70s Spots: Flair Pens & Cricket Lighter (Animated, 1972)

“12 Super Human Colors.” A pair of animated commercials from October of 1972 now. First, Flair pens shows off their felt tips. After that, Cricket lighter introduces their animated mascot. Flair Pens Animated Commercial (1972) Cricket Lighter Animated Commercial (1972) … Continue reading

70s Spots: Fashion Time – Kmart Boys’ Wear & Levi’s Sportswear (1979)

“Kmart is your savings store…” Let’s get fashion forward! Here’s two commercials from 1979. First, we have a boys’ wear spot from Kmart from August ’79. Second, a spot for Levi’s Sportswear from November. Watch out for those bouncy lapels. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Radio Shack Catalog & CBs (1977)

“Only at Radio Shack. A Tandy company!” Traveling back to 1977 today for two Radio Shack spots. First, a spot from October ’77 opens the Realistic catalog where we find hi-fi systems, tape recorders, hobby kits, and more. Second, a … Continue reading

70s Spots: Scott Towels (Mae Questel) & Elmer’s Glue (1974)

“A new combination of softness and strength.” A pair of commercials from February of 1974 now. First, one for Scott Towels starring the great Mae Questel, who voiced Betty Boop and Olive Oyl. Second, a spot for Elmer’s School Glue … Continue reading

70s Spots: Tastee-Freez & Spires Restaurant (1979)

“It’s more than a meal, it’s a treat.” Eat all you can today with two delectable spots. First, we have a Big T Family Restaurant commercial featuring Tastee-Freez desserts. The spot aired in July of 1979. After that, a California … Continue reading

70s Spots: Right Guard ‘Hi, Guy!’ (Chuck McCann, 1972)

“Hi, guy!” Two Right Guard Natural Scent spots for the beginning of May. First up, Chuck McCann brings the humor in the long-running “Hi, guy!” series of commercials. This one aired in December of 1972. After that, a more serious, … Continue reading