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

70s Spots: Mercury Cougar Line-Up (Farrah Fawcett) & Lincoln Continental (1977)

“New action for the Cat Set.” A pair of Ford commercials driving in. In the first spot, from March 1977, Farrah Fawcett shows us the new Mercury Cougar line-up while cavorting with wild animals. The second spot aired in April … Continue reading

70s Spots: ’75 Ford Mustang II & Granada (1974)

“It’s incredible – and it’s mine!” A pair of Ford commercials today that show off the upcoming 1975 models. In spot one, we’re offered four versions of the Mustang II, along with the Southern California lifestyle and a take on … Continue reading