From The Vault: Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot’ (1974)

Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot. (‘Ebony’ magazine, December, 1974) “Marx makes games that everyone can have fun playing.” Marx Games, makers of Magic Shot, TV Tennis, and Skee Whee. Daily 70s Ad #354: Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot’ originally appeared in the … Continue reading

Super 70s Ads: Atari’s Qwak! Arcade Game (1974)

“The ‘hunter’ holds his QWAK rifle – attached to the game with a steel cable – and fires at the duck flying ‘overhead’ on the screen…Another sure winner from Atari, the originators of video game technology.” Here’s one from the … Continue reading

From The Vault: AMC’s Jeep Wagoneer (1973)

AMC’s Jeep Wagoneer. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, December, 1973) “4-wheel driving becomes a new experience in the ’74 Jeep Wagoneer.” American Motor Company’s got a real looker there. And that trailer is pretty nice too. Daily 70s Ad #341: AMC’s Jeep … Continue reading

70s Commercials: L’eggs Sheer Energy, Orange Plus, AMC Gremlin, Prudential (1974)

Hello, ‘Disco Dwellers. I hope your Thanksgiving was a delight. Did you catch the first episode of Get Back? For a Beatles nut like myself it was mind-blowingly good. Today, in seventies commercialville, we’ve got a quartet of spots from … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Latimore, ‘Let’s Straighten It Out’ (1974)

Latimore’s smooth and sexy description of a strained relationship, “Let’s Straighten It Out,” was originally released in 1974. The song was written by the artist, Benjamin Latimore, and appeared on the Let’s Straighten It Out – More, More, More Latimore … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Continental Airlines, Plymouth Satellite, Gallo Wine, Procter & Gamble (1972-78)

*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* Buried Treasure time! Here’s a fine assortment of seventies commercials from across the decade. First, a Continental Airlines spot for service to Hawaii. After … Continue reading