70s Spots: ‘Dancin’,’ Rose Marie For Pledge & More

A new batch of fresh and healthy seventies commercials is now live on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel. Use the serving tongs, friends – they’re smokin’ hot! ‘Dancin” Musical Commercial (Broadway, NYC, 1978) Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ musical – original Broadway … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Ice Capades’ (1978) & ‘A Chorus Line’ (1979)

“A dazzling jubilee of fun and color!” Let’s take in a show! First, we’ll visit the Ice Capades’ “Magic”-themed extravaganza in a commercial from March 1978. Afterwards, we’ll take our seats for the touring production of A Chorus Line in … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Oh, God!’ (George Burns) & The Tony Awards (1977)

“I’m a big hit. Socko! Boffo!” Two entertaining spots from the entertainment industry for our Friday. First, George Burns narrates a November 1977 promo for his hit film, “Oh, God!”. Second, a May 1977 ABC promo for the Tony Awards. … Continue reading

Music for Monday: ‘Company’ original cast – ‘Barcelona’ (1970)

And now for something completely different for Monday’s music. A wonderful tune from 1970s Broadway. Here’s Dean Jones (who you’ll remember from Disney films like The Love Bug) and Susan Browning performing “Barcelona” from the Stephen Sondheim musical Company. Company … Continue reading