Official 70's NG Icon
a_nate...@my-deja.com
After responding to Tiny D's post RE: 3's Company. I just have to
express my feelings.
Does anyone care to nominate? Other choices maybe?
Like I always say - Bonus points for creativity!
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Dixon Hayes
nominate the Don Knotts from Three's Company or the one from the Apple Dumpling
Gang Movies??? (Not that I want to go make a big moulage out of it or
anything...)
Dixon
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Ambassador maybe?
Yeff
a_nate...@my-deja.com<a_nate...@my-deja.com> wrote in
alt.culture.us.1970s:
Farrah Fawcett! Big hair and big teeth.
Need I say more?
-Jeff B.
yeff at erols dot com
Smokin' Dave
wrote:
>LOL nate...only problem is, The Andy Griffith Show aired in the 60s. So do we
>nominate the Don Knotts from Three's Company or the one from the Apple Dumpling
>Gang Movies??? (Not that I want to go make a big moulage out of it or
>anything...)
>
Don Knotts would've been a great icon (delegate) if Andy Griffith was
aired in the seventies. Although he was on Three's Company, he didn't
make as big of an impact on the TV scene as he did in the sixties.
Plus, nobody, not even Knotts, could replace Mr. Roper (Norman Fell).
Having said that, I was about to nominate Mr. Roper for the newsgroup
delegate, until I rememered.......
either Greg Brady or David Cassidy.
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>In article <8pitcv$h7r$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>,
> a_nate...@my-deja.com<a_nate...@my-deja.com> wrote in
> alt.culture.us.1970s:
>
>Farrah Fawcett! Big hair and big teeth.
>Need I say more?
Yep. That's the one. Farrah Fawcett *was* the seventies. I have no
problem with Farrah. Greg Brady and David Cassidy (my last post) don't
even come close. I like Farrah.
a_nate...@my-deja.com
dixon...@aol.comspamless (Dixon Hayes) wrote:
> LOL nate...only problem is, The Andy Griffith Show aired in the 60s.
> So do we nominate the Don Knotts from Three's Company or the one from
> the Apple Dumpling Gang Movies??? (Not that I want to go make a big
> moulage out of it or anything...)
BOTH!!!!
Moulage???????? You're the one that helps use remember comedic genius
of Don Knotts every day. I'm one of the people that fights to keep
the sig and the Fife we love so much on the web site and NG.
Don Knotts was THE BEST landlord.
Only Don could pull off the wannabe swinger.
I figured I'd nominate Don because we've all been quite accustomed to
seeing the sig around here, and I'm sure that everyone thinks about the
funny times the've had growing up with him albeit 3's, Andy, or
Dumpling.
It just seems like perhaps we could all vote on and find some
unobtrusive characters and add personality to make a witty FAQ about
the group. You know, being a little creative? No rules. We can do it
together in open forum and ever changing.
Almost every NG has a FAQ.
"Everyone's doing it meee-aaann, C'mon meee-aaannn"
Don't be a bunch of Jive Turkeys, we can just make it an experiment.
I know I'm still a quasi newbie, it's just a suggestion.
THE FURBY KING
Yeah !! Farrah's great >>> but what about Burt Reynolds ???
Gator !!! Bandit !!! That guy in Deliverance !!!
How about Farrah & Burt !
FK
Oil Impressionist
Great thread, Nate. And if it counts for anything, we feel you've
earned your full-fledged member of the group button. :-)
<preannouncement clearing of the throat>
As far as being a 70s icon/group delegate, Burt Reynolds isn't even fit
to lick David Cassidy's boots. My reasoning? Burt shows up in our
conversations approximately once a month, whereas David shows up at
LEAST once a week. Besides, isn't Burt a little old? :-) For an old
fart, I would definitely vote for Don.
If we want to be true to our group's name, no, Don wasn't super big in
the 70s. If we want to be true to the group, he is HUGE here.
Larry's votes: Alan Alda, Hal Linden, Carol O'Connor, or Carol Burnett.
Or how about if we forget all those and just say Mary Tyler Moore?
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Oil Impressionist<oil_impr...@my-deja.com> wrote in
alt.culture.us.1970s:
>
> Larry's votes: Alan Alda, Hal Linden, Carol O'Connor, or Carol Burnett.
>
> Or how about if we forget all those and just say Mary Tyler Moore?
Most impressive, young Skywalker. But how
many of your choices have aged as well as
Farrah?
Who wanted to grow up to be Alan Alda, Hal
Linden or Mary Tylor Moore? Who wanted to
sleep with Carol Burnett or (gag) Carol
O'Connor?
How big of a sexist pig do I have to make
of myself while trying to prove my point? <g>
Sandy
>earned your full-fledged member of the group button. :-)
Here here!!! : )
>As far as being a 70s icon/group delegate, Burt Reynolds isn't even fit
>to lick David Cassidy's boots.
