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What Did The '70s Mean To You?
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Charlie's Favorite Angel Heads for Heaven
I can't believe that Farrah Fawcett is gone. For my money she was the Sexiest Woman of the '70s. I even had her poster in my college dorm room (who didn't?)! So, lets tackle this question: Who do YOU think was the Sexiest Person in the '70s?
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Rock On
Web man Dan Beach loves the '70s. Not the decade with the bell bottoms -- the one he's currently experiencing.
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Love, Loss and Life Lessons
Babette Williams married her soulmate in her 60s, published a series of books in her 70s, and is looking forward to breaking more new ground in her 80s. She is proof that it's all about attitude, not age.
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Super Groovy 70s
Was there ever a more chaotic decade than the 60's? I mean, it's like the '70's never had a chance!!! Imagine being squeezed in between the '60's and the '80's! It's no wonder the '70's wandered around like a lost little puppy looking for a place to call...
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Picture of the Day ad B'days for Nov. 10
Today is Monday, Nov. 10. Today's birthdays include Russell Johnson ( "The Professor" on Gilligan's Island) who turns 84. Our pictures of the day - the dork days of fashion.
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Pontiac Fades Into History
GM announced it will phase out it's Pontiac division as part of a major restructuring. But Pontiac? Here's a look back at a 1966 commercial from it's glory days!
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Fast Forwards: They Way We Were
Have you seen this list making the rounds on the Internet? It's to all the kids who survived the 1930s, '40s, '50s, '60s and '70s!
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Flo Meiler
You think it's too late to pursue your dreams? Think again. Less than a decade after taking up the pole vault, Flo Meiler, 70, is the world record holder and she's tearing up the track records, too.
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Neil Sedaka
Legendary singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka sits down with Growing Bolder to celebrate a milestone.
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Lois-Ann Gilmore
She says she just wanted to survive -- but after battling two potentially deadly diseases, Lois-Ann Gilmore is thriving. She says staying in shape helped her stay in the game, and now she's smashing records and proving that it's never too late.
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Don Brewer
It didn't take long for rock band Grand Funk Railroad to win the hearts of millions, but now front man Don Brewer and the band satisfy three generations of fans with a comeback.
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John Davidson
He's been thrilling audiences for nearly five decades, and John Davidson says at 67, he continues to find new joys in performing on stage.
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Sharon Pederson
She fell in love with the piano when she was a young child, and decades later, she's still tickling the ivories and sharing her passion for music with others.
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Tammy Erickson
The meaning of retirement has changed so much over the years that author Tammy Erickson says to retire it! In her new book, she says boomers have more options and don’t have to just leave their careers behind when they hit 65.
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Lee Majors
He was one of the hottest TV stars around in the 1970s, and today, he's still making entertainment that the whole family can enjoy.
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Rip Taylor
You could say that entertainer Rip Taylor is an overnight sensation -- 40 years in the making. Find out why a whole new generation is embracing the King of Confetti.
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Tanya Tucker
Country music legend Tanya Tucker is back with her first new album in eight years, and she's reworking some classic songs made famous by men. Look out boys!
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Harry Wayne Casey
For a man whose music literally defined the 1970s, it's surprising that Harry Wayne Casey is just as popular today. Known for hits like "Get Down Tonight" and "That's the Way I Like It," he's the man behind K.C. and The Sunshine Band.
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Susan Silver
She's the unofficial spokeswoman for Cougars everywhere, but Susan Silver is much more than a pretty face. She's a TV pioneer who has a lot to say about the state of TV.
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Time To Rant: We Won't be Kept in A Zoo
There's an interesting change underway in the mainstream news media. For years, the 50+ market has been all but ignored. Now, news and stories about you are beginning to pop up everywhere but news and stories for you are still few and far between. What's...
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Terri Dennis
Feeling nostalgic? The Original Pop Art Diva, Terri Dennis, has your fix. Her cool Web site has color, fun and art you won't see anywhere else.
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The Spinners' Bobbie Smith
The Spinners were once considered Motown's forgotten group, but that all changed with one important record. Lead singer Bobbie Smith explains why The Spinners still have staying power.
