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70s Commercials: Hunt’s Manwich, Tang, ‘Courtship Of Eddie’s Father’ (1970)

Posted on June 1, 2021 by David Moore

Welcome to a new month and a fresh batch of seventies commercials. Most of today’s spots are from 1970 and you can dive into Hunt’s Manwich, Tang, The Courtship of Eddie’s Father (a favorite of very young me), and Yardley’s Sigh Shadow with Pamela Sue Martin.

HUNT’S MANWICH COMMERCIAL (1970)

_{Hunt’s Manwich hamburger sandwich sauce commercial featuring new Bar-B-Que flavor aired in Fall, 1970.}

TANG ‘SPACEMEN’ COMMERCIAL (1970)

_{Tang orange-flavored energy breakfast drink commercial featuring an Apollo astronaut theme. Narrator sounds like Peter Thomas. Spot aired April 1970.}

‘THE COURTSHIP OF EDDIE’S FATHER’ PROMO (1970)

_{Promo for TV series ‘The Courtship of Eddie’s Father’ starring Bill Bixby, Brandon Cruz, Miyoshi Umeki, and James Komack aired in 1970.}

‘SIGH SHADOW’ MAKEUP COMMERCIAL (PAMELA SUE MARTIN, EARLY ’70S)

_{Yardley of London Sigh Shadow makeup commercial featuring actor Pamela Sue Martin (‘Nancy Drew Mysteries,’ ‘Dynasty’). Spot aired in the early 1970s (best guess 1971-72).}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Pillsbury Egg Baskets, Pinto Pony & More (1975)

More Hunt’s: Rad Ads: Hunt’s Manwich Sandwich Sauce (1978)

More Courtship of Eddie’s Father: Show Toppers: The Courtship Of Eddie’s Father

Celebrating 10 Years Online

Posted on May 31, 2021 by David Moore

Bionic Disco is celebrating 10 years online this weekend! On May 30, 2011 the first public post went live. It was a “Soft Launch” kind of thing as I’d been writing and putting up a few articles behind-the-scenes for some weeks prior.

I’d like to send out a hearty “thank you!” to everyone who visits and has visited over these many years. I’m not throwing in the nostalgic towel any time soon so there’s plenty more seventies memories to come. I sincerely thank you for doing The Hustle along with me at the ‘Disco.

Music For Monday: New York Dolls, ‘Showdown’ (Live, 1974)

Posted on May 31, 2021 by David Moore

New York Dolls’ cover of Archie Bell’s “(There’s Gonna Be A) Showdown” was released as a B-side to “Puss ‘N’ Boots” in 1974 and appeared on the band’s second LP Too Much Too Soon.

Here’s the famed, thrashy rebels performing the tune on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert in ’74. It’s an aggressive, sleazy version and worthy of your attention. Let it roll.

NEW YORK DOLLS, ‘(THERE’S GONNA BE A) SHOWDOWN’ (LIVE, 1974)

Previously on Music for Monday: Brighter Side Of Darkness, ‘Love Jones’ (1972)

More New York Dolls: Daily 70s Ad: New York Dolls ‘Too Much, Too Soon’ (1974)

70s Commercials: Pillsbury Egg Baskets, Pinto Pony & More (1975)

Posted on May 28, 2021 by David Moore

A very good Memorial Day Weekend Friday to you. Today, the theme is “1975” and the commercials to follow all appeared then. Take a gander at spots for the Ford Pinto Pony MPG, Great Western Savings (my childhood bank), Pillsbury Egg Baskets, and Jerry Lewis’ Spellbound board game. See ya in a few!

’76 FORD PINTO PONY COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{’76 Ford Pinto Pony MPG commercial featuring a comparison to other compact vehicles aired October 1975.}

GREAT WESTERN SAVINGS COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Great Western Savings bank commercial featuring a ‘5 billion dollars strong’ theme aired October 1975.}

PILLSBURY EGG BASKETS COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Pillsbury Egg Baskets commercial featuring Mr. Hatch the Egg Man (actor Charles C. Welch known for Pepperidge Farm spots). Spot aired November 1975.}

SPELLBOUND BOARD GAME COMMERCIAL (JERRY LEWIS, 1975)

_{Hasbro Spellbound board game commercial endorsed by and starring actor-comedian Jerry Lewis aired in 1975.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Right Guard ‘Hi, Guy!’ & Wisk ‘Ring Around The Collar!’ (1978)

More Ford Pinto: 70s Spots: ’73 Ford Pinto ‘Back To Basics’ (1972)

More Pillsbury: Daily 70s Spot: Poppin’ Fresh Pillsbury Doughboy Commercial (1972)

More Jerry Lewis: Funshine Friday: Will the Real Jerry Lewis Please Sit Down

Classic 70s Music Ads: Todd Rundgren, ‘Be Nice To Me’ (1971)

Posted on May 27, 2021 by David Moore

_{Todd Rundgren, ‘Be Nice To Me’ ad via Record World April 10, 1971}

Todd Rundgren’s airy slice of pop, “Be Nice To Me” released fifty-years-ago and reached #71 on the US Hot 100. The song was written, produced, and played by Rundgren and appeared on the Runt: The Ballad Of Todd Rundgren LP. Give it a spin and let your blood pressure lower a bit.

TODD RUNDGREN, ‘BE NICE TO ME’ (1971)

Previously on Classic 70s Music Ads: Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty, ‘We Only Make Believe’ (1971)

More Todd Rundgren: Mood Music: Todd Rundgren, ‘Hello It’s Me’

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Budweiser, ’20/20′, Pepsi & Chevy (1976-78)

Posted on May 26, 2021 by David Moore

Time for more “Buried Treasure” commercials that appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website. Grab a look at spots for Bud, 20/20 with Hugh Downs, Pepsi, and the ’79 Chevy Caprice & Impala.

BUDWEISER ‘SALT’ COMMERCIAL (1976)