“The Wings of Man.” Let’s take to the sky today with a pair of airline commercials. First, we have a spot for the now-defunct Eastern Airlines which features narration by Orson Welles (at least, I’d wager money it’s Welles). The … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 1973
“Is there any other way to take pictures?” Another fine Polaroid holiday commercial today. This one aired in November of 1973 and shows off the 400, Colorpack, and Square Shooter 2 Land Cameras. Polaroid Land Cameras Christmas Commercial (1973) Previously … Continue reading
“Take André home for the holidays.” Here’s a commercial for André California Champagne & Cold Duck that aired exactly 44 years ago, on December 22, 1973. André spots came around at the end of each year just prior to Christmas … Continue reading
“Relax – you’ve got Master Charge.” Here’s a December 1973 Christmas-themed commercial for Master Charge (known since ’79 as MasterCard). I’m about 75% sure the actor in this is Beverley Owen from the first season of The Munsters, but I’m … Continue reading
“A car that almost drives itself.” A pair of “new for ’74” car commercials today. In the first garage we find the Chevy Caprice Classic. This thing just about drives itself! The spot aired in November of 1973. In the … Continue reading
As is tradition here… Happy Thanksgiving, Bionic friends! Here’s some Thanksgiving holiday favorites from years past. 70s’ style reruns, if you will. May your celebrations be bountiful! A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (And Appreciating Our Pop Culture) Happy Thanksgiving, fellow USA-dwellers! … Continue reading