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Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis have enjoyed a 40-year love affair with music and each other. Find out how they've weathered the music industry and life's biggest challenges all the while keeping their marriage vibrant.
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Jumping for Joy
We're opening up the GB archives to reintroduce you to the late, great Chet Poland. Chet was the world's oldest skydiver when he passed away in his mid-90's. We were fortunate enough to spend a little quality time with him.
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Three Baby Boomers in Mexico "The Tall Boys Band"
Three Baby Boomers in Mexico "The Tall Boys Band" While many in...
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Hoochie Coochie Man
He's an unforgettable character who believes it's never too late to rise to glory, even in the music business! Michael Galloway has already overcome the odds winning a harmonica championship and Independent Album of the Year. Now he's going for more.
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Robert "Kool" Bell
Listing off Robert "Kool" Bell's awards could take forever. But he and his group, Kool & The Gang, don't seem to be going anywhere. Ten years after their last album, they've expanded the band 12 and added an intergenerational touch to their music.
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Skydivers Over Sixty Smash World Record
Growing Bolder is something anyone can do. This is how skydivers do it. It's one of the most inspiring, empowering and unforgettable world records ever, and only Growing Bolder was there to document it.
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Fly Like an Eagle ... Indoors
What goes up must come down. That's why you hesitate to try skydiving. But what if you could get a similar experience just a few feet off the floor?
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Soaring to New Heights
The best glider pilots in North America over the age of 55 gather for the Senior Soaring National Championships. Former fighter pilots and commercial airline pilots call soaring the greatest test of all.
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What is Growing Bolder? Who Hangs Out Here?
We’re excited about the response to our Rachel video and while we welcome the attention, we want to make sure all of the other great characters on GB aren’t lost in the excitement. Equally important, we want to make sure that the true message of...
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My Work with Women
One of the many stages of grief is the feeling of being deeply hurt. The person you loved has left you and you feel abandoned. For me, after the death of my husband, that feeling meant that for quite some time I felt very negative toward men. In my grief,...
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No Patch, But Great Film!
It's been a wild couple of weeks for me -- on the job, and off! Here are some of the highlights.First, let me deal with some "business." In last Thursday's Insider newsletter, the bottom of the page previewed a story we hoped to bring you about Dr....
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The Greatest Ever?
Tom Watson's performance in the British Open is only the latest by an aging athlete. Growing Bolder has one of the world's top collections of interviews with Masters Athletes. See for yourself.
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Steve Rondinaro Comes Full Circle
At the height of your career, would you walk away from it all to pursue a lifelong dream? That's exactly what TV anchor Steve Rondinaro did 13 years ago. Find out why he'll never have to ask "What if?"
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Growing Bolder Launches Bold New Venture
Bolder Broadcasting Inc., the world's leading producer of active-lifestyle content, announces the launch of GrowingBolder.com, a unique online community for men and women interested in living life to its fullest.
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Back From Death's Doorstep
I saw a 109-year-old woman brought back to life. It was stunning. Humbling. I’m still trying to process it all. I’ll tell you about it in a moment. But first, a little background. Ruth1898 is not only the oldest member of our growing bolder...
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Master's Sports Stars
Older is bolder. Check out our interviews with many of the top masters athletes in the world. These men and women are having the best times of their lives as they turn in the best times of their lives.
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Masters Sports Stars
Older is bolder. Check out our interviews with many of the top masters athletes in the world. These men and women are having the best times of their lives as they turn in the best times of their lives.
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Masters Sport Stars
Older is bolder. Check out our interviews with many of the top masters athletes in the world. These men and women are having the best times of their lives as they turn in the best times of their lives.
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So, you're a member of Mensa...
Yes. I am, or was, a member of Mensa. In all actuality, I stopped paying dues when I had kids and found that I no longer had time to actively participate, but I'm still on the rolls and can reactivate at any time...and probably will sometime soon, now...
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GB Staff Picks
With hundreds of videos and radio interviews to watch and listen to here on GrowingBolder.com, it's hard to know where to start! So we thought we'd put together a list of GB staff picks for best stories on GrowingBolder.com.
