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 Commercials: Pillsbury Bundt Cake, Litton Microwave, Schlitz, Harley-Davidson (1975)

As we continue moving backwards through the seventies, we stop to linger on 1975. Enjoy commercials for Pillsbury’s Chocolate Macaroon Bundt Cake, Litton Microwave, Schlitz beer, and Harley-Davidson. Ride on and have a wonderful weekend! Me? I’m off to bed … Continue reading

From The Vault: Evel Soars On Harley ’75

**Time to pull a classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared June 19, 2011** Here’s a totally radical magazine ad for you from 1975. Evel Knievel for Harley-Davidson – featuring “Knievel’s own XR-750” and other nifty … 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: Harley’s Electra Glide ‘In Green’ (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “Today, as always, the standard of the world.” I can’t help but think of the 1973 Robert Blake film, Electra Glide in Blue. Daily 70s Ad #129: Harley’s Electra Glide ‘In Green’ originally appeared in the July, … Continue reading