Saturday 70s Spots: Ken Stabler & Edmund Hillary (1979)

“They call it ‘Pennzoil PZL.’ I call it a winner.” A grand Saturday to everyone. Let’s roll right into the vintage commercials. Today, we’ve got a pair from January, 1979 (produced in 1978). Firstly, Ken Stabler (who, unfortunately, passed away … Continue reading

70s Stories In The News: ‘Mean’ Joe Greene & Coca-Cola (1979)

‘I was suddenly approachable,’ Greene recalled during a presentation at Coca-Cola headquarters in Atlanta. ‘Little kids were no longer afraid of me, and older people – both women and men – would come up and offer me a Coke.’ While … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Joe Namath For Puma (1973)

“On or off the field Joe Namath appreciates the comfort and support of Puma’s full line of leisure and football shoes.” Oh my, Broadway Joe. Oh, my. Daily 70s Ad #308: Joe Namath For Puma originally appeared in the November, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Rawlings NFL Jerseys For Kids (1977)

“With 28 National Football League teams to choose from, it’s likely there’ll be a lot of trades before the season’s over.” Welcome to my 1970s wardrobe. Daily 70s Ad #257: Rawlings NFL Jerseys For Kids originally appeared in the October, … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Homelite Chainsaws & Coronet Paper Towels (1976)

“For the pro…and the man who wants to cut like one.” Greetings, lazy Sunday’ers! 1976 weekend continues with another set of commercials. This time from February of the year in question. First up, we have a somewhat humorous spot for … Continue reading