“Engineered for American highways.” Here’s two road-worthy commercials from 1971. First, we have a spot for Firestone tires’ Mini-Sport brand made for smaller, “foreign” cars. This one aired in August ’71. Second, a December ’71 spot for Shell gasoline featuring … Continue reading
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“In the silver can!” Here’s a pair of antiperspirant commercials featuring ancient, environmentally-unfriendly spray cans. The Right Guard spot was produced in 1970 and aired on the first day of 1971. It stars an 18 year old Parker Stevenson of … Continue reading
“Building a better way to see the U.S.A.” In our commercial showroom today we have two auto spots from December of 1971. First up, a ’72 Chevy Chevelle tours Pennsylvania with narration by Casey Kasem. Second, a spot for the … Continue reading
“Cream me!” Happy President’s Day! A pair of Noxzema “Cream your Face!” commercials are available for you today. The spots aired in early January of 1972 and were very likely produced in ’71. I’m sure there’s no sexual innuendo involved … Continue reading
“Why gamble? We’ve got three sure things for you.” A pair of early Seventies Ford commercials rolling into view. First, the Maverick line-up featuring The Grabber muscle car debut from September of 1970. Second, Chaffey College students in California drive … Continue reading
“A work of love.” A very happy New Year’s Eve to everyone! For our last vintage commercial of the year we have something appropriate for the occasion – a spot for Korbel Champagne. This one aired in November of 1971. … Continue reading