70s Spots: Alka-Seltzer ‘Big Mistake’ (1972) & ‘Binaca Blast!’ (1974)

“The blast with taste.” Two mildly humorous medicinal commercials for you today. First, we have a November 1972 spot for Alka-Seltzer featuring a regretful fellow in a deli. Second, a sleepy slouch wakes up with a shot of “Binaca Blast” … Continue reading

70s Spots: Mercury Cougar Line-Up (Farrah Fawcett) & Lincoln Continental (1977)

“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

70s Spots: Dawn Dishwashing Liquid (Frank Bonner, Mid-1970s)

“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

70s Spots: Increda Bubble Gum & Colgate Fluorigard (1978)

“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

70s Spots: Right Guard (Parker Stevenson, 1971) & Dial Antiperspirant (1974)

“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

70s Spots: McDonald’s ‘You Deserve a Break’ (1972 & ’74)

“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