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  • A Spanking History Lesson From Copper – Printed Periodicals (Part 1)

    Following on from Copper’s outstanding series on the history of Male on Male Spanking Videos here is an extra-credit class on the early History of Male Spanking products. In addition to all of the videos we recently reviewed, there were also a number of printed magazines that were available by subscription or in adult bookstores. Here is a sampling from Copper’s vast collection:

    A SHORT HISTORY OF MALE SPANKING VIDEOS

    PRINTED PERIODICALS – PART ONE

    The three early competitors in the male-spanking business, Studio-7, Control-T and Man’s Hand, all produced spanking films but they also realized that not everyone had movie-projectors or video-players, so they also published magazines to highlight their spanking erotica. Long before the internet, these magazines also provided the invaluable service of providing personal ads, allowing subscribers to exchange contract information with other. While they all contained similar content, each magazine had distinctively different styles. Here is a little history and a few samples from those early magazines.


    WOODSHED

    In 1983, San Diego based Studio-7, began publishing WOODSHED MAGAZINE, featuring ads for their video products, fiction contributed by readers, and “Personal Ads” for subscribers who wanted to meet other guys into spanking. Each issue featured a couple of illustrations by artists like Steve Burke and C of Sweden. Originally, Woodshed sold for $5 per issue, although by the time it was discontinued, the price had gone up to $10, or $48 for a six-issue subscription. The magazine was discontinued in 1995, after publishing a little over 50 issues.

    HOT BOTTOMS

    In 1985 Control-T Studios began publishing HOT BOTTOMS MAGAZINE Each issue was approximately 24-pages long and was printed in black-and-white, with covers on colored card stock and stapled along the left margin. Hot Bottoms featured original fiction that was occasionally illustrated, photos from their videos as well as some fan-drawings. The personal ads for readers was called “The Ads, Sir!” After Control-T was sold, the new owners did not share the passion for male-spanking, and the magazine quickly began to deteriorate. The stories that were originally packed tight in small type, were now set in 14-point type with huge headlines, wide margins and oversized illustrations to help fill-up the 44-pages. Stories from past issues were often re-used, and a quarter of the magazine was just advertising. In 1998 Control-T decided to stop Hot Bottoms, after publishing almost 60 issues. The magazine originally sold for $5 per issue, and by the time the run ended, the price had gone up to $9.50. Annual subscriptions (6-issues) were available for $46.95 per year. NOTE: The first male-spanking illustration I ever had published (shown below) appeared in Hot Bottoms in 1991.

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  • A Spanking History Lesson From Copper (Part 5) Paul Baressi

    The artist Copper continues with his exploration of the History of male on male Spanking videos in this instalment he discusses Control T studio’s controversial actor Paul Baressi

    A SHORT HISTORY OF MALE SPANKING VIDEOS

    CONTROL-T STUDIOS : PART 2 

    PAUL BARESSI

    Beginning in 1988, actor Paul Baressi (aka Joe Hammer) made his first appearance on a film for Control-T Studios. A former Colt Model in the 1970’s, Baressi had a macho, dominant appearance with a dark moustache or beard, receding hairline, muscular physique with a hairy chest and he often puffed on a cigar. After appearing in magazines like Playgirl and Mandate, he became one of the highest paid male adult film actors through the 1970’s. While his performances were often over-the-top, still photographs from his films helped to sell his videos around the world and create his image as an ultimate authority figure.

    Baressi’s first video for Control-T was “The Disciplinary Hearings” (CTS-39) in which he created the character of Mr. Willis, a tough parole officer who spanks and paddles four young wards, with a mixture of humiliation, verbal and physical abuse that left both the boys and his office completely trashed. It was popular enough to inspire three sequels (CTS-53, 68 & 87) Other videos for Control-T included “The Painters” (CTS-42), “Good Cop, Bad Cop” (CTS-50), “Punished in the Basement” (CTS-77), “A Relative Spanking” (CTS-78) and “My Dad Beats My Ass” (CTS-85).

    Nicknaming him “The Sultan of Swat,” Control-T released the “Paul Baressi Special” featuring highlights from his first four videos. He was also included in several of their compilation videos like “Men in Uniform” and the “Best of CTS” series. After Control-T stopped producing new videos, a final compilation of his videos was released under the title, “Paul Baressi Superstar.”

    In addition to his films for Control-T, Paul appeared in two other male-spanking videos for Paradox Pictures. In May of 1995 he played a naval commander in “Spare the Rod – 2” and a year later he portrayed the horribly bored and overaged pledge-master in their film “The Woodshed.”