I'm right with ya on this one Dawna!
But if I were going to pick a 70s icon, I think I'd have to go with
Pufnstuf....not many good quotes there though, huh? : )
Sandy
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Class of 78
Oil Impressionist
Consider your point proved. So! We're back to Farrah and David,
right? I mean, ya gotta have one from each gender, or we'll offend
someone.
"Shoot, Andy, we cain't have that!!"
redace
Oil Impressionist wrote in message <8pk711$4mq$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>...
>In article <8pk5b1$87l$7...@bob.news.rcn.net>,
> Yeff <ye...@spamcop.net> wrote:
>> In article <8pk3tr$12q$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>,
>> Oil Impressionist<oil_impr...@my-deja.com> wrote in
>> alt.culture.us.1970s:
>>
>> >
>> > Larry's votes: Alan Alda, Hal Linden, Carol O'Connor, or Carol
>Burnett.
>> >
>> > Or how about if we forget all those and just say Mary Tyler Moore?
>>
>> Most impressive, young Skywalker. But how
>> many of your choices have aged as well as
>> Farrah?
>>
>> Who wanted to grow up to be Alan Alda, Hal
>> Linden or Mary Tylor Moore? Who wanted to
>> sleep with Carol Burnett or (gag) Carol
>> O'Connor?
>>
>> How big of a sexist pig do I have to make
>> of myself while trying to prove my point? <g>
>>
>> -Jeff B.
>> yeff at erols dot com
>>
>
>Consider your point proved. So! We're back to Farrah and David,
>right? I mean, ya gotta have one from each gender, or we'll offend
>someone.
>
>"Shoot, Andy, we cain't have that!!"
These aren't *my* personal choices, but......how about Donny and Marie?
That covers the male and female icons of the 70's. :)
Lori =^.^=
Teu...@webtv.net
also. Both women only represent 1976-79. Farrah from "Charlies Angels"
and Bo from "10". If this person had to represent the entire decade I
probably would go with Olivia Newton-John (her music + "Grease" &
"Xanadu").
"That which does not kill us makes us stronger'
- Friedrick Nietzsche
Rogamigo
Dixon Hayes
group icon!!
I belong to an Andy Griffith Show list that kept mentioning the "moulage"
thing, and I had no idea what they meant. I finally saw that scene Labor Day
weekend during the TV Land marathon. It had to do with the footprints and the
missing cattle. Barney used the term "moulage" to describe the plaster that
was poured into a footprint to make a cast, forensics-style. Barney's stirring
up the plaster, fussing over what makes a "proper" moulage, and Andy says "I
like to put egg whites in mine. Make 'em all light and fluffy!" That, and
Barney's ticked off look, just had me rolling in the floor...
Dixon Hayes
>Who wanted to grow up to be Alan Alda, Hal
>Linden or Mary Tylor Moore? Who wanted to
>sleep with Carol Burnett or (gag) Carol
>O'Connor?
>
I did want to grow up and sleep with Mary Tyler Moore, but that was more of a
Laura Petrie thing than a Mary Richards thing. Still--not a bad choice at
all...
And okay, yes, there is a sexist part of me that will *always* be infatuated
with Farrah...
WiNK
I like Don Knotts, mind you, but not as Furley. :-( And, as far as
Farrah....her behavior in the present has influenced me to not vote for her.
Sorry!!!!!!!!!
Nadine
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Tiny Dancer
>We're back to Farrah and David, right? I mean, ya gotta have one
>from each gender, or we'll offend someone.
Farrah Fawcett and David Cassidy get my votes for group icons, they
both encapsulate the era so well.
BTW, I caught a brief shot of Farrah on the evening news, she's here in
Toronto for tonight's premiere of Robert Altman's "Dr. T and the Women".
I'm taping *all* of the press conferences so I don't miss anything (they run
for nearly an hour and can be very entertaining depending on the actors),
so if they do one for this flick I will report all Farrah activities to the group!
I'll also keep an eye out for any pictures online, you just know she'll get
some coverage.
BTW part 2, there's an interview and article on Farrah in this month's issue
of "Movieline" mag (Dylan McDermott cover). You're welcome to try the
website for pics, I couldn't get through on my creaky system:
Unofficial Farrah reporter over and out!
Cheers,
TD
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Lorrie
him, I must honor my vow and nominate Bobby Sherman! (After all, I didn't
practice writing Lorrie Sherman all those times for nothing!)
Lorrie :)
Joy910
so, my vote is for David Cassidy. If it doesnt have to be, I would nominate
one of those big, daisies preferably lime green with an orange center, or a
lava lamp.
