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1982 Commercial for Dick Smith’s Electronics with the Whiz Kids

Posted on November 20, 2009 by The Retroist

1980s Australia was so amazing (although I am sure it is still awesome, I only get Outback Steakhouse exposure). Check out this commercial for Dick Smith’s Electronics. What was Dick Smith’s? Dick Smith’s Electronics started in 1968 in a small … Continue reading →

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