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

70s Commercials: Hasbro’s Wacky Wheel (1971), ’74 Chevy Monte Carlo & More

An eclectic selection of early to mid-seventies commercials on display today. First up, we have Hasbro’s Wacky Wheel toy in a goofy spot I think you’ll enjoy. Following that, it’s an animated ad for GE light bulbs, the 1974 Chevy … Continue reading

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 Commercials: Underwood Deviled Ham, Don Rickles, Star-Kist (1974-77)

Here’s a good batch of time capsules ranging from 1974 to 1977. You’ll find child actor Mason Reese in one of his numerous spots for Underwood, Don Rickles for National Car Rental, Charlie the Tuna for Star-Kist, and a trio … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Fritos ‘Munch-A-Bunch’ & Mercedes-Benz (1979)

After a decade of calling these posts “70s Spots” I’m just going to start calling them “70s Commercials.” When I worked in advertising we called commercials and trailers “spots,” but I think a general audience may not make as quick … Continue reading