70s Commercials: Hunt’s, Campbell’s, Wildlife Stamps, Mercury Monarch (1974)

Coming in a day later than usual, it’s time for a fine set of vintage seventies commercials. Sorry, life got in the way there and delayed me briefly. Here, in retro-life, we have commercials from 1974 for Hunt’s Tomato Paste, … Continue reading

Super 70s Ads: Kool-Aid Summer (1974)

“There will be no shortage of flavor this summer.” This colorful ad for Kool-Aid appeared in the August 1974 issue of Ebony magazine. What’s your favorite? Cherry, Lemon-Lime, or Punch? Previously on Super 70s Ads: Bell AutoMatic TelePhone Secretary (1979) … Continue reading

From The Vault: ‘The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show’ (1974)

*The following Bionic Disco post originally appeared September 30, 2011.* The Hudson Brothers a-Razzlin’ and a-Dazzlin’ in 1974 Happy Funshine Friday, Bionic friends! Today, I’ve got a real blast from the past for you – The intro and and opening … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘9-Lives Presents Morris,’ Rice Krispies, Ultra Ban, Ford Granada (1975-76)

Hail ‘Disco Friends, and well met! Seventies icon Morris the Cat is joining us today in a commercial produced in 1975. There’s also spots for Rice Krispies, Ultra Ban, and the ’76 Ford Granada. I hope you find a few … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Rolling Stones, ‘Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)’ (1974)

We lost three music greats in recent days; Don Everly, Tom T. Hall, and the rock of The Rolling Stones – Charlie Watts. I never saw Everly or Hall. But ,one day in London in the early ’90s, I was … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Dream Whip, NyQuil, Ken-L-Ration, Coffee Rich (1973-74)

We’ve made it to Friday and that’s something to savor. We can also savor these vintage commercials from the early seventies. First up, it’s Dream Whip topping (with a very early appearance by Jimmy Baio), Vicks NyQuil, Ken-L-Ration dog food, … Continue reading