Class of 1978: Blockbusters, Blondie, and Bizarre Facts
Send us Fan Mail Step into the retro wave zone as DJ Paulie and Brother Lou take you back in time to the golden era with the Back in Time Brothers. This week, we are diving deep into the "Class of 1978," exploring the ground-breaking music, blockbuster movies, classic television, and wild scandals that defined a truly unforgettable year. Here is what you can expect in this episode: Random Facts of '78: Did you know 1978 was the year of three different Catholic Popes and the debut of everyone'...
Step into the retro wave zone as DJ Paulie and Brother Lou take you back in time to the golden era with the Back in Time Brothers. This week, we are diving deep into the "Class of 1978," exploring the ground-breaking music, blockbuster movies, classic television, and wild scandals that defined a truly unforgettable year.
Here is what you can expect in this episode:
- Random Facts of '78: Did you know 1978 was the year of three different Catholic Popes and the debut of everyone's favorite lasagna-loving cat, Garfield? We also discuss the birth of the first IVF baby, the launch of the first GPS satellite, and the massive New England blizzard that dropped 55 inches of snow.
- DJ Brit’s Top 5 Albums: DJ Brit takes over the countdown to spin two defining tracks from each of 1978's most essential albums. Get ready to rock out to Foreigner's Double Vision, Elvis Costello's This Year's Model, Blondie's disco-infused Parallel Lines, The Cars' self-titled debut, and Billy Joel's Grammy-winning 52nd Street.
- Blockbuster Movies & Hit TV: We count down the top films that had everyone heading to the theaters, from the legendary comedy of Animal House to the cultural phenomenons of Grease and Saturday Night Fever. Plus, we grab the remote to talk about the biggest TV shows dominating the ABC network, including Taxi, Mork & Mindy, and Three's Company.
- Rock Talk with Todd Snyder: Todd brings us the dark side of rock and roll with the biggest musical scandals of the year. Hear the unbelievable stories behind the lawsuit over the Rolling Stones' Some Girls album cover, Queen's infamous naked bicycle race, and Marvin Gaye's spiteful divorce album, Here, My Dear.
- Rest in Peace (The RIP Segment): We bring back our classic format to pay tribute to the notable figures we lost in 1978. We remember iconic Americana artist Norman Rockwell, legendary Jaws actor Robert Shaw, and The Who's wildly unpredictable drummer, Keith Moon.
Whether you lived through it or are discovering the magic of '78 for the very first time, this episode has enough volume and nostalgia to shake the rafters. Tune in, turn it up, and don't forget to visit www.backtimebros.com for more episodes!
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