Daily 70s Spot: Gulf Gasoline (1978)

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I'm guessing it's been a while since you pulled the ol' wagon into a Gulf station. (Gulf commercial, 1978)

I’m guessing it’s been a while since you pulled the ol’ wagon into a Gulf station. (Gulf commercial, 1978)

“The stop that keeps America going.”

We’re getting close to our goal of posting a 1970s commercial every day for a year straight. Today we have a Gulf gasoline spot featuring a fun-loving soccer team and the Gulfpride “once-a-year” oil change. Keep your eyes peeled for the Woody Allen-type co-starring in this one. Spot aired in July of 1978.

Daily 70s Spot #356: Gulf Gasoline Commercial, 1978

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney ‘So Put Together’ Clothing (1972)

Holiday Sing-A-Long: ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’: ‘Have A Happy New Year’ (1976)

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Should auld Animagic be forgot... ('Have a Happy New Year,' 'Rudolph's Shiny New Year,' 1976)

Should auld Animagic be forgot… (‘Have a Happy New Year,’ ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year,’ 1976)

On behalf of myself and Bionic Disco, here’s wishing you a joyous and wonderful 2014!

Let’s celebrate with belting out the “Have A Happy New Year” song from Rankin/Bass’ 1976 Animagic holiday special, Rudolph’s Shiny New Year. The tune is sung primarily by Red Skelton. Music & lyrics by Johnny Marks. Arranged & conducted by Maury Laws.

‘Have A Happy New Year’ From ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year,’ 1976

More Rudolph’s Shiny New Year sing-a-long: Funshine Friday: ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’: ‘Turn Back The Years’ (1976)

Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney ‘So Put Together’ Clothing (1972)

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"A very special pair of pants." (JCPenney commercial, 1972)

“A very special pair of pants.” (JCPenney commercial, 1972)

“A lot of girls go around wondering how other girls manage to look so put together.”

Happy New Year! Today’s Daily 70s Spot is another in our long line of JCPenney ads.

Here’s a women’s fashion commercial featuring an actress/model that appears to be Shelley Hack (of Charlie’s Angels fame). That’s my best guess and I’d place a wager on it. If you have other actress suggestions, please chime in with your comments. Spot aired in November of 1972.

Daily 70s Spot #355: JCPenney ‘So Put Together’ Clothing Commercial, 1972

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Sears Women’s Clothing (1979)

Bionic Disco: The Most Popular Posts Of 2013

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Working hard at No.1. ('Car Wash' trailer title, 1976)

Working hard at No.1. (‘Car Wash’ trailer title, 1976)

A very good New Year’s Eve to everyone. I hope your night is grand and your coming year is happy and satisfying.

As tradition dictates, it’s time to take a look at the most popular Bionic Disco posts for the year now disappearing behind us. Sitting pretty at #1 for 2013 we have our Car Wash “Then and Now” post. Surprisingly, the trailer for one of my favorite films, The Wanderers, is at #2. New additions to the popular club include Fig Newtons and The Harlem Globetrotters. Read on for the full breakdown – and farewell to 2013!

Bionic Disco: The Most Popular Posts of 2013

1. Then and Now: ‘Car Wash’ film location, Los Angeles

2. Trailer Tuesday: The Wanderers

3. 1970s Corvette Stingray Gallery

4. Brady Bunch Moments: Porkchops and Applesauce

5. Babes of the 1970s: Lovely ladies

6. 70s Spots: ‘Big Fig’ for Fig Newtons

7. Good Times: Watch full episodes this week

8. 70s Celebs: Flip Wilson

9. Funshine Friday: Harlem Globetrotters Cartoons

10. Original ‘Love Boat’ sold for scrap

Previously on Popular Posts: The Most Popular Posts of 2012

Daily 70s Spot: Sears Women’s Clothing (1979)

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"Where America shops for value." (Sears commercial, 1979)

“Where America shops for value.” (Sears commercial, 1979)

“They’re worth a second look.”

It’s time to try on the last Daily 70s Spot of the year. Here’s a Sears commercial featuring women’s “super value” shirts and “pants that fit.” Spot aired in December of 1979. Do we spy some 80s style starting to creep in here?

Daily 70s Spot #354: Sears Women’s Clothing Commercial, 1979

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Tab Cola ‘Beautiful People’ #2 (1978)

Music For Monday (40 Yrs Ago Today): Jim Croce, ‘Time In A Bottle’ (1973)

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"There never seems to be enough time..." (Jim Croce, 1973)

“There never seems to be enough time…” (Jim Croce, 1973)

Forty years ago today, Jim Croce was at the top of the charts with his self-penned tune, “Time in a Bottle.” The song originally appeared on Croce’s 1972 L.P., You Don’t Mess Around with Jim. It was re-issued as a single following a well-received appearance in a 1973 ABC Movie of the Week (She Lives) and Croce’s untimely death in September of ’73.

The week of December 29, 1973 and the first week of the following year, on January 05, 1974, “Time in a Bottle” claimed the top of the Billboard US “Hot 100.” Head back 40 years with the home movies-style video below.

Jim Croce: ‘Time In a Bottle,’ 1973

Previously on Music for Monday: Johnny Cash, ‘Christmas Time’s A-Comin” (1977)