The above ad for the band WAR appeared in the August, 1974 issue of Ebony magazine. 11 million records sold at that point? Not too shabby. WAR did not release a new LP in ’74, but their single “Ballero,” issued … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2022
*Time for more “Buried Treasure” commercials that appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* From 1971, we have spots for Fab “Lemon Freshened” detergent and Schlitz beer. From 1976, it’s the Polaroid SX-70 camera … Continue reading
Two spots from ’76 and two from ’77 on display in today’s batch. Starting off with Pillsbury Figurines (starring Carla Borelli), then a CBS promo for Rhoda and the premiere of short-lived sitcom On Our Own. Following that, we have … Continue reading
You may notice that the site looks somewhat different compared to the last time you checked in. In order to fix a long-time error with comments not showing properly I’ve changed the site theme. Thankfully, the problem is now fixed … Continue reading
This time around on Ancient Advertising Adventures you’ll find an assortment of early seventies commercials. Start off with Romper Room’s Sherlock toy from 1974 and move on to a Chuck Wagon spot with the famed animated wagon from ’73. Following … Continue reading
Joe Simon’s “Your Time To Cry” originally appeared on The Sounds Of Simon LP in early 1971. The song was written by Simon, Raeford Gerald, and Dock Price Jr. and produced by John Richbourg and Simon. “Your Time To Cry” … Continue reading