70s Spots: Doritos With Avery Schreiber

All throughout the 1970s comedic actor Avery Schreiber, of the Burns and Schreiber comedy team, starred in a metric ton of commercials for Doritos. In fact, if I’m not mistaken, Schreiber’s work for Doritos actually ran from the late 60s … Continue reading

70s Spots: The Carpenters – Rare Japanese Commercials

I hope you are enjoying a lazy September Sunday. To help keep you relaxed – here’s a pair of rarely-seen spots The Carpenters made for Japanese television in the early to mid-1970s. First up, Karen and Richard sing a tune … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Baggy Pants & The Nitwits’ (1977)

DePatie-Freleng’s Baggy Pants & The Nitwits is one of those animated shows not currently available for sale and still lost in the recesses of your childhood mind. This one only rang a bell with me when I saw the characters … Continue reading

Mood Music: Devo, ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’

Devo first recorded and released their Rolling Stone’s cover song, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” in the summer of 1977. The band’s version of the angst-ridden song really gained traction when they re-recorded it for their debut L.P., Q: Are … Continue reading

Remembering Elvis Presley on the 35th anniversary of his death

35 years ago today, on August 16th, 1977, Elvis Presley died. A Web Site called The Boot has published an article entitled “Elvis Presley Remembered by Country Musicians on 35th Anniversary of His Death” that you may wish to explore. … Continue reading

‘Welcome Back, Kotter”s Ron Palillo Has Died

Sad to hear that actor Ron Palillo, best known for playing Arnold Horshack on TV’s Welcome Back, Kotter, has died today at the age of 63. According to CNN, Palillo died of a heart attack in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. … Continue reading