Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Monogram Model Kits (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Monogram Model kits are wild.” Here’s the final Mattel spot for the week. This one features “Fun & Games” like Snoopy’s Sopwith Camel model and the Mirror Mania board game. Daily 70s Ad #27: Mattel – … Continue reading

A Johnny Carson Moment (Full Episode): David Letterman, Bruce Dern (1979)

Today marks Jay Leno’s last night hosting The Tonight Show. So, naturally, we turn to…Johnny Carson and his guest, David Letterman. No snub intended to Leno, but Bionic Disco being a 70s-centric site, we’re presenting a full episode of The … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Hot Wheels Sizzlers (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “This is the fastest car in the world.” I had plenty of slick-looking Hot Wheels in my collection as a kid. And those flexible, orange plastic tracks were everywhere too. The cars were great but those … Continue reading

Mood Music: Roy Clark, ‘I Never Picked Cotton’ (1975)

Roy Clark originally released “I Never Picked Cotton” (written by Bobby George and Charles Williams) in the spring of 1970. The song, from the L.P of the same name, hit #5 on Billboard’s “Hot Country Singles” chart. Here’s Clark performing … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Barbie (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Barbie is the number 1 doll.” Barbie. She’s kind of a big deal. Daily 70s Ad #25: Mattel – Barbie originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on Daily … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: ‘Blazing Saddles’ (40th Anniversary, 1974)

This Friday, February 7th is the 40th Anniversary of the release of Mel Brook’s classic comedy Western, Blazing Saddles. To celebrate the occasion, we have the original theatrical trailer on display for you below. Blazing Saddles stars Cleavon Little as … Continue reading