70s Shots: The Reapers, Bowies & Bee Gees

Welcome to the weekend. Here’s a trio of super 70s shots for you to soak up; a LIFE spread on early-70s NYC street gang The Reapers, David and Angie Bowie stepping out and the Bee Gees on the verge of … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Hawaiian Punch ‘Win Hawaii Sweepstakes’ Commercial (Late 1970s)

“Hey, how’d you like a nice Hawaiian Punch?” Today’s Daily 70s Spot shows off the animated duo (Punchy and Opie) who advertised Hawaiian Punch throughout the 1960s, 1970s and beyond. In this commercial the island team are pitching a “Win … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show’ (1979)

The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show was produced by Ruby-Spears and originally ran on ABC from 1979 to 1981. The show featured DC Comics elastic hero, Plastic Man, and also offered a variety of segments starring Baby Plas, Fangface and Fangpuss, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Judd Hirsch for JCPenney Polyester Slacks (1972)

Your Daily 70s Spot for Friday features a pre-Taxi Judd Hirsch for JCPenney polyester slacks. Watch Hirsch split into three and chat with himself about the merits of JCPenny’s $13.00 washable trousers. These pants have such a lovely burgundy color … Continue reading

Show Toppers: ‘Adam-12’ (1968-75)

‘1-Adam-12, 1-Adam-12. See the post at Bionic Disco. A disturbance.’ (Kent McCord & Martin Milner, 1973) Show Toppers is now in session. Today, we take a look at a cop classic featuring a pair of L.A.’s finest, patrolling the streets … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Pabst Blue Ribbon ‘Stunt Boats’ commercial (1977)

Water! Flames! Beer! Here’s your Daily 70s Spot and it’s time for action! Strap in tight for this manly Pabst Blue Ribbon commercial featuring a crew of hard-working stunt boat pilots. Commercial captured from the tube in 1977. Oh, and … Continue reading