Funshine Friday (Holiday Repeat): ‘The Paul Lynde Halloween Special’ (1976)

Happy Halloween, Bionic pals! It’s time for a tasty holiday repeat. Enjoy heartily! On October 29, 1976 a comedic monster known as The Paul Lynde Halloween Special ate up television screens across America. Here now, in its entirety, you can … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Snoopy’s ‘Snap-Tite’ Sopwith (1970)

“There’s no drying time because you don’t need any glue or paint.” It’s got a motorized propeller. How could you not want this? Daily 70s Ad # 293: Mattel – Snoopy’s ‘Snap-Tite’ Sopwith originally appeared in the October, 1970 issue … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Bell System Telephone ‘Choosey Beginners’ (1978)

“Beginners can be choosers.” Not the Mickey phone? C’mon! Daily 70s Ad #292: Bell System Telephone ‘Choosey Beginners’ originally appeared in the October, 1978 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Mattel’s Mirror Mania Board Game … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Mattel’s Mirror Mania Board Game (1970)

“If you managed to read this headline, you’re ready for Mirror Mania,our new game of illusions.” I can see why this one didn’t really catch on. And yet, I am intrigued. Daily 70s Ad #291: Mattel’s Mirror Mania Board Game … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Crystal Studios, ‘Thank You, Stevie Wonder’ (1976)

“Friends in the Key of Life.” Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life was partially recorded at Crystal Studios in Hollywood. The chart-topping L.P. released in September of 1976. Daily 70s Ad #290: Crystal Studios, ‘Thank You, Stevie Wonder’ … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Hot Wheels, ‘Snake’ Funny Car (1970)

“Lurking beneath the canary-like exterior is a monster Plymouth 426 Hemi mill. With all the goodies.” It’s Don Prudhomme‘s Plymouth Barracuda funny car – cut down to size. Daily 70s Ad #289: Hot Wheels, ‘Snake’ Funny Car originally appeared in … Continue reading