70s Spots: Polaroid, Kodak, Ford, Bounty (1978)

“Seconds after you shoot – you’ve got it…” Howdy, ‘Disco pardners and welcome to December! Our vintage commercial theme this time around is “The Celebrities of Fall 1978.” With that in mind, we have appearances by Danny Kaye, Michael Landon, … Continue reading

70s Spots: Hawaiian Punch, Cool Whip (1975) & Chevy Citation, Malibu (1979)

“Hey, how ’bout a nice Hawaiian Punch?!” Today’s quartet of fun features the animated Hawaiian Punch mascots, Cool Whip’s Tucker Inn, and the new for 1980 Chevy Citation and Malibu. Hawaiian Punch Commercial (1975) Hawaiian Punch with animated mascots Punchy … Continue reading

70s Spots: Purina, Chuck Wagon, Ford & Mercury (1974-76)

“Chow! Chow! Chow!” Hey there! It’s time to catch up on the latest vintage Seventies commercials to go up on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel. Purina ‘Chow! Chow! Chow!’ Cat Food Commercial (1975) Purina ‘Chow! Chow! Chow!’ Cat Food with … Continue reading

70s Spots: VW Super Beetle (1972) & Ford Pinto (1973)

“You won’t know it’s a Volkswagen until you’re outside.” Got a pair of automobile commercials for you today. First, we have a November 1972 spot for the ’73 Volkswagen Super Beetle. My mom drove a yellow VW Beetle for ages. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Firestone ‘Mini-Sport’ & Shell ‘Pancake Lube’ (1971)

“Engineered for American highways.” Here’s two road-worthy commercials from 1971. First, we have a spot for Firestone tires’ Mini-Sport brand made for smaller, “foreign” cars. This one aired in August ’71. Second, a December ’71 spot for Shell gasoline featuring … Continue reading