Peter Falk, TV’s “Columbo” Has Died

Charismatic and beloved actor Peter Falk, best-known to 70s fans as TV’s “Columbo,” has died at the age of 83. In recent years Mr. Falk had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and passed away Thursday evening in his Beverly Hills home. … Continue reading

People Magazine Jan 30, 1978: James at 15 Loses His Virginity

Flipping further into the January 30, 1978 issue of People Magazine we find a rare look at teen actor Lance Kerwin and his acclaimed (much-too-short-lived) show James at 15. James at 15 premiered October 27, 1977 on NBC and lasted … Continue reading

People Magazine Jan 30, 1978: Lenny & Squiggy

People Magazine began publication in March 1974 and is still going strong today. The weekly magazine is a wonderful resource for 70s pop culture and we’ll peek inside various issues from time to time here at Bionic Disco. Today, let’s … Continue reading

TV Time: Snap, Crackle, Partridge Family

In the early 70s TV’s sensational singing siblings, The Partridge Family starred in a few Kellog’s Rice Krispies commercials. The refrain was “Wakin’ up! Wakin’ up,” and in the first spot poor put-upon Reuben (Dave Madden) had to pour the … Continue reading