70s Spots: Pepsodent & Gravy Train (1975), The Osmonds & ‘Beatlemania’ (1978)

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‘Believe me, Dick Van Dyke…’

“If you need whiter teeth, you need Pepsodent.”

Time for another hearty batch of vintage Seventies commercials! This time around we’ve got spots for Pepsodent, Gravy Train, ABC TV shows, and the Beatlemania musical.

Pepsodent Toothpaste Commercial (Dick Van Dyke, 1975)

Pepsodent Toothpaste Commercial with Dick Van Dyke aired in 1975.

Gravy Train Dog Food Commercial (1975)

Gravy Train dog food with the voice of Judy Graubart aired October 1975.

‘The Osmonds’/’Love Boat’/’Fantasy Island’ Promo (1978)

‘The Osmonds’/’Love Boat’/’Fantasy Island’ ABC promo aired in 1978.

‘Beatlemania’ On Broadway Commercial (NYC, 1978)

Beatlemania on Broadway aired October 1978.

Previously on 70s Spots: Big Red Gum & Oh Henry! (1975), Gatorade & Sucrets (1974)

More Dick Van Dyke at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Touché Electronic Game (Dick Van Dyke, 1978)

More Gravy Train at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Gravy Train & Purina Dog Meal (June Lockhart, 1977)

More of The Osmonds at Bionic Disco: Funshine Friday: The Osmonds, ‘Having A Party’ (1974)

More Love Boat & Fantasy Island at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot #433: ‘Fantasy Island’/’Love Boat’/’Apple Pie’/’Carter Country, Promo (1978)

70s Spots: Big Red Gum & Oh Henry! (1975), Gatorade & Sucrets (1974)

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‘Chew the gum called Big Red…’

“A big, strong flavor!”

Hello and happy November. Here’s a new batch of old spots for your edification. We’ve got a cigarette-style Big Red chewing gum commercial and an Oh Henry! candy bar spot from 1975. The Oh Henry! ad appears to feature actors Denny Miller and Danielle Brisebois.

After that, it’s back to 1974 with Gatorade and Sucrets. (Probably best not consumed together).

Big Red Gum Commercial (1975)

Oh Henry! Candy Commercial (1975)

Oh Henry! candy bar with (I believe) Denny Miller and Danielle Brisebois aired October 1975.

Gatorade Commercial (1974)

Gatorade Thirst Quencher aired July 1974.

Sucrets Commercial (1974)

Sucrets aired January 1974 (likely produced in 1973).

Previously on 70s Spots: Mr.Clean, Dristan, Bon Ami (1976-79)

More Gatorade at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Pepsi & Gatorade (1970)

70s Spots: Mr.Clean, Dristan, Bon Ami (1976-79)

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Nothing like the smell of ‘Sunshine Fresh’ chemicals in the morning!

“Clean never smelled this fresh before!”

Hello, ‘Disco delvers! Apologies for the more-delayed-than-usual posting schedule. I was out if state visiting family. Let’s get right back into it.

Today, our vintage commercials feature household products you may have used from 1976 through 1979. My personal fave here being the Mr. Clean spot from ’78. Dive in!

Dristan Sinus Tablets Commercial (1976)

Dristan aired October 1976.

Mr. Clean Commercial (1978)

Mr. Clean aired October 1978.

Bon Ami Cleanser Commercial (1979)

Bon Ami Cleanser aired June 1979.

Previously on 70s Spots: Hawaiian Punch, Cool Whip (1975) & Chevy Citation, Malibu (1979)

*NOTE: This post originally contained a 1977 spot for Super Glue which had to be removed due to the NFL claiming ownership. It can still be viewed on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel.

70s Spots: Hawaiian Punch, Cool Whip (1975) & Chevy Citation, Malibu (1979)

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Punchy about to do his thing

“Hey, how ’bout a nice Hawaiian Punch?!”

Today’s quartet of fun features the animated Hawaiian Punch mascots, Cool Whip’s Tucker Inn, and the new for 1980 Chevy Citation and Malibu.

Hawaiian Punch Commercial (1975)

Hawaiian Punch with animated mascots Punchy & Opie the Oaf aired October 1975.

Cool Whip Commercial (1975)

Cool Whip with Marge Redmond and Paul Dooley aired October 1975.

’80 Chevy Citation Commercial (1979)

’80 Chevy Citation aired November 1979.

’80 Chevy Malibu Commercial (1979)

’80 Chevy Malibu aired October 1979.

Previously on 70s Spots: A-1 (Andy Griffith), Hamburger Helper, Toyota Corona & Mercury Marquis (1971-75)

More Hawaiian Punch at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot: Hawaiian Punch ‘Win Hawaii Sweepstakes’ Commercial (Late 1970s)

More Chevrolet at Bionic Disco: Sunday 70s Spots: The New Chevrolets (1979)

70s Spots: A-1 (Andy Griffith), Hamburger Helper, Toyota Corona & Mercury Marquis (1971-75)

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A hearty endorsement from Sheriff Taylor

“Makes every bite count.”

Here’s a nice mid-week batch of classic Seventies commercials. This time around you’ll find Andy Griffith, James Hampton, the lesser-known these days Toyota Corona, and the 1973 Mercury Marquis.

A-1 Steak Sauce Commercial (Andy Griffith, 1975)

A-1 Steak Sauce with Andy Griffith aired October 1975.

Hamburger Helper Commercial (James Hampton, 1975)

Hamburger Helper with James Hampton aired October 1975.

Toyota Corona Commercial (1971)

Toyota Corona aired August 1971.

’73 Mercury Marquis ‘Chauffeur’ Commercial (1972)

’73 Mercury Marquis ‘Chauffeur’ aired October 1972.

Previously on 70s Spots: Pop-Tarts, Johnston’s Pie Crust, Hardee’s & Carvel Ice Cream (1975-78)

More Andy Griffith at Bionic Disco: Andy Griffith Has Died, 1970s Work Remembered

More James Hampton at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Incredible Edible Egg & Minute Rice (1978)

More Toyota at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Toyota Celica ‘You Asked For It – You Got It!’ (1978)

More Mercury at Bionic Disco: (Post 1,000) Daily 70s Spot: Mercury Capri ‘Sexy European’ (1972)

70s Spots: Pop-Tarts, Johnston’s Pie Crust, Hardee’s & Carvel Ice Cream (1975-78)

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Listen to your friend, Milton the Toaster

“There’s a lot of good inside.”

Lots of high quality goodness in our quartet of vintage commercials today. Click the little arrows below for Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts, Johnston’s Ready-Crust, Hardee’s Big Cheese burger, and Carvel Ice Cream.

Pop-Tarts ‘Milton The Toaster’ Commercial (1975)

Pop-Tarts ‘Milton The Toaster’ with Elaine Giftos aired October 1975.

Johnston’s Pie Crust Commercial (1975)

Johnston’s Pie Crust aired October 1975.

Hardee’s ‘Big Cheese’ Commercial (1978)

Hardee’s ‘Big Cheese’ aired June 1978.

Carvel Ice Cream Commercial (1978)

Carvel Ice Cream aired October 1978.

More Kellogg’s at Bionic Disco: Rad Ads: Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Ecology Stickers (1973)

More Hardee’s at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Hardee’s Steak Sandwich (1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: Carnation, Sanka, Cocoa Pebbles & Alpha-Bits (1973-79)