70s Commercials: Barbie, Schlitz, Winnie-The-Pooh, Chuck Wagon (1975-76)

I’ve got a fun batch of seventies commercials for your viewing pleasure today. From 1975, we have Sears Winnie-the-Pooh clothing and Chuck Wagon dog food. From 1976, Schlitz beer with Larry “CHiPs” Wilcox and Superstar Barbie with Judy “Dyna Girl” … Continue reading

From The Vault: Evel Soars On Harley ’75

**Time to pull a classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared June 19, 2011** Here’s a totally radical magazine ad for you from 1975. Evel Knievel for Harley-Davidson – featuring “Knievel’s own XR-750” and other nifty … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Janitor In A Drum, United Airlines, Ford (1974-78)

Here’s a batch of seventies commercials that appeared on the ol’ YouTube channel when the website was on hiatus. From 1974, we have Janitor in a Drum (how do they fit them in there?), United Airlines, and Ford’s 1975 line-up. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Pillsbury Egg Baskets, Pinto Pony & More (1975)

A very good Memorial Day Weekend Friday to you. Today, the theme is “1975” and the commercials to follow all appeared then. Take a gander at spots for the Ford Pinto Pony MPG, Great Western Savings (my childhood bank), Pillsbury … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Eureka Vacuum, Mazda Wagon, ‘Three Musketeers’ & More (1974-75)

Our new batch of seventies commercials is a mix of products from 1974 to 1976 (or thereabouts). Firstly, the Eureka vacuum. Following that, Horizon Coffee with Pernell Roberts playing a bean-grower called Simon Stone. Finally, the Mazda wagon and a … Continue reading