstein’s mother.”
Six Million Dollar Man * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *!
The best show ever on TV when I was a kid. Bionic Woman was pretty good too. Tell me the intro doesn't make you pee your pants…
WKRP in Cincinnati * * * * *
The doctor is in. Les had invisible office. Herb Tarlek’s leisure suits. Loni Anderson… hubba hubba. Bailey (Jan Smither’s) was pretty hot too….
Sanford and Son * * * *
This is the Big One… I’m comin’ to join ya Elizabeth! And Lamont, the dummy. But you can’t mention this one without the obligatory...
Chico and the Man * *
Like Sanford and Son, but took place in an auto shop and the ethnic flavor was Hispanic. Only 2 stars because I rarely watched it, and it was a rip-off.
Starsky and Hutch * * *
Honestly, I just liked the car.
The Gong Show * * *
Horrible acts. Mean Gene the Dancing Machine was a favorite.
The Bob Newhart Show * * * * *
I just love this guy!!!
Here are some variety shows that I am not ashamed to say I watched… At least back then I wasn’t. I give them all 1 star because they all sucked, I think:
Tony Orlando and Dawn
The Sonny and Cher Show
The Captain and Tennille Show (just horrible)
The Donny and Marie Show
Here are some of the first movies I ever saw in the Theater (from the 80’s). I love these movies, no matter how bad or unheard of they are…
History of the World Part I
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Popeye
Space Hunter - Adventures in the Forbidden Zone
Private Lessons
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
Tootsie (pretty good one… pretty popular)
Young Doctors in Love
Night Patrol
The Nude Bomb
Biggest movie disappointment of my youth…
The prevention stuff I copied from another website. This is just too funny! I must laugh at my own joke. Ha Ha Ha!!!!!!
There are tons of others... I know there was some Genesis in there too, but these are the one's that really stand out. There were a bunch of "slow" songs too for "couples" to skate to. Since I was too young back then, that just meant time to waste some quarters in the Defender and Tempest games.
I got curious and wanted to see if any body still uses roller skates and I found these skates... Scorpion Quadlines (there's a video in the link) they are pretty cool, an updated version of the olde schoole metal, strap-onto-your-buster brown-shoe skates that my parents grew up with. I'd get a pair, but I would just wind up busting my ass on them.