70s Spots: A-1 (Andy Griffith), Hamburger Helper, Toyota Corona & Mercury Marquis (1971-75)

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A hearty endorsement from Sheriff Taylor

“Makes every bite count.”

Here’s a nice mid-week batch of classic Seventies commercials. This time around you’ll find Andy Griffith, James Hampton, the lesser-known these days Toyota Corona, and the 1973 Mercury Marquis.

A-1 Steak Sauce Commercial (Andy Griffith, 1975)

A-1 Steak Sauce with Andy Griffith aired October 1975.

Hamburger Helper Commercial (James Hampton, 1975)

Hamburger Helper with James Hampton aired October 1975.

Toyota Corona Commercial (1971)

Toyota Corona aired August 1971.

’73 Mercury Marquis ‘Chauffeur’ Commercial (1972)

’73 Mercury Marquis ‘Chauffeur’ aired October 1972.

Previously on 70s Spots: Pop-Tarts, Johnston’s Pie Crust, Hardee’s & Carvel Ice Cream (1975-78)

More Andy Griffith at Bionic Disco: Andy Griffith Has Died, 1970s Work Remembered

More James Hampton at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Incredible Edible Egg & Minute Rice (1978)

More Toyota at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Toyota Celica ‘You Asked For It – You Got It!’ (1978)

More Mercury at Bionic Disco: (Post 1,000) Daily 70s Spot: Mercury Capri ‘Sexy European’ (1972)

70s Spots: Pop-Tarts, Johnston’s Pie Crust, Hardee’s & Carvel Ice Cream (1975-78)

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Listen to your friend, Milton the Toaster

“There’s a lot of good inside.”

Lots of high quality goodness in our quartet of vintage commercials today. Click the little arrows below for Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts, Johnston’s Ready-Crust, Hardee’s Big Cheese burger, and Carvel Ice Cream.

Pop-Tarts ‘Milton The Toaster’ Commercial (1975)

Pop-Tarts ‘Milton The Toaster’ with Elaine Giftos aired October 1975.

Johnston’s Pie Crust Commercial (1975)

Johnston’s Pie Crust aired October 1975.

Hardee’s ‘Big Cheese’ Commercial (1978)

Hardee’s ‘Big Cheese’ aired June 1978.

Carvel Ice Cream Commercial (1978)

Carvel Ice Cream aired October 1978.

More Kellogg’s at Bionic Disco: Rad Ads: Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Ecology Stickers (1973)

More Hardee’s at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Hardee’s Steak Sandwich (1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: Carnation, Sanka, Cocoa Pebbles & Alpha-Bits (1973-79)

70s Spots: Carnation, Sanka, Cocoa Pebbles & Alpha-Bits (1973-79)

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‘Mix, chill, and serve!’

“Good for you – and your budget too.”

Pull up a chair and settle in for some vintage commercials. Today’s spots feature Vicki Lawrence, Robert Young, and the Flintstones.

Carnation Instant Milk Commercial (Vicki Lawrence, 1977)

Carnation Instant Milk with Vicki Lawrence aired April 1977.

Sanka Coffee Commercial (Robert Young, 1977)

Sanka Coffee with Robert Young aired in 1977.

Cocoa Pebbles Commercial (Flintstones, 1973)

Flintstone’s Post Cocoa Pebbles aired in 1973.

Alpha-Bits Cereal Commercial (1979)

Post Alpha-Bits aired in 1979.

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour,’ ‘Starsky & Hutch,’ Canada Dry & Coca-Cola (1976-77)

More Carnation at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot #411: Carnation Instant Breakfast (1974)

More Sanka at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Sanka Coffee (Robert Young) & Kawasaki Motorcycles (1976)

More Flintstones at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Cocoa & Fruity Pebbles Cereal (Flintstones, 1974)

More Alpha-Bits at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Post Alpha-Bits Cereal (1975 & ’78)

70s Spots: ‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour,’ ‘Starsky & Hutch,’ Canada Dry & Coca-Cola (1976-77)

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The grand pageantry of ‘The Brady Bunch Variety Hour,’ 1976

“America’s favorite family!”

Hey, all! Here are the latest vintage commercials for your mid-week pleasure.

‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour’/’Six Million Dollar Man’ Promo (1976)

‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour’/’Six Million Dollar Man’ Promo aired November 1976.

‘Starsky & Hutch’/’Most Wanted’ Promo (1976)

‘Starsky & Hutch’/’Most Wanted’ Promo aired October 1976.

Canada Dry ‘Tough Guys’ Commercial (1977)

Canada Dry ‘Tough Guys’ Commercial aired April 1977.

Coca-Cola ‘Stoop Singers’ Commercial (1977)

Coca-Cola ‘Stoop Singers’ Commercial aired November 1977.

Previously on 70s Spots: Purina, Chuck Wagon, Ford & Mercury (1974-76)

More ‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour’ at Bionic Disco: Funshine Friday: ‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour’ Clips (1977)

More ‘Starsky & Hutch’ at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot: ‘Starsky & Hutch’ ABC Promo (1975)

More Coca-Cola at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Ad: Coca-Cola, ‘For The Real Times’ (1974)

70s Spots: Purina, Chuck Wagon, Ford & Mercury (1974-76)

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‘Now, there’s a happy cat!’

“Chow! Chow! Chow!”

Hey there! It’s time to catch up on the latest vintage Seventies commercials to go up on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel.

Purina ‘Chow! Chow! Chow!’ Cat Food Commercial (1975)

Purina ‘Chow! Chow! Chow!’ Cat Food with Patsy Garrett aired February 1975.

Chuck Wagon Dog Food Commercial (1976)

Chuck Wagon Dog Food with Michael Bell aired October 1976.

’75 Ford Elite Commercial (1974)

’75 Ford Elite aired September 1974.

’75 Mercury Monarch Commercial (1974)

’75 Mercury Monarch with Arthur Hill aired November 1974.

Previously on 70s Spots: Kmart Women’s Fashion & Ship’n Shore (1977-78)

More Purina at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: 9-Lives’ Morris & Purina Cat Food (1978 & ’75)
More Chuck Wagon at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Chuck Wagon Dog Food (1974)
More Ford at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: ’80 Ford Trucks (1979)
More Mercury at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Mercury Cougar Line-Up (Farrah Fawcett) & Lincoln Continental (1977)

70s Spots: Kmart Women’s Fashion & Ship’n Shore (1977-78)

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Kmart Fall collection

“The Saving Place.”

Now we slip into something more fashionable – late Seventies style. First, a commercial from August 1977 for Kmart’s ladies attire.

Second, a spot from March ’78 featuring the Ship’n Shore ensembles on sale at May Company.

Kmart Women’s Fashion Commercial (1977)

’70s Fashion: Ship’n Shore At May Co (1978)

Previously on 70s Spots: Charmin’s Mr. Whipple, RCA, General Electric (1970-72)