70s Commercials: Frosted Mini-Wheats, Jockey Underwear, Excedrin, Loving Care (1971-72)

Friday is here and that means I’ve got another batch of seventies commercials lined up. Take a gander at spots for Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats, Jockey Fashion Underwear (with Wally Cox), Excedrin (with David Janssen), and Loving Care hair color. Enjoy … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sara Lee, Pepto-Bismol, McDonald’s Fries, Baby Peek-A-Boo (1970-72)

Yes, that’s a young Edward Herrmann contemplating a french fry in the above photo. Today, we’re loitering in the early seventies and I’ve got the usual set of dusty but delightful spots for you. Enjoy commercials for Sara Lee chocolate … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Fab, Schlitz, Polaroid, United Airlines (1971-76)

*Time for more “Buried Treasure” commercials that appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* From 1971, we have spots for Fab “Lemon Freshened” detergent and Schlitz beer. From 1976, it’s the Polaroid SX-70 camera … Continue reading

Classic 70s Music Ads: Joe Simon, ‘Your Time To Cry’ (1971)

Joe Simon’s “Your Time To Cry” originally appeared on The Sounds Of Simon LP in early 1971. The song was written by Simon, Raeford Gerald, and Dock Price Jr. and produced by John Richbourg and Simon. “Your Time To Cry” … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Lifebuoy Soap, Scope, Wish-Bone Rosé, General Motors (1971)

It’s 1971 today and I’ve got a fresh batch of 50-year-old commercials for you. First, it’s a nice quality, somewhat funny spot for Lifebuoy Soap. Following that, you can enjoy ads for Scope mouthwash, Wish-Bone Italian Rosé salad dressing (with … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Fanny, ‘Hey Bulldog’ (Live, 1971)

Here’s Fanny performing their version of The Beatles “Hey Bulldog” on Germany TV show Beat-Club. I’m a Beatles fanatic and many cover versions either bore me or bug me – but I can get with this. And pretty much everything … Continue reading