70s Spots: Tina Louise For Arrid & Dallas Cheerleaders For Fabergé (1978)

“I told two friends…and so on. And so on…” Greetings, Bionic friends. Here’s Tina Louise (aka Ginger Grant on Gilligan’s Island) for Arrid Extra Dry. The commercial aired in January 1978 (produced in ’77). After that, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders … Continue reading

70s Spots: Reynolds Wrap & Behold Polish (1978)

“The Best Wrap Around.” Two spots for the household today. First, a commercial for Reynolds Wrap starring Marilyn Saunders. After that, one for Behold furniture polish. Both spots aired in January of 1978 (and were likely produced in ’77). Reynolds … Continue reading

70s Spots: Revlon Shampoo & Maybelline Nail Polish (1978)

“The more you do to your hair – the more you need Flex.” Let’s pull ourselves together with a good grooming theme today. Here’s a commercial for Revlon’s Flex shampoo from August 1978. After that, a February ’78 spot for … Continue reading

70s Spots: Schaper Super Jock & Ideal Toys Race Cars (1978)

“You can pretend to be a pro!” A pair of quality toy commercials incoming today. First, enjoy a spot for Schaper’s Super Jock Football, Baseball, and Basketball. After that, check out Ideal’s Total Control Racing sets. Both commercials aired in … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Cheap Trick, ‘Surrender’ (Live ’78)

Music for Monday is here! Time to jettison ourselves over to Cherry Stereo and open our ears to the finest seventies tunes. Well, all right! It’s Cheap Trick performing “Surrender” live on The Midnight Special in 1978. A rocking teenage … Continue reading

70s Spots: Paul Masson Wine (Orson Welles) & Morton Steak House (1978)

“We will sell no wine before its time.” Fine dining on the menu today with a wine and steak combo. First a classic Paul Masson white wine commercial starring a seemingly non-inebriated Orson Welles. The spot aired in November of … Continue reading