70s Commercials: Plymouth Volaré, Ore-Ida Fries, United Airlines, The Perfect Cup (1976)

We’re going to linger in 1976 today and soak up a collection of finely-designed, “comfortable” commercials. First, we have the all-new line-up for Plymouth Volaré featuring spokesperson Sergio Franchi. Following that, it’s Ore-Ida Golden Crinkle fries, United Airlines, and The … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Tang, Brim, International Coffees, Borden Slices (1974-75)

On this fine Friday, we’re hanging round the mid-seventies. You’ll find tasty spots for Tang (with astronaut Jim Lovell), Brim Decaffeinated Coffee, General Foods International Coffees (with Carol Lawrence), and Borden Lite-Line cheese-like slices. Have a wonderful weekend and I’ll … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘Pitch In!,’ Harveys Bristol Cream, Nyquil, Florsheim Boots (1972-73)

Four commercials from 1972 and ’73 lined up today. In the starting position you’ll find an anti-litter “Pitch In!” public service announcement. Following that, we’ve got spots for Harvey’s Bristol Cream (with Denny Miller), Vicks Nyquil, and Florsheim Sultan boots. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Close-Up, Ideal Dolls, ‘The FBI,’ Timex (1970-71)

Spooling the reels back to the top of the decade once again for a new batch of vintage spots. Let’s revel in the joys of Close-Up toothpaste, Ideal’s Mia & Kerry dolls (with Linda Blair), Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in The … Continue reading