Watch I Love the '70s: Volume 2

2006
1 Season
7.7 (271)

I Love the '70s: Volume 2 is a television series from VH1 that revisits the pop culture of the 1970s. The show features a wide range of personalities who provide commentary and anecdotes on various topics and trends that defined this era. This show is a continuation of the successful Volume 1, which aired on VH1 in 2003.

The series is presented in an episodic format, with each episode focusing on a specific year from the '70s. The guests, who are a mixture of comedians, actors, musicians, and other personalities, share their memories and opinions on the important events and cultural phenomena that happened during that year. From music to movies, fashion to politics, each episode covers a diverse range of topics that viewers can relate to and reminisce about.

The show stars a stellar cast of personalities, including Brad Sherwood, Alison Arngrim, Brian Unger, Gilbert Gottfried, Gloria Gaynor, Molly Culver, Godfrey, Mo Rocca, Carlos Alazraqui, Darryl McDaniels, Hal Sparks, Loni Love, Bil Dwyer, Michael Ian Black, Peter Frampton, Rachael Harris, John Waters, Rich Eisen, Michael Colton, Charo, Genevieve Gorder, Bob Eubanks, Edwin McCain, Scott Ian, Greg Fitzsimmons, French Stewart, Dave Sabo, Simon Doonan, John Aboud. Each guest brings their own unique style and point of view to the show, making the commentary amusing, insightful, and memorable.

Some of the topics covered in the show include the rise of disco music, the emergence and impact of Star Wars, the fashion trends of the '70s, the Watergate scandal, and the evolution of television programming. The guests discuss their own personal experiences with these cultural touchstones, making the show relatable to viewers who lived through these times, as well as younger audiences who are curious about this influential decade.

With its mix of humor and nostalgia, I Love the '70s: Volume 2 is an entertaining and informative series that celebrates the iconic moments, trends, and personalities of the 1970s. The guests' commentary is interwoven with clips from TV shows, movies, and music videos from the time, which adds to the show's immersive experience. The show's production values are excellent, with a retro aesthetic that meshes well with the '70s theme.

Overall, I Love the '70s: Volume 2 is an excellent continuation of the original series, and a worthy tribute to this era. The guests are engaging and knowledgeable, and their commentary adds depth and substance to the show. The series is not only a fun trip down memory lane but also an insightful look at the cultural significance of the 1970s. Fans of VH1's other retro-themed shows, such as I Love the '80s and '90s, will find plenty to enjoy in this series.

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Seasons

10. 1979

July 14, 2006

The ‘70s are round out with the introduction of Happy Meals to McDonald's menu and becoming popular with children around the world. On the music front, the Ramones, the B-52's, and Joe Johnson received heavy play time. The popular movies of 1979 are Hair and The Amityville Horror, while sports fans were introduced the sports network ESPN and The White Shadow and Trapper John, M.D. were the popular television dramas of the year.

9. 1978

July 14, 2006

1978 saw horror movies Midnight Express and Dawn of the Dead scaring moviegoers while science fiction television fans got their fill of the genre with Battlestar Galatica and Doctor Who. Blonde and Devo ruled the radio waves while the popularity of Disco was starting to fall rapidly. Other things that where popular include the Ginsu knife and Charmin's commercials starring Mr. Whipple, while the comic pages around the country were introduced to a chubby feline named Garfield.

8. 1977

July 13, 2006

1978 saw Jimmy Carter being ashamed of his brother Billy while Meatloaf burst upon the music scene. Moviegoers went to see Slapshot and The Deep in droves, whilst The Hardy Boys Mysteries and The Nancy Drew Mysteries showed television viewers that teenagers had no problem solving big mysteries.

7. 1976

July 13, 2006

In 1976, the popular movies were Freaky Friday and The Omen, while In Search Of… and The Captain and Tenille where the popular television shows. During the Olympics, Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci wowed the world with her perfect scores while in the music world Michael McDonald joined the Doobie Brothers and laser rock concerts were all the rage.

6. 1975

July 12, 2006

The interviewees look back to the year 1975, which brought the world the television series S.W.A.T. and The Swiss Family Robinson; popular songs from Patti LaBelle and Joe Crocker; and movies Rollerball and The Pink Panther. Away from the airways, the American public started to purchase AMC Pacers and Nair in record numbers, while the Boston Red Socks let their chances of winning the World Series slip away.

5. 1974

July 12, 2006

While people were sitting down to watch The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Chico and the Man, they were also Bedazzling their clothing. The big movies of 1974 were Earthquake and The Godfather, Book II. Sports fans were enthralled by Hank Aaron chasing down Babe Ruth's home run record.

4. 1973

June 11, 2006

While television viewers enjoyed watching Match Game, the American public went to movie theaters to watch Westworld and Papermoon while Jesus Christ Superstar was a big hit on Broadway. While Elvis had several hits on the radio, everybody in the racing world was rooting for Secretariat to win the Triple Crown.

3. 1972

June 11, 2006

1972 saw Carly Simon and James Taylor dominating the radio waves while Pink Flamingos and Superfly ruled the movie theaters and The Bob Newhart Show and Maude were favorite shows of the nation's television viewers. America also became fascinated by the panda bears Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing, the Goodyear Blimp, and Nerf footballs.

2. 1971

June 10, 2006

1971 saw television successes in The Flip Wilson Show, The Dick Cavett Show, and Hollywood Squares and movie successes of Billy Jack and The French Connection. Malibu Barbie became extremely popular with America's girls while boys became huge fan of Supercombs and Toughskin jeans. The music industry was dealt a blow with the death of Jim Morrison and soon saw the popularity of K-Tel compilations and Jethro Tull rise to high levels.

1. 1970

July 9, 2006

The ‘70s started out with Orville Redenbacher's popcorn becoming extremely popular in America, and AMC introducing their Gremlin cars to the nation's drivers. On the pop culture front, Three Dog Night and Sly and the Family Stone made their way across the radio waves, Patton and Beneath the Planet of the Apes were the popular movies of the year, and television viewers couldn't get enough of Hawaii 5-0 and Adam-12.

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