Jesse Saville, Author at Icon Radio

ICON RADIO REMEMBERS: Graham Greene – A Trailblazer Who Brought Indigenous Stories to the Screen

ICON RADIO REMEMBERS: Graham Greene – A Trailblazer Who Brought Indigenous Stories to the Screen When Canadian actor Graham Greene passed away in Stratford, Ontario, on September 1st, 2025, at the age of 73 after a long illness, the world lost more than a gifted performer. It lost a trailblazer who, with quiet determination and undeniable talent, carved out a path for Indigenous actors at a time when Hollywood […]

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POP Culture

Disco Inferno – 1978 – The Year the Mirror Ball Ruled the World

Disco Inferno - 1978 – The Year the Mirror Ball Ruled the World If there was one word that defined pop culture in 1978, it was disco. The music, the fashion, the films, the clubs, even the radio — everything seemed to shimmer under the light of a mirror ball. It was a cultural fever that spread from the dancefloors of New York and Montreal to arenas, living rooms, and […]

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A cinematic, 1970s-inspired illustration of Rocky Balboa training in the streets of Philadelphia. Show him running up the steps of the museum, fists raised in triumph, sweat and grit visible, with Apollo Creed’s boxing poster in the background. Vibrant, warm tones with dramatic lighting, emphasizing perseverance and triumph. Andy Warhol-style pop art fused with synthwave aesthetic: bold outlines, neon accents, and retro color palette, capturing the iconic energy of 1976 cinema.

Movies

1976 – ROCKY – The Underdog Takes the Spotlight in Movies

1976 – ROCKY - The Underdog Takes the Spotlight in Movies Every so often, a film comes along that changes more than the box office. It changes the way people feel about themselves, about possibility, and about what stories matter on the big screen. In 1976, that film was Rocky. What could have been a modest boxing picture became a global sensation, the kind of movie that transcended genre and […]

27 August 2025 5

Andy Warhol–style pop art fused with synthwave neon tones, depicting an emotional farewell scene from the MAS*H finale. A helicopter silhouetted against a glowing synthwave sunset, neon pink and electric blue sky, with the word ‘GOODBYE’ spelled out in stones on the ground. Pop art textures, bold outlines, retro 1980s neon palette, nostalgic yet dramatic atmosphere.

Television

1983 – MASH says Goodbye – The Finale that Stopped North America

1983 – MASH says Goodbye – The Finale that Stopped North America On February 28, 1983, America did something it had never done before and has never done since. It gathered around television sets in record numbers to say goodbye. The final episode of MASH, titled “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,” became the most watched broadcast in television history. More than 100 million people tuned in to watch the doctors and […]

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Music

Soul Power in 1968 – When R&B Became Revolutionary

Soul Power in 1968 - When R&B Became Revolutionary 1968 was one of the most turbulent years of the twentieth century. The Vietnam War escalated. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Protests swept streets around the world. In the middle of this upheaval, music was not just background noise. It was frontline commentary, reflection, and inspiration. Nowhere was this more true than in the world of soul and R&B. For […]

25 August 2025 5

Music

Icons Reimagined: Legends Who Reinvented Themselves in 1991

Icons Reimagined: Legends Who Reinvented Themselves in 1991 In the world of music, some years feel like a tide turning. 1991 was one of those years. For many fans, it is remembered as the year grunge exploded, but that moment was only part of the story. Beneath the roar of distorted guitars and flannel came something equally important: reinvention. A handful of established bands and artists found themselves at […]

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POP Culture

Shock Jocks and Soft Rock: 1972’s Strange Cultural Crossroads

Shock Jocks and Soft Rock: 1972’s Strange Cultural Crossroads In 1972, pop culture was walking a tightrope. On one side: rebellion, rule-breaking, and raw honesty. On the other hand, softness, safety, and a growing nostalgia for simpler times. This wasn’t the psychedelic chaos of the late ’60s or the over-the-top glitz of the late ’70s. It was something in between. It was a year when George Carlin challenged the FCC […]

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Andy Warhol–style pop art fused with synthwave aesthetic, featuring iconic 1979 sci-fi movie elements: a sleek xenomorph silhouette, a rugged post-apocalyptic road with a vintage muscle car, a starship reminiscent of the Enterprise, and abstract cosmic shapes. Neon color palette of hot pink, electric blue, neon purple, and acid yellow. Bold halftone textures and a retro-futuristic grid background with glowing sunset gradient. High-contrast, glossy finish, cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio.

Movies

Big Ideas and Bigger Risks – 1979 Changed SciFi Forever!

Big Ideas and Bigger Risks – 1979 Changed SciFi Forever! By the end of the 1970s, science fiction had been officially mainstreamed. Star Wars (1977) proved that space battles and strange creatures could break box office records and reshape pop culture. Close Encounters of the Third Kind suggested that aliens might not want to destroy us—they might just want to say hello. But by 1979, something shifted. Sci-fi didn’t just […]

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Andy Warhol–style pop art fused with synthwave aesthetic, featuring iconic 1980s TV detectives and crimefighters silhouettes against neon-lit Miami cityscapes, tropical palms, and retro Ferraris. Vibrant neon palette of hot pink, electric blue, neon purple, and acid yellow. Bold halftone textures, retro-futuristic grid background with glowing sunset gradient. Includes subtle elements like aviator sunglasses, cassette tapes, typewriters, and vintage mustaches. High-contrast, glossy finish, cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio.

Television

1986’s Coolest Crimefighters – Mysteries, Miami and Magnum

1986’s Coolest Crimefighters – Mysteries, Miami and Magnum In 1986, television didn’t just serve justice—it served style. This was the year crimefighting came with Ray-Bans, witty banter, and a soundtrack that made you want to hit record on your cassette deck. The small screen was a playground for detectives who looked like models, acted like mavericks, and solved cases with equal parts instinct and charisma. The cop dramas and private […]

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