Daily 70s Ad: Chevy Vega Woody Wagon (1974)

(Click to enlarge) “That’s a lot of wagon in a neat little package.” Sings: “I’ve got a ’74 Chevy and I call it a Woody!” Daily 70s Ad #235: Chevy Vega Woody Wagon originally appeared in the August, 1974 issue … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: ‘Pufnstuf’ (The Movie, 1970)

We’ve featured the Pufnstuf television series more than once here at the ‘Disco, but we’ve yet to present the theatrical trailer for the movie version. Let’s remedy that now, seeing as it’s Trailer Tuesday. As in the television series, Jack … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: International Fashions’ Metro Suits (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “Unmistakably International…Unquestionably Today’s Fashions.” They say all styles become fashionable again. I’m still waiting on these. Daily 70s Ad #234: International Fashions’ Metro Suits originally appeared in the September, 1970 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Player, ‘Baby Come Back’ (1977)

Released in October of 1977, Player’s “Baby Come Back” rose to the top of the “Hot 100” charts by January of 1978. This soon-to-be soft rock classic took over the #1 spot on the US charts from label-mates, the Bee … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Karate Uniform ‘The Century Professional’ (1977)

(Click to enlarge) “Your pants never have to be short again!” Hey, isn’t that Grand Master, Pat Burleson with those extra-long cuffs? Daily 70s Ad #233: Karate Uniform ‘The Century Professional’ originally appeared in the September, 1977 issue of Black … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Fotomat ‘America’s Parking Lots’ (1971)

Fotomat ‘America’s Parking Lots.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, Sept. 03, 1971) “Driving up to a Fotomat store is just about the easiest way in the whole world to get a roll of pictures developed.” I like to think these Fotomat huts are … Continue reading