This is one of those TV spots that’s so awful it turns into something wonderful. In 1978, Japanese seafood company Hagoromo produced this apparently unauthorized Star Wars tuna fish spot to capitalize on the movie’s breakout success and impending release … Continue reading
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Howdy, Bionicettes! It’s high time we had something fresh, tasty and “new” to look at. Enjoy this :30 second spot for M&Ms featuring the short-lived M&M Candy Gang from 1978. Eat your M&Ms…or else! … Continue reading
Hiya folks, my apologies for the lack of updates last week. I was out of town and busier than a Far Out Space Nut. Let’s jump right back into the action with these excellent ABC TV promos featuring The Bionic … Continue reading
It’s time for a refreshing television spot from 1977. Enjoy a clean, crisp, lemony taste of Pepsi Light with actress Lisa Eilbacher of Beverly Hills Cop fame and actor Kevin Hooks from The White Shadow. Yeah! … Continue reading
The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride made its Disneyland debut in September of 1979. As you might imagine the ride was advertised aggressively on TV sets – at least in Southern California. I can remember the excitement surrounding the opening … Continue reading
This TV spot trumpets the re-release of Star Wars to theaters in 1978. As much as I adore the film I must admit it does look a bit ancient around the edges in this classic commercial. Note the not-yet-updated lo-fi … Continue reading