Vh1 Gets With ‘70s

Mon., Aug. 19, 1996

Associated Press

Seven days of ‘70s programming begins airing today on VH1. Go ahead. Snicker. If you must.

You’re probably thinking about that decade as a Dumpster of disco, a putrid period of polyester, platform shoes and bad hair days, weeks, months and years.

The cable network is presenting a mix of shows that include old Jackson 5 cartoons and Sonny and Cher comedy hours; such films as “The Rose,” “Mahogany” and “Saturday Night Fever”; 1970s editions of VH1’s programs like “Best of American Bandstand” and “8-Track Flashback,” and vintage music videos.

The centerpiece of the week - and worth watching, even if the rest amounts to recycled schlock - is a five-part documentary series about the ‘70s and ‘70s music, airing each weeknight at 5.

Local journalism is essential.

Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible.

Meet Our Journalists

Jesse Tinsley

Meet Jesse Tinsley. As a certified drone pilot, this veteran Spokesman-Review photographer often can be seen capturing beautiful aerial photographs of our region. Sometimes though, the job requires getting down with the dogs.
Jim Meehan

Jim Meehan is no stranger to Zag Nation. As the lead writer covering the Gonzaga men’s basketball team, he tells the stories behind the game and gets fans a bit closer to their favorite players.
Molly Quinn

There is no artist in Spokane like Molly Quinn. Her whimsical style is instantly recognizable to readers of The Spokesman-Review. She has painted gorgeous illustrations that instantly elevate the journalism accompanying it. She brings to life the stories that defy photography. She makes our pages better.
Rob Curley

Spokesman-Review editor Rob Curley loves to talk with people and learn about their lives, whether it's a best-selling author or a stranger he meets downtown on his walk to lunch. It's that inquisitive nature combined with a playful sense of storytelling that helps make our newspaper different than most.