“Limousines for the feet.”
(Converse commercial, 1975)
“You’re the greatest – and that’s no jive…”
Ladies and Gentlemen, we now present the B Street Five for Converse All Star basketball shoes! The commercial aired in May of 1975…and that’s no jive.
Previously on 70s Spots: M&M’s Candies Man (1976)
The M&M’s Candies Man has sorta got a thing for chocolate-covered peanuts.
“The milk chocolate melts in your mouth…not in your hand.”
Now here’s a good one. It’s the M&M’s Candies Man singing a version of “The Candy Man” and prancing around San Francisco with a pack of kids. The spot aired in October of 1976.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #552: Magnavox TV W/ Built-In Odyssey Game (1976)
Five years young!
Loyal visitors and 70s time-walkers – Bionic Disco is celebrating five years online today! I “soft launched” the site on May 30th, 2011 and I’m very pleased that you continue to check in and share the 1970s commercials and pop culture goodness.
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THANK YOU, Bionic pals! I do need to mention that my daily work schedule has become a bit overwhelming in the past two years, so I’m going to need to step back from daily posting here. Never fear though, there will still be regular updates and more awesome commercials on the way. Just not seven-days-a-week.
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‘Touch again, and it’s Odyssey. America’s favorite home video game!’
(Magnavox commercial, 1976)
“Quality in every detail.”
Here’s a commercial for a Magnavox TV with the Odyssey video game system’s Pong built right in. Just one touch is all it takes and you’re immersed in a world of stunning tennis-like competition.
The spot aired in December of 1976.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #550, 551: Texaco ‘Rough Roads’ & ‘Oil Wells’ (1975)
Just another typical Southern California Texaco full-service station station circa 1974-’75.
“Texaco understands what rough roads can do to tires and shock absorbers…”
To finish off this week of commercials, we have two for Texaco. First up, a focus on rough road conditions and other vehicle wear and tear. After that, a commercial about erecting over 1,600 oil wells. Both spots were likely produced in late 1974 and aired in January of ’75.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #548, 549: Chevy Chevelle & Vega Wagon (1974)
Chevrolet preps for Bicentennial fever.
“Chevrolet makes sense for America.”
Here we have two commercials for Chevy touting great gas mileage and affordable pricing. First, one for the ’75 Chevelle. Second, one for the Vega Wagon. Both spots aired on the last day of 1974.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #547: Hamilton Beach Double Mac (Joe Namath, 1976)