Trailer Tuesday: A Bridge Too Far

After the Memorial Day weekend it seems appropriate to remember the troops of World War II with a look at A Bridge Too Far on this Trailer Tuesday. Richard Attenborough’s A Bridge Too Far was released in June of 1977 … Continue reading

May 25, 1977: 35th anniversary of Star Wars

Today marks 35 years since the release of Star Wars on May 25th, 1977. In celebration, here’s a link to a Time Magazine article on the anniversary and the original, decades-old Star Wars trailer. Was it really that long ago … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Peter Gabriel, ‘Solsbury Hill’

Happy Monday, Bionic people. Please enjoy one of my favorite Peter Gabriel songs from 1977. “Solsbury Hill” was Gabriel’s debut solo single and reached the top 20 in his native UK and top 70 in the US. … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Bay City Rollers, ‘I Only Want To Be With You’

Another Monday has rolled around and that means it’s time for another fine 70s tune to get your day pumping. Tuck into the Bay City Rollers performing “I Only Want To Be With You” which hit #12 in the USA … Continue reading

70s Spots: Commercial collection from ’77 & ’78

Time for a commercial break. Let your memory do the walking through this set of TV spots from 1977 and 1978. Ford trucks, 3 Musketeers, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Cap’n Crunch and a rare preview for the short-lived sitcom The San … Continue reading

70s Spots: Arm & Hammer, ‘Onion Power’

Time for a commercial. Here’s a fun one from 1977 or thereabouts; Arm & Hammer Baking Soda’s animated plea to change the poor old box in your fridge more often. “What took you so long?” (Thanks YouTube poster Genius7277 and … Continue reading