70s Spots: ‘Captain & Tennille’ Show & Avon Cosmetics (1977)

“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

70s Spots: ’75 Ford Mustang II & Granada (1974)

“It’s incredible – and it’s mine!” A pair of Ford commercials today that show off the upcoming 1975 models. In spot one, we’re offered four versions of the Mustang II, along with the Southern California lifestyle and a take on … Continue reading

70s Spots: Skittle Bingo (Don Adams) & Aurora Xlerators Race Cars (1973)

“Who asked ya?” Two commercials from Aurora are on display today. First, we find Don Adams as a gangster and Joey Forman as the Bingo Master in A Skittle Bingo commercial from September 1973. Second, an October 1973 spot for … Continue reading

70s Spots: Coca-Cola ‘Pass It Along’ Campaign (1979)

“Coke adds…life!” A pair of spots today from Coca-Cola’s “Pass it along” ad campaign. Both commercials aired in March of 1979. The first features a variety of friendly folks passing along a bottle of coke. The second carries the same … Continue reading