Funshine Friday: ‘The Muppet Show’ – Elton John, ‘Crocodile Rock’ (1977)

Happy Funshine Friday, friends! To help get our weekend off to a grand start, let’s watch Elton John perform “Crocodile Rock” surrounded by furry reptiles. The entertaining segment below appeared on The Muppet Show and Muppet Wiki lists the production … Continue reading

Brady Bunch Moments: Pete Brady, Sunflower Girl (1971)

Holy Mike Brady’s cardigan! It cannot believe it’s been over six months since I’ve posted an installment of Brady Bunch Moments for your enjoyment. Here’s a classic minute and a half of early-70s TV wherein Peter Brady (Christopher Knight) dresses … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: ‘Force 10 From Navarone’ (1978)

By the great beard of Alistair MacLean! It’s been ages since we’ve rolled out a Trailer Tuesday here at the ‘Disco. Let’s take in the trailer for 1978’s Force 10 From Navarone. This World War II action’er is a sequel … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Roy Clark & Buck Trent, ‘Dueling Banjos’ (1975)

Heeeee Haaaaaw and happy Monday! Here’s Roy Clark and Buck Trent performing “Dueling Banjos” on Hee Haw in 1975. Roy Clark & Buck Trent On ‘Hee Haw’: ‘Dueling Banjos,’ 1975 Previously on Music For Monday: Carole King, ‘(You Make Me … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: McGregor Polyester Shacket Suit (1972)

“You’ll love cruising down the river in our McGregor double knit shacket suit of Fortrel polyester.” And that, my good friends, completes one straight year of Daily 70s Ads! I’ll still post the occasional ad, but the daily madness has … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Carly Simon, ‘Hotcakes’ (1974)

“Carly’s new album is available now at record stores everywhere.” Carly Simon’s Hotcakes L.P. featured the hits; “Mockingbird” and “Haven’t Got Time For The Pain.” Daily 70s Ad #364: Carly Simon, ‘Hotcakes’ originally appeared in the February 04, 1974 issue … Continue reading