70s Commercials: Coffee Rich, Power Tennis, Behold, Gravy Train (1974)

“When it comes to taste – Coffee Rich really pours it on.” Here’s a batch of golden commercials from 1974. To start things off, we have the ever-present Mr. Ed McMahon for Coffee Rich. After that nugget, there’s spots for … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Nestea Plunge, AMC Pacer, L’eggs, Raw Power Toy (1976-77)

Hurray! Friday has arrived. Let’s celebrate by jumping in the Way-Way-Back Machine and pulling out a quartet of commercials. Here’s a summer selection featuring the Nestea Plunge, AMC Pacer (with Ed McMahon), L’eggs pantyhose, and R-R-R-Raw Power from Ideal. NESTEA … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Budweiser, ’20/20′, Pepsi & Chevy (1976-78)

Time for more “Buried Treasure” commercials that appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website. Grab a look at spots for Bud, 20/20 with Hugh Downs, Pepsi, and the ’79 Chevy Caprice & Impala. BUDWEISER … Continue reading

70s Spots: Budweiser ‘Beer Talk’ (1976 & ’77)

“Pour it down the middle!” This being a summertime Friday, you may be seeking some cool refreshment. With that in mind, we have two Budweiser spots on-tap. First, “Beer Talk” and the joy of foamy bubbles from January of 1976 … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Ed McMahon For Ford (1976 & ’79)

“A Ford deal may be your best deal.” On this Father’s Day, let’s view a pair of celebrity-hosted spots for Ford. Firstly, Notre Dame coach, Ara Parseghian (and his wife, Katie) extoll the virtues of Ford wagons in February, 1976. … Continue reading

A Johnny Carson Moment (Full Episode): David Letterman, Bruce Dern (1979)

Today marks Jay Leno’s last night hosting The Tonight Show. So, naturally, we turn to…Johnny Carson and his guest, David Letterman. No snub intended to Leno, but Bionic Disco being a 70s-centric site, we’re presenting a full episode of The … Continue reading