Trailer Tuesday: Dirty Little Billy

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“The real Billy the Kid wasn’t big or tough or brave…he was a punk.”

Revisionist Western, Dirty Little Billy, was released in November of 1972. The film was directed by Stan Dragoti (Love at First Bite) and stars Michael J. Pollard (Bonnie and Clyde) as Billy the Kid.

This is a strange little Western and I have a vague memory of watching it as a child. I’ve always been a big fan of Pollard but had forgotten about this film until stumbling onto the trailer. Reviews were mixed for Dirty Little Billy but I’m intrigued enough to watch it again in adulthood. Fire up the trailer and see what you think.

Dirty Little Billy Wiki, IMDb
Dirty Little Billy review at Every 70s Movie

Previously, on Trailer Tuesday: The Muppet Movie

Music for Monday: David Bowie, ‘Be My Wife’

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“Sometimes you get so lonely.”
David Bowie, 1977

Released in June of 1977, David Bowie’s “Be My Wife” comes from the Low L.P. The single didn’t fare very well on the charts and seems to be forgotten by modern radio. Still, it’s an excellent tune and deserves a three-minute viewing.

Bowie’s previous single, “Sound and Vision,” and the single that followed “Be My Wife,” “Heroes,” grabbed greater attention from the public.

Previously, on Music for Monday: Van Halen, ‘Dance the Night Away’

70s Spots: Doritos With Avery Schreiber

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“The great flavor of Cheeeeeese”
Avery Schreiber for Doritos, 1977

All throughout the 1970s comedic actor Avery Schreiber, of the Burns and Schreiber comedy team, starred in a metric ton of commercials for Doritos. In fact, if I’m not mistaken, Schreiber’s work for Doritos actually ran from the late 60s to the early 80s. An impressive achievement in snack chip spokesmanship!

Here’s two spots for you to enjoy. The first is from 1977. The second isn’t dated but looks to be about three years or so older. CRUNCH!

Thanks to Avery Schreiber’s son, Josh, for posting the vids. Visit his channel.

Previously, on 70s Spots: The Carpenters – Rare Japanese commercials

Mood Music: The Muppets, ‘Movin’ Right Along’

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Kermit & Fozzie.
“Footloose and fancy free…”

Earlier in the week, we took a look at the trailer for The Muppet Movie from the summer of 1979. While I enjoyed that, I thought we needed to hear more of the fantastic music that helped make the film so much fun.

Here’s Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear singing “Movin’ Right Along.” This travellin’ tune was written by Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher and you can find it on the original soundtrack album.

A bear in his natural habitat…a Studebaker.

The Muppet Movie Wiki.

Previously, on Mood Music: Devo, ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’

Funshine Friday: Bailey’s Comets

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“They’re all out there racin’…roller skatin’ “

DePatie-Freleng produced 32 episodes of Bailey’s Comets and they originally aired on CBS, September, 1973 through 1974. The series ran again in re-runs through 1975. Bailey’s Comets is similar to the eternal competition of Wacky Races, only this time the focus is on worldwide roller skating teams and the prize is a million dollars. The Comets in question are a team of teenagers with names like Candy, Sarge, Wheelie and Bunny.

Ladies & Gentlemen – your Bailey’s Comets!

I’m sorry to say that this cartoon left no impression in my brain pan. I have no recollection of watching it – despite being a kid glued to the TV for the majority of 1973-’75. I must have been enjoying shows running on other channels. In fact, our old TV used to have reception trouble with CBS (even though the studios -Television City – were located just down the street). That may have been a deterrent. Your mileage may differ.

Bailey’s Comets Intro


Bailey’s Comets Outro

Bailey’s Comets Wiki, IMDb

Previously, on Funshine Friday: The New Adventures of Gilligan

Show Toppers: ‘The New Adventures of Wonder Woman’ (1976)

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‘The New Adventures of Wonder Woman,’ third season title card circa 1978

Wonder Woman aka The New Adventures of Wonder Woman first came to TV with a trio of films consisting of a pilot (November, 1975) and two one-hour specials (April, 1976). The series began airing steadily by December ’76.

And I’ve fallen in love all over again…

The show starred Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman and Lyle Waggoner as Major Trevor. Guest stars were too numerous to mention, nevertheless, I’ll throw in the names Leif Garret, Roddy McDowall, Rick Springfield, Ed Begley Jr. and Debra Winger. View the Wonder Woman intro from season three below.

The New Adventures of Wonder Woman Wiki, IMDb

Previously, on Show Toppers: Wait Till Your Father Gets Home