Hi there, long-time readers and new visitors to Bionic Disco! We are deep into our sixth year online bringing you pop culture fun from the Seventies. I sincerely hope you have been enjoying the ride and I appreciate your visits, … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2017
“Bright, brilliant, bursting color…” A pair of Kodak instant camera spots today. In the first commercial from May 1978, Dick Van Dyke sells us on the Kodak Colorburst. In the second spot from October of 1976, The Crank is on … Continue reading
Todd Random at The New York Times describes “Why I Love Ugly Uniforms.” The uniforms in question being the bright and stylishly suspect Seventies baseball gear of teams like the Houston Astros, Oakland A’s, and San Diego Padres. NYT quote: … Continue reading
“A lot to drink without drinking a lot.” Here we have two commercials for adult beverages. A spot for Country Club malt liquor from November 1972 with a take-off on the tune “Put You Hand In The Hand.” Country Club, … Continue reading
“Good to the last drop.” Yesterday, we gulped down some decaffeinated coffee. Today, we’ll add some caffeine with a pair of Maxwell House spots from 1976. These commercials star Margaret Hamilton who you’ll remember as the iconic Wicked Witch of … Continue reading
“You won’t believe it’s decaffeinated.” Let’s fill our commercial cup to the rim today, yes, you guessed it – with Brim. Here’s two spots produced in 1976 featuring Brim decaf coffee and Mr. Cooper and his Super Market. Why is … Continue reading