The 70s Guy
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Born in the 50s, but still living in the glorious 70s! Escaped here from Twitter and loving every minute of it.
Born 26 Nov 1945, Daniel Davis is a US film, stage and TV actor. He portrayed Niles the butler in the sitcom The Nanny (1993-1999) and had 2 guest appearances as Professor Moriarty on Star Trek: The Next Generation, affecting a received pronunciation English dialect for both roles. #DanielDavis
November 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Born 26 Nov 1945, Daniel Davis is a US film, stage and TV actor. He portrayed Niles the butler in the sitcom The Nanny (1993-1999) and had 2 guest appearances as Professor Moriarty on Star Trek: The Next Generation, affecting a received pronunciation English dialect for both roles. #DanielDavis
British bass guitarist John McVie (born 26 Nov 1945) is best known as a member of the rock bands John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers (1964 to 1967) and Fleetwood Mac since 1967. His surname, combined with that of drummer Mick Fleetwood, was the source for the band's name. Happy 80th birthday! #JohnMcVie
November 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
British bass guitarist John McVie (born 26 Nov 1945) is best known as a member of the rock bands John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers (1964 to 1967) and Fleetwood Mac since 1967. His surname, combined with that of drummer Mick Fleetwood, was the source for the band's name. Happy 80th birthday! #JohnMcVie
My favourite Monty Python sketch
Cleese: In a nutshell, I thought to myself, 'a little fermented curd will do the trick', so I curtailed my Walpoling activities, sallied forth & infiltrated your place of purveyance to negotiate the vending of some cheesy comestibles!
Palin: Come again?
#MontyPython
Cleese: In a nutshell, I thought to myself, 'a little fermented curd will do the trick', so I curtailed my Walpoling activities, sallied forth & infiltrated your place of purveyance to negotiate the vending of some cheesy comestibles!
Palin: Come again?
#MontyPython
November 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
My favourite Monty Python sketch
Cleese: In a nutshell, I thought to myself, 'a little fermented curd will do the trick', so I curtailed my Walpoling activities, sallied forth & infiltrated your place of purveyance to negotiate the vending of some cheesy comestibles!
Palin: Come again?
#MontyPython
Cleese: In a nutshell, I thought to myself, 'a little fermented curd will do the trick', so I curtailed my Walpoling activities, sallied forth & infiltrated your place of purveyance to negotiate the vending of some cheesy comestibles!
Palin: Come again?
#MontyPython
In the 1970 film "The Railway Children", Sally Thomsett, who played 11 year old Phyllis, was actually 20 years old at the time. She was contractually forbidden to reveal her age during production & was not allowed to smoke, drink, drive a car, or be seen in public with her boyfriend. #SallyThomsett
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In the 1970 film "The Railway Children", Sally Thomsett, who played 11 year old Phyllis, was actually 20 years old at the time. She was contractually forbidden to reveal her age during production & was not allowed to smoke, drink, drive a car, or be seen in public with her boyfriend. #SallyThomsett
The single "No Matter How I Try" by Gilbert O'Sullivan was released on 26th November 1971, on the MAM record label. It made No. 5 in the singles chart and was named "Best Ballad or Romantic Song" at the 17th Ivor Novello Awards in 1972. #GilbertOSullivan
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The single "No Matter How I Try" by Gilbert O'Sullivan was released on 26th November 1971, on the MAM record label. It made No. 5 in the singles chart and was named "Best Ballad or Romantic Song" at the 17th Ivor Novello Awards in 1972. #GilbertOSullivan
