70s Commercials: Jell-O, AMC Matador, Wrangler, Power Tennis (1974)

We’re focused on 1974 today and a lovely set of “new” commercials. Enjoy spots for Strawberry Jell-O, the AMC Matador (don’t see many of those on the road these days), Wrangler women’s fashions, and Power Tennis with Bobby Riggs. JELL-O … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Hush Puppies, Pontiac Le Mans, Stick Shifters, Lavoris (1973)

Over the past week the commercials presented here were from 1970 through 1972. Therefore, you may have deduced that today’s selection would be from 1973. If so, give yourself a hearty slap on the back. Here now, from 1973, we … Continue reading

From The Vault: Godfrey Cambridge For Kool-Aid (1973)

**A classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared July 21, 2015** Godfrey Cambridge For Kool-Aid. (‘Ebony’ magazine, July, 1973) “Another Kool-Aid smile.” Actor-comedian, Godfrey Cambridge appeared in the 1970s films Watermelon Man and Cotton Comes To … Continue reading