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Sam Donaldson
Veteran newsman Sam Donaldson has never been shy about speaking his mind.
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Out of a Coma, Back on Track
World Masters Track Champion Sumi Onodera-Leonard, 76, has overcome a devastating car wreck to get back in the game.
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Joe Shanahan
71-year-old Joe Shanahan beat out thousands of athletes of all ages to be named the 2007 Florida athlete of the year.
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Retiring from the Wild
Now 73, The Leopard Man has moved to a retirement home after spending 20 years living in the wild.
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Kaye Stevens
Kaye Stevens has sung, danced and acted her way to becoming the "prettiest funny girl" in show business. Now, at age 75, she's still touring and thrilling audiences.
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Norman Olson
What happens when a group of men over the age of 60 all jump out of a plane at the same time? The Sky Fossil, Norman Olson is back with a dramatic story of how close they came to a new world record, and a devastating injury.
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Robert Sleigh
Robert Sleigh may have retired as a philosophy professor, but he was far from retired from life. At age 75, he not only entered the World Championships of Indoor Rowing, but he won!
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Petula Clark
Petula Clark became a mega-superstar in Europe before crossing the ocean and becoming a household name in America with her hit song "Downtown."
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Julie Newmar
She's always been known as one of the most seductive women in Hollywood, and at 75, she's proving sensuality and real beauty know no age limits.
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Bruno Botti
Bruno Botti, a first-generation Italian-American, a former semi-professional baseball player and a leader in the aerospace industry, reinvented himself as an author in his 70s.
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Robert Lutz
He's called "The Car Czar." Robert Lutz developed some of the biggest, baddest muscle cars in the world. He spent decades keeping major car companies in the black. Now, at the age of 75, he's determined to turn them green.
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Ron Edwards: 71-Year-Old Powerlifter
71 years old and setting world records for his strength, Ron Edwards has also made 600+ skydivers, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and is hungry for more.
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Remembering George Carlin
George Carlin, the irreverent king of counterculture comedians, died of heart failure Sunday. He was 71. Carlin loved to push boundaries and was best known for his "Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV" routine.
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Tiny Caizel
Tiny Caizel is a big-time athlete with a small name.
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Pat and Cat Patterson
Pat and Cat Patterson aren't your ordinary couple. Emerging from divorces and financial stress, the two met and decided to rebuild their lives together and did so as they bike across four continents and 57 countries in four years!
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The Climb of a Lifetime
Many try -- not all succeed. But it seems that these days, the biggest names in mountain climbing are people over the age of 50! In fact, a group of 70-year-olds is hoping to smash the record for climbing Mount Everest.
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Norman Olson
Skydiver Norman Olson's nickname is the sky fossil. At age 75, he's made over 400 jumps in the last two years and has no plans of slowing down.
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Lifelong Learning Minute: Skydivers Over Sixty
Growing Bolder is something anyone can do. This is how skydivers do it. It's one of the most inspiring, empowering and unforgettable world records ever.
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Bobby's in Big Trouble
News that as many as 25 FSU players -- nearly one-third of the roster -- have been implicated in an academic cheating scandal and will miss the Music City Bowl is big trouble for 78-year-old coaching legend Bobby Bowden.
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Sister Madonna Buder
Known as the "Nun on the Run," Sister Madonna Buder has finished about 40 marathons and 34 Ironman triathlons and two years ago, at the age of 75, she became the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championships.
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Paul Nadeau
At 77 years old, Paul Nadeau bicycled across 10 states for 66 days.
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From A Star To The Star Belt
George Takei is a star -- but now, he's also an asteroid. Find out how a trekkie just went techie.
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Sumi Onodera-Leonard
Sumi Onodera-Leonard is living proof that anything is possible with determination and pluck.
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He's No Fool in the Pool
One of the most amazing feats in the history of competitive swimming took place recently and no one heard anything about it.


























































