70s Spots: Tupperware ‘Jingle’ (1978)

“My Tupperware Lady has the freshest ideas…” Why, hello! Won’t you join me for a moment of plastic freshness? Here we have a Tupperware commercial with a lovely “Tupperware Lady” jingle. If you’re lucky, this tune will get stuck in … Continue reading

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Animated Firestone Tires (1978)

“They’ll put teeth in your winter driving.” Here’s a commercial cartoon for you featuring Firestone’s Snow Biters tires. These animated tires likely frightened the toddlers of America when this aired in November of 1978. Animated Firestone Tires Commercial, 1978 Previously … Continue reading

70s Spots: Touché Electronic Game (Dick Van Dyke, 1978)

“The unique strategy game with a hidden force that changes every game.” Here’s a rather awesome spot starring everyone’s favorite, Dick Van Dyke. The sci fi-styled commercial is for Gabriel Toys’ electronic Touché game. I like how they refer to … Continue reading

70s Spots: ’78 Ford Mustang II (1977)

“This is a great time to go Mustang!” Grab a 30-second look at the all-new 1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia. It’s enough to make a knife-thrower’s assistant quit her job! The spot aired in November of 1977. ’78 Ford Mustang … Continue reading

70s Spots: Maxwell House ‘A.D.C.’ Coffee (1978)

“Good to the last drop.” You’ve had your toast (see previous spot), now it’s time for a nice cup of coffee. Here’s the Wicked Witch of the West, Margaret Hamilton, to serve it up. Hamilton starred as Cora the shopkeeper … Continue reading