    Paul Baressi’s career in the world of entertainment actually began in 1975, when he was working as a personal assistant for Raquel Welch in the film “The Wild Party.” He was given a small (uncredited) role as a bartender in that film. In 1990, Baressi became involved in several public scandals, while working at the “enforcer” for disgraced celebrity detective Anthony Pellicano. At one-point Baressi claimed to have had a 2-year sexual affair with actor John Travolta, in addition to announcing that he had proof of gay relationships involving other celebrities like Michael Jackson and Tom Cruise.

    In total, Paul Baressi appeared in 10 different videos for Control-T, shooting the final one in 1996. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Baressi mocked his career making the statement that “No one respects a porn actor.” At a pride festival in West Hollywood in the late 90’s, Paul berated his experiences of making male spanking videos and refused to discuss them.

    I have included several ads of Paul Baressi from Control-T products. They include the color cover of the 1996 Control-T catalog, as well as a flyer for his first video and several other photos or ads.

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  • A Spanking History Lesson From Copper (Part 4) Control T

    The artist Copper continues with his exploration of the History of male on male Spanking videos in this instalment he discusses Control T studio

    A SHORT HISTORY OF MALE SPANKING VIDEOS

    CONTROL T STUDIOS

    n 1980, Control-T Studios, was founded by Mark Powers (not his real name), in Mission Hills, California. Although incorporated then, it wasn’t until August of 1984 that Mark released his first video, “Golden Rule” and “Lesson Learned” (CTS-1). The Control-T style of film-making was slick and professional for their day, using some location shots, but mostly filmed in their warehouse studio. Due to the lewd act laws of the day, the earliest videos never showed any genitalia, although as times changed and other companies began including actual sex acts along with the spanking, they also began including total nudity.

    Control-T’s earliest videos were sold on VHS or Beta cassettes, ranging in price from $11.95 to $79.95, with some videos (the “FMO” series) only available to members who paid an annual fee of $39.95 – $59.95 for these exclusive offers and discounts. Initially all of their videos were also offered in photosets and audio-only cassettes.

    While the primary demographic for Control-T was the production of all-male spanking films, the company did venture into several short-lived fetish experiments including body-shaving and bondage videos. They also offered a small number of spanking videos with young men being punished by dominant women. There were about six videos that featured an all-black cast, marketed separately and listed as “CBV” rather than “CTS” in their catalog.

    In 1985, Control-T began publishing Hot Bottoms Magazine, selling for $5 per issue. Each black-and-white issue was approximately 24 pages long, photocopied and stapled along the spine. Each issue featured fiction stories (some with original illustrations), classified ads and photos from their videos. The 55th and final issue of Hot Bottoms was published in March of 1992. Staring in July of 1990, Control-T also published a series of seven slick full-color magazines called Spankography. These periodicals featured scenes from their videos, along with popular stories that had previously appeared in Hot Bottoms. Spankography sold by mail order or in adult bookstores for $8 per issue.

    Behind the scenes, Mark Powers had been studying to become a lawyer and, in 1988 when he passed the California Bar Exam, he decided it was in his best interest to sell the company. Control-T was purchased by another fetish producer called Leoram, Inc. It was at this time that the operation of the Control-T brand was now helmed by Steve Powers, rather than Mark.

    That transaction began the demise of Control-T, since the new owners really didn’t understand the spanking fetish. Over time, their original production began using spanking as foreplay for sex, or missing it with other fetishes such as cross-dressing or extreme bondage as part of the plot. In 1999 they began purchasing the distribution rights to inferior male-spanking videos shot in Eastern Europe, and in 2003, the final video to be shot by Control-T (White Collar Crimes) was released.

    In all, Control-T Studios released 139 videos. In their final years, they simply repackaged or renamed videos from their catalog, and by 2013 the company ceased to exist. While most Control-T videos are no longer available, a few of their older films are currently listed on sites like VideoClips and GayHotMovies using video-on-demand. A recent check of PornHub included 15 CTS films or clips for free viewing.

    As usual, I am including some of their earliest advertising, including a few pages of the first Control-T Catalog that sold for $5 by mail order. This included a letter from Mark Powers, introducing the company to its customers, as well as single-photo listings for their first few videos and an ad for Hot Bottoms magazine. As time went on and they produced more videos, they would regularly mail out full page flyers to customers around the world, with multiple pictures and expanded storylines, and I have included a random selection of those.

