There are few things as cool and timeless as vintage muscle cars, action heroes, or iconic babes. Perhaps you’re more drawn to old-school science fiction, or maybe the pioneers of rock are your definition of cool. What about the stars who brought some of the most beloved film and television shows to life? The following images not only capture a special kind of nostalgia, but also the enduring legacy of these cultural icons.
Johnny Lee Bench
Pictured here is former professional Baseball catcher, Johnny Lee Bench. Bench played in the Major Leagues for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to 1983. On this particular day in 1975, the Reds won the World Series. Bench, a National Baseball Hall of Fame member, is a 14-time All-Star selection and a two-time National League Most Valuable Player. He was a vital member of the Big Red Machine and ESPN has given him the title of “the greatest catcher in baseball history”. After winning six division titles, four National League pennants, and two World Series championships, it’s no wonder why.
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Debbie Harry, Jerry Hall, and Paloma Picasso at Studio 54
If you went to Studio 54 during its heyday chances are you’d run into Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry, model Jerry Hall (known for her former relationship with Mick Jagger) and Paloma Picasso (yes, that Picasso). Paloma Picasso, daughter of Pablo Picasso, is now a famous artist in her own right. She grew up to be quite the fashion designer and businesswoman. She’s best known for her signature perfumes and exquisite jewelry designs for Tiffany & Co. Following the loss of her father in 1973, she briefly lost interest in designing and took a hiatus. During which she experimented with acting. She received praise from critics, no one could stop talking about her beauty but she hasn’t acted since.
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Cher, the True Queen of Pop
Cher has had one of the longest and most successful careers in the music industry, which has spanned over fifty-four years and is still going. She is also an actress, author, producer and philanthropist. Cher has sold over 100 million records around the world. She has also won an Academy Award, Billboard Music Awards, an Emmy, numerous Golden Globe awards, a Grammy, and BAFTA and AMA nominated. Cher has been honored multiple times for her humanitarian, charity and philanthropic work.
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Lynda Carter Will Always be Our Wonder Woman
By 1976 Lynda Carter was on the wall of every teenage boy’s bedroom thanks to her starring role in Wonder Woman. Even though she started as a pageant queen and a singer, Carter quickly slipped into the role of Amazonian princess with a knack for fighting crime. While discussing the character’s clothing choice in the ‘70s Carter explained that there was more than meets the eye. She told the New York Times, “I never really thought of Wonder Woman as a super-racy character. She wasn’t out there being predatory. She was saying: ‘You have a problem with a strong woman? I am who I am, get over it.’ I never played her as mousy. I played her being for women, not against men. For fair play and fair pay.”
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Tanya Roberts Tames the Beast
Tanya Roberts may have never transitioned to what we think of as mainstream success. Still, she remains a cult favorite among fans of the 007 series, Tourist Trap, and the original Beastmaster film. While speaking with Fangoria, Roberts explained why she chose to appear in a fantasy film about a barbarian who can control animals. She said, “I chose The Beastmaster because it gave me the chance to slip into movies without getting the while book thrown at me. The movie wasn’t built around me. I was just an actor in it, and it was a good chance to be seen.”
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