The 70s – In The News: ‘Sesame Street,’ Plastic Ono Band, Bay City Rollers

THE ‘GANG’ MAKES GOOD A few months back I mentioned the upcoming documentary Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street. Now, you can you can find the doc in theaters and it will be hitting streaming services on May … Continue reading

70s Spots: Shirley Jones & Shaun Cassidy (1978), ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Toys (1977)

Here’s a fun pairing; mother and son commercials from the same month in 1978. It’s Shirley Jones for Sunbeam’s Coney Island Steamer and Shaun Cassidy as People magazine’s cover star. Following that, you’ll find 1977 spots for the Charlie’s Angels … Continue reading

From The Vault: The First ‘Earth Day’ – April, 1970

**Time to pull a classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared April 16, 2011** Just under 41 years ago, in April of 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, U.S. … Continue reading

Classic 70s Ads: Benny Bell, ‘Shaving Cream’ (1975)

Benny Bell, ‘Shaving Cream’ ad via Cash Box March 08, 1975 Benny Bell wrote the novelty number “Shaving Cream” and issued it as a single on his own label in 1946. The singer, as far as I can gather as … Continue reading

70s Spots: Franco-American (1974), Milky Way (1975) & More

In this assortment of vintage seventies commercials everything is edible. You can even eat the dishes. Well, maybe don’t eat the dishes. For the first course, we have Fruity Pebbles. Followed by hot Franco-American Spaghetti with Meatballs featuring a Barry … Continue reading

Classic 70s Ads: Melanie, ‘Bitter Bad’ (1973)

Melanie, ‘Bitter Bad’ ad via Billboard April 07, 1973 Melanie’s “Bitter Bad” released in early 1973 and made its way to #36 on the US Hot 100. The song was written by Melanie and produced by Peter Schekeryk. As far … Continue reading