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  • Follow up information request regarding Control T

    Follow up information request

    Hi I am repeating a request I first posted earlier this year

    Since the Hot Bottoms website was taken it has been increasingly difficult to obtain Control T videos, so if anyone knows of a source where these classic videos can still be obtained we would be grateful.

    Specifically, we are trying to find information about one control T videos entitled Humbled CTS film (#38.1)

    The scenario features a janitor who catches two hot young executives committing fraud and forses them to let him spank them rather than calling the cops

    If anyone has information on this Control T Video, please leave a comment below. (your e-mail address will not be published, but I can e-mail you privately if required)

    Thanks for your help


  • CTS Visitor Information Request

    CTS Visitor Information Request

    From time to time we receive requests from JockSpank followers and visitors for information on Vintage Spanking Studios. A very common request is for information regarding the iconic Control T Studio.

    Since the Hot Bottoms website was taken it has been increasingly difficult to obtain Control T videos, so if anyone knows of a source where these classic videos can still be obtained we would be grateful.

    Specifically, we have been asked for information about two control T videos:

    • Humbled

    • Matt’s Audition

    (Images below)

    If anyone can help, please leave an answer in the Comments section beneath this posting. Thank you

    Humbled” a Janitor catches two young executives cheating a company out of money, and blackmails them into taking a spanking

    Hunky blonde Matt’s spanking audition


  • More from Control T

    I believe this scene from the late 1980’s staring the late porn actor Chris Burns and a sporty looking hunk, was originally released under the title of Psycho-Spank , however, it is now available as scene one of a compilation DVD and download entitled “Chris Burns in Hell” from Control T Studio

    Thanks to Helmut for these nostalgic images from 25 years ago


    Links


    Control T Studio at
    www.hotbottoms.com
    CTS Movies, including this one, are now available on compilation DVDs from their website (link above) or individual scenes from CTS movies can be purchased and downloaded from Maleflixxx.tv

    Maleflixx US 18.2257 proof of age


  • Control T – The Doctor Will Spank You Now

    Another trip back to the 1980’s and some more images (mostly black and white) from the iconic spanking Studio Control T

    This time From the Medical themed “The Doctor Will Spank You Now”
    Thanks to Helmut for these great nostalgic pictures

    This video is still available on DVD as part of the medical compilation 
    Links


    www.hotbottoms.com

    CTS Movies are now available on compilation DVDs from their website (link above) or individual scenes from CTS movies can be purchased and downloaded from Maleflixxx.tv

    Maleflixx US 18.2257 proof of age


  • Control T – Remembering the 80’s

     Thanks to Helmut for these classic control T images from videos first released more than 25 years ago

    The first set is from Punished Hustlers

     I think this second set is called Spanking Kid Brother, however, please correct me if I’m wrong

     
    Links are provided out of respect for Control T studio‘s intellectual property rights


    www.hotbottoms.com

    CTS Movies are now available on compilation DVDs from their website (link above) or individual scenes from CTS movies can be purchased and downloaded from Maleflixxx.tv

    Maleflixx US 18.2257 proof of age


  • Control T – Probation Violation

    Another JockSpank challenge!  I believe these images may come from an early Control T movie about a guy spanking his cute blond room mate, although I have also seen them labeled  “Cousin Spanking” and “Spanking his brother”, Can anyone confirm the origin of this movie, and what it was actually called.  (Any information about the actors would also be welcome)

    UPDATE: Thanks to Copper for identifying this scene as “Probation Violation” from CTS23, which is by Control T Studio in this scene Tommy has lost his job and violated his probation, so his older brother, Buck, decides he needs a paddling.

    Links


    www.hotbottoms.com

    CTS Movies are now available on compilation DVDs from their website (link above) or individual scenes from CTS movies can be purchased and downloaded from Maleflixxx.tv

    Maleflixx US 18.2257 proof of age


  • Control T – Probation Violation

    Another JockSpank challenge!  I believe these images may come from an early Control T movie about a guy spanking his cute blond room mate, although I have also seen them labeled  “Cousin Spanking” and “Spanking his brother”, Can anyone confirm the origin of this movie, and what it was actually called.  (Any information about the actors would also be welcome)

    UPDATE: Thanks to Copper for identifying this scene as “Probation Violation” from CTS23, which is by Control T Studio in this scene Tommy has lost his job and violated his probation, so his older brother, Buck, decides he needs a paddling.

    Links


    www.hotbottoms.com

    CTS Movies are now available on compilation DVDs from their website (link above) or individual scenes from CTS movies can be purchased and downloaded from Maleflixxx.tv

    Maleflixx US 18.2257 proof of age