26 November 1976 - The Sex Pistols released the single 'Anarchy In The UK'. Originally issued in a plain black sleeve, the single was the only Sex Pistols recording released by EMI, and reached No.38 on the UK Singles Chart. It was the beginning of a new era. #SexPistols #Anarchy
November 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
26 November 1976 - The Sex Pistols released the single 'Anarchy In The UK'. Originally issued in a plain black sleeve, the single was the only Sex Pistols recording released by EMI, and reached No.38 on the UK Singles Chart. It was the beginning of a new era. #SexPistols #Anarchy
26 November 1973, The New York Dolls made their live UK debut at Biba's Rainbow Room, London. The US band who formed in New York in 1971, influenced the look of many new wave and 1980s-era glam metal groups. #NewYorkDolls
November 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
26 November 1973, The New York Dolls made their live UK debut at Biba's Rainbow Room, London. The US band who formed in New York in 1971, influenced the look of many new wave and 1980s-era glam metal groups. #NewYorkDolls
Born 26 Nov 1951, Ilona Staller ("Cicciolina") is a former porn star, singer and politician. She achieved popularity by appearing in Telefono Rosso, the first Italian hardcore pornography production, then went on to pose nude in Playboy's editions around the world. #IlonaStaller
November 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Born 26 Nov 1951, Ilona Staller ("Cicciolina") is a former porn star, singer and politician. She achieved popularity by appearing in Telefono Rosso, the first Italian hardcore pornography production, then went on to pose nude in Playboy's editions around the world. #IlonaStaller
Born 26 November 1922, Charles M Schulz was a US cartoonist. He created the popular comic strip, Peanuts, which featured world-renowned characters Snoopy & Charlie Brown. Considered 1 of the most influential cartoonists ever, he influenced other cartoonists like Matt Groening. #CharlesSchulz
November 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Born 26 November 1922, Charles M Schulz was a US cartoonist. He created the popular comic strip, Peanuts, which featured world-renowned characters Snoopy & Charlie Brown. Considered 1 of the most influential cartoonists ever, he influenced other cartoonists like Matt Groening. #CharlesSchulz
Born 26 November 1939, singer/songwriter/superstar Tina Turner. Her top 5 hit in 1973 "Nutbush City Limits" was based on the town where she was born: Nutbush is in Tennessee. She died in 2023, aged 83. #TinaTurner
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Born 26 November 1939, singer/songwriter/superstar Tina Turner. Her top 5 hit in 1973 "Nutbush City Limits" was based on the town where she was born: Nutbush is in Tennessee. She died in 2023, aged 83. #TinaTurner
Born 25 Nov 1940, best known for his No. 1 and gold-certified hit 'When a Man Loves a Woman', Percy Sledge began his music career with The Esquires Combo while working as a nurse. He later had more hits such as Warm and Tender Love & received the R and B Foundation Pioneer Award. #PercySledge
November 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Born 25 Nov 1940, best known for his No. 1 and gold-certified hit 'When a Man Loves a Woman', Percy Sledge began his music career with The Esquires Combo while working as a nurse. He later had more hits such as Warm and Tender Love & received the R and B Foundation Pioneer Award. #PercySledge
Born 25 Nov 1914, center fielder #JoeDiMaggio won 9 World Series championships & bagged 13 All-Star games during his time with the Yankees. Nicknamed Joltin Joe, he's remembered for his unbeaten 56-game hitting streak, his marriage to Marilyn Monroe & the fact that he is mentioned in a S & G record.
November 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Born 25 Nov 1914, center fielder #JoeDiMaggio won 9 World Series championships & bagged 13 All-Star games during his time with the Yankees. Nicknamed Joltin Joe, he's remembered for his unbeaten 56-game hitting streak, his marriage to Marilyn Monroe & the fact that he is mentioned in a S & G record.
