“Better than frying.” It’s time to get caught up with early April’s basket o’ vintage commercials. In this double-post you’ll find spots for United Airlines (with Lyman Ward), Avon, Cheer (with Gail Strickland), Shake ‘n Bake, Tender Vittles (with Robert … Continue reading
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We’ve reached 1979! Here’s the usual set of commercials for your edification. Select the play-buttons for spots from Avon (with Erin Gray and Julie Hagerty), Gravy Train dog food, Whirlpool dishwashers, and the Time Express TV series (starring Vincent Price). … Continue reading
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
**A classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared July 28, 2014** Avon ‘For Everybody.’ (LIFE magazine, July 17, 1970) “Ordering everything for everybody is easy when the doorbell rings and it’s AVON CALLING.” Hey, those are … Continue reading
“It’s the new 1977 Capt. and Tennille!” Happy 1977 Day! (Yeah, I just made that up). Here’s a pair of commercials from that double-digit year. First up, a January ABC promo for the Captain & Tennille show. Guest stars include … Continue reading
“Live in it. Laugh in it. Love in it.” Your Avon representative can bring this by, holding it by its helpful built-in handle. Daily 70s Ad #304: Avon Tempo Fragrance originally appeared in the October, 1978 issue of Ebony magazine. … Continue reading