70s Commercials: Twice As Nice, Gillette Razor, Kraft Toffees, Quasar Portable TV (1970-72)

Ah, we’ve gone much too long here without an update. Let’s get back to the vintage action. It’s an early seventies thing this time around with commercials for Twice As Nice shampoo, Gillette TRAC-II razors, Kraft Toffees, and a Quasar … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Alpha-Bits, YWCA, Virgin Islands, Tumblin’ Weebles (1978-79)

Happy November! Here’s a quartet of snazzy vintage commercials to get your Autumn rolling along properly. From 1978 and ’79, we’ve got spots lined up from Post Alpha-Bits cereal, the YWCA, the US Virgin Islands, and Hasbro’s Tumblin’ Weebles Blimp. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: McDonald’s ‘Quarter Pounder Person,’ Listerine, ‘Blansky’s Beauties,’ Maxim Coffee (1977)

All right, let’s get back up to speed. Here’s a splendid batch of good time commercials from 1977. Start off with McDonald’s and their “Quarter Pounder Person” campaign and continue with Listerine, ABC promos for Blansky’s Beauties, Fish, and Starsky … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Continental Airlines, Dawn Liquid, ’77 GM, Ultra Ban (1976)

Here’s a collection of vintage spots from 1976 – or thereabouts. We’ll start off the festivities with a humorous commercial for Continental Airlines. After that, take in Dawn dishwashing detergent (with Janet MacLachlan and Albert Reed Jr.), 1977 General Motors … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Rival Crock Pot, Swift Sausage, Di-Gel, Peace Corps. (1975)

Hello, Bionic Pals. this time around, we’ve got four spiffy spots from 1975. Start off with Joe Garagiola for the Rival Crock Pot, and move on to Swift Premium Sausage, Di-Gel, and The Peace Corps. RIVAL CROCK POT COMMERCIAL (GARAGIOLA, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Johnson’s Baby Oil, Sears Lady Kenmore, Bic Lighter, Spray ‘N Vac (1974)

1974 is the year in question. Enjoy a set of vintage commercials for Johnson’s Baby Oil, Sears Lady Kenmore dishwasher, Bic Butane lighters (with Judd Hirsch and Constance Towers), and Spray ‘n Vac rug cleaner. I hope these ancient advertisements … Continue reading