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

Posted on July 6, 2021 by David Moore

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 ‘AFTER SCHOOL’ COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{General Foods Strawberry Jell-O brand gelatin commercial featuring Jenny Schrang of Miami making after school treats. Narrator is Peter Thomas. Spot aired March 1974.}

AMC MATADOR CAR COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{American Motors Corporation dealer commercial featuring the Matador and customer Larry Stewart. Spot aired March 1974.}

’70S STYLE: WRANGLER CLOTHING COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{Wrangler 100% cotton clothing commercial featuring women’s fashions aired March 1974.}

POWER TENNIS TOY COMMERCIAL (BOBBY RIGGS, 1974)

_{Hasbro Power Tennis commercial featuring a play on Bobby Riggs famous loss to Billy Jean King. Spot aired circa 1974-75.}

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

More Jell-O: Saturday 70s Spots: Roy Rogers, Dale Evans & Jell-O (1973)

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

More 70s Fashion: 70s Spots: 70s Fashion – Wedding Dresses (1972)

More Toys: 70s Spots: Hertz, Mattel’s Rock Flowers, Aurora Derby, Sheraton (1970-73)

Music For Monday: The Intruders, ‘I’ll Always Love My Mama’ (1973)

Posted on July 5, 2021 by David Moore

Here’s a group of guys brave enough to drop their cool facade and sing “I’ll Always Love My Mama.” The bravery paid off for The Intruders and they grabbed a #36 hit on the US Hot 100 (#6 R&B).

“I’ll Always Love My Mama” was written by Gamble/Huff and McFadden/Whitehead and originally appeared on The Intruders’ 1973 LP Save The Children.

THE INTRUDERS, ‘I’LL ALWAYS LOVE MY MAMA’ (1973, ‘SOUL TRAIN’)

Previously on Music for Monday: B.B. King, ‘I Like To Live The Love’ (Live, 1974)

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

Posted on July 2, 2021 by David Moore

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 have spots for Hush Puppies shoes, Pontiac Le Mans, Stick Shifters Flippin’ Fool, and Lavoris mouthwash.

(Visit the Bionic Disco YouTube channel for thousands more 70s commercials.)

HUSH PUPPIES SHOES COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{Hush Puppies shoes commercial featuring a “dumb” theme aired September 1973.}

PONTIAC ‘NEW’ LE MANS COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{General Motors Pontiac Le Mans commercial featuring a Grand Prix and Firebird aired January 1973.}

STICK SHIFTERS ‘FLIPPIN’ FOOL’ TOY COMMERCIAL (HASBRO, 1973)

_{Hasbro Stick Shifters Flippin’ Fool toy car commercial featuring “four-on-the-floor stick shift” aired in1973.}

LAVORIS MOUTHWASH COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{Lavoris mouthwash & gargle commercial featuring a husband & wife aired September 1973.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Kellogg’s, G.I. Joe, Tab Cola, Wurlitzer (1972)

More Shoes: 70s Spots: Fotomat (Animated) & Kinney Shoes (Ken Berry, 1976)

More Pontiac: Daily 70s Ad : Pontiac Safari Wagon (1978)

More Toy Racers: 70s Spots: Tyco ‘Stick-Shift Racing’ & Eveready (1973)

More Lavoris: Daily 70s Spot: Lavoris Mouthwash Commercial (1976)

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

Posted on July 1, 2021 by David Moore

**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 Harlem, among others. The ad originally appeared in the July, 1973 issue of Ebony magazine.

(Source: Ebony)

Previously on Rad Ads: ‘Shaft In Africa’ (1973)

Classic 70s Music Ads: Earth, Wind & Fire, ‘Evil’ (1973)

Posted on June 30, 2021 by David Moore

_{Earth, Wind & Fire, ‘Evil’ ad via Cash Box June 30, 1973}

Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Evil” appeared on the 1973 LP Head To The Sky. The tune was written by the band’s Maurice White and Philip Bailey and hit #50 on the US Hot 100. Spin it below.

EARTH, WIND & FIRE, ‘EVIL’ (1973)

Previously on Classic 70s Music Ads: Spirit, ‘Nature’s Way’ (1971)

70s Commercials: Kellogg’s, G.I. Joe, Tab Cola, Wurlitzer (1972)

Posted on June 29, 2021 by David Moore

The theme for the day is 1972 and I have four vintage commercials for you. Fire up the projector and welcome Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, the G.I. Joe Mobile Support Vehicle, Tab Cola, and the Wurlitzer Funmaker Organ.

KELLOGG’S CORN FLAKES COMMERCIAL (1972)