The bright side of the Moon, 1978
Happy Monday, Bionic People. Let’s enjoy some high-quality music from The Who to keep your new week on-track. “Who Are You” was recorded in Autumn, 1977 and was released in late Summer, 1978. The video below features live vocals from Roger Daltrey that differ from the album and single version you are used to.
One of rock and roll’s greatest drummers, Keith Moon, died (not long after this film was recorded) on September 7th, 1978.
Charlie's Angels makes its debut with 'Hellride', September, 1976
Hiya folks, my apologies for the lack of updates last week. I was out of town and busier than a Far Out Space Nut. Let’s jump right back into the action with these excellent ABC TV promos featuring The Bionic Woman, Charlie’s Angels, Baretta, Happy Days and Rich Man, Poor Man Book II. Whew! What a collection of 70s madness!
These spots are from September 1976 and the Charlie’s Angels episode promoted is the premiere episode (which arrived six months after the pilot). Enjoy.
Kool Kong'in the Bradys, 1977
Happy Funshine Friday, friends! Even though it’s currently raining in Los Angeles I can still bring you a bright ray of Funshine today. Rock out to Kaptain Kool and the Kongs performing the tune “Names” on The Brady Bunch Hour in January, 1977.
New Pepsi Light, 1977. Chug it, m'lady!
It’s time for a refreshing television spot from 1977. Enjoy a clean, crisp, lemony taste of Pepsi Light with actress Lisa Eilbacher of Beverly Hills Cop fame and actor Kevin Hooks from The White Shadow. Yeah!
The Cat from Outer Space, 1978. 'Littering theaters with laughter'.
Hello, Bionic people and welcome to November. Here’s a slight change-up for Trailer Tuesday – instead of a movie trailer let’s enjoy a TV coming attraction. This spot from the Summer of 1978 provides a look at Disney’s The Cat From Outer Space. This fantastical feline classic starred Ken Berry, Sandy Duncan, Harry Morgan and McLean Stevenson.
Alice Cooper, The Muppet Show, 1978. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Happy Halloween, Bionic pals! In celebration of the day let’s enjoy something especially spooktacular. Here’s Mr. Scarypants himself, Alice Cooper, performing “Welcome to my Nightmare” on The Muppet Show in 1978.