Saturday 70s Spots: RCA TV & Campbell’s Soup (1976)

“RCA is making television better and better.” I now declare this weekend – 1976! To get the timewarp underway, here’s two commercials that aired in September ’76. First, a spot for RCA’s ColorTrak TVs starring Hall of Fame jockey, Eddie … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Groovie Goolies’ Sing ‘Frankie’ (1970)

Happy Funshine Friday and impending extended weekend! Here’s Filmation’s Groovie Goolies singing a tune about cast member, Frankie. YouTube poster, JoeyFaustAGoGo has taken the stereo audio for the tune from the Goolies’ 1970 L.P. and synched it to the original … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Ford Futura & Pinto (1978 & ’79)

“Join the Pinto family.” Ford Weekend continues today with two more vintage commercials. First up, we have a spot featuring some hot disco dancing and the “new” Ford Futura. After that, you’ll enjoy a family-oriented spot for everyone’s favorite, the … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Ford Pickups ‘Mr. Majestyk’ (1976)

“93 out of 100 of all Ford trucks built since ’63 are still on the job.” Welcome to Ford Weekend here at the ‘Disco. Let’s get started with two spots for Ford pickup trucks. Both of the commercials below aired … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Fat Albert & The Cosby Kids’: ‘Everybody’s Different’ (1972)

Happy Funshine Friday, folks! It’s time for a toe-tappin’ tune from Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. “Everybody’s Different” appeared in season one, episode three of Fat Albert and originally aired on September 23, 1972. ‘Fat Albert & The Cosby … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Miller Lite With Deacon Jones & Red Auerbach (1977 & ’79)

“Everything you always wanted in a beer…and less.” Happy Mother’s Day! Let’s celebrate by knocking back two frosty, sports-oriented commercials for Miller Lite beer. First, we have a February, 1977 spot with Pro Football Hall of Famer, Deacon Jones (d. … Continue reading