“Until you test-ride a Trailways – you’ll never know what the best bus is.” Here’s Claude “Sheriff Lobo” Akins for Trailways bus lines. When this man speaks, you can’t help but pay attention. After Mr. Akins, we have a Mennen … Continue reading
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“You won’t want to shave it off.” Here’s a pair of silly but lovable Palmolive Rapid Shave spots from April of 1970. Actor Chuck McCann (from Far Out Space Nuts and…a million other shows) appears as a traffic cop in … Continue reading
“Now in dramatic colors.” Here we have two Flair pens spots playing on a “dramatic” secret agent theme. The first commercial, featuring a prison spy mission, aired in October of 1971. The second spot features a palace and a princess … Continue reading
“Why not change the things you can?” Here’s another pair of classic celebrity spots. First, Cheryl Tiegs for Clairol Clairesse hair color. The commercial aired in January of 1978 and was produced in 1977. And yes, I had a crush … Continue reading
“More exciting ways to watch TV than anyone else in the world.” Early 70s electronics on the viewer today. First, a supersonic Panasonic spot featuring a silver-suited spaceman and a variety of cool TV devices. Get a look at these … Continue reading
“Big-tasting biscuits!” Another pair of celebrity sightings are on offer today. First, you’ll find Vernee Watson (Welcome Back, Kotter, Carter Country) in a 1975 Hungry Jack biscuits spot. Second, Doris Roberts (Angie, Everybody Loves Raymond) appears in a funny little … Continue reading