70s Spots: Almond Joy & Mounds (1977) & Trident Mints (1978)

“Sometimes you feel like a nut. Sometimes you don’t.” Here’s a fun pair of candy commercials. The first spot, for Peter Paul’s Almond Joy and Mounds candy bars, aired in January of 1977 and was produced in ’76. You’ll certainly … Continue reading

70s Spots: Revlon ‘Moon Drops’ Lipstick (1973) & Everynight Shampoo (1974)

“The New American Classics!” Here we have two commercials to assist you in obtaining that special early Seventies look. First up, a spot from November of 1973 for Revlon’s ‘Moon Drops’ Lipstick. After that, a January 1974 spot for Helene … Continue reading

70s Spots: Firestone ‘Mini-Sport’ & Shell ‘Pancake Lube’ (1971)

“Engineered for American highways.” Here’s two road-worthy commercials from 1971. First, we have a spot for Firestone tires’ Mini-Sport brand made for smaller, “foreign” cars. This one aired in August ’71. Second, a December ’71 spot for Shell gasoline featuring … Continue reading

70s Spots: Sweet April Doll (Remco, 1973) & Baby Needs You Doll (Mego, 1977)

“Push the button she sheds a tear.” Today, we’re playing with dolls. First, we’re taking Remco’s Sweet April for a walk in October of 1973. Second, it’s time to remember that Mego’s Baby Needs You in 1977. Sweet April Doll … Continue reading

70s Spots: Schmidt’s Beer (David Brenner) & Tuborg Gold (1979)

“Ignore fancy labels.” Here’s a pair of frosty ale commercials from late in the decade. The first, features Schmidt’s Beer and comedian David Brenner. It aired in November of 1979. The second spot, for Tuborg Gold, aired in August ’79. … Continue reading