70s Commercials: Sherlock Toy, Chuck Wagon, Fortified Oat Flakes, Sears Trash Compactor (1972-74)

This time around on Ancient Advertising Adventures you’ll find an assortment of early seventies commercials. Start off with Romper Room’s Sherlock toy from 1974 and move on to a Chuck Wagon spot with the famed animated wagon from ’73. Following … Continue reading

70s Commercials: AMC Pacer, NP-27, Tender Vittles, Simmons Beautyrest (1975)

I trust everyone has had their fill of holiday-themed commercials? Today, we’re back to “normal” seventies spots and a focus on the year 1975. Take in 30-second time capsules for the AMC Pacer, NP-27 spray (with Yogi Berra), Tender Vittles … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Cybill Shepherd For Revlon, Reynolds Wrap, Pillsbury Cookies, JCPenney (Xmas 1972-78)

Happy Tuesday. Apologies for the delayed posting. Having family in town for the holidays has caused slow downs here. Let’s get right back into the vintage commercials Christmas Season action. Here’s Cybill Shepherd for Revlon’s Intimate fragrance, decorating ideas from … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Pillsbury Bundt Cake, Litton Microwave, Schlitz, Harley-Davidson (1975)

As we continue moving backwards through the seventies, we stop to linger on 1975. Enjoy commercials for Pillsbury’s Chocolate Macaroon Bundt Cake, Litton Microwave, Schlitz beer, and Harley-Davidson. Ride on and have a wonderful weekend! Me? I’m off to bed … Continue reading

70 Commercials: Baggies ‘Alligator,’ Rival Crock-Pot, Hanes Pantyhose, Smucker’s (1974-77)

If you’re wondering why yesterday’s Music for Monday entry was missing, apologies for that. I was out of town and couldn’t get back to the ol’ computer in time. I’m back in the official nostalgia chair now and ready to … Continue reading