Daily 70s Spot: Snapper Riding Mower (1975)

“For a good job – done fast.” Righto, time to hop on our Daily 70s Spot and ride it around the lawn. Here’s a snappy little commercial for the Snapper Riding Mower. Spot aired in August of 1975. 38 fertilizing … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Sesame Street’: Ernie Sings ‘Rubber Duckie’ (1970)

‘Rubber Duckie I am awfully fond of you…’ (‘Sesame Street,’ 1970) To assist you in the creation of a most wonderful weekend, Bionic Disco joyfully presents Sesame Street‘s Ernie singing his signature tune, “Rubber Duckie.” This particular clip is the … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Early GTE Computer System (1978)

“Gee!” “No, GTE.” Let’s flick the switch on our Daily 70s Spot. Today we have a GTE commercial featuring an early computerized communications system for hospitals. I love looking at old tech like this. It was so cutting-edge at the … Continue reading

Show Toppers: Claude Akins In ‘Movin’ On’ (1974)

Truckin’ was hot and hip in the 70s and the suits at NBC were ready to capitalize on the trend. Movin’ On originally ran Thursday evenings (later switching to Tuesdays) from September, 1974 to September, 1976. This one-hour drama about … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Esso (Exxon) Gasoline (1971)

“Esso is doing more.” OK, time to “fill ‘er up” with our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have an Esso Gasoline commercial touting the horrors of vehicle “hesitation.” Spot aired in October of 1971. Not long after, I believe just … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: ‘Coke Adds Life’ Coca-Cola ‘Waterfall’ (1978)

“Is it hot where you are? It’s cool where we are. Ice cold Coca-Cola.” Let’s pour out our Daily 70s Spot. Today we have a Coca-Cola commercial featuring the long-running “Coke adds life” campaign. We also have a lovely, gurgling … Continue reading