70s Spots: Shirley Jones & Shaun Cassidy (1978), ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Toys (1977)

Here’s a fun pairing; mother and son commercials from the same month in 1978. It’s Shirley Jones for Sunbeam’s Coney Island Steamer and Shaun Cassidy as People magazine’s cover star. Following that, you’ll find 1977 spots for the Charlie’s Angels … Continue reading

70s Spots: Baby Alive Doll, ‘Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries,’ Eveready (1977-78)

“Turn her rocker into a stroller.” Today’s quartet of ancient commercial fun features Kenner’s Baby Alive doll, an ABC promo for the premiere of the Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, and two spots for Eveready batteries starring tough guy, Robert Conrad. … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Shaun Cassidy, ‘That’s Rock ‘N’ Roll’ (1977)

A very good Monday morning to you. Here’s one to shake the memory banks. It’s Shaun Cassidy performing “That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll” on The Midnight Special in 1978. I didn’t remember this song until I heard it again, but “That’s … Continue reading

Partridge Pop: ‘This Is Your Life’ Surprises Shirley Jones (1971)

This time around on Partridge Pop- something a bit different. In 1971, the TV show This Is Your Life tip-toed into CBS Studios in L.A. and surprised Shirley Jones on her 37th birthday (March 31st). The four-minute highlights clip below … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Spider-Man for Pizzazz Magazine (1978)

Here’s a good one. Spider-Man as a reluctant spokesman for Marvel’s short-lived Pizzazz Magazine. Pizzazz (“with more Shaun Cassidy pics than his mother…”) was published between 1977 and 1979 and 16 issues were produced. This TV spot was grabbed from … Continue reading

Babes Of The 1970s: Manly Males

Bionic Disco proudly presents Babes of the 1970s: Manly males. Feast your eyes on 20 “hunky” entertainers the North American public found enticing and exciting in the years 1970 through 1979. This visual list contains a healthy amount of masculine … Continue reading