“The Wings of Man.” Let’s take to the sky today with a pair of airline commercials. First, we have a spot for the now-defunct Eastern Airlines which features narration by Orson Welles (at least, I’d wager money it’s Welles). The … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 1974
“Made from the meat of the tomato.” We’re setting the table today with a meal of bread and tomatoes. First, a Hunt’s tomato products commercial featuring Ketchup, Sauce, and Paste. Second, a spot for Home Pride Butter Top Bread. Both … Continue reading
“Libby’s, Libby’s, Libby’s on the label, label, label!” Here we have two commercials for Libby’s. Start with a spot from September 1974 featuring a gaggle of kids singing the brand’s famous jingle. After that, take in a spot from November … Continue reading
“The name on the world’s finest blades.” A pair of Wilkinson Sword razor blades commercials today from 1974. The first features actor Max Gail who would go on to find fame playing Detective Wojciehowicz on Barney Miller the following year. … Continue reading
Here’s The Osmonds circa 1974 (possibly 1975) dancin’, singin’ and “Having A Party.” “Having A Party” appeared on The Osmonds 1974 LP Love Me For A Reason and hit #28 on the UK charts. Have a very happy Funshine Friday! … Continue reading
“Kodak gifts. For your family tree.” Continuing the holiday season commercial-fest, we have a Kodak Pocket Camera spot from November of 1974. This one features actor-director Noam Pitlik as the dad in the middle of a human Christmas tree. Let … Continue reading