**A classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared December 11, 2017** Las Vegas – Sahara Superstars (‘Billboard’ magazine, November 04, 1972). Here’s a rather splendid November 1972 ad for the Sahara hotel in Las Vegas promoting … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Las Vegas
Las Vegas – Sahara Superstars (‘Billboard’ magazine, November 04, 1972). Here’s a rather splendid November 1972 ad for the Sahara hotel in Las Vegas promoting the Congo Showroom’s superstar headliners. Let’s see, we’ve got Johnny Carson, Frank Gorshin, Jack Benny, … Continue reading
“The ‘Strip’ is a twinkling silver ribbon of elegance.” The sweater and cravat combination. Is that ever coming back? Daily 70s Ad #300: Las Vegas ‘Romance’ originally appeared in the October, 1978 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Enjoy the glamour, the glitter, the fun and excitement in one of America’s most luxurious resort hotels.” Nicknamed “The D.I.” Opened in 1950. Owned by Howard Hughes in the 1970s. Shuttered in August, 2000. Daily 70s Ad … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Where the fun never sets!” Wayne Newton alert! Daily 70s Ad #157: Sands Hotel Vegas ‘Fun Never Sets’ originally appeared in the January, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine. (Source: Orange Coast) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Where The Fun Never Sets.” Sexy and trippy. Maybe it’s just a mirage. Do note that the ad above doesn’t even mention Las Vegas. Clazzy! Daily 70s Ad #4 Sands Hotel ‘Sexy’ originally appeared in the October, … Continue reading