“More hold with less spray!” A pair of early 70s good grooming tips today. First, we have a rather silly commercial for VO5 hairspray featuring two gals riding on a “Hair Spray Torture Test” attraction. This one aired in August … Continue reading
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“You’re invited to meet Laverne and Shirley…” I’ve got two pretty nifty ABC promos for you today. Firstly, from January 1976, a specially-produced spot for the debut of Laverne & Shirley featuring guest star, Fonzie. Second, a fun spot from … Continue reading
A very happy Independence Day Bionic friends! Let’s turn the time-clock back and revisit two posts celebrating the day; Holiday Sing-A-Long: ‘The 4th Of July Parade’ From ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’ (1976) & America’s Bicentennial: July 4th, 1976. “On this … Continue reading
“All have interchangable parts!” Let’s spill out the toys on the living room floor and get to playing. We’ll start with Mego’s Micronauts. After that, it’s Kenner’s Girder & Panel Bridge & Skyscraper Action Building Set. Whew, what a mouthful. … Continue reading
“Up in the valley of the Jolly Green Giant…” We’re enjoying a vegetable-based meal today with Green Giant’s Niblet Ears corn on the cob. This commercial featuring the famed harvest mascot and The Little Green Sprout aired in March of … Continue reading
“Where America goes for seafood.” Eat, drink, and be merry in a 1977-style with our commercials today. First, a spot from November ’77 for Red Lobster restaurant. Second, one for Kool-Aid from April of ’77. Red Lobster Restaurant Commercial (1977) … Continue reading