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 →

Daily 70s Spot: Haggar Polyester Clothing ‘Fortune Teller’ Commercial (1978)

Your Daily 70s Spot for Wednesday features Haggar and their “Dacron Polyester” clothing line. A drab young fellow visits a fortune teller who magically shows him the delights of a new Haggar polyester wardrobe. Commercial captured in November of 1978. … Continue reading →

Daily 70s Spot: Maxim Coffee ‘You’ll Swear It Perked’ Commercial (1976)

For our Daily 70s Spot we have a Maxim Coffee commercial captured in July, 1976. This spot is part of the “You’ll swear it perked” campaign. Watch it bubble below. Daily 70s Spot #18: Maxim Coffee ‘You’ll Swear It Perked’ … Continue reading →