Tag Archives: 70s Culture

1970s Moments: ‘Batman’s’ Burt Ward meets his fans (1972)

Posted on June 13, 2013 by

Here’s the first installment for something we’ll be calling 1970s Moments. Cool photos or videos that capture that tasty 70s flavor but don’t fit neatly into other categories here at Bionic Disco. To start us off – here’s a trio … Continue reading →

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70s Shots: Everyday life in the hood: NYC, Ford & Pele

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Today we have a quartet of exceptional, early-1970s images for you to ogle. Firstly, photos of Harlem and the Lower East Side, New York by Camilo José Vergara. Secondly, a quick presidential visit for soccer superstar Pele. Everyday Life in … Continue reading →

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Rad Ads: Orange Coast magazine (1977)

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Rad Ads incoming! It’s high time we flipped through some dusty, old 1970s magazines and pulled out some attractive advertizements. The good-lookin’ dozen below originally appeared in the April and September, 1977 issues of Orange Coast magazine – a periodical … Continue reading →

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Rare McDonald’s ‘McDonaldland’ industrial film (1972)

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

Here’s a rare and delightful time warp back to your childhood – when a visit to McDonald’s was still something to look forward to. In this 11-minute industrial film from 1972, Setmakers shows off the large line of park-like attractions … Continue reading →

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70s Shots: McDonough’s New York City photos (1970s)

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

Thanks to Alyssa Coppelman at Slate‘s photo blog, I have discovered photographer Paul McDonough and his wonderful images of New York in the 1970s. Check out a quote and a few choice shots. “McDonough said that tackling street photography today … Continue reading →

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Rare ‘Star Trek’ convention footage (1976)

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Thanks to The Retroist for this excellent find: a brief amateur documentary covering an early Star Trek fan convention in Denver, Colorado in the fall of 1976. YouTube poster, ultimessence, has this to say about his unique video: “One of … Continue reading →

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