70s Spots: Dodge Pickup Trucks (Catfish Hunter, 1975 & Chuck Connors, 1976)

“Catfish Hunter would rather drive a truck…” Driving in some celebrity hosted Dodge pickup truck commercials today. First up, is baseball Hall of Fame’r Catfish Hunter in a September 1975 spot. After that, actor Chuck Connors (The Rifleman) appears in … Continue reading

70s Spots: 9-Lives’ Morris & Purina Cat Food (1978 & ’75)

“Morris, your horoscope’s divine!” Lots of cats in the house today. First, enjoy a Morris the Cat 9-Lives spot from June 1978. This one has an oh-so-70s horoscope theme. After that, a June 1975 commercial for Purina Cat Food featuring … Continue reading

Holiday Special (Repeat): ‘Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown’ (1975)

Happy Valentine’s Day! To celebrate the holiday we’ll be floating back 43 years and basking in a few clips from Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown. Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown first aired on January 28, 1975. The 30-minute special was … Continue reading

70s Spots: TV Guide ‘Bicentennial Issue’ & Youthair Dye (Phil Foster, 1975)

“What have you got to lose? Just the gray in your hair!” Most folks will likely find this TV Guide “Bicentennial” commercial the more interesting of the two spots today. And it is a nice little time capsule. However, I’m … Continue reading

70s Spots: Schweppes Tonic Water & Club Soda (1975 & ’79)

“Schweppes – The Tastemaker.” A pair of bubbling, sparkling Schweppes commercials for your Tuesday. First, we have a “Tastemaker” theme from June of 1975. Second, an “Extraordinary” spot from August of ’79. Mix briskly and enjoy. Schweppes ‘Tastemaker’ Commercial (1975) … Continue reading

70s Spots: Alberto Balsam & For Brunettes Only (1975)

“The biggest news in beautiful hair.” It’s time to beautify your long and luxurious Seventies hair with two commercials from February of 1975. First up, a spot for Alberto Balsam shampoo and conditioner. Second, a commercial featuring the For Brunettes … Continue reading