Schwinn BMX! (‘Boy’s Life’ magazine, June 1976)
“Everything for BMX!”
I think they may have taken a shot from a few year’s earlier and added in a ’76 bike here. Schwinn BMX! originally appeared in the June 1976 issue of Boy’s Life magazine.
(Source: Boy’s Life)
Previously on Rad Ads: Quaker Oatmeal Cookie Mix (1976)
More Schwinn at Bionic Disco: Schwinn ‘Cycling Christmas’ (1970)
Don Rickles couldn’t be happier about Right Guard. (1974)
“Listen, ya hockey puck!”
Bionic chuckleheads! Time to smile at Don Rickles and Arte Johnson as they help sell Right Guard deodorant.
First we have Rickles shouting at the Right Guard president in July of 1974. After that, Laugh-In‘s Arte Johnson makes a guest appearance in July ’75. Both of these actor-comedians are thankfully still with us and in their 80s. Spray ’em on.
Previously on 70s Spots: Plymouth Scamp & Gold Duster (1974)
As is now traditional: Happy Halloween, Bionic pals! It’s time for a tasty holiday repeat. Enjoy heartily!
“ABC’s answer to trick or treat”
‘The Paul Lynde Halloween Special,’ October, 1976
On October 29, 1976 a comedic monster known as The Paul Lynde Halloween Special ate up television screens across America. Here now, in its entirety, you can watch that marvelous beast in frightening action once again.
Are you brave enough to enjoy the full 50 minutes of horrific 1970s fun? Get a load of this line-up and you’ll want to dive right in: KISS (rocking three songs in their network TV debut)! Florence Henderson! Billy Barty! Witchiepoo! Tim Conway! Pinky Tuscadero! The Wicked Witch of the West! Betty White! Donny & Marie Osmond! And more…
Middle America meet Kiss
‘Detroit Rock City,’ ‘The Paul Lynde Halloween Special,’ 1976
Huge thanks to Vintage Los Angeles for posting a link to the special on their Facebook page and sparking my re-post. Happy Halloween!
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special IMDb
Scary!?
Donny & Marie Osmond, The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, 1976
More Paul Lynde at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot: ‘Paul Lynde Halloween Special’ ABC Promo (1976), 70s Moments: Paul Lynde’s WSPD-TV Weather Report (Toledo, 1978)
Oh, you Scamp! (Plymouth commercial, 1974)
“One of eight great small car buys.”
Hello! It’s been a busy week, but I didn’t want to miss posting some classic 70s commercials for you this weekend. Today, we head back to July of 1974 for two Chrysler Plymouth spots.
First up, a cute one for Plymouth Scamp featuring a song imitating “The Lady Is A Tramp.” After that, a country-style tune and a fishing trip showing off the Plymouth Gold Duster.
*Update: Eagle-eye’d reader, HardyGirl66, points out that it looks like Judy Strangis (Electra Woman & Dyna Girl, Room 222) in the Duster spot.
Previously on 70s Spots: Jane Curtin & Gillette (1974)
Quaker Oatmeal Cookie Mix. (‘Ebony’ magazine, October 1976)
“All you do is add water and bake.”
Mr. Oatmeal? Quaker Oatmeal Cookie Mix originally appeared in the October 1976 issue of Ebony magazine.
(Source: Ebony)
Previously on Rad Ads: Burger King ‘Double Beef’ (1976)
And now, ‘Weekend Update,’ sponsored by Gillette.
“Turn your face into a kisser!”
In our vintage commercials today, we find a pre-Saturday Night Live Jane Curtin in a humorous spot for Gillette Foamy shave cream.
After that, another Gillette spot featuring customer testimonials. Both commercials aired in July of 1974. Please apply gently to your face.
Previously on 70s Spots: Piels Real Draft Beer (1972)