David Bowie 'Heroes' 1977. Yes, you are a hero, Mr. Jones.
Written by David Bowie and Brian Eno and recorded in Germany, “Heroes” was released as a single in September of 1977. While not a huge hit when it originally came out, “Heroes” has gone on to become one of Bowie’s most covered songs. The album of the same name hit the shelves on October 14, ’77. Have a happy Monday and enjoy.
Bowie’s “Heroes” Wiki.
The Pontiac Firebird Esprit for 1973. The bird decal on the hood was added that year but didn't make it into this ad.
Let’s pause the action here for a quick commercial from 1973 for the Pontiac Firebird Esprit. This lovely ride comes in 70s mellow yellow with a white interior and is driven by a foxy, independent redhead. It’s a Firebird and she’s got red hair. Get it? What will those clever ad executives think of next?
“If it handles and rides like it was part of you…with a look about it that reaches into tomorrow – then Firebird is your car.”
Valley of the Dinosaurs - 1975
Happy Funshine Friday everyone! Today we have a quick TV spot for the CBS Saturday morning line-up with Valley of the Dinosaurs, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids and the CBS Children’s Film Festival. 30 seconds of pure Funshine!
Valley of the Dinosaurs originally ran from September 1974 to September 1976. Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids first aired on September 9th, 1972 and went on for many seasons, ending in 1985.
*Note: The originally-linked video was removed by the posting party. Here’s a similar CBS Saturday Morning vid from ’75.
Kim Fields for Kellogg's SUGAR Frosted Flakes. We loved our sugar cereals in the 70s.
Welcome to September, Bionic pals. Here’s a nice collection of commercials from the year 1978. Included in the bunch are:
Peter Paul Candies (York Peppermint Patty)
Dolly Madison Pies
U.S. Stamp Collecting
Kellogg’s Sugar Frosted Flakes (Tony the Tiger)
– Have fun!
Susan George and Peter Fonda are Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry - 1974
Welcome to Trailer Tuesday, good folks. Today, we have something a little bit personal. My wife’s uncle, Dicky Deats, passed away last month and a memorial was held this past Sunday. Dicky was a well-known and respected Key Grip in Hollywood and worked on tons of films and commercials in his life. During the 1970s the biggest thing he worked on was likely Close Encounters of the Third Kind. However, I thought we’d look at something else he worked on that’s a bit less famous – Dirty Mary Crazy Larry from 1974. Enjoy, and raise a glass to Mr. Deats.
'Tommy Gun' on telly. Joe Strummer & Paul Simonon of The Clash belt it out, 1978.
Happy Monday, Bionic friends. Let’s lace up our boots and pogo along to this gem – The Clash performing “Tommy Gun” on the UK’s Something Else TV series in 1978. This is likely from very early 1978 and is the one and only appearance The Clash made for the BBC. For my money, The Clash are the second greatest rock band of all time, slotting in just after The Beatles. Enjoy!