70s Spots: Polaroid, Kodak, Ford, Bounty (1978)

“Seconds after you shoot – you’ve got it…” Howdy, ‘Disco pardners and welcome to December! Our vintage commercial theme this time around is “The Celebrities of Fall 1978.” With that in mind, we have appearances by Danny Kaye, Michael Landon, … Continue reading

70s Spots: Pepsodent & Gravy Train (1975), The Osmonds & ‘Beatlemania’ (1978)

“If you need whiter teeth, you need Pepsodent.” Time for another hearty batch of vintage Seventies commercials! This time around we’ve got spots for Pepsodent, Gravy Train, ABC TV shows, and the Beatlemania musical. Pepsodent Toothpaste Commercial (Dick Van Dyke, … Continue reading

70s Spots: Mr.Clean, Dristan, Bon Ami (1976-79)

“Clean never smelled this fresh before!” Hello, ‘Disco delvers! Apologies for the more-delayed-than-usual posting schedule. I was out if state visiting family. Let’s get right back into it. Today, our vintage commercials feature household products you may have used from … Continue reading

70s Spots: Pop-Tarts, Johnston’s Pie Crust, Hardee’s & Carvel Ice Cream (1975-78)

“There’s a lot of good inside.” Lots of high quality goodness in our quartet of vintage commercials today. Click the little arrows below for Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts, Johnston’s Ready-Crust, Hardee’s Big Cheese burger, and Carvel Ice Cream. Pop-Tarts ‘Milton The Toaster’ … 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: Duracell Batteries & Jarman Shoes (1978)

“The copper-top battery.” Today, we’re throwing it back 40 years to 1978. First, take in a commercial from March ’78 for Duracell batteries. Second, a spot for Jarman shoes featuring Eddie Barth as a friendly road worker. Duracell Batteries Commercial … Continue reading