Sunday 70s Spots: Kentucky Fried Chicken (1972 & ’75)

“Hey, it’s a Kentucky Fried Chicken Day.” It’s Sunday in the Seventies. Time to head out for a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Today, we’ve got two vintage spots on display for the company not-yet-known as KFC. Fist up, a … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Gillette’s ‘Dry Look’ (1972 & ’75)

“C’mon hero. Get rid of that wet look.” Happy weekend, Bionic pals! Today, we have two spots for Gillette’s after shampoo hair control product known as “The Dry Look.” Firstly, a commercial from October of 1972 featuring a fellow with … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Don Rickles & Arte Johnson For Right Guard (1974 & ’75)

“Listen, ya hockey puck!” Bionic chuckleheads! Time to smile at Don Rickles and Arte Johnson as they help sell Right Guard deodorant. First we have Rickles shouting at the Right Guard president in July of 1974. After that, Laugh-In‘s Arte … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Cricket Lighter & Master Lock ‘Sharpshooter’ (1975)

“America’s favorite disposable lighter.” It’s July of 1975 today and we’ve got two memorable commercials on display. Firstly, one of a series of animated singing mascot commercials for the Cricket lighter. I’m about 95% certain the Cricket is voiced by … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Peter Ustinov For Gallo Wine (1975)

“I urge you to try it.” I can’t look at Peter Ustinov and not think of Logan’s Run. Peter Ustinov For Gallo Wine originally appeared in the August 11, 1975 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New York) Previously on … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Classic Xerox Commercials (1975)

“It’s a miracle!” Today, we swing back to July of 1975 for two classic spots from Xerox. First up is one you’ll likely remember, featuring Bother Dominic who needs 500 sets of copies made in a hurry. After that, a … Continue reading