70s Spots: Burger King, ‘Have it your way’

Commercial time, Bionic believers. For Burger King in the 70s the “Have it your way” advertising campaign was kind of a big deal. Chew up a typical TV spot from 1974 or so. You’ll be singing along in spite of … Continue reading

70s Spots: King Vitaman breakfast cereal

Quaker Oat’s King Vitaman breakfast cereal first hit the market in 1970 and featured excellent animated commercials created by Jay Ward Productions. You’ll know Jay Ward from their brilliant work on shows such as Rocky & Bullwinkle, Dudley Do-Right and … Continue reading

70s Spots: Arm & Hammer, ‘Onion Power’

Time for a commercial. Here’s a fun one from 1977 or thereabouts; Arm & Hammer Baking Soda’s animated plea to change the poor old box in your fridge more often. “What took you so long?” (Thanks YouTube poster Genius7277 and … Continue reading

70s Spots: Tyco Nite-Glow Double-Loop Racing

Time for a Sunday commercial break and “You are about to see something incredible!” Tyco’s Nite-Glow Double Loop Racing set from 1977. Look at those blurry slot cars go! Truth is, although these race cars sets always seemed so cool … Continue reading

70s Spots: Dick Van Dyke for Kodak’s instant camera, ‘The Handle’

Gather round the TV, it’s time for a commercial break. Here’s a quick spot from 1978 featuring Dick Van Dyke touting Kodak’s “least-expensive instant camera” The Handle. The Handle was an attempt by Kodak to compete with Polaroid for the … Continue reading

TV Time: The Bionic Woman Doll And ‘Dome House’

It’s the Jaime Sommers, Bionic Woman doll. “She’s back from her mission” and relaxing in her Dome House awaiting Steve Austin’s arrival. You know it’s going to be a sweet and tingly bionic evening because Jaime has slipped into her … Continue reading