Saturday 70s Spots: Piels Real Draft Beer (1972)

“The kind of beer you first loved.” Today, we’ve got a pair of nostalgic commercials for Piels Real Draft beer. What the heck is Peils? It’s a German beer originally out of Brooklyn, New York. The two spots below aired … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Joe Walsh, ‘Turn To Stone’ (Live ’72)

A veddy happy Monday, Bionic friends. Here we find Joe Walsh and band melting faces with a rocking version of “Turn to Stone” in 1972. “Turn to Stone” first appeared on Walsh’s Barnstorm L.P. of 1972. It was later re-recorded … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: GE & Motorola TVs (1972)

“We build every television as if we were going to use it ourselves.” Greetings, everyone! I was out-of-state with bad hotel wi-fi for a week and then came home with a nice cold – so updates have been light lately. … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Bee Gees, ‘Run To Me’ (1972)

It’s the start of another week, and we need a shot of 70s music to get us moving in the right direction. Here’s the Bee Gees singing “Run To Me” in 1972. “Run To Me” was released as a single … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Exxon & STP (1972)

“We’re changing our name – but not our stripes.” We’re cranking the vintage wheel all the way back to 1972 today. First up, a rare find of an animated spot where Esso announces a name change to Exxon. The commercial … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Kodak ‘Voter’s Choice’ Watch (1972)

“$4.95 and both end panels from three boxes of any Kodak color film get you the Kodak ‘Voter’s Choice’ calendar watch of your choice.” Boxes of film! I think I may still have some in my freezer. Kodak ‘Voter’s Choice’ … Continue reading