Funshine Friday: ‘Hong Kong Phooey’ Cartoons (1974)

Happy Funshine Friday, Bionic pals. Today, we drag Hong Kong Phooey into the spotlight once again with two, full cartoons on display. ‘Iron Head the Robot’ and ‘Cotton Pickin’ Pocket Picker’ comprised episode two of Hong Kong Phooey and first … Continue reading →

Daily 70s Spot: Continental Airlines (1974)

“We really move our tail for you.” Let’s taxi our Daily 70s Spot down the runway. Here we have a Continental Airlines commercial where the company displays how happy they are to shake their hindquarters for you. Spot aired in … Continue reading →

Show Toppers: ‘Born Free’ (NBC, 1974)

Born Free originally ran Monday evenings on NBC from September through December, 1974. The one-hour drama, filmed on location in East Africa, was based on the 1966 film of the same name. Gary Collins and Diana Muldaur star as husband … Continue reading →

Rad Ads: New York Magazine (Aug. 1974)

It’s been yonkers since we’ve had a dose of Rad Ads. Let’s remedy that with a look at some choice selections from the August, 1974 issues of New York magazine. Below, you’ll find printed perfection from Bloomingdales, Bacardi, Dewer’s and … Continue reading →

Show Toppers: Claude Akins In ‘Movin’ On’ (1974)

Truckin’ was hot and hip in the 70s and the suits at NBC were ready to capitalize on the trend. Movin’ On originally ran Thursday evenings (later switching to Tuesdays) from September, 1974 to September, 1976. This one-hour drama about … Continue reading →

Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Groove Tube’ (1974)

The Groove Tube hit theaters in January of 1974. This low-budget comedy, written produced and starring Ken Shapiro, parodied television with a series of wild, off-color segments. Sketches included a kids show take-off with Koko the Clown reading illicit literature … Continue reading →