70s Spots: Noxzema (Farrah Fawcett) & Ace Hardware (Connie Stevens, 1976)

“Great balls o’ comfort!” A pair of celebrity sightings in our commercials today. First up, Farrah Fawcett and plenty of sexual innuendo in a spot for Noxzema shave cream. After that, Connie Stevens in a singing ‘n’ dancing spot for … Continue reading

70s Spots: Recipe Dog Food (Lassie, 1970) & Purina Dog Chow (1976)

“The balanced dinner Lassie eats.” You’ll find some major celebrity power on display in this September 1970 Recipe dog food commercial starring Lassie. Following that, a fun spot from September 1976 for Purina Dog Chow with narration by Mason Adams. … Continue reading

(Holiday Repeat) Sing-A-Long: ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’ – ‘Have A Happy New Year’ (1976)

Yes, another year has sped by. Therefore, as is tradition…Happy New Year everyone! I hope you have a wonderful 2018. Enjoy a Rankin/Bass holiday repeat from previous years. On behalf of myself and Bionic Disco, here’s wishing you a joyous … Continue reading

70s Spots: Tickle & Ban Deodorant (1976 & ’77)

“Staying drier is nicer – with a little Tickle.” A pair of commercials to help keep you dry today. One for Tickle deodorant from April of 1977. And one from the previous year for Ban Roll-On. Try them on below. … Continue reading

70s Spots: One-A-Day Vitamins (Jane Curtin) & Haggar Slacks (Willie & Lester) (1976)

“If you know what’s good for you.” We’re back in action after the holiday with two famous Seventies comedians. First, we find Saturday Night Live‘s Jane Curtin in a serious 1976 spot for One-A-Day Vitamins. Second, Willie Tyler and Lester … Continue reading

70s Spots: Triscuits (Betty Buckley) & Wheat Thins (Sandy Duncan) (1977)

“Baked only by Nabisco.” We’ll call today’s post: “Snackin’ 77!” First up, Betty Buckley (Eight Is Enough) in a January 1977 commercial for Nabisco Triscuits. After that, Sandy Duncan (Funny Face) in an April ’77 spot for Nabisco Wheat Thins. … Continue reading