70s Spots: Aim Toothpaste & Mentholatum Ointment (1976 & ’77)

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Not Dorothy Hamill

“Take Aim against cavities.”

Let’s get ourselves cleaned up with commercials for Aim toothpaste and Mentholatum Ointment. The Aim spot aired in July of 1977 and the Mentholatum spot aired in January of 1976.

We were a strictly a Crest family back in my youth, so I only rarely got my teeth into some minty Aim. Mentholatum, however! Whenever my sister or I had a cold our Mother would slather that aromatic ointment all over us. Yikes. That wasn’t entirely pleasant.

Aim Toothpaste Commercial (1977)

Mentholatum Ointment Commercial (1976)

Previously on 70s Spots: Panasonic TVs (1971 & ’72)

70s Spots: Panasonic TVs (1971 & ’72)

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Fancy TV dancin’

“Just slightly ahead of our time.”

Our commercials today are from the early 70s and feature Panasonic television sets. First, we have a spot from November 1971 with a pair of fancy dancers.

After that, a spot from December 1972 touting Panasonic’s “Quatrecolor” TV set. Turn on and tune in.

Panasonic TV ‘Dancers’ Commercial (1971)

Panasonic ‘Quatrecolor’ TV Commercial (1972)

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Burger King And I’ (1978 & ’79)

Bionic Disco: Celebrating 6 Years Online!

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Party time!

Loyal readers and Seventies sophisticates – Bionic Disco is celebrating six years online this week! I “soft launched” the site on May 30th, 2011 and I’m pleased as Hawaiian Punch that you continue to check in and share the 1970s commercials and pop culture fun.

Please go right ahead and share your favorite Bionic Disco posts with your friends. You can find our Facebook and Twitter pages with a simple click. And, don’t be afraid to leave friendly comments and time-warped memories on posts.

A VERY BIG THANK YOU, Bionic pals!

Also, I’d like to remind you that if you find yourself desiring some amazing 1970s music, be sure to visit my companion site, CHERRY STEREO.com!

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70s Spots: ‘Burger King And I’ (1978 & ’79)

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We did it!

“Who’s got that flame-broiled burger and it’s never fried?!”

All right, ‘Disco shimmy shakers – here’s two spots for Burger King featuring the “Burger King And I” jingle-song-thingy.

First, a commercial from September 1978 with a group of Girl Scouts. Second, a spot from July 1979 laser-focused on the company’s french fries.

‘Burger King And I’ Commercial (1978)

Burger King ‘French Fries’ Commercial (1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: ’73 Mercury Montego & Comet (1972)

70s Spots: ’73 Mercury Montego & Comet (1972)

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Brougham Sweet Brougham

“Built better to ride better.”

A pair of Mercury spots for your Memorial Day. Both aired in October of 1972, showing off the new ’73 models.

First, one shot in California for the Montego MX Brougham. Second, one shot at Daytona in Florida for the Comet.

’73 Mercury Montego ‘Horses’ Commercial (1972)

’73 Mercury Comet ‘Daytona’ Commercial (1972)

Previously on 70s Spots: Jeep CJ-5 & Mustang II (1974)

70s Spots: Jeep CJ-5 & Mustang II (1974)

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‘Jeep CJ-5 – it’s fun to drive!’

“What’cha doin’ on your day off?”

I’ve been absent from the ‘Disco for a few days. Apologies for that. Let’s get things rolling again with two car commercials.

First, a spot for Jeep CJ-5 from January of 1974 (produced in ’73). After that, a Mustang II spot from April ’74. Somewhat ironically, the commercial features a take-off of Melanie’s “What Have They Done To My Song Ma.” They done turned it into a Ford spot! That’s what they done.

Jeep CJ-5 Commercial (1974)

Ford Mustang II ‘Car Of The Year’ Commercial (1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Have A Pepsi Day’ (1978)