“70s Ads” are back! Can you feel the excitement? Let’s get right to it with a January 1971 Burger Beer ad from Cincinnati magazine. Is that fella Gary Collins, or am I crazy? More Gary Collins: Show Toppers: ‘Born Free’ … Continue reading
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Here’s a funky assortment of commercials from the late seventies. First, we have a spot for Space Dust candy. When you were on the ‘Dust it sizzled and crackled in your mouth. Outta sight, man. Following that, you’ll find American … Continue reading
It’s time to stomp our feet along with Ashton, Gardner and Dyke‘s “Resurrection Shuffle.” Ashton, Gardner and Dyke were a UK-based band who released three LPs in the early seventies. “Resurrection Shuffle,” written by Tony Ashton, was the group’s biggest … Continue reading
Hurray! Friday has arrived. Let’s celebrate by jumping in the Way-Way-Back Machine and pulling out a quartet of commercials. Here’s a summer selection featuring the Nestea Plunge, AMC Pacer (with Ed McMahon), L’eggs pantyhose, and R-R-R-Raw Power from Ideal. NESTEA … Continue reading
**A classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared August 31, 2014** Fotomat ‘America’s Parking Lots.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, Sept. 03, 1971) “Driving up to a Fotomat store is just about the easiest way in the whole world … Continue reading
*Time for more “Buried Treasure” commercials that appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* Here’s a batch of 1976 commercials featuring the Sears Tele-Games console, Homelite Chainsaw, and the Xerox Fax Machine. A home … Continue reading