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memories of the ’80s – The Falcon and the Snowman
The mid ’80s brought to the big screen a thriller based on a true story: The Falcon and The Snowman. Directed by John Schlesinger, the film starred Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn, who star as two Americans who try to … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, 1985, book, drama, film, John Schlesinger, movie, Pop culture, Sean Penn, The Falcon and the Snowman, thriller, Timothy Hutton
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memories of the ’70s – Danny, the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl
In 1975, Roald Dahl wrote a children’s book based on an adult short story and made a hero in Danny, The Champion of the World. In 1959, Dahl published a short story in the New Yorker Magazine titled Champion of … Continue reading
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Tagged 1970s, 1975, book, Danny The Champion of the World, fun, humour, kids book, literature, novel, Pop culture, Roald Dahl
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memories of the ’80s – Just as Long as We’re Together by Judy Blume
The late 1980s offered another memorable coming of age novel from Judy Blume: Just as Long as We’re Together. Narrated by 13 year old Stephanie Hirsch, the storyline focuses on the numerous changes that are happening in her life – … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, 1987, book, books, Judy Blume, Just as Long as We're Together, literature, novel, Pop culture, teen life, teenagers, YA, young women
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memories of the ’70s – Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself by Judy Blume
Author Judy Blume put a little of herself in this poignant novel of the mid ’70s: Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself. The story begins with 10 year old Sally, who moves with her brother, parents and Grandmother from New … Continue reading
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Tagged 1970s, 1977, America, book, Bradbury Books, Judy Blume, literature, novel, Pop culture, prejudice, racism, siblings, Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself, WWII, youth
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memories of the ’80s – Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume
Bestselling author Judy Blume continued to publish popular books with the release of Tiger Eyes. The young adult novel focuses on Davey Wexler, which as the book opens, has attended her Father’s funeral. Adam Wexler has died after being shot … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, 1981, bestseller, book, Judy Blume, literature, novel, Pop culture, Tiger Eyes, YA, young adult
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memories of the ’70s – Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
In the early 1970s, author Judy Blume kicked off a series that would become a favourite for decades with the novel Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. The book introduces two characters: brothers Peter and Farley Hatcher, the latter who … Continue reading
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Tagged 1970s, 1972, bestseller, book, Fudge, intermediate, Judy Blume, kids book, literature, middle school, novel, Peter Hatcher, Pop culture, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
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memories of the ’80s – Golden Girl: The Story of Jessica Savitch by Alannah Nash
In the late 1980s, biographer Alannah Nash wrote the first story on the life of a noted TV journalist: Golden Girl: The Story of Jessica Savitch. Savitch was only 36 when she died in mysterious circumstances, and Nash, a writer … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, 1983, 1988, Alannah Nash, biography, book, Golden Girl, history, Jessica Savitch, journalism, media, memoir, movie, news, television, Up Close and Personal
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memories of the ’70s – Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford
In 1978, the adopted daughter of Hollywood A lister Joan Crawford exposed her horrible childhood in the memoir A True Story: Mommie Dearest. Published by William Morrow & Co. in October, the hardcover memoir was the talk of the town … Continue reading
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Tagged 1970s, 1978, abuse, bestseller, biopic, book, Christina Crawford, film, history, Hollywood, Joan Crawford, memoir, Mommie Dearest, movie, Pop culture
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memories of the ’80s – The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
Well known in the 1970s for their animated specials, Rankin/Bass completed their last holiday special in 1985 with The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. Based on the 1902 book by L. Frank Baum (best known as the author of … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, 1985, animation, book, CBS TV, children, Christmas special, Frank Baum, history, kids, Rankin Bass, Santa Claus, special, stop motion, story, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
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memories of the ’80s – Hollywood Husbands by Jackie Collins
In the follow-up to Hollywood Wives, author Jackie Collins turned her to the men with the salacious novel Hollywood Husbands. Published in 1986 three years after the first book of the series, Collins turned her pen to four main characters: … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, 1986, bestseller, blockbuster, book, Hollywood, Hollywood Husbands, Jackie Collins, novel, novelist, Pop culture, romance
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