“The automatic choice in automatic cameras.” Today, we find Bruce Jenner (now known as Caitlyn Jenner) as spokeperson for the Minolta XG-1. The spot aired in December of 1979. In the summer of 1976, Jenner won the Olympic decathlon title … Continue reading
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“Still the one – ABC!” We’ll go for a late 1979 theme this week and capture the tail-end of the Seventies. This promo for ABC aired in December of ’79 and is packed with series superstars riding hot air balloons. … Continue reading
“We have to earn our wings every day.” Sunday armchair travelers! Here we have two spots for Eastern Airlines featuring company president and former astronaut, Frank Borman. The first spot, with a “people” theme, aired in the summer of 1978. … Continue reading
“You can feel it tingle.” Yes, shampoo and bowling balls! Today, we have two spots from February of 1979. First up, a showering spokesperson for Denorex medicated shampoo. Second, a commercial for the AMF Impact bowling ball. Watch as the … Continue reading
“Farah slacks and jackets. Everything about ’em looks tailor-made.” Happy Sunday, stylish ones. Today, it’s all about 70s fashion. First up, a classic commercial from Farah featuring slacks and jackets so wonderful you’ll want to wear them while traveling in … Continue reading
In honor of the digital and disc release of Mad Max: Fury Road and the Mad Max video game, here’s the 1979 trailer for Mad Max. Mad Max was directed by George Miller, and stars Mel Gibson as the title … Continue reading