25th November 1973:
UK Top Ten Singles chart
UK Top Ten Singles chart
November 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
25th November 1973:
UK Top Ten Singles chart
UK Top Ten Singles chart
Born 25th Nov 1944 - Bev Bevan, drummer with The Move who had the 1969 UK No.1 single 'Blackberry Way'. With ELO he had the 1979 UK No.3 hit 'Don't Bring Me Down' plus 26 other Top 40 hits. He also went to the same secondary school as me. #BevBevan
November 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Born 25th Nov 1944 - Bev Bevan, drummer with The Move who had the 1969 UK No.1 single 'Blackberry Way'. With ELO he had the 1979 UK No.3 hit 'Don't Bring Me Down' plus 26 other Top 40 hits. He also went to the same secondary school as me. #BevBevan
25 Nov 1974, UK singer/songwriter Nick Drake died in his sleep aged 26 of a drug overdose. Drake signed to Island Records when he was 20 & released 3 albums. In 2000 VolksWagon featured a Drake track in a TV ad and within a month he sold more records than he had in the previous 30 years. #NickDrake
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
25 Nov 1974, UK singer/songwriter Nick Drake died in his sleep aged 26 of a drug overdose. Drake signed to Island Records when he was 20 & released 3 albums. In 2000 VolksWagon featured a Drake track in a TV ad and within a month he sold more records than he had in the previous 30 years. #NickDrake
25 Nov 1984, The cream of the British pop world gathered at SARM Studios, London to record the historic "Do They Know It's Christmas?" The single, which was written by Bob Geldof & Midge Ure, featured Paul Young, Bono, Boy George, Sting & George Michael amongst many others. #BandAid
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
25 Nov 1984, The cream of the British pop world gathered at SARM Studios, London to record the historic "Do They Know It's Christmas?" The single, which was written by Bob Geldof & Midge Ure, featured Paul Young, Bono, Boy George, Sting & George Michael amongst many others. #BandAid
Sad to hear of the death of #JimmyCliff today. His 1st appearance on Top of the Pops was as a guest in the audience during a Nina Simone performance in 1965. This was after a racist incident with his landlady & his presence on the show made him a local celebrity, resolving his housing issues.
November 24, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Sad to hear of the death of #JimmyCliff today. His 1st appearance on Top of the Pops was as a guest in the audience during a Nina Simone performance in 1965. This was after a racist incident with his landlady & his presence on the show made him a local celebrity, resolving his housing issues.
Born 24 Nov 1941, #PeteBest is a British retired musician who was the drummer for the Beatles from 1960 to 1962. He was dismissed shortly before the band achieved worldwide fame and is one of several people referred to as the fifth Beatle. Best has been depicted in many movies about the Beatles.
November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Born 24 Nov 1941, #PeteBest is a British retired musician who was the drummer for the Beatles from 1960 to 1962. He was dismissed shortly before the band achieved worldwide fame and is one of several people referred to as the fifth Beatle. Best has been depicted in many movies about the Beatles.
24 November 1976 - Chicago started a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'If You Leave Me Now', the American group's only UK No.1. It went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal performance. #Chicago
November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
24 November 1976 - Chicago started a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'If You Leave Me Now', the American group's only UK No.1. It went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal performance. #Chicago
On 24 Nov 1991, Freddie Mercury died from Aids related bronchial pneumonia. He was just 45. One month later, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' hit the No 1 spot in the UK singles chart, 16 years after after doing so for the 1st time, the 1st single ever to achieve this. #FreddieMercury
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
On 24 Nov 1991, Freddie Mercury died from Aids related bronchial pneumonia. He was just 45. One month later, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' hit the No 1 spot in the UK singles chart, 16 years after after doing so for the 1st time, the 1st single ever to achieve this. #FreddieMercury
Born 24 Nov 1974, and famous for co-writing The Office, comedian Stephen Merchant was born to a nurse mother and a plumber father. He began his career with radio and later, after writing, went into stand-up comedy. He wrote, directed and starred in the BBC comedy "The Outlaws". #StephenMerchant
November 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Born 24 Nov 1974, and famous for co-writing The Office, comedian Stephen Merchant was born to a nurse mother and a plumber father. He began his career with radio and later, after writing, went into stand-up comedy. He wrote, directed and starred in the BBC comedy "The Outlaws". #StephenMerchant
Happy birthday to Billy Connolly - 83 today! #BillyConnolly
November 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Happy birthday to Billy Connolly - 83 today! #BillyConnolly