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
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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
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
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
It’s time for a quick commercial break. Watch this clip for Hostess from 1976 (or thereabouts). When I was a kid I could eat buckets full of Hostess pies, cup cakes and Twinkies if given half a chance. Thankfully, I … Continue reading
Time for a commercial break, Bionic people. Here’s a fun, 30-second spot for Atari featuring Pete Rose, Pele (“I quit soccer to play Atari”) and the always amazing Don Knotts (a personal favorite). The games on display are Atari Home … Continue reading