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TVFactFan
07-17-2011, 10:54 AM
These facts below came from allusions heard in certain episodes


Nixon wanted a Wage and Price Freeze to control inflation in 1972

Governor of Alabama was shot by a hand gun in 1972

Ed Sullivan Show was cancelled in 1971

H & R Block became popular after a ad campiagn in 1972

Swinging became popular in the early 70's

McGovern ran against Nixon in Presidential election

Nixon made his first trip to China in 1972

Gunsmoke a was Top 5 TV in the country in 1972

Marcus Welby was a Top 5 TV show in 1972

Mannix was a popular TV Drama in 1972

Nixon was involed in the ITT scandal in 1972

The New York Yankees was not playoff team in early 70's

There was a lot of Race Riots in early 70's

Germaine Dupree was a significant Feminist in 1972

704Hauser
07-17-2011, 11:56 AM
As you have observed, AITF did a great job of chronicling what was going on in the turbulent 1970s, can't wait to see what you observe in Season 4!

TVFactFan
07-17-2011, 12:10 PM
As you have observed, AITF did a great job of chronicling what was going on in the turbulent 1970s, can't wait to see what you observe in Season 4!


Already did season 2 history lesson. Working on season 4 now as I watch season 4

TVFactFan
10-22-2012, 10:32 PM
I heard the news that McGovern passed away and remember his name and I saw he was part of the season 3 history lesson.

I knew his name sounded familiar