We’re lingering in 1979 with four vintage commercials. First, take in Vlasic Pickles and their stork mascot. The mascot, also known as Jovny, is likely voiced by Pat Harrington Jr. As mentioned previously, since animated spots were basically 30-second cartoons, … Continue reading
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Two spots from ’76 and two from ’77 on display in today’s batch. Starting off with Pillsbury Figurines (starring Carla Borelli), then a CBS promo for Rhoda and the premiere of short-lived sitcom On Our Own. Following that, we have … Continue reading
1979 is the sweet spot today. You’ll find commercials for 7-11’s Sausage & Biscuit Sandwich, Grandma’s Fruit’n Oatmeal Bars, the CBS Friday evening line-up of The Incredible Hulk, The Dukes of Hazzard, and Dallas, and finally, a TV trailer for … Continue reading
The latest advertising time capsules are up on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel and below. Tune in for Wal-Mart, The Chisholms, Post Honeycomb cereal, and the 1979 Fiat Strada. Vintage Wal-Mart Commercial (1979) Wal-Mart “Super Inflation Buster Sale” commercial aired … Continue reading
“Reach into the unknown with Dr.Strange!” Here’s a pair of long-forgotten television promos for your edification and enjoyment. First up, a September 1978 spot for the TV movie version of Marvel Comic’s Dr. Strange starring Peter Hooten, Jessica Walter, and … Continue reading
“Monday, WKRP moves to a new time!” Here’s a Christmas episode promo for WKRP in Cincinnati along with a spot for The Last Resort. The commercial aired in December of 1979. ‘WKRP’ Christmas/’The Last Resort’ Promos (1979) Previously on 70s … Continue reading