What's Making Us Happy (1970s Version)

让我们快乐的源泉(七十年代版)

Pop Culture Happy Hour

2026-08-20

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We're traveling way back in time to 1971 -- when Richard Nixon was president, the Beatles were newly broken up, and Fiddler on the Roof was one of the biggest movies at the box office. Today in this encore episode, we’re revisiting a special edition of What's Making Us Happy, recommending pop culture from the 1970s – including Isaac Hayes’ Shaft soundtrack, Carol King’s Tapestry, Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On, and The Monster at the End of This Book. Looking for more pop culture from the past? Check out these episodes: The American dream according to ‘The Wire,’ ‘Apollo 13’ and more ‘Jaws’ is still stuck in our teeth, 50 years later 'Shrek' – a weird, flatulent and beloved franchise – turns 25 Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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  • We're traveling way back in time when Richard Nixon was president, the Beatles were newly broken up,

  • and Fiddler on the Roof was one of the biggest movies at the box office.

  • If you have any lingering 70s nostalgia, we've compiled a special edition of What's Making Us Happy This Week,

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