Author: Stephen Harty

Stephen Harty hangs around at the busy intersection of culture, commerce and politics. He’s led some of the country’s most creative ad agencies, worked in both federal and city governments and is currently a trustee of a liberal arts college. He makes his living as a consultant and lecturer.

earth day

by Stephen Harty April 22, 2022 Comments0

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Dirty, Slimy, and Eruptive: Earth Porn for Earth Day

What makes this video so much fun is its conscious adoption of porn credits and its Blaxploitation “What you doin’ later” soundtrack…

Hammond Organ Closeup (Public Domain)

by Stephen Harty November 22, 2019 Comments0

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An Instrument that Remade Jazz, Rock, Soul and R&B

Ask any musician: the Hammond organ is a go-to sound for so many occasions.

Josh Groban on Broadway

by Stephen Harty March 5, 2017 Comments2

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“The Great Comet” Shows a New Side of Josh Groban

Inspired by “War and Peace,” this musical gets some magic from a major pop star — who himself is transformed by the role.

Adidas Sneakers (Public Domain image)

by Stephen Harty February 18, 2017 Comments0

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Adidas Originals: Trippy, Hippy and Happy

Provocative is one word to describe this Adidas Originals ad featuring Snoop Dogg, Botticelli’s Venus, street culture, and fashion.

Vintage Radio (Public Domain)

by Stephen Harty February 3, 2017 Comments0

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Goodbye to “Hello Again”

Herb Oscar Anderson, the king of weekday mornings on 77WABC radio in New York, has passed away at age 88.