70s Spots: Flair Pens, Alka-Seltzer, TWA, RCA (1974-77)

“10 big, bright, washable colors!” Greetings! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Today, there’s no real theme to the old commercials, just one from each year covering 1974 to 1977. Have at ’em. Animated Flair Pens Commercial (1974) Flair … Continue reading

70s Spots (Thanksgiving): ‘Partridge Family/My Three Sons Reunion’ (’77)/Mrs. Cubbison’s Stuffin’ Mix (’79)

Shirley sings (Thanksgiving, 1977) “Fred MacMurray and Shirley Jones host a family reunion!” A very happy Thanksgiving everyone! Here’s a repeat posting of two commercials you might enjoy on this particular day. ‘PARTRIDGE FAMILY/MY THREE SONS THANKSGIVING REUNION’ PROMO (1977) … Continue reading

70s Spots: Carnation, Sanka, Cocoa Pebbles & Alpha-Bits (1973-79)

“Good for you – and your budget too.” Pull up a chair and settle in for some vintage commercials. Today’s spots feature Vicki Lawrence, Robert Young, and the Flintstones. Carnation Instant Milk Commercial (Vicki Lawrence, 1977) Carnation Instant Milk with … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour,’ ‘Starsky & Hutch,’ Canada Dry & Coca-Cola (1976-77)

“America’s favorite family!” Hey, all! Here are the latest vintage commercials for your mid-week pleasure. ‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour’/’Six Million Dollar Man’ Promo (1976) ‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour’/’Six Million Dollar Man’ Promo aired November 1976. ‘Starsky & Hutch’/’Most Wanted’ Promo … Continue reading

70s Spots: Kmart Women’s Fashion & Ship’n Shore (1977-78)

“The Saving Place.” Now we slip into something more fashionable – late Seventies style. First, a commercial from August 1977 for Kmart’s ladies attire. Second, a spot from March ’78 featuring the Ship’n Shore ensembles on sale at May Company. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Hamilton Beach ‘Crock Watcher’ (1976) & Kraft Margarine (1977)

“I’m cooking dinner…right now!” Today, we’re serving up some fun with the Hamilton Beach Crock Watcher. This commercial aired in October of 1976. After that, enjoy a sing-a-long spot for Kraft’s Miracle Margarine from September 1977. Crock Watcher Commercial (Hamilton … Continue reading