We’ve reached 1979 and the end of the decade. Don’t worry, there’s many more seventies commercials to come, but they’ll be sprinkled out in a more random fashion for a while. This year-by-year thing takes five weeks every time I … Continue reading
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**A classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared January 2, 2015** Tonka Dioramas. (‘Boy’s Life’ magazine, January, 1975) “Authenticated and approved by the Smithsonian Institution.” These are right up my authenticated alley scene. Daily 70s Ad … Continue reading
Alice Cooper’s second solo album Goes To Hell hit record shops in June of 1976. The disc carries on the concept theme from Cooper’s prior solo LP Welcome To My Nightmare. Goes To Hell features the single “I Never Cry” … Continue reading
1978 is here and we’ve achieved “Prime Seventies.” Just watch the following ABC promo for back-to-back TV specials featuring The Carpenters, John Davidson, Suzanne Somers, Olivia Newton-John, Andy Gibb, and ABBA. Just…wow! Following that, enjoy spots for Arthur Treacher’s Fish … Continue reading
Bill Chase’s rocking jazz band Chase released their biggest hit “Get It On” in 1971. The song was written by Bill Chase and Terry Richards and appeared on the group’s eponymous debut LP. 50-years-ago this month “Get It On” grabbed … Continue reading
A very happy Friday to you. Today’s batch of commercials aired in 1977. You can enjoy spots for McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish, Honeycomb cereal, Volkswagen Rabbit, and Spray ‘n Wash. Stay safe out there and have a great weekend. MCDONALD’S FILET-O-FISH COMMERCIAL … Continue reading