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

70s Commercials: McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish, Honeycomb Cereal, VW Rabbit, Spray ‘N Wash (1977)

A very happy Friday to you. Today’s batch of commercials aired in 1977. You can enjoy spots for McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish, Honeycomb cereal, Volkswagen Rabbit, and Spray ‘n Wash. Stay safe out there and have a great weekend. MCDONALD’S FILET-O-FISH COMMERCIAL … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Catherine Deneuve For Mercury, Tin Can Alley, Admiral TVs, Miller (1977)

*Time for more “Buried Treasure” commercials that appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* Two big celebrity appearances in this set of vintage commercials. First, we find Catherine Deneuve for Mercury Monarch. After that, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Chicken Of The Sea, Betty Crocker, Ford Granada (1975)

A very good 1975 to you. We’re rolling into a quartet of vintage commercials from the year featuring Chicken of the Sea, Betty Crocker cakes & candies (yes, candies!), Ford Granada, and Vise Grip. It’s not easy making an interesting … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Hush Puppies, Pontiac Le Mans, Stick Shifters, Lavoris (1973)

Over the past week the commercials presented here were from 1970 through 1972. Therefore, you may have deduced that today’s selection would be from 1973. If so, give yourself a hearty slap on the back. Here now, from 1973, we … Continue reading

70s Commercials: AMC Javelin, Certs, Gulf, Kraft Caramel Cones (1970)

Alrighty! Let’s soak up four commercials from the start of the decade – 1970. Enjoy advertising time capsules for the AMC Javelin, Certs (with Retsyn!), Gulf gasoline flatware, and Kraft Caramel Cones. You remember buying silverware at the gas station, … Continue reading