Funshine Friday: ‘Magic Mongo’ (1977)

Magic Mongo originally ran as short, weekly segments on season two of The Krofft Supershow from 1977 to 1978. Other segments that season included Bigfoot and Wildboy and Wonderbug. Magic Mongo starred Lennie Weinrib, voice of, and writer for H.R. … Continue reading

Mood Music: Jerry Reed & Chet Atkins, ‘Jerry’s Breakdown’ (live, 1975)

Here’s a two-minute slice of pure, Mood Music fun – Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins performing “Jerry’s Breakdown” live on TV’s Pop Goes the Country in 1975. “Jerry’s Breakdown” originally appeared on the 1972 L.P. Me & Chet. Break it … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Aladdin’s Stanley Thermos (1978)

“It’s some kinda tough thermos bottle.” Daily 70s Spot time. Here’s one for Aladdin’s Stanley Thermos bottle featuring a construction site and a nifty, red, white & blue cement mixing truck. I remember when those were around. Bicentennial madness infused … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Orange Coast magazine (1977)

Rad Ads incoming! It’s high time we flipped through some dusty, old 1970s magazines and pulled out some attractive advertizements. The good-lookin’ dozen below originally appeared in the April and September, 1977 issues of Orange Coast magazine – a periodical … Continue reading