70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Marathon Candy Bar, American Airlines, AFX Race Cars, IBM Typewriter (1971-78)

*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* On this batch of Buried Treasures we have an assortment of commercials ranging from 1971 all the way to ’78. First, it’s Patrick Wayne … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Continental Airlines, Plymouth Satellite, Gallo Wine, Procter & Gamble (1972-78)

*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* Buried Treasure time! Here’s a fine assortment of seventies commercials from across the decade. First, a Continental Airlines spot for service to Hawaii. After … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Little Caesar’s Pizza, International Scout, Pan Am, McCulloch Chainsaw (1978)

Dialing back to 1978 for today’s set of seventies commercials. In the pole position, we have a very early spot for Little Caesar’s Pizza. Following that, enjoy ads for the International Harvester Scout, Pan Am airlines, and McCulloch chainsaws with … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Prell (Erin Gray), Continental Airlines, Purina Cat Chow, Visine (1971-72)

Today’s assortment of vintage commercials ran in the early-to-mid 1970s. First in line, we have Erin Gray in a spot for Prell Shampoo. Following that, it’s the fantastic Pub Lounge on Continental Airlines (with Pong tables!), Purina Cat Chow, and … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Ray-Bans ‘Optimum Optics’ (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “Perfected by Bausch & Lomb to meet stringent Air Force specifications.” Only $12 bucks. Not bad. Daily 70s Ad #159: Ray-Bans ‘Optimum Optics’ originally appeared in the June, 1970 issue of Flying magazine. (Source: Flying) Previously on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Oldsmobile Starfire SX (1976)

(Click to enlarge) “The road is yours. Starfire SX. Non-stop excitement.” I’m excited just thinking about the Starfire. Aren’t you? Daily 70s Ad #155: Oldsmobile Starfire SX originally appeared in the June, 1976 issue of Flying magazine. (Source: Flying) Previously … Continue reading