70s Commercials: Inchworm Toy, Reynolds Brown-In-Bag, Haley’s M-O, Gillette Trac II (1972-73)

Apologies for the lack of updates the past two days. I’ve been experiencing a temporary medical thing. It’s not a life threatening situation and I should be fine by Monday. However, it has kept me away from the keyboard. But, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Kraft Mayonnaise, Alpha-Bits, Friskies Buffet, Dodge Aspen (1979)

Our ancient but attractive advertisements today are all circa 1979. You can spy spots for Kraft Real Mayonnaise, Post Alpha-Bits cereal, Friskies Buffet cat food, and the 1980 Dodge Aspen. Roll ’em! KRAFT REAL MAYONNAISE COMMERCIAL (1979) Kraft Real Mayonnaise … Continue reading

70s Commercials: United Airlines, Gaines Burgers, Wilson Tennis, Miller Lite (1977-78)

We’re hanging out in 1977 and ’78 for today’s batch of commercials. Take in spots for United Airlines, Gaines Burgers dog food with James Beard, the Wilson Extra tennis racquet, and Miller Lite with Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner. Have … Continue reading

From The Vault – Show Toppers: ‘Adam-12’ (1968-75)

*Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco January 31, 2013.* ‘1-Adam-12, 1-Adam-12. See the post at Bionic Disco. A disturbance.’ (Kent McCord & Martin Milner, 1973) Show Toppers is now in session. Today, we take a look at a cop classic … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Vicks Sinex, KFC ‘Extra Crispy,’ Mustang II, Kodak (1973-76)

Today’s mind-bending batch of seventies commercials originally aired between 1973 and 1976. You’ll find Vicks Sinex nasal spray featuring two blockheads, Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Extra-Crispy style, the 1976 Mustang II line-up, and Kodak film. You remember film cartridges. I know … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sara Lee, Pepto-Bismol, McDonald’s Fries, Baby Peek-A-Boo (1970-72)

Yes, that’s a young Edward Herrmann contemplating a french fry in the above photo. Today, we’re loitering in the early seventies and I’ve got the usual set of dusty but delightful spots for you. Enjoy commercials for Sara Lee chocolate … Continue reading