Holiday Repeats: ‘4th Of July Parade’ Sing-A-Long & Bicentennial ’76

A very happy Independence Day Bionic friends! Let’s turn the time-clock back and revisit two posts celebrating the day; Holiday Sing-A-Long: ‘The 4th Of July Parade’ From ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’ (1976) & America’s Bicentennial: July 4th, 1976. “On this … Continue reading

70s Spots: Dannon Yogurt (1976 & ’78)

“It’s the right thing to eat.” Two portions of Dannon Yogurt on the table today. The first commercial aired in April of 1976 and features a variety of Dannon consumers. The second spot aired in November of 1978 and shows … Continue reading

70s Spots: Schaefer Beer (1976)

“Imagine the single best-tasting beer you’ve ever had!” Here’s a pair of twice-brewed Schaefer Beer commercials from April of 1976. The first spot touts the brand’s “Old World” brewing style. The second spot takes places at a boxing match with … Continue reading

70s Spots: Dodge Pickup Trucks (Catfish Hunter, 1975 & Chuck Connors, 1976)

“Catfish Hunter would rather drive a truck…” Driving in some celebrity hosted Dodge pickup truck commercials today. First up, is baseball Hall of Fame’r Catfish Hunter in a September 1975 spot. After that, actor Chuck Connors (The Rifleman) appears in … Continue reading

70s Spots: Animated Tastykake Snacks (1976)

“All the good things wrapped up in one.” Two animated commercials for Tastykake snack treats today. Firstly, a spot for Tastykake Pies followed by a spot featuring a magician. Both commercials aired in April of 1976. Tastykake Pies Commercial (Animated, … Continue reading

70s Spots: Mrs. Paul’s Fish Sticks (1976) & Benihana Restaurant (1979)

“Fish Sticks with a difference.” We’ve got a food theme going on today. First, we have a commercial for Mrs. Paul’s Fish Sticks from September of 1976. Second, a spot for Benihana of Tokyo restaurants from the New York City … Continue reading