70s Commercials: KitKat Candy, Bell System ‘Feelings,’ Trident Mints, Pepto-Bismol (1978)

“Chocolatey, crispy, KitKat!” It’s 1978 on-tap and I’ve got four commercials from the year (or thereabouts). Firstly, it’s Phil Leeds in a spot for KitKat. Following that, you’ll find vintage views for the Bell System (“Feelings!”), Trident Mints, and Pepto-Bismol … Continue reading

From The Vault: Bedrock Rockers, ‘Hop, Skip, And A Jump’ (1972)

‘That’s what my heart did!’ (‘Hop, Skip, And A Jump,’ Bedrock Rockers, 1972) A very good Thursday to everyone. Let’s visit once again with The Bedrock Rockers. The short musical clip below features the tune, “Hop, Skip and a Jump” … Continue reading

From The Vault: ‘Sesame Street’: Ernie Sings ‘Rubber Duckie’ (1970)

**Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco August 9, 2013.** ‘Rubber Duckie I am awfully fond of you…’ (‘Sesame Street,’ 1970) To assist you in the creation of a most wonderful weekend, Bionic Disco joyfully presents Sesame Street‘s Ernie singing his … Continue reading

From The Vault: ‘The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show’ (1974)

*The following Bionic Disco post originally appeared September 30, 2011.* The Hudson Brothers a-Razzlin’ and a-Dazzlin’ in 1974 Happy Funshine Friday, Bionic friends! Today, I’ve got a real blast from the past for you – The intro and and opening … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘Carpenters’/’Olivia!,’ Arthur Treacher’s, Subaru Brat, C.W. Post (1978)

1978 is here and we’ve achieved “Prime Seventies.” Just watch the following ABC promo for back-to-back TV specials featuring The Carpenters, John Davidson, Suzanne Somers, Olivia Newton-John, Andy Gibb, and ABBA. Just…wow! Following that, enjoy spots for Arthur Treacher’s Fish … Continue reading

70s In The News: Peter Frampton, Paul McCartney

Peter Frampton live in ’75 A quartet of music-related seventies stories in the news this week. Read on for details. FRAMPTON ON FRAMPTON Vulture interviews guitar god and former teen idol Peter Frampton. The topic of discussion is the 45th … Continue reading