40 Photos of Mary Tyler Moore in the 1970s

Mary Tyler Moore (December 29, 1936 – January 25, 2017) was an American actress, producer, and social advocate. She is best known for her roles on The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966) and The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977), which “helped define a new vision of American womanhood” and “appealed to an audience facing the new trials of modern-day existence.”

Debuting on CBS on September 19, 1970, the sitcom followed Mary Richards, an associate producer at WJM-TV in Minneapolis. It won 29 Emmy Awards during its run, a record at the time. The show is cited as a landmark of second-wave feminism for its realistic depiction of workplace dynamics, equal pay, and female friendship.

Alongside her husband Grant Tinker, she co-founded MTM Enterprises in 1969/1970. The studio produced her namesake show and other 1970s hits like Rhoda, Phyllis, and The Bob Newhart Show.

In 1969, at age 33, Moore was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. She maintained a private but active lifestyle, becoming a vocal advocate for diabetes research later in her life.

After her show ended in 1977, she ventured into variety television with Mary (1978) and The Mary Tyler Moore Hour (1979). She concluded the decade by filming the dramatic role of Beth Jarrett in Ordinary People (released in 1980), which earned her an Academy Award nomination.

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30 Wonderful Portraits of Marianne Faithfull in the 1970s

Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (December 29, 1946 – January 30, 2025) was an English singer and actress who achieved popularity in the 1960s with the release of her UK top 10 single “As Tears Go By.” She became one of the leading female artists of the British Invasion in the United States. In the 1970s, Faithfull underwent one of the most extreme and public transformations in music history. She began the decade as the “fallen” muse of the 1960s and ended it as a gravel-voiced icon of the New Wave and Punk era.

In 1970, her high-profile relationship with Mick Jagger ended. This period was marked by her losing custody of her son, Nicholas, and a subsequent suicide attempt. For much of the early-to-mid 1970s, Faithfull lived on the streets of London’s Soho district. She suffered from severe heroin addiction and anorexia nervosa, largely disappearing from the public eye except for occasional, fleeting appearances.

During these years, her once-pure, melodic soprano voice was permanently altered by heavy smoking, drug use, and severe laryngitis. It transformed into the deep, husky, and “scorched” rasp that would later define her career.

Despite her struggles, Faithfull made a few attempts to record music. In 1971, she recorded an album titled Masques (later released in 1985 as Rich Kid Blues), but it was shelved at the time due to her unstable condition. In 1976, she released Dreamin’ My Dreams, a country-influenced album. While it was mostly ignored in the UK, it became a massive hit in Ireland, reaching #1 and proving that she still had an audience.

The end of the decade saw one of the greatest “resurrection” stories in rock history. Faithfull emerged with Broken English (1979), an album that shed her 1960s pop persona entirely. It was aggressive, dark, and politically charged, blending New Wave, reggae, and rock. “The Ballad of Lucy Jordan” became one of her signature tracks, capturing the middle-aged disillusionment that resonated with a new generation of listeners. The song “Why’d Ya Do It?” was so explicit and raw that it was banned in several places, but it solidified her status as an artist who refused to be censored or silenced.

Marianne Faithfull’s 1970s were effectively a bridge from being “Mick Jagger’s girlfriend” to being a formidable, self-directed artist. Here’s a collection of 30 amazing portraits of Faithfull in the 1970s:

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Gunila: The Sculpted Grace of Mid-Century High Fashion

Gunila was one of the most striking faces of the 1950s and ’60s, a model who epitomized the “Nordic look” that fascinated the international fashion world. With her razor-sharp cheekbones, wide-set eyes, and an almost architectural sense of poise, she was a favorite muse for legendary photographers like Philippe Pottier, Irving Penn and Richard Avedon.

Gunila possessed a rare ability to transition from the stiff, aristocratic elegance of early ’50s couture to the youthful, avant-garde energy of the early ’60s. Often draped in the masterpieces of Cristóbal Balenciaga or Christian Dior, she didn’t just wear clothes, she gave them structure and movement.

Whether captured in a stark studio setting or on the chic streets of Paris, Gunila’s presence on the pages of Vogue represented a shift toward a more sophisticated, independent female ideal.

Gunila in black velvet coat lined with quilted satin worn over a black wool dress by Jean Patou, worn with a black fox fur hat, photo by Georges Saad, 1956

Gunila in black velvet dress over white tulle bubble skirt, white tulle also gathered at the décolletage, by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1957

Gunila in charming dress of black and white mesh with white lace, bodice is black velvet, by Guy Laroche, photo Philippe Pottier, 1957

Gunila in elegant wool suit by Jacques Griffe, photo by Nicole Bukzin, 1957

A single large white rose adorns the crown of this dark green straw cloche by Jean Barthet worn by Gunila, jewelry by Boucheron, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1958

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This Lone Ranger Atomic Bomb Ring Contained Polonium-210, One of the Most Dangerous Radioactive Isotopes Known to Man

In the nuclear-obsessed 1940s, atomic energy was celebrated as the cutting edge of progress and modernity, capturing the imagination of the public. Capitalizing on this fascination, Kix cereal launched a bold promotion in 1947: for just 15 cents and a cereal box top, children could receive the Lone Ranger Atomic Bomb Ring. The ring promised excitement and novelty, tying a popular comic hero to the era’s atomic craze, and appealed directly to the curiosity and thrill-seeking of young consumers.

