The Seventies

CNN, who've since the 70's have been relegated to just another tool for the Government Industrial complex...Lies, obfuscations, spin, fraud and agenda driven...Those issues were not discussed.

I stopped watching TV in the 70's in my teens because, it was terrible...Laugh tracks, idiot dialog and a constant barrage of social engineering. Many of the people of today are directly mind controlled by this era...It was not important. It was experimental programming on a grand scale...Most people had TV's by the 70's and their whole lives revolved around them...Luckily; some movies of the time shown their lights in the dark corner...

Watch Network...It changed my life.

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Just as I like the related documentary "The Sixties," I like this, too.

This documentary has a place in my heart, and, memory, because I actually lived through all of this from the age of four to 14. I remember much of what's covered here, especially the television shows, disco, and, news coverage.

Along with "The Sixties," this is proving to be a very interesting, informative, thorough, and, enjoyable series. It's the kind of series that can be watched over and over again for reference reasons, and/or, because it's just that good.

Over the years, and, as well as being an excellent actor, Tom Hanks has produced some of the best movies, documentaries, and, mini-series there are - children's movies - "The Polar Express" and "Where The Wild Things Are;" movie-documentaries - "Band of Brothers" and "Charlie Wilson's War;" adventures - "Castaway;" musicals - Mamma-Mia!;" and, many others. In my opinion, he struck gold with "The Sixties," and, "The Seventies"...again!

"The Seventies" may not be for everyone, but, I highly recommend it for anyone who wants a refresher-course on this decade.

I'm impressed at how much key issues haven't changed in 40 years and this series demonstrates that with each episode.

Especially #5 The State of the Union is not good.

I guess it offers comfort in knowing that despite all the turmoil of the times we as a society continued on.

But of course it's also disappointing to note how much hasn't changed.

Regardless - this is a great series and worthy of anyone's time.

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I wasn't alive during the '70s, and I think that that's important to point out; naturally, it'll affect my perception of a documentary on the topic. There's nothing wistful or nostalgic involved, just a history lesson.

In that sense, this is a polished and informative miniseries, focusing on a tumultuous period for the baby boomer generation. Again, I didn't live it, so I can't really speak to its accuracy (was it really that grim?); but it makes for solid television.

If I have one complaint, it's that they didn't cover cinema. There's more than enough material simply between New Hollywood and the industry-changing effects of "Star Wars" to fill an episode. And it would tie in nicely with the Watergate/Vietnam cynicism that seemed so alive and well during the time.

Regardless of this, I'd still recommend this to anyone as a dip in the pool of history.

7/10

If you're looking for a fact-filled, historical romp; this ain't it. The material is certainly interesting but the perspective is so drenched with agenda it leaves you sickened. There's no balance or even voices from the right end of the spectrum - unless there's mocking to be done. There's only enough present-day commentary to perpetuate a sad version of revisionist history. Progressives will love it. Unfortunately, there's a twisted and cynical perspective woven throughout. I thought my kids would enjoy learning a little about my younger years, but this documentary only glorified and legitimized the social decay that furthered its narrative. People were conspicuously misrepresented, events contextualized poorly, and uplifting stories completely omitted. I expect trash from CNN. I didn't know Tom Hanks was a trash peddler, too.