Are you ready to rock?!
“A doll you can cuddle up to.”
A pair of Coleco toy doll and stroller commercials from 1977 today. First, the Suzy Homemaker doll and her stroller. After that, the Rock ‘n Roll Stroller with its very own music box attached. Rock and roll music apparently not included.
Previously on 70s Spots: Schweppes Tonic Water & Club Soda (1975 & ’79)
More Coleco at Bionic Disco: Saturday 70s Spots: Radio Shack CBs & Coleco’s ‘Combat!’ (1976 & ’77)
You can almost taste the ‘Schwepp-of-Essence’
“Schweppes – The Tastemaker.”
A pair of bubbling, sparkling Schweppes commercials for your Tuesday. First, we have a “Tastemaker” theme from June of 1975. Second, an “Extraordinary” spot from August of ’79. Mix briskly and enjoy.
Previously on 70s Spots: Jonathan Winters For Hefty (1978)
When Jonathan Winters talks…people listen
“Talking to a trash bag?”
Here’s two spots featuring comedian Jonathan Winters in his long-running stint as spokesperson for Hefty trash bags. Both commercials aired in November of 1978.
Being a big fan of Winters, I always enjoyed when one of these would air. How about you?
Previously on 70s Spots: Ford Maverick (1970) & Pinto (1971)
More Jonathan Winters at Bionic Disco: Rad Ads: Jonathan Winters For Hefty (1975)
The Grabber (suitable for framing)
“Why gamble? We’ve got three sure things for you.”
A pair of early Seventies Ford commercials rolling into view. First, the Maverick line-up featuring The Grabber muscle car debut from September of 1970.
Second, Chaffey College students in California drive a Pinto 100 thousand miles – and live to tell the happy tale. This spot aired in October 1971.
Previously on 70s Spots: R2-D2 ‘Save Energy’ & ‘Have A Pepsi Day!’ (1979)
No offense, fella, but C-3PO is our preferred translator
“It doesn’t take much energy to save energy.”
Star Wars superstar R2-D2 makes an appearance today in a March 1979 Public Service Announcement for saving energy. After that, we have an October ’79 spot featuring a kid’s baseball game and the “Have a Pepsi Day!” jingle.
Previously on 70s Spots: Wonder Woman & Clash Of The Cosmic Robots Toys (1977)
Wonder Woman the wrangler
“Wonder Woman hurry!”
More high-energy toy commercials from 1977 today. First up, we have a spot for Mego‘s Wonder Woman line-up with the Amazonian hero, Nubia, and Major Steve Trevor dolls in action.
Next, a boxing toy I had forgotten existed, Marx‘s Clash of the Cosmic Robots. On to the fun!
Previously on 70s Spots: Mego Batman Toys (1977)
More Wonder Woman at Bionic Disco: Show Toppers: ‘The New Adventures of Wonder Woman’ (1976)
More Marx Toys at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Ad: Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot’ (1974)