70s Commercials: Hubba Bubba, Oscar Mayer Wieners, Maytag Repairman, AMF (1979)

“Big Bubbles. No Troubles.” Four classic commercials from 1979 are on display today. In the starting position, we have a spot for Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum (with Don Collier and Dub Taylor). Following that, there’s spots for Oscar Mayer Wieners, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Evel Knievel For AMF, Atari, Right Guard, Clorox (1975-76)

“Built solid. Flashy and hip…” Back to the Seventies today with a quartet of commercials circa 1975-76. In pole position, we have Evel Knievel and his line of AMF kid’s bikes. After that, take a loving look at spots for … Continue reading

70s Commercials: AMF Sporting Gear, Toyota Corona, Firestone ‘Kings Island,’ Gaines-Burgers (1977-78)

Two spots from 1977 today, and two from ’78. You’ll find an animated spot for AMF which seems influenced by Terry Gilliam, the ’79 Toyota Corona Liftback, Firestone at Kings Island theme park, and Gaines-Burgers dog food. I can’t see … Continue reading

70s Spots: AMF Sporting Gear, Ford Pickups, Wish-Bone & Marx Toys

I’ve got an eclectic collection of ancient seventies commercials for you today. Click the ol’ play buttons for spots from AMF, Ford, Wish-Bone, and Marx. Have a wonderful weekend, Bionic friends! (Visit and subscribe: The Bionic Disco YouTube channel – … Continue reading

70s Spots: ’74 Subaru, Snoopy’s Doghouse & More

I’ve got an eclectic assortment of seventies commercials for you today. We start with a 1973 spot for the ’74 Subaru and move on to Harley-Davidson, Liquid-Plumer with a Bionic Disco fave, Allan Melvin, and top it all off with … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: AMF Roadmaster Super Bike ‘Easy Riders’ (1970)

“The Super Bikes. You don’t just ride ’em, you cruise on ’em.” Featuring the Aerobee Renegade and the Flying Wedge! Daily 70s Ad #298: AMF Roadmaster Super Bike ‘Easy Riders’ originally appeared in the October, 1970 issue of Boy’s Life … Continue reading