70s Spots: Right Guard (Parker Stevenson, 1971) & Dial Antiperspirant (1974)

“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

70s Spots: McDonald’s ‘You Deserve a Break’ (1972 & ’74)

“You deserve a break today!” Two commercials now from McDonald’s classic “You deserve a break” series. The first spot was produced in 1971 and aired on the first day of 1972. The second spot features a symphony orchestra and aired … Continue reading

70s Spots: Mr. Bubble & Mille Bornes Card Game (1974)

“Take a bath with Mr. Bubble!” Here’s a classic, animated Mr. Bubble commercial with an Old West theme from September of 1974. I was a fan of ol’ Mr. Bubble and had a few tubfuls of the stuff as a … Continue reading

70s Spots: ’75 Ford Mustang II & Granada (1974)

“It’s incredible – and it’s mine!” A pair of Ford commercials today that show off the upcoming 1975 models. In spot one, we’re offered four versions of the Mustang II, along with the Southern California lifestyle and a take on … Continue reading

70s Spots: Coca-Cola ‘#1’ (1973) & Pepsi ‘Feelin’ Free’ (1974)

“America’s #1 soft drink.” We’re going with a soda pop theme today. First, we have a Coca-Cola commercial from September 1973 featuring a fancy self-drinking bottle. Second, a spot for Pepsi from February 1974 featuring a charity car wash group. … Continue reading