70s Commercials: Dodge Diplomat, Tender Vittles, Walmart, BOnz (1979)

“Test Drive Total Performance.” It’s time to linger in 1979 for a while. Here’s four vintage spots from the year featuring Dodge Diplomat (if that’s a “hidden” camera I’ll eat my hat), Tender Vittles, Walmart, and BOnz dog treats. Let … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘The Dry Look,’ Chevy Wagon, Polaroid, Robert Hall Clothing (1973)

Today, we move on to a set of commercials from 1973. These lookers feature Gillette’s The Dry Look hair spray, Chevy’s Caprice station wagon, Polaroid, and Robert Hall children’s clothing. There should be a good memory or two therein. Let … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Big Red, Total Cereal, Sears Shirtdresses, ‘The Rose’ (1979)

It’s a 1979 kinda thing today. Tuck into commercials for Wrigley’s Big Red gum, Total Cereal, some high fashion Sears shirtdresses, and a TV trailer for Bette Midler’s The Rose. Have a relaxing and refreshing weekend and let’s meet back … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Maxwell House With Vivian Vance, Hush Puppies, Great Gassers, Goodyear (1973-76)

Happy Funshine Friday! Just for you, here’s a fresh batch of exciting seventies commercials. We begin with good ol’ Vivian Vance as Maxine in a spot for Maxwell House. Vance did a whole series of these Maxwell House spots late … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch, Wish-Bone Italian, Schlitz Malt Liquor, Garanimals (1976-79)

Happy Funshine Friday, Bionic pals! Today, we dive into vintage commercials for Cap’n Crunch cereal (starring the voice of Daws Butler), Wish-Bone Italian dressing (narrated by William Shatner), Schlitz Malt Liquor (with Robert Ridgely), and Garanimals kid’s clothing. Have a … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Levi’s (John Goodman), Crest, Diners Club, Arrow Shirts (1979, 1971)

*Time for more “Buried Treasure” commercials that appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* This time on Buried Treasures, we’ve got three commercials from 1979 and one from 1971. First up, it’s a somewhat … Continue reading