70s Spots: Nice’n Soft With Lil’ Softy (1979)

“It’s softy-er!” 70s mascot alert! Here’s the not-creepy-at-all Lil’ Softy doing her public exhibitionism thing for Nice’n Soft bathroom and facial tissues. The spot aired in November of 1979. The actors are Susan Tolsky and Ron Masak. Nice’n Soft Commercial, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #430: Ace ‘Hardware Man’ (1978)

“Ace is the place with the helpful Hardware Man.” 1978 week continues now with a spot for Ace Hardware and their ever-helpful Hardware Man. Actually, there’s quite a lot of Hardware Men and Women wearing red Ace jackets in this … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #391, 392: Kentucky Fried Chicken ‘Musicals’ (1975)

“Real goodness from the Colonel.” Time to enjoy two Kentucky Fried Chicken mini-musicals that aired in November of 1975. The Colonel told everyone to sing and dance…and they did with great abandon. In the first spot, which takes place in … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spots #380, 381: Kellogg’s Rice Krispies & Special K (1971)

“Wake up on the Rice side.” Well, good morning! Here’s two Kellogg’s spots from July of 1971 to get your day off to a nutritious start. First up, Snap, Crackle and Pop for Rice Krispies. There’s an interesting choice of … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Kentucky Fried Chicken (1972 & ’75)

“Hey, it’s a Kentucky Fried Chicken Day.” It’s Sunday in the Seventies. Time to head out for a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Today, we’ve got two vintage spots on display for the company not-yet-known as KFC. Fist up, a … Continue reading