Where Did The Commercials Go?

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Experiencing technical difficulties…

My apologies folks, but I’ve been experiencing technical difficulties with the editing process for the commercials I post and I haven’t yet found a work-around. When I sort out the issues the commercials will return!

Seeking Advice:
Does anyone know of a simple program that will convert .wmv’s (Windows Media Video Files) to MP4s? Movie Maker has suddenly, and inexplicably, stopped performing that function. I’ve tried a few other programs and they’re not getting the job done properly.

Or, a free or inexpensive editor that allows you to edit and enhance .wmvs would be good as well. I used to use YouTube’s built-in editor but they removed it in September claiming no one else used it. Since then, I’ve used the OpenShot video editor but it doesn’t recognize .wmvs, only MP4s.

Please leave a comment if you have any suggestions. Thank you!

Funshine Friday: The Osmonds, ‘Having A Party’ (1974)

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‘Gonna dance and play!’

Here’s The Osmonds circa 1974 (possibly 1975) dancin’, singin’ and “Having A Party.”

“Having A Party” appeared on The Osmonds 1974 LP Love Me For A Reason and hit #28 on the UK charts. Have a very happy Funshine Friday!

The Osmonds: ‘Having A Party’ (1974)

Previously on Funshine Friday: (Holiday Repeat): ‘Partridge Family 2200 A.D.,’ ‘Gypsy Girl’ (1974)

More of The Osmonds at Bionic Disco: Music For Monday: The Osmonds, ‘Foggy Mountain Breakdown’ (1976)

For more Seventies music visit our sister site Cherry Stereo!

70s Spots (Holidays): Radio Shack ‘Science Fair’ (Xmas, 1978)

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150 beeps, bloops, woozles, and doo-dads!

“150 different gifts they can enjoy long after Christmas is over.”

Our 25 days of holiday-themed 70s commercials continues with a December 1978 spot for Radio Shack.

Longtime Tandy spokesperson Paul Burke shows off the Science Fair Electronic Project Kit that will set you back – a somewhat expensive for the time – $29.95.

Radio Shack ‘Science Fair’ Commercial (Xmas, 1978)

Previously on 70s Spots: Paper Mate PowerPoint Pen (Xmas, 1972)

70s Spots (Holidays): Paper Mate PowerPoint Pen (Xmas, 1972)

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No, not that Power Point!

“The pen that pumps the ink.”

Yesterday, we viewed Paper Mate’s Christmas 1971 commercial. Today, we take a look at the following year’s spot from December 1972.

Paper Mate Pens Commercial (Xmas, 1972)

Previously on 70s Spots: Paper Mate Gift Gallery (Xmas, 1971)

More Paper Mate at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Paper Mate Pens (Johnny Brown) & Diners Club (1973)

70s Spots (Holidays): Paper Mate Gift Gallery (Xmas, 1971)

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Paper Mate’s Executive Slim Set for Christmas, 1971

“Such works of art – we built an entire gallery for them.”

All righty! Today, we’ve got a December 1971 commercial for Paper Mate pens. The spot features a gallery curator and a variety of Paper Mate gift ideas. Shop away! (You remember writing things with a fancy, non-disposable ball-point pen, right?!)

Paper Mate Pens ‘Gift Gallery’ Commercial (Xmas, 1971)

Previously on 70s Spots: Napa Auto Parts ‘Toy Trucks Offer’ (Xmas, 1979)

More Paper Mate at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot: Paper*Mate Power Point Pen (1970)

70s Spots (Holidays): Napa Auto Parts ‘Toy Trucks Offer’ (Xmas, 1979)

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What kid wouldn’t want a Napa Big Rig for the holidays?!

“Two gifts that will bring joy for seasons to come.”

Here’s a holiday season commercial from Napa Auto Parts where two toy trucks are on offer. I have to admit that the younger me would have found these to be pretty nice-looking vehicles. The commercial aired in late November of 1979.

*Eagle-eyed reader, Warren, has helped me identify the Napa spokesperson as actor Joseph Campanella. Thanks, Warren!

Napa Auto Parts ‘Toy Trucks Offer’ (Xmas, 1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: 70s Spots (Holidays): Kodak Pocket Camera (Xmas, 1974)