Tag Archives: Star Wars

70s stories in the news: Star Wars, Willie Tyler & Lester, recent passings

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

Hello, good people. I hope your weekend is going well. Here at the ‘Disco the 1970s-related stories have been piling up. Read on for a collection of articles you may find fascinating regarding the original cast of Star Wars, comedian … Continue reading →

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Daily 70s Spot: Star Wars Large Size Action Figures (1978)

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Our Daily 70s Spot takes a visit to the toy aisle for a look at Kenner’s Star Wars Large Size Action Figures. Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Chewbacca are one foot tall and ready for playtime fun (each … Continue reading →

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Daily 70s Spot: Spider-Man for Pizzazz Magazine (1978)

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

Here’s a good one. Spider-Man as a reluctant spokesman for Marvel’s short-lived Pizzazz Magazine. Pizzazz (“with more Shaun Cassidy pics than his mother…”) was published between 1977 and 1979 and 16 issues were produced. This TV spot was grabbed from … Continue reading →

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Funshine Friday: Jeannie

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

Hanna-Barbera’s Jeannie cartoon was an animated re-imagining of the live-action hit, I Dream of Jeannie. The series originally ran on CBS from September through December, 1973. Later, in 1977, the show was re-packaged and included in episodes of Fred Flintstone … Continue reading →

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Rad Ads: Billboard (March, 1978)

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

Rad Ad time! Let’s dive into the March 18, 1978 issue of Billboard magazine and scope out some delectable, music-related advertisements. This issue featured a 20-year anniversary salute to the Country Music Awards (CMAs) and the artist sitting at the … Continue reading →

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70s shots: Star Wars footprints at the Chinese Theater

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

Here’s a great “70s shot” for you to enjoy on this summer anniversary. 35 years ago, on August 3rd, 1977, Star Wars characters; C-3PO, R2-D2 and Darth Vader signed their names and left their footprints in the cement at Mann’s … Continue reading →

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