“Everything’s Archie!” Hello, Bionic faithful! Thanks for hangin’ on while life and the day job have been keeping me overly-busy. Let me lay a double-post on you and welcome you to Sixties Week! A real grab bag of wonderment awaits. … Continue reading
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“The Peanut Butter Eater’s Peanut Butter.” Here’s a batch of groovy commercials that aired in 1972. First up, Alan Sues of Laugh-In fame as the Peter Pan Peanut Butter mascot. After that klutzy classic, swallow 30 second time capsules for … Continue reading
“Ah, groovy. Like, wow!” Swinging all the way back to the start of the decade, here are four spots from 1970 or thereabouts. First up, a “groovy” commercial for Zest. Remember, folks – it’s not soap! After that refreshing 30 … Continue reading
“It’s a giant of a meal.” Sixties Week is back! This hearty double-post features an old timey commercial for Sandy’s Big Scot Burger. Apparently, McDonald’s “borrowed” the Big Scot idea for their wickedly successful Big Mac. After that bit of … Continue reading
“Melts in your mouth…not in your hand.” It’s 1977 this time around and I’ve got four quality commercials on-tap. Hit the clickers for spots featuring the M&M’s Candies Man, Hi-C Peach, Armour Hot Dogs, and everyone’s favorite Seventies mascot – … Continue reading
“The New Morning.” Happy Father’s Day! We’re stopping the Wayback Machine in 1975 (and thereabouts). In the starring role, we have a vaguely humorous commercial for McDonald’s “improved” breakfast menu. In co-starring roles, we’ve got spots for The Gap, Welcome … Continue reading