We’ve reached 1979 and the end of the decade. Don’t worry, there’s many more seventies commercials to come, but they’ll be sprinkled out in a more random fashion for a while. This year-by-year thing takes five weeks every time I … Continue reading
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**A classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared January 2, 2015** Tonka Dioramas. (‘Boy’s Life’ magazine, January, 1975) “Authenticated and approved by the Smithsonian Institution.” These are right up my authenticated alley scene. Daily 70s Ad … Continue reading
*Time for more “Buried Treasure” commercials that appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* Two big celebrity appearances in this set of vintage commercials. First, we find Catherine Deneuve for Mercury Monarch. After that, … Continue reading
We’re focused on 1974 today and a lovely set of “new” commercials. Enjoy spots for Strawberry Jell-O, the AMC Matador (don’t see many of those on the road these days), Wrangler women’s fashions, and Power Tennis with Bobby Riggs. JELL-O … Continue reading
Over the past week the commercials presented here were from 1970 through 1972. Therefore, you may have deduced that today’s selection would be from 1973. If so, give yourself a hearty slap on the back. Here now, from 1973, we … Continue reading
The theme for the day is 1972 and I have four vintage commercials for you. Fire up the projector and welcome Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, the G.I. Joe Mobile Support Vehicle, Tab Cola, and the Wurlitzer Funmaker Organ. KELLOGG’S CORN FLAKES … Continue reading