Tag Archives: 1970s

You No Canna Refuse

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Joe_Williams

Back when movies were cultural touchstones made for adults, they were not as heavily merchandised as they are today. A soundtrack album may have been released and a paperback novelization would be on a shelves in bookstores, and that was … Continue reading →

Posted in Blast from the Past, What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1970s, Cartoon, comics, gangster, iron-on transfer, movies, Sad Sack, tee shirt, The Godfather | 2 Comments

The Sketchbook from Heaven

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Joe_Williams

In the past I have written about sketchbooks I have bought that seemed like a good idea at the point of purchase but failed miserably when put into practice. Either the sketchbooks looked handsome on the shelf and proved unwieldy … Continue reading →

Posted in It Came From the Sketchbook | Tagged 1970s, 1980s, art, Cartoon, cartoons, comic, comic book, comics, doodles, drawing, Jet Pens, Joe Williams, monster, New Jersey, Philadelphia, science fiction, Sketch, sketchbook, USA | 1 Comment

Celebrity Bowling

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Joe_Williams

In my attempt to chart the uncharted wilds of the Roku box, I believe I have uncovered my absolute favorite, oddball, third-party, free channel!

Posted in Weird World of the Roku | Tagged 1970s, bowling, channel, entertainment, Free, Roku, television | 2 Comments

I Want My Power Records TV!

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Joe

…and thanks to the Roku, you can have it!

Posted in Blast from the Past, Weird World of the Roku | Tagged 1970s, comics, Marvel, Power Records, Roku, Spider-man | Leave a comment

Invasion of the Clutter Monkeys

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Once again, whilst on a mission to de-clutter, I found myself completely diverted from my mission by a chunk of clutter. In a four drawer file cabinet that has a whole story of it’s own I uncovered a forgotten folder … Continue reading →

Posted in Blast from the Past, Curious Clutter | Tagged 1970s, 1979, 1980s, ad, cable, HBO, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, New Jersey, Phantasm, Storer, Westville | Leave a comment

Slurpee Cups from the 1970s

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Joe_Williams

These collectible Slurpee cups come from the era of flared jeans, Earth Shoes and leaded gasoline. This is back before the internet, home video, video games and other fabulous electrified time-wasters. Only three broadcast networks and a handful of UHF … Continue reading →