70s Commercials: Imperial Margarine, Libbyland Dinners, Homelite Chainsaw, Skittle Bowl (1972-73)

“Flavor fit for a queen!” 1972 and ’73 are the ancient years in the spotlight today. First up, a classic commercial for Imperial Margarine featuring the famous trumpet fanfare and magically-appearing crown. I think you’ll remember this spot – or, … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Marathon Candy Bar, American Airlines, AFX Race Cars, IBM Typewriter (1971-78)

*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* On this batch of Buried Treasures we have an assortment of commercials ranging from 1971 all the way to ’78. First, it’s Patrick Wayne … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Aurora Skittle-Pool, Ford Galaxie & More

From March 2019 to January 2021 this website was on hiatus. During that time, I continued posting seventies commercials to the Bionic Disco YouTube channel. Since those worthy spots have not appeared here, I’m occasionally going to post the best … Continue reading

70s Spots: Hertz, Mattel’s Rock Flowers, Aurora Derby, Sheraton (1970-73)

“It’s a race track in your own home. “ Here’s what we’ve uncovered for you today – a quartet of classic commercials from the years 1970 through 1973. First up, Hertz Rent-a-Car, followed by Mattel’s Rock Flowers dolls, the Aurora … Continue reading

70s Spots: Skittle Bingo (Don Adams) & Aurora Xlerators Race Cars (1973)

“Who asked ya?” Two commercials from Aurora are on display today. First, we find Don Adams as a gangster and Joey Forman as the Bingo Master in A Skittle Bingo commercial from September 1973. Second, an October 1973 spot for … Continue reading

70s Spots: AFX Racing (1979) & Merry-Go-School Bus Toy (1977)

“The closest thing to real racing!” Let’s sprawl out in the living room and play with some toys. First out of the box, a commercial for Aurora’s AFX Data Race model cars set. This one features a nifty computerized track … Continue reading