70s Spots: Commercial break, ’76; Budweiser, Tic Tac, and more

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Woosh, 1976. 'Never requires retrieving!'

It’s time for a commercial break. Specifically, a set of TV spots run during ABC’s Saturday Night Movie in 1976. The evening’s movie was Brenda Starr and the commercials include Budweiser (with an Ed McMahon VO) “When you say ‘Bud’, you’ve said it all”, Woosh – “A family fun game”, Tic Tac “Put a Tic Tac in your mouth and get a bang outta life!” and Maybelline’s Fresh & Lovely Moisture Lipcolor.

Funny thing, the power of advertising. I hadn’t seen that Tic Tac spot in over 30 years and I began singing along.

70s Comic Books: Diversions of the Groovy Kind

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Diversions of the Groovy Kind for 70s Comic Book Nostalgia

A great blog has come to my attention and I wanted to point you all toward it. The site goes by the name of Diversions of the Groovy Kind and the diversions in question are comic books of the 1970s. A typical post will reprint long lost stories from titles such as Doctor Strange and Master of Kung Fu. Incredible artists such as Howard Chaykin and Alfredo Alcala are also spotlighted. I was a big collector of comics in the 70s and I’m happy to say I still have them all.

On Super Bowl Sunday DotGK ran a post full of great comic book ads from the 70s, two of which are featured below. Definitely a site to add to the ol’ bookmarks collection. Groovy!

Dr. J ad from 1979. I remember this one well. It graces many comics in my collection.



Johnny Bench 'Batter Up' Training Toy, circa late 70s

Trailer Tuesday: Starcrash

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Starcrash, 1978. 'You are about to be hurled...through the blackness of a hundred million nights...'


“Into the farthest reaches of SPACE and TIME!”

Sure, you’ve heard of Star Wars but have you heard of its lesser-known, sickly younger cousin, Starcrash?

Starcrash, was written and directed by Luigi Cozzi and first graced movie screens in December of 1978. The unintentionally humorous sci fi film starred Marjoe Gortner, Caroline Munro, Christopher Plummer and David Hasselhoff. It must be seen to be believed. Start with the coming attraction below and have a happy Trailer Tuesday.

Starcrash Wiki, IMDb

Music for Monday: Roxy Music, Love is the Drug

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Roxy Music, 'Love Is The Drug', September, 1975

Happy Monday, good people of the Bionic. Here’s Roxy Music with their highest-charting (#30 Billboard) US single “Love Is The Drug“. “Love Is The Drug” appeared on the L.P. Siren and was released in September of 1975.

What’s with Bryan Ferry’s eye-patch? I really don’t know. Is it to go with the military outfit or to show that he’s injured and needs love drugs? Or did he truly injure himself prior to the performance? ‘Tis a mystery!

Super Bowls of the 70s

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This being Super Bowl Sunday and all (congrats, Giants!), I think we need to look at some exciting shots from Super Bowls of the 1970s. Thankfully, CBS News has published a photo gallery that will satisfy our needs. Enjoy a quartet of action shots below.

I was a huge Miami Dolphins fan as a kid (even though I lived in Los Angeles) and for many years in the early and mid-70s they seemed almost unstoppable. Larry Csonka, especially, was a real hero.

Super Bowl IV, Jan.11, 1970. Kansas City (23), Minnesota (7)



Super Bowl VII, Jan.14, 1973. Miami (14), Washington (7)



Super Bowl VIII, Jan.13, 1974. Miami (24), Minnesota (7)



Super Bowl X, Jan.18, 1976. Pittsburgh (21), Dallas (17)



You may want to check out Super Bowl History 1970-1979 for a full rundown.

Super Bowl History.Net Quote:

“Super Bowl VII
On January 14th, 1973 at Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, Don Shula’s Miami Dolphins put their perfect season on the line against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl Seven. The First half saw the Dolphins continue their perfect season, scoring on a Bob Griese touchdown pass and a Jim Kliick plunge. Superstar quarterback, Billy Kilmer couldn’t muster an offensive touchdown for the Skins. The second half had only one score, a 49 yard fumble return by Washington’s Mike Bass on Garo Yepremian’s infamous blocked kick. Safety Jake Scott had two interceptions, and was named MVP. Miami completed their perfect season with a 14-7 Super Bowl 7 victory.”

Brady Bunch Moments: Time to Change

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Native American, Greg Brady and brothers sing 'Time to Change', Jan. 1972

Brady Bunch episode 65 “Dough Re Mi” from Season 3 (1971-1972) featured the kids singing a tune by Greg. Greg wrote “Time to Change” to compensate for the fact that Peter’s voice was in the awkward process of changing from high to low. Are you ready to sing along in a warbling fashion? Sha na non na nah!