Funshine Friday: ‘The Muppet Show’ Season One Promos/Gag Reel (1976)

How goes your almost-weekend? It’s time to jumpstart the fun with a minute-and-a-half of promos and outtakes from The Muppet Show. The clips below are from season one of the series, circa 1976. Have a happy Funshine Friday! ‘The Muppet … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Black Velvet Canadian Whisky (1977)

(Click to enlarge) “Black Velvet feels great in a crowd.” A black velvet jumpsuit? Very nice! Daily 70s Ad #118: Black Velvet Canadian Whisky originally appeared in the March, 1977 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Kodak ‘Smile Saver Kit’ (1971)

(Click to enlarge) “Kodak makes your pictures count.” I’m smiling just looking at all that…stuff…you needed just to grab a quick photo. Daily 70s Ad #117: Kodak ‘Smile Saver Kit’ originally appeared in the May 07, 1971 issue of LIFE … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Colt Carousel Hardtop (1975)

(Click to enlarge) “Sorry, you’ll have to provide your own driver.” Comes with carpeting and a locking gas cap? Sold! Daily 70s Ad #116: Dodge Colt Carousel Hardtop originally appeared in the April 28, 1975 issue of New York magazine. … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: Mel Brooks’ ‘Silent Movie’ (1976)

We’re well overdue for a Trailer Tuesday here at the ‘Disco – so, let’s jump right back into 1970s film history. Blazing Saddles is celebrating a 40th anniversary and a release on Blu-Ray today. Since we’ve already commemorated Blazing Saddles, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: The Hotel ‘Europa Clothing Collection’ (1978)

(Click to enlarge) “Feelings. A subtle expression beyond words…” There’s a real Saturday Night Fever vibe going on here. Daily 70s Ad #115: The Hotel ‘Europa Clothing Collection’ originally appeared in the January, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine. (Source: … Continue reading