“Better plugs for everyone.” On this Super Tuesday, we look to Champion to come in first place. This spot, featuring the Daytona 500, Richard Petty, and Bobby Isaac, aired in October of 1973. Champion Spark Plugs ‘Daytona’ Commercial, 1973 Previously … Continue reading
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“We do the work – so you don’t have to!” This week, we dial into 1973 and see what turns up. Our first arrival is a well-known classic – Dow’s Scrubbing Bubbles. The lead Bubble is voiced by the great … Continue reading
“Foamy! How we love ya! How we love ya!” Happy Sunday! Here’s two fine spots for Gillette from October of 1973. First, a great commercial featuring the Gillette Foamy Barber Shop Quartet. This one makes its way onto the Bionic … Continue reading
“The Wizard of Avis, so you can be on your way…faster.” For the rest of the year, in order to avoid numbering confusion, we’ll blend Saturday & Sunday 70s Spots into the “Daily 70s Spots” numbering system. And we’ll keep … Continue reading
As is now tradition here… Happy Thanksgiving, Bionic pals! 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 … Continue reading
A very happy Monday to you. As per usual, it’s time to pop a video in the Betamax. Here’s Uriah Heep performing “Stealin’” live in 1973. “Stealin’” appeared on Heep’s ’73 L.P., Sweet Freedom, and reached the Top 20 in … Continue reading