70s Commercials: Gravy Train, Miracle Whip, Mr. Muscle, ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ (1979)

“We’ve got meaty taste in the bag.” A very good February to you! Here’s a batch of commercials that ran in 1979. Starting off, we have a spot for Gravy Train featuring Dinah’s Dog Diner. After that, a classic spot … Continue reading

70s Holiday Commercials: Pillsbury Sugar Cookies, Alpha Beta & Angels Xmas Trees, ‘Jack Frost’ Special (1976-79)

“Just slice, shape, and bake.” A very fine Christmas Eve, and hearty holiday greetings to all Bionic Friends! Let’s take in a batch of freshly-baked December commercials from 1976 and ’79. You’ll find vintage spots for Pillsbury Sugar Cookies, Alpha … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Honda Civic, Spoon Size Shredded Wheat, ‘Barbara Walters Special,’ West Bend Slo Cooker (1977-78)

“Honda – We make it simple.” Today, it’s all about 1977 and ’78. Here’s the line-up; Honda Civic (with a VO by Burgess Meredith), Spoon Size Shredded Wheat cereal, The Barbara Walters Special (with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Redd … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Aurora Skittle-Pool, Ford Galaxie & More

From March 2019 to January 2021 this website was on hiatus. During that time, I continued posting seventies commercials to the Bionic Disco YouTube channel. Since those worthy spots have not appeared here, I’m occasionally going to post the best … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Have A Coke And A Smile’ (Bob Hope, 1979)

“A Coke and a smile – makes me feel good.” Two Coca-Cola commercials today from July of 1979. Both feature the famous “Have A Coke And A Smile” jingle. The first gets a boost of star power from Bob Hope. … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Bernie Kopell & Bob Hope (1976)

“Sold more handheld calculators…than anybody else in America.” Handheld calculators! The Love Boat! Bob Hope! We’ve got a mighty mix for today’s vintage spots. First in the queue, The Love Boat‘s Bernie “Doc” Kopell for National Semiconductor calculators. The spot … Continue reading