Super 70s Ads: New Year’s Eve With Wayland & Madame And Tavares (1979)

Wow, I’m really sorry I missed this event ushering in the 80s. Unfortunately, I was only 13 and living on the opposite coast. But, how’s this for a New Year’s Eve celebration at New York City’s Sheraton Centre? Wayland and … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Old Spice, McDonald’s Gift Certificates, Kraft Holiday Meals, Dutch Masters (Xmas, 1972-79)

Presenting the last batch of holiday commercials for the season. In order of year, you’ll find spots for Dutch Masters, Kraft, Old Spice, and McDonald’s. Here’s wishing the very best to you and yours! To all who celebrate, have a … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Avon, Pier 1, GE ‘Cool Lights,’ K-Mart Car Stereos (Xmas 1970-79)

Avon calling! Our selection of Christmas commercials continues with a batch that includes Avon, Pier 1 Imports, General Electric holiday lights, and K-Mart car sound systems. Everyone does their Christmas shopping at the K-Mart Auto Center, right? Grab a new … Continue reading

70s Spots (Thanksgiving Repeat): ‘Partridge Family/My Three Sons Reunion’ (1977)/Mrs. Cubbison’s Stuffin’ Mix (1979)

Shirley sings (Thanksgiving, 1977) “Fred MacMurray and Shirley Jones host a family reunion!” A very happy Thanksgiving everyone! Here’s a repeat posting of two commercials you might enjoy on this particular day. ‘PARTRIDGE FAMILY/MY THREE SONS THANKSGIVING REUNION’ PROMO (1977) … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Girl Scout Cookies, Chevy Trucks, ‘The Visitor,’ Gillette Trac II (1979)

Our batch of seventies commercials today all aired in 1979. You’ll find spots for Girl Scout Cookies, tough Chevy Trucks, a bizarre film The Visitor, and the great George S. Irving for Gillette Trac II. Have a wonderful weekend! GIRL … Continue reading

70s Commercials: 7-11, Grandma’s Oatmeal Bars, CBS Friday, ‘Amityville Horror’ (1979)

1979 is the sweet spot today. You’ll find commercials for 7-11’s Sausage & Biscuit Sandwich, Grandma’s Fruit’n Oatmeal Bars, the CBS Friday evening line-up of The Incredible Hulk, The Dukes of Hazzard, and Dallas, and finally, a TV trailer for … Continue reading