Leaving South Central for Highland Park changed everything! Chris shares the full story of moving to a new block in early 1970s Los Angeles.

From 1929 houses with hilltop views to 1970s decor (hippie door beads and mustard yellow walls!), friendly neighborhood "chismosas," and running down to Pat's corner market for candy, this episode captures a classic era of Northeast LA history.

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Chris on the Block shares what shopping was like in the early 1970s as well as the television scene of 1970 shows

What were your favorite kid shows from the late 1960's early 1970's? Chris from the block shares these shows as well as a trip to the Hostess bakery and looking back at the 1971 Sylmar earthquake.

Chris on the Block shares why he decided to create "Just My Block" and the importance of continuing an oral tradition, especially in families.

In honor of Filipino American History month Chris on the Block gives a brief history of Filipinos in America, with a focus on Filipinos in California.

In this episode of Just My Block, Chris takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane to share what road trips and family drives were like before modern car seats, mandatory shoulder belts, air conditioning, and plastic interiors!From bench seats in a '67 Chevy Caprice to road trips to Tijuana (TJ) for cheap upholstery jobs and wild station wagon rides through Los Angeles, we’re looking back at a time when cars were made of heavy steel and driving was a completely different adventure.In this video, Chris covers: 00:00 — Introduction & Growing Up in the '60s & '70s00:25 — Classic Bench Seats vs. Modern Bucket Seats00:54 — No A/C, Lap Belts Only, & Riding with Windows Down01:42 — Playing with Door Knobs while Driving & Steel Body Cars02:25 — Driving to Tijuana (TJ) to Reupholster the '67 Capri (and the Baby Powder Secret!)03:41 — Station Wagons, Backward-Facing Seats, & Huge Trunks04:39 — No Car Seats or Airbags: The Parental "Arm Block" Safety Move05:50 — Riding the 110 Freeway & Screaming Through the Figueroa Tunnels to Highland Park💬 What's your favorite memory of riding in cars as a kid? Did your parents use the classic "arm block"? Did you sit in the backward-facing station wagon seat? Let us know in the comments below!👉 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the Notification Bell for more nostalgic stories on Just My Block!#JustMyBlock #ClassicCars #70sNostalgia #60sNostalgia #RoadTrips #110Freeway #StationWagon #GrowingUpInThe70s #Nostalgia

Growing up in South Cental in the early 1970's was challenge at times but also an adventure. Chris from the block shares his final adventures before moving to Highland Park. @PlayMorePods #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic #Southcentralla #lausdfood, #gijoes

Did you grow up in South Central in the 1970s? Chris on the Block shares his memories of growing up in South Central, looking at gangs, school food, discipline, and GI Joes. @PlayMorePods #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic #Southcentralla #lausdfood, #gijoes