Monthly Archives: July 2012

70s Spots: 7-Up blowing bubbles, blowing minds

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

Here’s a pair of ultra-colorful and slightly trippy 1970s-era TV commercials for 7-Up. Both of the spots feature a heady mix of animation and live-action and show off the 1920s and 1950s looks that were popular once again during the … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: Logan’s Run

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

Logan’s Run released to theaters in June of 1976. This sci fi classic, directed by Michael Anderson, stars Michael York as Logan 5 and Jenny Agutter as Jessica. The unlikely pair attempt to escape from a society that wants them … Continue reading →

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Babes of the 1970s: Lovely ladies

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

Bionic Disco proudly presents Babes of the 1970s: Lovely ladies. Feast your eyes on 20 lovely and luscious female entertainers we found enticing and exciting in the years 1970 through 1979. This visual list contains a healthy amount of feminine … Continue reading →

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Music for Monday: David Soul, ‘Don’t Give Up On Us’

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

Actor David Soul, star of TV’s Starsky & Hutch, released “Don’t Give Up On Us” in late 1976. The song, written and produced by Tony Macaulay, spent four weeks at the top of the UK charts and a single glorious … Continue reading →

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70s stories in the news: 70s Harlem, Denver denies ’76 Olympics, The Jeffersons – little known facts

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

Time for a quick round-up of 1970s-related stories in the news. Today, we take a look at photos of Harlem in the 70s, find out why Denver, Colorado was awarded the 1976 Winter Olympics and then turned them down and … Continue reading →

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Mood Music: Pink Floyd, ‘The Wall’

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

“All in all you’re just another brick in the wall…” Pink Floyd released their epic concept album, The Wall, at the tail-end of the 70s, on November 30, 1979 in the UK (a week or so later in the US). … Continue reading →

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