70s Commercials: Hanes Pantyhose, Pepsi ‘Skateboarders,’ Miller Lite, Adorn (1977)

“Gentlemen prefer Hanes!” Hello, friends of the ‘Disco. This time around, we have a set of vintage commercials from the year 1977. We start off with Hanes Pantyhose and their famous “Gentlemen prefer Hanes” campaign. After that springy, stretchy spot, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sears ‘Mother’s Day,’ ‘Pepsi Generation,’ Pinto Line-Up, Excedrin P.M. (1977-79)

With Mother’s Day fast-approaching in the US, I’ve rescued a Sears spot from the dumpster of time and displayed it below. It looks like this commercial for Kenmore dishwashers likely aired in both 1978 and ’79. You can also ingest … 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 Commercials: Doritos With Avery Schreiber, Betty Crocker, Pepsi Light, Kraft (1978-79)

“Cheese!” And the hits just keep on comin’. This time around on the seventies commercial round-up we have the always-lovable Avery Schreiber in one of his many spots for Doritos. Following that, its Betty Crocker SuperMoist with an early appearance … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Pepsi, ‘Little House,’ DeBeers, Sears (1978-79)

“Try not to open before Christmas…” A very merry Christmas to everyone celebrating the day! Here’s another batch of holiday-themed commercials. These originally aired in 1978 and ’79. Keep warm and cozy and enjoy! Pepsi ‘Disney Christmas’ Commercial (1979) Pepsi … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Have A Pepsi Day!’ (Sigourney Weaver, 1977)

“Taste the Pepsi Way!” Here’s a pair of “Have a Pepsi Day!”-themed commercials that aired in mid-November of 1977. The first spot, featuring a Bicycle Marathon in what appears to be Central Park, may contain an early appearance by Sigourney … Continue reading