How would the look of TOS have adapted to the 1970s?
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What I recall of the '70s--my teenage years--is not everyone followed the fashions seen on television, film and fashion magazines. What was seen in general society was more toned down. Only a few men sported shirts unbuttoned to mid chest and wore neck chains.
In highschool some guys had long hair to their shoulders, but a lot wore it halfway over the ears or just covering the ears. There were still a lot of mean grooming their hair somewhat short with their ears showing fully.
The '70s were a time when "the '60s" happened for broader society, so to speak. Men and women began to more openly break with long held conventions and experiment. Some of it stuck and some didn't, but I think the '70s was a time when fashion became less regimented and that continues to today.
Denim jeans as casual wear, for men and women, became commonplace and it still is even if the jeans now are not always blue.
In highschool some guys had long hair to their shoulders, but a lot wore it halfway over the ears or just covering the ears. There were still a lot of mean grooming their hair somewhat short with their ears showing fully.
The '70s were a time when "the '60s" happened for broader society, so to speak. Men and women began to more openly break with long held conventions and experiment. Some of it stuck and some didn't, but I think the '70s was a time when fashion became less regimented and that continues to today.
Denim jeans as casual wear, for men and women, became commonplace and it still is even if the jeans now are not always blue.
True, but TOS is undeniably 60's in its look and outlook (to its advantage, the '60's is probably the decade of the 20th century that's aged the best when it comes to film and TV. The 60's Bond films look better now than most of the 70's/80's/90's ones do for example), it's hard to imagine it wouldn't have become a very 70's show as it went on.
I think the '60s look was more neutral and sleek, in terms of design as well as personal fashion. I sport a deliberately "Mad Men"-inspired look when going to the office every day, and nobody bats an eye. If I showed up looking like Disco Bones, it would be a different story.
Kor
One's answer/perspective on this question could be influenced by whether one actually lived and remembered the '70s or one hasn't. If you were born during or after the '70s your perspective could be quite different than someone who actually experienced it.
And while it's easy to laugh at some of the fashions today I can laugh just as easily at some of the fashions of today.
In some way I think the '80s were worse.
And while it's easy to laugh at some of the fashions today I can laugh just as easily at some of the fashions of today.
In some way I think the '80s were worse.
You won the thread sweepstakes with you truthful post. It is the stereotype of both advertising and one-sided "retrospective" producers to paint the 70s as being one, big disco and/or gold chain obsession, when that influence did not take root (organically through nightclubs, then the attention of entertainment, followed by mainstream clothing manufactures trying to capitalize on it) until (arguably) the last third of the decade. I remember it well--the 70s started with a far more laid back, natural approach to fashion, getting away from the wilder, music personality-esque excesses of the 60's tail end.
True.
To address the OP, the look of a 70s live action TOS would look like the Phase II footage; they were living in the era, and made slight style changes accordingly, but nothing attempting to mirror every trend on the streets of Western society. It was not going to be "The Partridge Family Meets The Doobie Brothers Meets Sly and the Family Stone in SPAAAACCEE!"
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In the '70s, Starfleet flag officers might have been a little funkier.
The best parts IMHO: Special guest stars "and Charo"
Starring "Geordi LaForge as your Blind Engineer" Brilliant
It was better the first time when SNL did it:
I doubt we'd see much change in things like Starfleet Uniforms or the standing sets. As seen in season three the actors would sport longer hair, though I doubt it would get too out of hand. Where we would see a reflection of the times would be in the "civilian" attire. The hair styles (especially for women) in TOS were very 60's and i assume that trend would continue in the 70's. We also might have seen more topical episodes as this was the era of All In the Family, which started in 1971.
And wood paneling.
I liked the wood paneling on the TNG season one bridge set!
I'm not sure. Most of the crew characterizations were on the mark and it was a blast seeing Riker as a fat slob. Also, Picard dispatching Guinan when she was going through her rap was hilarious. but there were a quite a few flat spots for sure. On the other hand, they had to fill 8 + minutes, so that's to be expected. Could have been a bit more imagination on the concept for the model. David Brenner? (Lurch sounds) but appropriate choice for that kind of venue, I suppose.
Maybe they were doing it to get the girls, Jonno? Chicks were the in thing back then for all ages! Not now though...
JB
Since this thread has officially gone the painfully unfunny route of mocking the 70s
, please allow me to contribute an appropriately insincere laugh.
, please allow me to contribute an appropriately insincere laugh.
And wood paneling.
The sixties had wood paneling too. Just look at Pike's TV in "The Cage."
Kor
Probably vests over jumpsuit-y like uniforms for the men and big utility belt-like strap belts for the women
The Nacelles would almost certainly have sported a more tied dye look, and the deflector dish, well...
Aaaaah looking into Doomsday Machine not good!
I just envision a spin-off called "Mudd and Maude, Love Space Style!" where Bea Authur stars as Stella Mudd along with Roger Carmel in a dark sitcom of love gone universal. Stella tracks Harcourt down and re-unites with her estranged husband. And he thought it was bad living on a planet with 500 Stella replicant androids - now he back with the real one and she is none too happy he skipped out on her.
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