Dodge Charger ‘Special Edition.’ (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, Jan.1975)
“It’s a whole new car.”
A ‘Special Edition’ Dodge in fancy golden brown for 1975. Daily 70s Ad #29: Dodge Charger ‘Special Edition’ originally appeared in the January, 1975 issue of Texas Monthly.
(Source: Texas Monthly)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Saks Fifth Avenue, Houston (1975)
Down on the farm with Jimmy Stewart. (Firestone commercial, 1979)
“A product Harvey Firestone would have been proud of.”
Here’s a double helping of Jimmy Stewart commercials from February of 1979. Both spots are 60-second storytelling segments about tire company magnate, Harvey Firestone. “Now, now..damnit. W-watch and, and enjoy, won’t ya?” (Said in my best Jimmy Stewart voice).
Previously on 70s Spots: Ford Vans & Pickups (1979)
More Jimmy Stewart at Bionic Disco: ‘The Jimmy Stewart Show’ (1971)
Saks Fifth Avenue, Houston. (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, Jan.1975)
“Little lady fauntleroy, her coat wool-and-silk.”
Texas chic. Daily 70s Ad #28: Saks Fifth Avenue, Houston originally appeared in the January, 1975 issue of Texas Monthly magazine.
(Source: Texas Monthly)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Monogram Model Kits (1970)
“In a world of pure imagination…” (Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, 1971)
The weekend is almost here. Time for a ray or two of Funshine to warm our cockles. Here’s the wonderful Gene Wilder singing “Pure Imagination” from the 1971 classic, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
In the clip below, we find the lucky children and their parents touring Wonka’s factory. They have just entered the candy gardens with the chocolate river and are allowed to eat their fill of the environment. This is one of the greatest, most magical movie scenes a 70s’ child experienced. It’s a favorite of mine and probably helped turn me into the young candy fanatic I became. Enter the world…
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Little Prince’ – ‘Be Happy’ (1974)
Mattel – Monogram Model Kits. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov.13, 1970)
“Monogram Model kits are wild.”
Here’s the final Mattel spot for the week. This one features “Fun & Games” like Snoopy’s Sopwith Camel model and the Mirror Mania board game. Daily 70s Ad #27: Mattel – Monogram Model Kits originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Hot Wheels Sizzlers (1970)
David Letterman visits Johnny Carson. (‘The Tonight Show,’ 12-20-1979)
Today marks Jay Leno’s last night hosting The Tonight Show. So, naturally, we turn to…Johnny Carson and his guest, David Letterman. No snub intended to Leno, but Bionic Disco being a 70s-centric site, we’re presenting a full episode of The Tonight Show from December 20, 1979.
You’ll enjoy watching this time capsule for Johnny’s monologue with mentions of Zody’s, Mork and Mindy, G.I. Joe, The Incredible Hulk and Ricardo Montalban. Afterward (9:30), Johnny and Ed McMahon take a look at 1979 Christmas toys with Batman and Star Trek action figures and the Mr. Mouth board game. There’s also an early version of the “Snuggie” presented. Some original commercials are included such as; Clairol Herbal Essence shampoo, a promo for Spielberg’s 1941 and Orson Welles for Paul Masson wine.
Guests are Bruce Dern (40:20), David Letterman (50:40) and Opera Singer, Judith Blegen (59:20).
Previously on A Johnny Carson Moment: Burt Reynolds’ Whipped Cream Incident (1974)