70s Spots (Holidays): Paper Mate Gift Gallery (Xmas, 1971)

“Such works of art – we built an entire gallery for them.” All righty! Today, we’ve got a December 1971 commercial for Paper Mate pens. The spot features a gallery curator and a variety of Paper Mate gift ideas. Shop … Continue reading

70s Spots: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes (1972)

“Good. Pure. Simple.” A pair of commercials today for Kellogg’s Corn Flakes. One features a father and son fishing outing, the other three friends on a biking trip “out West.” The spots aired in early January 1972 and were likely … Continue reading

70s Spots: Arrid Extra Dry & Vitalis (Pete Maravich, 1970)

“I don’t like to smell too pretty.” Keeping with a 1970 theme today, we have two good grooming commercials. First up, a spot from June 1970 for Arrid Extra Dry antiperspirant. The spot shows off the hot new feature of … Continue reading

70s Spots: Brylcreem ‘Bounce’ & Schick Super Chromium (1971)

“A little dab of Brylcreem…gives you the Brylcreem Bounce.” Today, we feature November 1971 bathroom grooming tips from Brylcreem and Schick. First up, Harry and the Brylcreem Bounce. Following that, Schick Super Chromium razor blades. Brylcreem ‘Harry’ Commercial (1971) Schick … Continue reading

70s Spots: Mattel Race Cars (1971) & Skittle Tac-Toe (1972)

“What would you trade for a new ’71 Superfast?!” Let’s get in the game with two toy commercials from the early part of the decade. First up, a spot from 1971 for Mattel’s Matchbox Superfast race cars. Following that, a … Continue reading

70s Spots: Pink Panther Flakes Cereal (1971 & ’72)

“Tickle me pink!” A pair of perfectly precious Post Pink Panther Flakes cereal spots today. I’m fairly certain these animated commercials were produced by DePatie-Freleng studios. The copyright marks are 1971 and 1972 (or both possibly circa ’72). Pour yourselves … Continue reading