Ann B. Davis, Alice On ‘The Brady Bunch,’ Has Died

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Ann B. Davis, Alice Nelson on 'The Brady Bunch.'

Ann B. Davis, Alice Nelson on ‘The Brady Bunch.’

It is with sadness that I report the death of actress, Ann B. Davis. Davis was much beloved and best-known for playing housekeeper, Alice Nelson on The Brady Bunch (1969-1974). Less-remembered is that Davis also won two Emmy awards for her work as Schultzy on The Bob Cummings Show in the 1950s.

Davis, who celebrated her 88th birthday in May, reportedly fell and suffered a head injury today and never regained consciousness.

Regular readers of this site know that I’m a big Brady fan and the character of Alice was always a particular favorite. It was mostly the varied talents of Davis that made the family housekeeper seem so lovable and multifaceted. Thank you Ms. Davis for the entertainment and memories! Enjoy some Davis/Alice clips below.

‘The Brady Bunch’: Alice Is Leaving

‘The Brady Bunch’: ‘Hello?’

More Brady Bunch Alice at Bionic Disco: Alice’s Thanksgiving Moustache, Dunking Alice

Sunday 70s Spots: Tuborg Gold & Schlitz Beer (1978)

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Viking archers love Danish beer! (Tuborg Gold commercial, 1978)

Viking archers love Danish beer! (Tuborg Gold commercial, 1978)

“Beer makes it good. Schlitz makes it great.”

Alrighty, today we’ve got beer commercials on tap. First up, a spot for Tuborg Gold linking Viking archery to modern day darts. After that, a Schlitz commercial with a state fair theme. Both spots aired in October of 1978. Quaff with gusto.

Tuborg Gold Beer ‘Archery & Darts’ Commercial, 1978

Schlitz Beer ‘State Fair’ Commercial, 1978

Previously on 70s Spots: Haggar & Jockey Clothing (1977 & ’79)

Daily 70s Ad: Pepsi Gallon-Pak (1972)

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Pepsi Gallon-Pak. ('Cincinnati' magazine, June, 1972)

Pepsi Gallon-Pak. (‘Cincinnati’ magazine, June, 1972)


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“Pepsi’s got a lot to give!”

8 glass bottles of Pepsi. Can we regress back to this? Daily 70s Ad #141: Pepsi Gallon-Pak originally appeared in the June, 1972 issue of Cincinnati magazine.

(Source: Cincinnati)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Elvis ‘On Stage’ & ‘In Person’ (1970)

Saturday 70s Spots: Haggar & Jockey Clothing (1977 & ’79)

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Lookin' good, Billy Joe! (Haggar commercial, 1977)

Lookin’ good, Billy Joe! (Haggar commercial, 1977)

“Looking Good Makes You Feel Good.”

Today’s edition of Saturday 70s Spots spotlights men’s clothing. First, we have a Texas-style good ol’ boy striking it oil rich in a Haggar Clothing commercial (aired November, 1977).

Second, a Jockey commercial featuring their “Man In Motion” clothing and various sporting activities (aired June, 1979). Try ’em on.

Haggar Clothing ‘Struck Oil!’ Commercial, 1977

Jockey Clothing ‘Man In Motion’ Commercial, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: Homelite Chainsaws & Coronet Paper Towels (1976)

Daily 70s Ad: Elvis ‘On Stage’ & ‘In Person’ (1970)

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Elvis ‘On Stage’ & ‘In Person.' ('Billboard' magazine, Jun. 20, 1970)

Elvis ‘On Stage’ & ‘In Person.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, Jun. 20, 1970)

“Elvis In-Person, Aug. 10-Sept. 7 International Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada.”

Elvis’ On Stage L.P. was recorded live in Vegas in February ’70 and hit the US Top 20 album charts. Daily 70s Ad #140: Elvis ‘On Stage’ & ‘In Person’ originally appeared in the June 20, 1970 issue of Billboard magazine.

(Source: Billboard)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: ‘Good Things Happen On A Honda’ (1974)

Bionic Disco: Celebrating Three Years Online!

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Bionic Disco - celebrating three years online!

Bionic Disco – celebrating three years online!

Loyal readers and time-trippers – Bionic Disco is happily celebrating three years online today! I “soft launched” the site on May 30th, 2011 and I’m very glad you continue to share the 1970s pop culture goodness along with me.

To help the site grow and thrive, I’d love it if you could share your favorite Bionic Disco posts with your friends. You can find our Facebook and Twitter pages with a simple click. Also, don’t be afraid to leave friendly comments and distorted memories on posts. Hundreds of you check in here every day, but it sure is awfully quiet most of the time.

THANK YOU, Bionic pals! Here’s to a healthy future – celebrating the past!

Last year at this time: Bionic Disco: Celebrating two years online!