“What kind of kids eat Armour hot dogs?!” We’ve reached another welcome Friday and it’s time for a batch of seventies commercials. From 1974, we have Armour Hot Dogs, featuring some tremendous mascots, and Fred & Wilma for Flintstones Vitamins. … Continue reading
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I’ve got some seventies advertising for you today. Surprised? I didn’t think so. First, two spots from 1971; Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner and Brunswick’s Blueberry Fling bowling ball. Second, from ’72; Fruit of the Loom underwear starring Howard Cosell … Continue reading
Today, we’re focused on the last year of the seventies – 1979. Our quartet of spots features Bell System Telephone, the new Ford Mustangs, a childhood favorite film of mine, Time After Time, and presumably delicious Idaho Potatoes. Dig in. … Continue reading
Here’s a batch of seventies commercials that appeared on the ol’ YouTube channel when the website was on hiatus. From 1974, we have Janitor in a Drum (how do they fit them in there?), United Airlines, and Ford’s 1975 line-up. … Continue reading
Welcome to a new month and a fresh batch of seventies commercials. Most of today’s spots are from 1970 and you can dive into Hunt’s Manwich, Tang, The Courtship of Eddie’s Father (a favorite of very young me), and Yardley’s … Continue reading
A very good Memorial Day Weekend Friday to you. Today, the theme is “1975” and the commercials to follow all appeared then. Take a gander at spots for the Ford Pinto Pony MPG, Great Western Savings (my childhood bank), Pillsbury … Continue reading