Joy
Jeff Troutman
> Although Farrah would be my first choice, I'd have to consider Bo Derek
> also. Both women only represent 1976-79. Farrah from "Charlies Angels"
> and Bo from "10". If this person had to represent the entire decade I
> probably would go with Olivia Newton-John (her music + "Grease" &
> "Xanadu").
>
I have to admit, I see Olivia and John Travolta in the "Icons" role much
more than I do David C. and Farrah.
Jeff Troutman
redace
Jeff Troutman wrote in message <8pmmpk$qt$1...@bob.news.rcn.net>...
This is one I would vote for! Each has many different references to the
70's. John Travolta covered TV, movies and music. Olivia Newton John
had many hits during the 70's and capped it off with acting . Wonderful
choices Jeff!
Lori =^.^=
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>I choose ONJ as the 70s icon, because she had a lot of hits in the 70s. :)
>
Then how about we consider ol' Reginald Kenneth Dwight? From 1970-79 he had 24
Top 40 Hits; with 16 of the 24 being in the Top 10, and 6 Number One smashes.
Plus his selections in the arena of wardrobe absolutely define the excess of
the 70s. How much more "Me Decade" can you get than Elton John?
Jeff Troutman
>
> Jeff Troutman wrote in message <8pmmpk$qt$1...@bob.news.rcn.net>...
> >
> much
> >more than I do David C. and Farrah.
> >
> >
>
> 70's. John Travolta covered TV, movies and music. Olivia Newton John
> had many hits during the 70's and capped it off with acting . Wonderful
> choices Jeff!
>
Thank you. I aim to please. A lot of times I can't even see the target,
but I'm aiming nonetheless.
Jeff Troutman
Joy910
I adored then and now, I will change my vote in favor of him. He was on the
charts, in a big way, all the way through the seventies.
Joy,
who still has, and plays, her original vinyl Captain Fantastic LP.
Sandy
Can we mix and match? If we can I'll vote for David and Olivia....if not, then
John and Olivia....but I do think Donny and Marie have a real 70s ring to them!
Smokin' Dave
Elton "Hercules" John ruled.
Tiny Dancer
>Then how about we consider ol' Reginald Kenneth Dwight? From 1970-79 he had 24
>Top 40 Hits; with 16 of the 24 being in the Top 10, and 6 Number One smashes.
>Plus his selections in the arena of wardrobe absolutely define the excess of
>the 70s. How much more "Me Decade" can you get than Elton John?
Bless ya, Shawn, I didn't want to be obvious! A couple of other points to
add to your lovely list:
The first album to debut at number 1 on the Billboard charts (Capt. Fantastic)
The first western performer to appear behind the Iron Curtain (Russia)
Personally, Elton in one of his flashy outfits from back then *is* the '70s to me.
But, I must admit that Jeff's choices of Olivia and Travolta fit *very* well.
Man, this is tougher than I thought it would be!
Cheers,
TD
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LizzieZ
>more than I do David C. and Farrah.
Now this is the first one I really feel I can weigh in on and vote for!
(Although I can't argue with the Elton John comments...) But ONJ and JT do
make a nice set for iconification. Between their collective movies and songs
I'd say they cover a great deal of the decade.
Liz
Dave
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In article <8pmmpk$qt$1...@bob.news.rcn.net>, "Jeff Troutman"
<yourhe...@starpower.net> wrote:
> I have to admit, I see Olivia and John Travolta in the "Icons" role much
> more than I do David C. and Farrah.
As late as I am to this thread, it's shocking that someone else hadn't
mentioned John Travolta until now. What an impact this guy had on the
seventies! Saturday Night Fever, Grease and Urban Cowboy all dictated major
fad and style changes, didn't they? And Johnny T was right out front in all
those movies sockin' it to ya! He was also Barbarino and the original
Bubbleboy. When the decade ended, so did Travolta's career, for all intents
and purposes. Only recently has he started hitting it big again, and even
so his recent characters haven't had the same impact. I don't think people
rushed out trying to look like Vincent Vega.
Farrah, well, gee. I liked Loni Anderson more. But even so, I give Farrah
props for "icon" status. Those legs sold lots of posters to lots of teenage
boys, including me.
I also have to nominate Muhammad Ali, a personal hero and a "baaad man." He
spent most of the 70's floatin' and stingin', got that title back a couple
of times, and is still, IMHO, boxing's greatest superstar.
And if we're gonna go the Lorrie/Bobby route, I cast a vote for Nadia
Comaneci. I was riveted to the set during the 76 Olympics when she was on
it, and I fantasized a few gymnastics routines of my own while I watched.
Dave the Wage$lave
>
> Jeff Troutman
>
>
>
Lorrie
>Let's declare Olivia Elton John and kill two birds with one stone.
Well, we can go with Olivia Elton John Travolta...
Lorrie
Oil Impressionist
this instant, young lady, and don't you come out until you can
apologize and mean it! I just can't beleive it! Can't believe it . . .
