70s In The News: SF Photo Archive & VCR Dating

George Harrison – Cow Palace, Daly City – November 7, 1974 By Alvan Meyerowitz Thanks to a spotlight at Boing Boing, I’ve been made aware of 70s-era photographer Alvan Meyerowitz and his Instagram image archive. You’ll want to peruse these … Continue reading

70s Spots: Charlie The Tuna, Morris The Cat & More

Mascot Alert! There’s two fine examples of seventies media mascots on display in the latest batch of commercials; Charlie the Tuna and Morris the Cat. And a reminder, there’s almost two thousand 70s spots to be found on the Bionic … Continue reading

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 Memories: Michael McKean’s Credibility Gap

(Photo: David L. Lander, Harry Shearer, and Michael McKean send up Tom Snyder, mid-1970s – From Flotation Device blog) It’s my pleasure to point you towards some quality seventies memories today. At Michael McKean’s Flotation Device blog there’s two reminisces … Continue reading