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): Grease Relief, Chevy Chevette, Eastern Airlines, ‘Easter Bunny’ (1976-77)

*Time for more “Buried Treasure” commercials that appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* If you’ll excuse this being a sweltering day in June, we have a promo for Rankin/Bass’ The Easter Bunny’s Comin’ … 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 (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: ‘Partridge Family’ Promo, Pontiac Grand Am Debut & More (1973)

Today’s tenuous theme for our new batch of seventies commercials is “1973.” First up, it’s The Partridge Family with an ABC promo implying that Reuben Kincaid is a father figure. I never really looked at it that way before. After … Continue reading