With friends like these… The Friends of Eddie Coyle, 1973 The Friends of Eddie Coyle, based on a book by George V. Higgins, hit theaters in June of 1973. This Boston-based crime saga was directed by Peter Yates and stars … Continue reading
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Filmation’s Mission: Magic! first aired September through December, 1973 on ABC. 16 episodes of this animated series were produced and they featured the voice and likeness of actor and singer Rick Springfield. Springfield, aged 23 and still sporting an Australian … Continue reading
It’s time to launch a new reoccurring segment here at Bionic Disco with the catchy title of “Show Toppers.” Herein, we’ll post intros for television shows of the 1970s – both well-known and obscure. Let’s start things off with a … Continue reading
On this installment of “BBM” we feature the flavorful, October 26, 1973, “Marcia Gets Creamed” episode from the final season of The Brady Bunch. Marcia and Jan are working at Mr. Haskell’s ice cream shop when Marcia’s boyfriend walks in … Continue reading
Hanna-Barbera’s animated version of The Addams Family sitcom debuted in September of 1973 and 16 episodes were produced. Voice actors for the series included Ted Cassidy, Jackie Coogan, Janet Waldo, Lennie (H.R. Pufnstuf) Weinrib and Jodie Foster (as Pugsly). Enjoy … Continue reading
Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern and Lou Gossett, Jr. star in The Laughing Policeman, released in December of 1973. The film, directed by Stuart Rosenberg and based on the book by Swedish writers Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, focuses on the … Continue reading