:-)
Seriously, I'd have to agree. Elton it is. He was an icon in my life
from, it seems, when I was very young, all through the 70s, and beyond.
Larry: if we need a male and female to fit the bill, I'm going with
the Johns . . . Elton and Olivia Newton, that is.
Dawna & Larry
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Tiny Dancer
>Farrah, well, gee. I liked Loni Anderson more. But even so, I give Farrah
>props for "icon" status. Those legs sold lots of posters to lots of teenage
>boys, including me.
Suuuure, Dave, it was her *legs" that sold that poster, huh? I seem to recall
two other prominent features that may have had something to do with sales!
Or was that just me? ;-)
Cheers,
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Tiny Dancer<ti...@idirect.com> wrote in
alt.culture.us.1970s:
> Suuuure, Dave, it was her *legs" that sold that poster, huh? I seem to recall
> two other prominent features that may have had something to do with sales!
> Or was that just me? ;-)
Yep, her hair and teeth were fantastic.
-Jeff B. (who managed to keep a straight face)
Yeff
Snoopy Doggy Dog<spamb...@nospam.com> wrote in
alt.culture.us.1970s:
> Still, Bailey was the one tho turned my crank. And Andy. <g>
I lusted after Jennifer but when Bailey sang
Amazing Grace I fell in love.
The Wanderer
it. I dont (tits) have ANY (tits) idea (tits) of what (tits) you (tits) are
(tits) talking (tits) about (TITS)! OK?
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Tiny Dancer wrote in message <39c0d508...@news.idirect.com>...
>And so the word went out from "Dave" <wage...@SPAMXerols.com>:
>
>>Farrah, well, gee. I liked Loni Anderson more. But even so, I give
Farrah
>>props for "icon" status. Those legs sold lots of posters to lots of
teenage
>>boys, including me.
>
>Suuuure, Dave, it was her *legs" that sold that poster, huh? I seem to
recall
>two other prominent features that may have had something to do with sales!
>Or was that just me? ;-)
>
Dixon Hayes
>I never (tits) owned (tits) that poster (tits) but I (tits) have seen (tits)
>it. I dont (tits) have ANY (tits) idea (tits) of what (tits) you (tits) are
>(tits) talking (tits) about (TITS)! OK?
ROFLMAO...yeah that's the one...
Dave
*could* see, sold a lot of posters, I'm sure.
Now, of course, her boobs sold a lot MoRE posters...
/dave's sister asks "what are you doing in there? why is this door
locked?!!"
Dave the Wage$lave
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In article <39c0d508...@news.idirect.com>, ti...@idirect.com (Tiny
Dancer) wrote:
> And so the word went out from "Dave" <wage...@SPAMXerols.com>:
>
>>Farrah, well, gee. I liked Loni Anderson more. But even so, I give Farrah
>>props for "icon" status. Those legs sold lots of posters to lots of teenage
>>boys, including me.
>
Tiny Dancer
>I never (tits) owned (tits) that poster (tits) but I (tits) have seen (tits)
>it. I dont (tits) have ANY (tits) idea (tits) of what (tits) you (tits) are
>(tits) talking (tits) about (TITS)! OK?
Bwaaahaaa! Buddy, you're a card, you should be dealt with!
Cheers,
TD
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they all know my name
the queen of the sly line
I feed on your fame
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"Snoopy Doggy Dog" <spamb...@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> On 12 Sep 2000 03:12:53 GMT, Sandy babbled on about Re: Official 70's NG
Icon proclaiming:
>
> >But if I were going to pick a 70s icon, I think I'd have to go with
> >Pufnstuf....not many good quotes there though, huh? : )
>
> Ask me if I care. Who needs quotes? Sid and Marty Krofft maintained
their presence
> throughout the entire decade. Those were the days, my friend. (oops,
wrong decade - Mary
> Hopkin was from the '60s.)
Seems like Johnny Whitaker and his buddy Scott were just about everywhere.
Those two seemed to be on call for any kids' show or Disney movie. Johnny's
working for a major computer company now, but I don't know where Scott ended
up.
Senshi So Sugoi
"Joy910" <joy...@aol.com> wrote in message
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> I need to amend my vote for David Cassidy. In thinking about Elton John,
whom
> I adored then and now, I will change my vote in favor of him. He was on
the
> charts, in a big way, all the way through the seventies.
the flashfrom 1973-74 up until the 80s, and the guys are still crankin!
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I'll go along with Olivia. A perfect cross between Farrah and Lyndsay
Wagner!
David.
Oil Impressionist
> Wagner!
>
> David.
>
Wow, I never thought of it that way! That's incredible! (No pun
intended; I'm not talking about the old TV show.) But I believe
Olivia's musical talent far outranks the other two women. :-)
Dawna
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>
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