70s Commercials: Kraft Butter Mints, Screwball Toy, Drano, Vanquish (1972)

Here’s to a happy Funshine Friday. Today, we’re focused on 1972. The seventies commercials awaiting your eyeballs are Kraft Butter Mints (you can’t eat just one!), Hasbro’s Screwball puzzle-toy (with sports champs; Tom Seaver, Bob Griese, and Earl Monroe), Drano, … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Marathon Candy Bar, American Airlines, AFX Race Cars, IBM Typewriter (1971-78)

*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* On this batch of Buried Treasures we have an assortment of commercials ranging from 1971 all the way to ’78. First, it’s Patrick Wayne … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Burger King, Charms Pop, Chevy Nova, Timex (1970-71)

I’ve got a fine set of early seventies spots for you today. Firstly, a humorous spot for Burger King featuring actor Dick O’Neill. Followed by commercials for Charms Big Pops (loved these and Charms Blow Pops as a kid), Chevy … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Space Dust Candy, American Express Travelers Cheques, Crystal Vanish, Mazda 626 (1978-79)

Here’s a funky assortment of commercials from the late seventies. First, we have a spot for Space Dust candy. When you were on the ‘Dust it sizzled and crackled in your mouth. Outta sight, man. Following that, you’ll find American … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Chicken Of The Sea, Betty Crocker, Ford Granada (1975)

A very good 1975 to you. We’re rolling into a quartet of vintage commercials from the year featuring Chicken of the Sea, Betty Crocker cakes & candies (yes, candies!), Ford Granada, and Vise Grip. It’s not easy making an interesting … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Pillsbury Danish Swirls, Almond Joy, Plymouth Satellite (1971)

A very good Friday to you. Here’s a fine set of golden commercials from 50-years-back in 1971. Pillsbury Danish Swirls (pop ’em in the toaster!), Almond Joy candy bar with a young Jeff Conaway, Plymouth Satellite, and Miller High Life. … Continue reading