70s Commercials: La Choy ‘Swing American!,’ Squeeze Parkay, Nestea Plunge, Weebles (1973-76)

Got four commercials for you today and every one is a winner. Sit back, hit the clickers, and bask in the warmth of Weebles toy sets (dig that Marina!), La Choy Chow Mein (swinging so American), Squeeze Parkay margarine, and, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Tootsie Roll (Kukla, Fran & Ollie), Eureka, PAM, Goodyear (1974-75)

Some old, familiar faces come out to visit today. That’s right, kids, it’s Kukla, Fran and Ollie of children’s TV fame advertising Tootsie Roll Mintees. You’ll also find spots for Eureka vacuums, PAM cooking spray (with Carmelita Pope), and Goodyear. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: RCA (James Komack), Streusel Swirl, Crock Watcher, Ban Lon (1975)

Today, the channel is stuck on 1975. We’ve got spots for the RCA XL-100 TV (starring James Komack on the set of Chico and the Man), Pillsbury Streusel Swirl cake, The Crock Watcher, and Ban Lon clothing. Mid-seventies advertising in … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘Lemon Fresh’ Joy, Shell Bugkillers, Alpo, Viva (1974-75)

Here’s a batch of commercials from 1974 and ’75. In the premiere position, we have a spot for “Lemon Fresh” Joy dishwashing liquid with an actor (blue dress, red hair) who I’m pretty sure is Holland Taylor of Bosom Buddies … Continue reading

From The Vault – Show Toppers: ‘Adam-12’ (1968-75)

*Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco January 31, 2013.* ‘1-Adam-12, 1-Adam-12. See the post at Bionic Disco. A disturbance.’ (Kent McCord & Martin Milner, 1973) Show Toppers is now in session. Today, we take a look at a cop classic … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Vicks Sinex, KFC ‘Extra Crispy,’ Mustang II, Kodak (1973-76)

Today’s mind-bending batch of seventies commercials originally aired between 1973 and 1976. You’ll find Vicks Sinex nasal spray featuring two blockheads, Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Extra-Crispy style, the 1976 Mustang II line-up, and Kodak film. You remember film cartridges. I know … Continue reading