Post #500 – 70s stories in the news: Dirty Harry, Cathy Lee Crosby’s Wonder Woman & more

***Ho ho ho! This is post #500 here at Bionic Disco so I’m doing a bit of extra celebrating today. I think I’ll have a second sip of Boone’s Farm Strawberry Wine this morning. Thanks so much to everyone for … Continue reading

Show Toppers: ‘Cannon’ (1971)

Cannon starred William Conrad (d. 1994) as the title character, who quits the LAPD after his wife and son die in an accident and becomes a private detective. The rotund and robust gentleman charged high fees for his services, liked … Continue reading

Rad Ads: LIFE magazine, Dec. 03,1971

A lazy Sunday is upon us and the time is right for some Rad Ads! Let’s blow 41 years of dust off the cover of the December 3rd, 1971 issue of LIFE magazine and take a peek inside. ‘Tis the … Continue reading

Full Movie: Evel Knievel (1971)

It’s time to kick back and watch a movie on this long weekend. Apparently the 1971 film, Evel Knievel, starring George Hamilton, is now public domain and fair game for posting and “enjoying.” If you can get through the opening … Continue reading

Mood Music: Carl Perkins, ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ (live, 1971)

Here’s a short, shakin’ shock of Mood Music for your Saturday evening. Carl Perkins performing “Blue Suede Shoes” on The Johnny Cash Show which aired on January 21, 1971. A minute and a half of stomping good fun. Play it … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: Play Misty for Me

“You’re not dumping me, ‘Buster Blue Eyes’!” Play Misty for Me, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, released in November of 1971 and ended up as one of the top 20 highest-grossing films of the year. Eastwood plays Carmel, California … Continue reading