My Bicentennial Memories
I’m not sure I believe in fate, but there must be a reason why I could never bring myself to throw out my Ross Bicentennial bicycle. My parents, despite complaining about its prolonged residence in the cellar of 1710 78th street, could never bring themselves to roll the bike out with Tuesday trash (something they had no issue doing with all my other toys and preciouses). Maybe I or they knew the Bicentennial would be something I’d one day revisit. Or maybe we all knew, as long as the bike remained, so would those wonderful hazy summer day memories of years past.
Keep checking back, I’ll be adding some wonderful star-spangled, red, white, and blue blasts from the past as we countdown to America 250.
Bicentennial Spider-Man
From June 2026 of the Marvel 50th anniversary Bicentennial calendar - Spider-Man’s timely arrival at the Battle of Charleston Harbor helped snatch victory from defeat.
Bicentennial Minute Dec. 12, 1975
Brooklyn’s own Congressman Leo Zeferetti with a Bicentennial Minute.
Bicentennial Sole Leather
I’ve seen a lot of Bicentennial commercials. Maybe more than anyone. This one is by far the most patriotic and inspiring.
Bicentennial Kleenex
Spring allergies getting the best of you during the Bicentennial? Listen to the town cryer and grab a Kleenex!
Bicentennial Telephone
Along with our nation’s Bicentennial, fifty years ago we also celebrated the centennial of the telephone.
Bicentennial Rock #5
"I’m Just a Bill" was the fifth America Rocks video, premiering March 13, 1976.
Bicentennial Super Bowl
The official Bicentennial logo was featured on the hottest ticket in town during January 1976 — Super Bowl X!
Bicentennial Rocks #2
“The Shot Heard Round the World” was the first of the America Rock/SchoolHouse Rock videos premiering in October 1975 to celebrate the Bicentennial.
Bicentennial Old Spice
Top 5 Christmas Gift of the Bicentennial and every year after - Old Spice!
Bicentennial Lynde
On October 29, 1976, The Paul Lynde Halloween Special aired for the first and only time. was a "fabulous train wreck" of a 1970s variety show that threw together disco, comedy sketches, and a baffling cast of celebrities, including:
The Wicked Witch of the West
Witchiepoo from H.R. Pufnstuf
Mrs. Brady herself, Florence Henderson
And the rock band KISS, whom Lynde clearly had no idea how to introduce.
Bicentennial Necktie
In honor of National Necktie Day - this handsome Bicentennial necktie fashionable no matter the year or occasion.
Bicentennial Ice Cream 2
Happy National Ice Cream Day. I’ll have a scoop of Yankee Doodle Double Fudge Marble please.
Bicentennial Chex
Must have for the Bicentennial or any 4th of July gathering - Chex Patio Mix!
Bicentennial Countdown
As soon as the calendar turned to July 1975, the Bicentennial countdown kicked into full gear. While I have the original, this is from the special Marvel 50th anniversary reproduction of its 1975 calendar.
Bicentennial Budweiser
A special Bicentennial message from Budweiser.
And remember - when you say Budweiser, you’ve said it all.
Bicentennial Parade Anniversary
Premiering June 6th, 1975, Disney’s America On Parade celebrated the Bicentennial up until September of ‘76.
Bicentennial Burger
In honor of National Burger Day, a Bicentennial ad from our friends at Burger King.