Coming in a day later than usual, it’s time for a fine set of vintage seventies commercials. Sorry, life got in the way there and delayed me briefly. Here, in retro-life, we have commercials from 1974 for Hunt’s Tomato Paste, … Continue reading
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“There will be no shortage of flavor this summer.” This colorful ad for Kool-Aid appeared in the August 1974 issue of Ebony magazine. What’s your favorite? Cherry, Lemon-Lime, or Punch? Previously on Super 70s Ads: Bell AutoMatic TelePhone Secretary (1979) … Continue reading
*The following Bionic Disco post originally appeared September 30, 2011.* The Hudson Brothers a-Razzlin’ and a-Dazzlin’ in 1974 Happy Funshine Friday, Bionic friends! Today, I’ve got a real blast from the past for you – The intro and and opening … Continue reading
We lost three music greats in recent days; Don Everly, Tom T. Hall, and the rock of The Rolling Stones – Charlie Watts. I never saw Everly or Hall. But ,one day in London in the early ’90s, I was … Continue reading
We’ve made it to Friday and that’s something to savor. We can also savor these vintage commercials from the early seventies. First up, it’s Dream Whip topping (with a very early appearance by Jimmy Baio), Vicks NyQuil, Ken-L-Ration dog food, … Continue reading
Our main attraction today is a weird and wonderful 1973 commercial for Fortrel Polyester starring Steve Martin and Howard Hesseman. There’s also a classic Chiffon margarine spot with Dena Dietrich as Mother Nature, as well as commercials for Campbell’s soup … Continue reading