70s Commercials: Funny Face Drink Mix, Dixie Cups & More (1973)

I’m pleased to have an especially fine quartet of seventies commercials to present today. First up, something of a holy grail for me – a spot for Funny Face drink mix. These are hard to come by and really bring … Continue reading

70s Spots: Christopher Knight For KFC (1976), Kevin Kline For Schlitz (1978)

In the new batch of seventies commercials you’ll find Christopher Knight of The Brady Bunch for Kentucky Fried Chicken, Kevin Kline as Robin Hood for Schlitz Malt Liquor, an animated Kleenex Tissues spot, and the 1979 Dodge pickup. Roll ’em! … Continue reading

70s Spots: Pillsbury Wiener Wrap, International Coffees (1976)

Time for a new batch of seventies commercials. The Pillsbury Doughboy makes a grand return and this time around he’s got Wiener Wraps on offer. Naming this product must have been an interesting day at the ol’ advertising agency. You’ll … Continue reading

70s Spots: Keebler Elves & G.I. Joe (1975-76)

Tasty edibles and Adventure Team toys are on offer in today’s batch of vintage commercials. Tune in for G.I. Joe, Keebler, NestlĂ©’s Toll House morsels, and Fortified Oat Flakes. FOF! (Check out the Bionic Disco YouTube channel for more 70s … Continue reading

70s In The News: Bootsy Collins, McDonaldland & More

Bootsy Collins photo via TheBootCave.com BOOTSY LOOT-SEE NPR.org has posted a chat with seventies funk superstar Bootsy Collins. Bootsy talks about his years with Parliament-Funkadelic and James Brown and plays tracks from his personal collection of recordings. NPR Quote:“The funk … Continue reading

70s Spots: Jolly Green Giant & Pepperidge Farm Pound Cake

I’m very pleased to have a nice quality animated Green Giant commercial for you today. As well as spots for Pepperidge Farm, Aspen Wagon, and Alka-Seltzer Plus. As always, the entire collection resides at the Bionic Disco YouTube channel. Green … Continue reading