70s Commercials: Crest, Weebles West, Bell Telephone, Lovin’ Spoonfuls (1974)

“You can’t beat Crest for fighting cavities.” Today’s post lands on 1974 or thereabouts. We start off with a Crest Toothpaste commercial (starring Arthur O’Connell, John Erwin, and Kit Smythe) and follow that beauty up with spots for the Weebles … Continue reading

Eighties Week: Betty Crocker, Orbit Gum, Orville Redenbacher, Parkay Commercials (1980-81)

“Bake someone happy!” Happy what’s left of the weekend! Eighties Week has rolled around again and we’re dipping into 1980 and ’81. The commercials found below feature Betty Crocker and the “Bake Someone Happy” theme, Orbit Sugar Free Gum, good … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Dodge Diplomat, Tender Vittles, Walmart, BOnz (1979)

“Test Drive Total Performance.” It’s time to linger in 1979 for a while. Here’s four vintage spots from the year featuring Dodge Diplomat (if that’s a “hidden” camera I’ll eat my hat), Tender Vittles, Walmart, and BOnz dog treats. Let … Continue reading

70s Commercials: GE FlashCubes, Dristan, Cool Whip, AMC Matador (1970-72)

Ahhh, the weekend hath almost arriveith. That means it’s time for Friday’s collection of seventies commercials. On display today, we have an animated spot for GE MagiCube FlashCubes, as well as commercials for Dristan Tablets, Cool Whip (with Michael Bell … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Fritos ‘Munch-A-Bunch’ & Mercedes-Benz (1979)

After a decade of calling these posts “70s Spots” I’m just going to start calling them “70s Commercials.” When I worked in advertising we called commercials and trailers “spots,” but I think a general audience may not make as quick … Continue reading

70s Spots: Purina, Chuck Wagon, Ford & Mercury (1974-76)

“Chow! Chow! Chow!” Hey there! It’s time to catch up on the latest vintage Seventies commercials to go up on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel. Purina ‘Chow! Chow! Chow!’ Cat Food Commercial (1975) Purina ‘Chow! Chow! Chow!’ Cat Food with … Continue reading