Hi, folks. As you may have noticed, the site has been on hiatus for a while now. However, that doesn’t mean our Seventies pop culture obsession has ended.
A batch of “new” 1970s-era TV commercials goes up (just about) weekly on Bionic Disco’s YouTube channel. If you’re not yet subscribed – hop on over and keep up with the nostalgic good times. Thanks!
” Reach out for Quasar! “
Today, we’ve got an eclectic set of commercials for you from 1974. The spots are for Quasar TVs, STP oil filters, Excedrin P.M., and Gallo white wine. Let’s get right to it!
Quasar TV Set Commercial (1974)
Quasar solid state TVs, with a futuristic space shuttle appearance, aired July 1974.
STP Filter Commercial (Richard Petty, 1974)
STP oil filters, featuring NASCAR champ Richard Petty, aired September 1974.
Excedrin P.M. Commercial (1974)
Excedrin P.M. pain reliever aired January 1974 (likely produced in ’73).
Gallo Chenin Blanc Wine Commercial (Peter Ustinov 1974)
Gallo Chenin Blanc wine, with Peter Ustinov, aired November 1974.
Previously on 70s Spots: ’80 Thunderbird & Mazda GLC, Kinney Shoes, & Natural Light Beer (1979)
More Quasar: 70s Spots: Panasonic & Quasar TV Sets (1977)
More STP: Daily 70s Spot #429: Johnny Cash For STP (1978)
More Excedrin: Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Excedrin Headache’ (1977)
More Gallo with Peter Ustinov: 70s Spots: Lancers Wine (Franklin Cover, 1970) & Gallo Wine (Peter Ustinov, 1974)
“A dazzling array of electronic magic…”
Well, hello. Would you believe I’m still getting over being sick (I got a touch of pneumonia – but not a trace of the boogie woogie flu). I’m definitely through the worst of it and back at the keyboard. I should be relatively “normal” within a few days.
On this fine day, I’ve got a quartet of commercials from 1979 lined-up for you. 1980 model car spots for Thunderbird and Mazda, as well as Kinney shoes and Natural Light beer. Go to it. I’ll just be hanging back here sipping my hot tea.
’80 Ford Thunderbird Commercial (Erin Gray, 1979)
1980 Ford Thunderbird with Erin Gray (Buck Rogers) aired November 1979.
’80 Mazda GLC Commercial (1979)
1980 Mazda “Great Little Car” aired October 1979.
Kinney Shoes Commercial (Ken Berry, 1979)
Kinney Shoes with Ken Berry aired August 1979.
Natural Light Beer Commercial (Fred Willard, 1979)
Natural Light beer with Fred Willard and Norm Crosby aired October 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Sha Na Na,’ ‘Bionic Woman,’ ‘Juggernaut’ Movie, & ‘Apocalypse Now’ (1974-79)
More Erin Gray: 70s Spots: Dr. Grabow Pipes (Erin Gray, 1979)
More Mazda: Daily 70s Ad: Mazda GLC Hatchback (1977)
More Ken Berry: 70s Spots: Fotomat (Animated) & Kinney Shoes (Ken Berry, 1976)
More Natural Light: Daily 70s Spot: Norm Crosby for Natural Light Beer (1978)
Hi, folks. In case you’ve been wondering about the lack of updates here the past week that would be due to my coming down with the flu. Or the world’s worst cold. I don’t know. I do know it’s been a doozy.
I’m starting to feel relatively human again so let’s get back on-track with this quartet of TV promos that should have posted here days ago. Please enjoy commercials for the Sha Na Na and Bionic Woman series and TV trailers for the Juggernaut and Apocalypse Now movies.
‘Juggernaut’ Movie Commercial (1974)
Juggernaut starring Richard Harris and Omar Sharif aired September 1974.
‘Bionic Woman’ TV Promo (1976)
The Bionic Woman with guests Hoyt Axton and Doc Severinsen aired October 1976.
‘Sha Na Na’ TV Series Promo (1978)
Sha Na Na with Jon “Bowzer” Bauman aired November 1978.
‘Apocalypse Now’ TV Trailer (1979)
Apocalypse Now with Martin Sheen aired October 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Morton Donuts, Pillsbury Cake, Wheaties, Checkerboard Entrées (1971-77)
More Apocalypse Now: Daily 70s Spot: ‘Apocalypse Now’ TV promo (1979)
“Fresh when you want them fresh.”
Today’s batch of vintage commercials features a variety of edibles with spots for Checkerboard entrées, Morton frozen donuts, Wheaties cereal, and Pillsbury Plus cake. Brew up a pot of coffee and enjoy.
Checkerboard Frozen Entrées Commercial (1971)
Checkerboard frozen entrées aired August 1971.
Morton Donuts Commercial (1975)
Morton frozen donuts aired October 1975.
Wheaties Commercial (1976)
Wheaties commercial aired September 1976.
Pillsbury Plus Cake Commercial (1977)
Pillsbury Plus Yellow Cake commercial aired in 1977.
Previously on 70s Spots: Coors, Schlitz, Country Club, Miller (1970-79)
More Pillsbury: Sunday 70s Spots: Quaker Oats & Pillsbury Swirl Cake (1979)
“Taste the High Country.”
Is it February already? Sheesh! Well, let’s raise a glass to it then.
Today, you’ll find beer-drinkin’ commercials for Coors, Schlitz, Country Club malt liquor, and Miller High Life. Quaff ’em with gusto.
Coors Beer Commercial (1979)
Coors beer aired November 1979.
Schlitz Beer ‘Sea Rescue’ Commercial (1974)
Schlitz beer aired November 1974.
Country Club Beer Commercial (1972)
Country Club malt liquor aired November 1972.
Miller High Life ‘Bowling’ Commercial (1970)
Miller High Life with bowler Billy Hardwick aired September 1970.
Previously on 70s Spots: Coast Soap, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Miller Beer, Polaroid (1979)
More Schlitz: Daily 70s Spot #434, 435: James Coburn For Schlitz Light (1978)
More Country Club: 70s Spots: Country Club Malt Liquor & Miller High Life (1972 & ’73)
More Miller beer: 70s Spots: Miller Lite (Rosey Grier, 1976)