70s Commercials: Safeguard Soap, Betty Crocker Snackin’ Cake, Gillette Dry Look, Timex (1970-73)

“Twice the lather.” How’s everything, Bionic buddies? Are you ready for some vintage commercials from the Seventies? Can I get a “Heck, ya!”? Alrighty, we’ll start off with a spot from 1973 for Safeguard soap. Following on, you’ll find commercials … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Folger’s Crystals, Banquet Fried Chicken, Carnation Breakfast Bar, ‘Billy’ (1979)

“Tastes as rich as it looks.” After a successful re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere, we’ve safely-landed the Wayback Machine in the waters of 1979. The late-Seventies commercials on display feature Folger’s Crystals instant coffee, Banquet Fried Chicken, Carnation Breakfast Bar, and … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Tumblin Weebles, Diet Pepsi, Mazda GLC, Sunbeam Ranch Bread (1978)

“Tumble and wobble all around!” Good day, time-trippers. We’re back to the usual Seventies era with this post and 1978 is our precise destination. This quartet of old timey advertisements starts of with the Tumblin Weebles Fun House and flips … Continue reading →

80s Commercials: Chef Boyardee, Today’s Girl, Western Airlines, Pabst, A1, Hidden Valley Ranch, Nature Valley, Hardee’s (1980-83)

“It’s everything you like all rolled up into one!” All right, Bionic time travelers – Now that we’ve had our fill of the Sixties, lets dive into 80s Week! From the top of the decade in 1980, we’ve got commercials … Continue reading →

60s Commercials: Post Cereals, Rambler, Camay, Ultra Brite, Wish-Bone, Mr. Potato Head, Micrin (1966-69)

“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 →

70s Commercials: Jell-O, Polaroid With Morgan Freeman, Arrid, VW Bus (1974-77)

“When you’ve got it made – you’ve got it made.” Another batch of tasty Seventies commercials incoming. This quartet originally aired from 1974 to 1977. First up, a spot for Jell-O featuring a “luncheon salad” and narration by Peter Thomas. … Continue reading →