“Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down!” It’s playtime with a pair of toy commercials on display. A 1977 spot for Romper Room’s Weebles Circus followed by a September 1979 spot for Fisher-Price’s My Sleepy Baby doll. Don’t have too … Continue reading
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“The Wings of Man.” Let’s take to the sky today with a pair of airline commercials. First, we have a spot for the now-defunct Eastern Airlines which features narration by Orson Welles (at least, I’d wager money it’s Welles). The … Continue reading
“The love story that shook the world!” A couple of ABC promos for you today. First, Happy Days and a Fonzie Loves Pinky special from January 1977. This whole Fonz and Pinky Tuscadero (Roz Kelly) ordeal was a pretty big … Continue reading
“Quality trusted for generations.” Two commercials from the Oscar Mayer organization now. Both aired in January 1977 and were likely produced in ’76 or earlier. First up, Wieners and Beef Franks (there’s a difference?) Second, it’s time for “America’s best-selling … Continue reading
“Some kids go…when they Sit ‘n’ Spin!” Another pair of awesome toy commercials from 1977 today. First, Kenner invites you to Sit ‘n’ Spin. Dizziness is so much fun isn’t it kids? Second, we’re having Colorforms fun with the Holly … Continue reading
“A doll you can cuddle up to.” A pair of Coleco toy doll and stroller commercials from 1977 today. First, the Suzy Homemaker doll and her stroller. After that, the Rock ‘n Roll Stroller with its very own music box … Continue reading