70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Ford Pinto, Olympia Beer, Mercury Monarch, Panasonic TV (1970-76)

*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* I haven’t dipped into the Buried Treasure files in a while, so let me do that now. Here’s a quartet of vintage commercials comprising … Continue reading

70s Spots: Panasonic & Quasar TV Sets (1977)

“Quasar makes television special again.” Two television set commercials now from 1977. First, we have the Panasonic Quintrix II set featuring actor Ron Masak. The spot aired in September ’77. Second, a spot featuring Joyce Bulifant for the Quasar Dynabrite … Continue reading

70s Spots: Panasonic TVs (1971 & ’72)

“Just slightly ahead of our time.” Our commercials today are from the early 70s and feature Panasonic television sets. First, we have a spot from November 1971 with a pair of fancy dancers. After that, a spot from December 1972 … Continue reading

70s Spots: Panasonic TVs & Sony Cassette-Corder (1971)

“More exciting ways to watch TV than anyone else in the world.” Early 70s electronics on the viewer today. First, a supersonic Panasonic spot featuring a silver-suited spaceman and a variety of cool TV devices. Get a look at these … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Panasonic Clocks & Radios (1972)

“Panasonic. Just slightly ahead of our time.” OK, let’s wind up our Daily 70s Spot and let it ring. Here’s a fun commercial for Panasonic clocks, radios & recorders starring “The Mouse That Ran Up the Clock.” Spot aired in … Continue reading