But the “toy” was far from harmless. Each ring contained a tiny amount of polonium-210, a highly radioactive substance, paired with a zinc sulfide screen that would glow when struck by alpha particles. While marketed as safe as long as it wasn’t ingested or inhaled, polonium-210 is among the most toxic substances known, making the ring an unsettling example of the era’s cavalier attitude toward radiation. At the time, very few questioned the potential dangers, and the public’s fascination with all things atomic often outweighed concerns for safety.

Polonium-210 is a highly radioactive alpha-emitter. While alpha particles cannot penetrate the outer layer of human skin, the substance is extremely dangerous if inhaled or swallowed. Because polonium-210 has a very short half-life (138 days), almost all the radioactivity vanished within a few years of the ring being manufactured. Any surviving rings today are virtually non-radioactive (having decayed into stable lead), though they no longer produce the “flashes” they once did.

Today, the Lone Ranger Atomic Bomb Ring stands as a bizarre museum artifact, a chilling reminder of a period when radioactive materials were marketed as novelty items for children. Because these rings were made of fragile plastic and aluminum, finding one in good condition with the red tail-fin intact is difficult. Depending on condition and whether the original mailing box and instructions are included, these rings typically sell for $100 to $400 on the collector's market.

30 Beautiful Portraits of Rita Hayworth From “My Gal Sal” (1942)

My Gal Sal is a 1942 American lavish, high-spirited musical tribute to the 1890s, capturing the vibrant energy of the “Gay Nineties” through a dazzle of song and dance. Starring the incomparable Rita Hayworth and Victor Mature, the film tells the fictionalized story of songwriter Paul Dresser as he rises from a traveling medicine show to the glamour of New York City’s Broadway. However, the true heart of the movie lies in the electrifying chemistry between its leads and the breathtaking production design.

Filmed in glorious Technicolor, My Gal Sal is a visual feast of crimson velvets, golden stage lights, and elaborate Victorian costumes. Rita Hayworth, at the height of her beauty, radiates charisma in every frame, particularly during the beautifully choreographed musical numbers. The film isn’t just a nostalgic look back at the era of Tin Pan Alley, it is a masterpiece of wartime escapism, offering 1940s audiences a world of pure elegance, hummable melodies, and the timeless allure of musical theater.

Take a look at these beautiful photos to see portraits of Rita Hayworth during the filming of My Gal Sal in 1942.

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30 Amazing Photos of a Young Denzel Washington in the 1980s

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is an American actor, producer, director, and Pentecostal minister. Known for his dramatic roles on stage and screen, he has received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Silver Bears and one Tony Award as well as nominations for a Grammy Award and two Emmy Awards. In 2020, The New York Times named Washington the greatest actor of the 21st century.

Washington spent the summer of 1976 in St. Mary’s City, Maryland, in summer stock theater performing Wings of the Morning, the Maryland State play, which was written for him by incorporating an African-American character/narrator based loosely on the historical figure from early colonial Maryland, Mathias de Sousa.

Shortly after graduating from Fordham, Washington made his screen acting debut in the 1977 made-for-television film Wilma which was a docudrama about sprinter Wilma Rudolph, and made his first Hollywood appearance in the 1981 film Carbon Copy. He shared a 1982 Distinguished Ensemble Performance Obie Award for playing Private First Class Melvin Peterson in the Off-Broadway Negro Ensemble Company production A Soldier’s Play which premiered November 20, 1981.

A major career break came when he starred as Dr. Phillip Chandler in NBC’s television hospital drama St. Elsewhere, which ran from 1982 to 1988. He was one of only a few African-American actors to appear on the series for its entire six-year run. He also appeared in several television, motion picture and stage roles, such as the films A Soldier’s Story (1984), Hard Lessons (1986) and Power (1986). In 1987, he starred as South African anti-apartheid political activist Stephen Biko in Richard Attenborough’s Cry Freedom, for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

In 1989, Washington won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of a defiant, self-possessed ex-slave soldier in the film Glory. That same year, he appeared in the film The Mighty Quinn; and in For Queen and Country, where he played the conflicted and disillusioned Reuben James, a British soldier who, despite a distinguished military career, returns to a civilian life where racism and inner-city life lead to vigilantism and violence.

Below is a collection of 30 amazing portraits of a young Denzel Washington in the 1980s:

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The Best Portraits of Brigitte Bardot

Actor, singer, sex symbol and style icon Brigitte Bardot, who turned her back on movie stardom in 1973 to become an animal rights activist, has died at the age of 91. Her death was announced on Sunday, December 28, 2025, by her foundation, which stated she passed away at her home in southern France.

Bardot rose to international fame in the 1950s and 1960s, notably after starring in the 1956 film And God Created Woman. Known as “B.B.,” she appeared in 56 films and became a global symbol of sexual liberation. In 1969, her features were used as the model for Marianne, the national emblem of the French Republic.

At the height of her fame in 1973, she retired from acting at age 39 to dedicate her life to animal welfare. She established the Brigitte Bardot Foundation in 1986, campaigning against seal hunting, animal testing, and the consumption of horse and dog meat. In later life, Bardot became a vocal supporter of France’s far-right National Rally (formerly Front National).

President Emmanuel Macron hailed her as a “legend of the century,” stating that she “embodied a life of freedom” and a “universal radiance.” Marine Le Pen described Bardot as “incredibly French: free, untamable, whole.”

Bardot had recently survived health scares in late 2025, having been hospitalized in October and November before publicly denying death rumors just weeks prior to her passing.

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