The King says aloha from space, a gold Cougar roars, and a watch that just won't quit.

Good evening, friend, Jack Reynolds checking in. January 14 always takes me back to 1973, when Elvis put on a white jumpsuit and said hello to the whole world via satellite. Stick close for that Competition Gold Cougar, the kind of cat my brother would have traded his right arm to drive. Then we will end with a Sheriff Taylor quote that sets the record straight.

Brings it all back, doesn’t it?

On January 14, 1973, Elvis Presley stepped onto a Honolulu stage and beamed his concert to over a billion people worldwide. It was the first solo entertainment special broadcast live via satellite. He wore that famous eagle jumpsuit and threw his cape into the crowd. Click to read about the record-breaking night and the charitable cause behind it.

The 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 in Competition Gold was luxury with a growl. It started around $3,500 new, but a clean convertible today can easily top $60,000. It had that distinct split grille and sequential turn signals that mesmerized us at stoplights. My brother swore he’d own one someday. Click for a trip down memory lane.

Nothing says 1950s roadside fun like buying lunch from a giant hot dog. The “Tail o’ the Pup” opened in 1946 on La Cienega Boulevard, and for decades it made everyone smile. It moved around a bit, but that mustard-covered bun is a landmark. Click to see the full photo and where it ended up.

John Cameron Swayze strapped a Timex watch to a boat propeller in 1960 and we all leaned in to see if it would survive. “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking” became a phrase everyone used. Sales soared as they proved those watches were tough. Click to watch the classic torture test.

Lynda Carter spun into our living rooms as Wonder Woman in 1975, and nobody else ever quite filled those boots. She became a symbol of strength for a whole generation. Today, she’s still singing and acting, with a net worth estimated around $10 million. Click to see her journey from the invisible jet to today.

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Tonight’s “Your Memory” comes from Mike in Ohio, thinking back to a quiet winter night in 1966. He sat at the kitchen table with newspapers spread out, gluing a plastic Mustang P-51 together. The smell of Testors glue and the hum of the refrigerator filled the room. He says that focus taught him patience.

Tonight’s Quote comes from Andy Griffith, who said, “You know when you’re young, you think you will always be. As you become more fragile, you reflect and you realize how much comfort can come from the past.” That hits home on a quiet evening. You can learn more about him here. Click to remember the man who made Mayberry feel real.

See you tomorrow. Same time, same station.

– Jack

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