70s Commercials: Sears ‘Mother’s Day,’ ‘Pepsi Generation,’ Pinto Line-Up, Excedrin P.M. (1977-79)

With Mother’s Day fast-approaching in the US, I’ve rescued a Sears spot from the dumpster of time and displayed it below. It looks like this commercial for Kenmore dishwashers likely aired in both 1978 and ’79. You can also ingest … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Plymouth Volaré, Ore-Ida Fries, United Airlines, The Perfect Cup (1976)

We’re going to linger in 1976 today and soak up a collection of finely-designed, “comfortable” commercials. First, we have the all-new line-up for Plymouth Volaré featuring spokesperson Sergio Franchi. Following that, it’s Ore-Ida Golden Crinkle fries, United Airlines, and The … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Spaceship Honeycomb, ABC Thursday, Revlon Moon Drops, Ford Fairmont (1977-78)

We’re focused on the late seventies on this fine Friday. You can view two spots from 1977 and two from ’78. Dive in for the Spaceship Honeycomb, ABC’s Thursday night comedy line-up, Revlon Moon Drops lipstick, and Ford Fairmont. Have … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Ford Pinto, Olympia Beer, Mercury Monarch, Panasonic TV (1970-76)

*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* I haven’t dipped into the Buried Treasure files in a while, so let me do that now. Here’s a quartet of vintage commercials comprising … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Burger King, Bac-Os, Lena Horne, Pontiac Phoenix (1979)

It’s a 1979 kinda day here at the ‘Disco. I’ve lined up a fine quartet of commercials featuring Burger King, Betty Crocker Bac-Os, Lena Horne for Vision Center, and the 1980 Pontiac Phoenix. Enjoy with or without ketchup. BURGER KING … Continue reading

70s Commercials: AMF Sporting Gear, Toyota Corona, Firestone ‘Kings Island,’ Gaines-Burgers (1977-78)

Two spots from 1977 today, and two from ’78. You’ll find an animated spot for AMF which seems influenced by Terry Gilliam, the ’79 Toyota Corona Liftback, Firestone at Kings Island theme park, and Gaines-Burgers dog food. I can’t see … Continue reading