Music For Monday: Steve Miller Band, ‘Rock’n Me’ (Live, 1976)

You’ve heard Steve Miller Band’s “Rock’n Me” many times, but possibly not like this. Here we have a live performance of the tune filmed in a studio and aired on Europe’s TopPop in December of 1976. “Rock’n Me” was written … Continue reading

70s Commercials: United Airlines, Gaines Burgers, Wilson Tennis, Miller Lite (1977-78)

We’re hanging out in 1977 and ’78 for today’s batch of commercials. Take in spots for United Airlines, Gaines Burgers dog food with James Beard, the Wilson Extra tennis racquet, and Miller Lite with Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner. Have … Continue reading

Super 70s Ads: Ford Pickup & Econoline Camper (1972)

“Travel in your own motel-on-wheels!” This fine-looking Ford ad features a ’73 pickup with matching box cover and the Econoline Camper Special. I’ll take one of each. The ad originally appeared in the October 13, 1972 issue of Life magazine. … Continue reading

From The Vault – Show Toppers: ‘Adam-12’ (1968-75)

*Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco January 31, 2013.* ‘1-Adam-12, 1-Adam-12. See the post at Bionic Disco. A disturbance.’ (Kent McCord & Martin Milner, 1973) Show Toppers is now in session. Today, we take a look at a cop classic … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Vicks Sinex, KFC ‘Extra Crispy,’ Mustang II, Kodak (1973-76)

Today’s mind-bending batch of seventies commercials originally aired between 1973 and 1976. You’ll find Vicks Sinex nasal spray featuring two blockheads, Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Extra-Crispy style, the 1976 Mustang II line-up, and Kodak film. You remember film cartridges. I know … Continue reading