March 22, 1977: A Tuesday to Remember

In honor of my wife’s birthday, March 22nd, let’s grab a year out of the 1970s and see what occurred on this fine day. 1977 – I choose you! Bruce Springsteen played the Boston Music Hall in Massachusetts; songs included … Continue reading

70s Spots: Jack Jones for the ’77 Chrysler New Yorker

Here’s singer Jack Jones (crooner of The Love Boat theme) for the 1977 Chrysler New Yorker. The New Yorker was produced from 1946 to 1996. In the 70s, during oil embargoes and tough economic times, Chrysler suffered trying to sell … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: Bigfoot and Wildboy

Happy Funshine Friday! Sid and Marty Krofft’s Bigfoot and Wildboy began as 15-minute episodes on The Krofft Supershow in 1977. In 1979, ABC edited various segments together to air 30-minute episodes and also produced a few new shows. This series … Continue reading

Rad Ads: American Motorcyclist 1976-78

Time for some Rad Ads from the 70s. Today, we crack open some road-worn issues of American Motorcyclist, the official magazine of the American Motorcyclist Association. Let’s investigate half a dozen choice magazine ads from 1976 through 1978. Vroom, baby! … Continue reading

Original ‘Love Boat’ sold for scrap

First we lose Continental Airlines and now The Love Boat! Time Magazine are reporting that the original Pacific Princess, better known as TV’s The Love Boat, has been sold off for scrap and is headed to the ship junkyard. The … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Blondie, ‘Goldfinger’

Happy Monday, Bionic friends. I hope your weekend was relaxing. Here’s a song to kick-start your day. Blondie performing the James Bond film tune “Goldfinger” on German television’s Musikladen in 1977. Hot! … Continue reading