Daily 70s Spot #412: McDonald’s Big Mac Jingle (1974)

“Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, and a sesame seed bun.” Here we find a December 1974 spot for McDonald’s featuring the well-known Big Mac jingle. Gordon Jump (of WKRP in Cincinnati fame) makes an appearance. Sing … Continue reading →

Daily 70s Spot #411: Carnation Instant Breakfast (1974)

“Here’s one answer to high food prices.” Hello, Bionic friends. Let’s move on to a 1974 theme this week. Here’s one for a product I remember lurking in my family’s 1970s kitchen cabinet – Carnation Instant Breakfast. The spot aired … Continue reading →

Saturday 70s Spots: McDonald’s ‘Quarter Pounder People’ (1974 & ’77)

“Oh, you Quarter Pounder People…” Hi folks! Well, the ol’ work schedule has been keeping me mighty busy of late and you’ve likely noticed a lack of updates in the past two weeks. Never fear, things are normalizing somewhat and … Continue reading →

Sunday 70s Spots: Don Rickles & Arte Johnson For Right Guard (1974 & ’75)

“Listen, ya hockey puck!” Bionic chuckleheads! Time to smile at Don Rickles and Arte Johnson as they help sell Right Guard deodorant. First we have Rickles shouting at the Right Guard president in July of 1974. After that, Laugh-In‘s Arte … Continue reading →

Saturday 70s Spots: Plymouth Scamp & Gold Duster (1974)

“One of eight great small car buys.” Hello! It’s been a busy week, but I didn’t want to miss posting some classic 70s commercials for you this weekend. Today, we head back to July of 1974 for two Chrysler Plymouth … Continue reading →

Sunday 70s Spots: Jane Curtin & Gillette (1974)

“Turn your face into a kisser!” In our vintage commercials today, we find a pre-Saturday Night Live Jane Curtin in a humorous spot for Gillette Foamy shave cream. After that, another Gillette spot featuring customer testimonials. Both commercials aired in … Continue reading →