70s Commercials: ‘Carpenters’/’Olivia!,’ Arthur Treacher’s, Subaru Brat, C.W. Post (1978)

1978 is here and we’ve achieved “Prime Seventies.” Just watch the following ABC promo for back-to-back TV specials featuring The Carpenters, John Davidson, Suzanne Somers, Olivia Newton-John, Andy Gibb, and ABBA. Just…wow! Following that, enjoy spots for Arthur Treacher’s Fish … Continue reading

From The Vault: Rad Ads – Hunt’s Manwich Sandwich Sauce (1978)

**A classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared June 11, 2015** Hunt’s Manwich Sandwich Sauce. (‘Ebony’ magazine, June, 1978) “A sandwich is a sandwich, but a Manwich is a meal.” Contains tomatoes, sweet onions, bell peppers … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Triumph Spitfire, Freedent Gum, Nice ‘N Easy, Hardee’s (1977-78)

Better late than never, here’s Friday’s post on a Sunday. Unfortunately, my web host was experiencing some serious server issues over the past day and a half and I was unable to update. Apologies if you checked in and experienced … 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 (Buried Treasures): Budweiser, ’20/20′, Pepsi & Chevy (1976-78)

Time for more “Buried Treasure” commercials that appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website. Grab a look at spots for Bud, 20/20 with Hugh Downs, Pepsi, and the ’79 Chevy Caprice & Impala. BUDWEISER … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Right Guard ‘Hi, Guy!’ & Wisk ‘Ring Around The Collar!’ (1978)

Two spots from 1978 and two from 1977 on deck today. From ’78, you’ll find the great Chuck McCann in one of his long-running “Hi, guy!” commercials for Right Guard. Next, it’s a classic, and somewhat absurd, “Ring around the … Continue reading