Holiday Repeat: ‘4th Of July Parade’ Sing-A-Long (1976)

‘There’s a happy celebration in each town across the nation…’ (Rankin/Bass, 1976) A very happy Independence Day Bionic friends! Let’s turn the time-clock back and revisit a post celebrating the day; Holiday Sing-A-Long: ‘The 4th Of July Parade’ From Rudolph’s … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Honeycomb, Western Electric, Mr. Magnet Man, Colt 45 (1970)

Were lounging around in 1970 for this installment of vintage commercials. Our star attraction is a spot for Honeycomb cereal with a free metal license plate offer. Check out that cool looking biker gang. What a bunch of terrors. Following … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Spaceship Honeycomb, ABC Thursday, Revlon Moon Drops, Ford Fairmont (1977-78)

We’re focused on the late seventies on this fine Friday. You can view two spots from 1977 and two from ’78. Dive in for the Spaceship Honeycomb, ABC’s Thursday night comedy line-up, Revlon Moon Drops lipstick, and Ford Fairmont. Have … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Fruity Pebbles, G.I. Joe, Alka-Seltzer, Playtex Bra (1970-73)

A very good Friday to you. I’ve got some early seventies commercials lined-up and ready for viewing. Start with Post Fruity Pebbles cereal and The Flintstones and move on to G.I. Joe Action Packs. After that, take in an Alka-Seltzer … Continue reading

70s Commercials: AMF Sporting Gear, Toyota Corona, Firestone ‘Kings Island,’ Gaines-Burgers (1977-78)

Two spots from 1977 today, and two from ’78. You’ll find an animated spot for AMF which seems influenced by Terry Gilliam, the ’79 Toyota Corona Liftback, Firestone at Kings Island theme park, and Gaines-Burgers dog food. I can’t see … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Coca-Cola, Campbell’s Soup, Greyhound, King Vitaman (1970-71)

Hey there, Bionic Pals. Today, we’re rewinding the decade back to the top with commercials from 1970 and ’71. Hit those clickers for spots from Coca-Cola, Campbell’s Vegetable Soup, Greyhound, and Quaker’s King Vitaman cereal. COCA-COLA ‘ITS THE REAL THING!’ … Continue reading