70s Commercials: Big Jim Toy (1973), Jenos Pizza Rolls (1972) & More

As we prepare to roll into the weekend, I’ve gathered together another fine set of seventies commercials for you. They range from 1971 to 1974 and feature the Ford station wagon, Jenos Pizza Rolls, Big Jim’s Rescue Rig, and Green … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Aurora Skittle-Pool, Ford Galaxie & More

From March 2019 to January 2021 this website was on hiatus. During that time, I continued posting seventies commercials to the Bionic Disco YouTube channel. Since those worthy spots have not appeared here, I’m occasionally going to post the best … Continue reading

70s Spots: Volkswagen & Kodak (1972), Tums & Quasar (1973)

Look out!!! Welcome one and all to the latest batch of seventies commercials. Today, you’ll find spots for the 1973 Volkswagen 412 wagon and sedan, Kodak, Tums, and Quasar. I hope your journey back in time is a pleasant one. … Continue reading

From The Vault: Rare McDonald’s ‘McDonaldland’ Industrial Film (1972)

**Time to pull a classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared April 3, 2013** Hangin’ with Mayor McCheese. (‘McDonald’s Setmakers,’ 1972) Here’s a rare and delightful time warp back to your childhood – when a visit … Continue reading

70s Spots: Vicks NyQuil (Sherman Hemsley, 1972) & Big Wally (Cathryn Damon, 1974)

There’s a pair of future TV stars in today’s batch of seventies commercials. You’ll spy Sherman Hemsley from The Jeffersons in a spot for NyQuil and Cathryn Damon from Soap in one for Big Wally. You can also take in … Continue reading

Classic 70s Ads: Dionne Warwick, ‘Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head’ (1972)

Dionne Warwick, ‘Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head’ ad via Cash Box, April 1, 1972 By early 1972 Dionne Warwick had left Scepter Records and signed with Warner Brothers. That likely makes this “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head” Scepter … Continue reading