This TV spot trumpets the re-release of Star Wars to theaters in 1978. As much as I adore the film I must admit it does look a bit ancient around the edges in this classic commercial. Note the not-yet-updated lo-fi … Continue reading
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Here’s a :20 second, 1978-era, ABC promo for The Six Million Dollar Man which manages to display some fine sexual innuendo (rocket launch, ahoy!) before leading into a spot for Roy Scheider in The Seven-Ups. If you missed our look … Continue reading
The Hudson Brothers a-Razzlin’ and a-Dazzlin’ in 1974 Happy Funshine Friday, Bionic friends! Today, I’ve got a real blast from the past for you – The intro and and opening minute from an episode of The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle … Continue reading
Florence Henderson, best known for portraying Carol Brady on The Brady Bunch (1969-1974,) published her autobiography last week entitled Life Is Not a Stage: From Broadway Baby to a Lovely Lady and Beyond. TV Guide has posted an article, “5 … Continue reading
Let’s travel back in time to 1978 and take in this vintage Star Wars TV spot for Kenner’s inflatable “Light Saber” (note “lightsaber” as two words.) Look at those sabers wobble! Deadly stuff, kids. Be careful! “The Star Wars Light … Continue reading
Here’s the opening for Sid & Marty Krofft’s Electra Woman and Dyna Girl. The show appeared as 12 minute (or so) episodes within The Krofft Supershow and originally ran from September 11, 1976 to September 2, 1977. Electra Woman was … Continue reading