70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Levi’s (John Goodman), Crest, Diners Club, Arrow Shirts (1979, 1971)

*Time for more “Buried Treasure” commercials that appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* This time on Buried Treasures, we’ve got three commercials from 1979 and one from 1971. First up, it’s a somewhat … Continue reading

70s Spots: Chevy Camaro, Levi’s, Merlin Game, Ramada Inn (1976-79)

“The Electronic Wizard!” 2018 is coming to a close and what better way to wrap up the year than to take in some vintage Seventies commercials. This batch features Parker Brothers electronic Merlin game from 1978. I had one of … Continue reading

70s Spots: Fashion Time – Kmart Boys’ Wear & Levi’s Sportswear (1979)

“Kmart is your savings store…” Let’s get fashion forward! Here’s two commercials from 1979. First, we have a boys’ wear spot from Kmart from August ’79. Second, a spot for Levi’s Sportswear from November. Watch out for those bouncy lapels. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Levi’s Animated Classic (1971)

“His was the magic of Levi’s.” Here’s one of those great animated Levi’s jeans commercials, a series of which aired throughout the 1970s. This one, featuring a “Stranger” in the Old West theme, aired in December of 1971. These Levi’s … Continue reading

70s Spots: Levi’s Action Slacks (1979)

“Perhaps the most comfortable slacks a man can wear.” Here’s a somewhat silly spot for Levi’s Action Slacks featuring the world’s most uncomfortable man. The commercial aired in November of 1979. 70s Fashion: Levi’s Action Slacks Commercial, 1979 Previously on … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Levi’s Sportswear ‘Fleeced’ (1978)

“Panatela Separates. You’ll stand out from the herd without getting fleeced.” Yeah, look again. Those are sheep people back there. Levi’s Sportswear ‘Fleeced’ originally appeared in the July, 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on Rad … Continue reading