A very happy Friday to you. Today’s batch of commercials aired in 1977. You can enjoy spots for McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish, Honeycomb cereal, Volkswagen Rabbit, and Spray ‘n Wash. Stay safe out there and have a great weekend. MCDONALD’S FILET-O-FISH COMMERCIAL … Continue reading
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**Time to pull a classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared April 3, 2013** Hangin’ with Mayor McCheese. (‘McDonald’s Setmakers,’ 1972) Here’s a rare and delightful time warp back to your childhood – when a visit … Continue reading
Bootsy Collins photo via TheBootCave.com BOOTSY LOOT-SEE NPR.org has posted a chat with seventies funk superstar Bootsy Collins. Bootsy talks about his years with Parliament-Funkadelic and James Brown and plays tracks from his personal collection of recordings. NPR Quote:“The funk … Continue reading
“You deserve a break today!” Two commercials now from McDonald’s classic “You deserve a break” series. The first spot was produced in 1971 and aired on the first day of 1972. The second spot features a symphony orchestra and aired … Continue reading
“Head for taca-taca-taca-Taco Bell!” We’re laying out some tasty fast food selections today. A March 1978 commercial for Taco Bell followed by a McDonald’s breakfast spot from October 1979. Yummy!? *Interesting note: I’m fairly surprised that this is the first … Continue reading
“Nobody can do it like McDonald’s can.” Another summer-related spot today. This one from McDonald’s features a swimming theme and aired in July of 1979. After that, another McDonald’s spot, from November of ’79, showing off Seattle Seahawks drinking glasses. … Continue reading