“The Mod Squad” (“One black, one white, one blonde”) was a crime drama series that ran for five years (1968 to 1973). The ABC show starred Michael Cole as Pete, Peggy Lipton as Julie, and Clarence Williams III as Linc. They were the first young, undercover detectives on the small screen. Described as the “hippest young cops on TV” the characters played up mainstream culture’s fear about youth.
The thriller received critical acclaim and earned six Emmy award nominations and four Golden Globe nominations. It took almost a decade after show creator, Bud Ruskin, wrote the storyline for the series to be granted the greenlight by ABC.
Bruce Lee and His Son Brandon
This classic picture shows a happy father in Bruce Lee with his son Brandon Lee, sometime in 1967. The legendary actor and influential martial artist died in 1973 due to a cerebral edema. Brandon grew up to be a famous actor, too. His breakthrough role in acting came in 1992 when he was offered the role of Eric Draven in "The Crow." On March 31, 1993, while shooting the said film, Brandon, 28 years old at the time, was killed after having been accidentally shot with a prop gun.
In an interview prior to his tragic death, Lee quoted a passage from Paul Bowles' book, "The Sheltering Sky;" a quote that is now inscribed on his tombstone. It reads, “Because we don't know when we will die, we get to think of life as an inexhaustible well. And yet everything happens only a certain number of times, and a very small number really.”
The Monkeemobile, A Modified Pontiac GTO
This is a literal picture of a gorgeous vintage car—the Monkeemobile. It is, basically, an improved Pontiac GTO designed and created by the infamous car designer, Dean Jeffries. He specifically styled and built it for the rock and pop band, The Monkees, who had a TV program of the same name. The car’s customizations include a tilted forward, split two-piece windshield, a convertible top, and exaggerated tail lamps.
As a band, The Monkees were active between 1966 and 1971, and they were formed intentionally for the series, "The Monkees." The show follows the story of Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork as they embark on their dreams and adventures to establish themselves as a rock n’ roll band.
Tim Curry As Dr. Frank-N-Furter
English actor and singer, Tim Curry, is known for his diversity in the acting industry, but is probably best known for his villainous roles, which wowed a lot of critics and audiences. He landed his breakthrough role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." He also delivered exemplary performances as Darkness in the classic fantasy, "Legend," and as Pennywise the Clown in Stephen King’s original screen production of "IT."
Sadly, Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012. Although his condition improved over the years, his limited mobility has left him fully dependent on a motorized wheelchair. He never married, nor had any adopted or biological children.
What Computers Looked Like Back In 1983
If you’re wondering what computers looked like prior to the 20th century, this picture will give you all the nostalgic feels. Taken in 1983, this was the time when personal computers were chunky and huge, complete with frustrating graphics. Take note, during this decade, these traditional computers were anything but awesome (though they seemed cool at the time).
It offers a simplicity that’s a far cry from the state-of-the-art desktops and laptops that we are using right now. Heck, our smartphones are more powerful computers than the rigs people were using in the 80s! It’s nice to be reminded of just how content we all were in the 80s, even though the technology wasn’t so advanced. It’s a far cry from modern times, which keeps the consumers asking for more, hence the countless new models that leave us feeling constantly outdated with our tech.