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 Spots: IBM Selectric Typewriter (1976)

“The typewriter that also erases.” Ready for some mid-70s bleeding-edge technology? Behold the IBM Selectric typewriter! This beast erases mistakes without the need to remove paper or apply White-Out. Nifty. The commercial aired in January of 1976 and was produced … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #418, 419: IBM Copiers & Typewriters (1974)

“Isn’t this a better way?” We’ll finish up 1974 week with a look at some cutting edge IBM office technology. First up, a spot for the Selectric typewriter Mag Card system. After that, a commercial for the IBM Copier II. … Continue reading