“New action for the Cat Set.” A pair of Ford commercials driving in. In the first spot, from March 1977, Farrah Fawcett shows us the new Mercury Cougar line-up while cavorting with wild animals. The second spot aired in April … Continue reading
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“The better grease getter.” Two mid-70s commercials for Dawn dishwashing liquid in the kitchen today. My best guess is these spots aired sometime between 1974-76. The first, features actor Frank Bonner, soon to portray Herb Tarlek on WKRP in Cincinnati. … Continue reading
“The sizzling, crackling bubble gum!” Here’s two spots from 1978 that go well together. General Foods’ Increda Bubble, a gum inspired by Pop Rocks, and Colgate Fluorigard dental wash. Have a nifty Friday! ‘Increda Bubble’ Gum Commercial (1978) Colgate Fluorigard … Continue reading
“In the silver can!” Here’s a pair of antiperspirant commercials featuring ancient, environmentally-unfriendly spray cans. The Right Guard spot was produced in 1970 and aired on the first day of 1971. It stars an 18 year old Parker Stevenson of … Continue reading
“You deserve a break today!” Two commercials now from McDonald’s classic “You deserve a break” series. The first spot was produced in 1971 and aired on the first day of 1972. The second spot features a symphony orchestra and aired … Continue reading
“Fancy cakes made easy.” We’ve got a full meal on offer today.* Have your dessert before the entrée with a Pillsbury Chocolate Macaroon Bundt Cake. After that, enjoy Heat & Serve Fried Chicken from Banquet. Both commercials aired in November … Continue reading