70s Spots: AFX Racing (1979) & Merry-Go-School Bus Toy (1977)

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‘This is Data Race. The world’s only computerized road racing system.’

“The closest thing to real racing!”

Let’s sprawl out in the living room and play with some toys. First out of the box, a commercial for Aurora’s AFX Data Race model cars set. This one features a nifty computerized track and aired in November of 1979.

Second, going back a few years earlier to ’77, we have a spot for the little ‘uns. This one has a toddler pining to attend classes with Tomy’s Merry-Go-School Bus.

AFX ‘Data Race’ Toy Commercial (1979)

Merry-Go-School Bus Toy Commercial (1977)

Previously on 70s Spots: Taco Bell (1978) & McDonald’s Breakfast (1979)

70s Spots: Taco Bell (1978) & McDonald’s Breakfast (1979)

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Bringing back the memories with the old Taco Bell uniforms and menu

“Head for taca-taca-taca-Taco Bell!”

We’re laying out some tasty fast food selections today. A March 1978 commercial for Taco Bell followed by a McDonald’s breakfast spot from October 1979. Yummy!?

*Interesting note: I’m fairly surprised that this is the first time since our launch seven years ago that I’m posting something Taco Bell-related. The company’s Seventies commercials are somewhat rare.

Vintage Taco Bell Commercial (1978)

McDonald’s ‘Breakfast’ Commercial (1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: ’72 Chevy Chevelle & Lincoln Continentals (1971)

70s Spots: ’72 Chevy Chevelle & Lincoln Continentals (1971)

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A Chevelle among the sheep

“Building a better way to see the U.S.A.”

In our commercial showroom today we have two auto spots from December of 1971. First up, a ’72 Chevy Chevelle tours Pennsylvania with narration by Casey Kasem.

Second, a spot for the ’72 Continental Mark IV and Lincoln Continental. Get behind the wheel for two minutes of historical fun.

’72 Chevy Chevelle Commercial (1971)

’72 Lincoln Continentals Commercial (1971)

Previously on 70s Spots: Coca-Cola ‘#1’ (1973) & Pepsi ‘Feelin’ Free’ (1974)

More Chevy Chevelle at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot #548, 549: Chevy Chevelle & Vega Wagon (1974)

More Lincoln Continental at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot: Ford’s ’73 Lincoln Continentals (1972)

70s Spots: Coca-Cola ‘#1’ (1973) & Pepsi ‘Feelin’ Free’ (1974)

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‘There’s nothing quite like the taste of Coca-Cola…’

“America’s #1 soft drink.”

We’re going with a soda pop theme today. First, we have a Coca-Cola commercial from September 1973 featuring a fancy self-drinking bottle.

Second, a spot for Pepsi from February 1974 featuring a charity car wash group. Wash ’em down.

Coca-Cola ‘#1’ Commercial (1973)

Pepsi Cola ‘Feelin’ Free’ Commercial (1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: Weebles Circus (1977) & My Sleepy Baby Doll (1979)

70s Spots: Weebles Circus (1977) & My Sleepy Baby Doll (1979)

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Swingin’ Weebles!

“Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down!”

It’s playtime with a pair of toy commercials on display. A 1977 spot for Romper Room’s Weebles Circus followed by a September 1979 spot for Fisher-Price’s My Sleepy Baby doll. Don’t have too much fun now, kids!

Weebles Circus Toy Commercial (1977)

‘My Sleepy Baby’ Doll Commercial (Fisher-Price, 1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Dr. Strange’ (1978) & ‘California Fever’ (1979)

More Romper Room at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot: Digger The Dog (1978)

More Fisher-Price at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Ad: Fisher-Price Toys (1974)

70s Spots: ‘Dr. Strange’ (1978) & ‘California Fever’ (1979)

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Very Strange…

“Reach into the unknown with Dr.Strange!”

Here’s a pair of long-forgotten television promos for your edification and enjoyment. First up, a September 1978 spot for the TV movie version of Marvel Comic’s Dr. Strange starring Peter Hooten, Jessica Walter, and John Mills.

After that, a November 1979 spot for CBS series California Fever. California Fever lasted all of ten episodes and starred Jimmy McNichol, Marc McClure, and Lorenzo Lamas.

‘Dr. Strange’ TV Promo (1978)

‘California Fever’ TV Series Promo (1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: Animated Tastykake Snacks (1976)