Music For Monday: The Who, ‘Long Live Rock’ (1973)

A very good August Monday to you. Here’s just what you need to kick-start the week. The Who performing “Long Live Rock.” Below we have a clip of the band performing “Long Live Rock” for the BBC in 1973. The … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Autolite Sparkplug ‘Gangsters’ With Vic Tayback (1972)

“Autolite. They last.” Let’s open up the hood and tinker with our Daily 70s Spot. Today we have an Autolite sparkplugs commercial featuring actor Vic Tayback of Alice fame. Spot aired in January of 1972. Daily 70s Spot #213: Autolite … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Löwenbräu Beer With Robert Walden (1978)

“Tonight, let it be Löwenbräu.” Thirsty? Let’s crack open our Daily 70s Spot and quench that thirst. Here’s a frosty, Löwenbräu beer commercial featuring actor Robert Walden of Lou Grant fame. Spot aired in July of 1978. Daily 70s Spot … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Sesame Street’: Ernie Sings ‘Rubber Duckie’ (1970)

‘Rubber Duckie I am awfully fond of you…’ (‘Sesame Street,’ 1970) To assist you in the creation of a most wonderful weekend, Bionic Disco joyfully presents Sesame Street‘s Ernie singing his signature tune, “Rubber Duckie.” This particular clip is the … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Early GTE Computer System (1978)

“Gee!” “No, GTE.” Let’s flick the switch on our Daily 70s Spot. Today we have a GTE commercial featuring an early computerized communications system for hospitals. I love looking at old tech like this. It was so cutting-edge at the … Continue reading