70s Commercials: Hanes Pantyhose, Pepsi ‘Skateboarders,’ Miller Lite, Adorn (1977)

“Gentlemen prefer Hanes!” Hello, friends of the ‘Disco. This time around, we have a set of vintage commercials from the year 1977. We start off with Hanes Pantyhose and their famous “Gentlemen prefer Hanes” campaign. After that springy, stretchy spot, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Kraft Butter Mints, Screwball Toy, Drano, Vanquish (1972)

Here’s to a happy Funshine Friday. Today, we’re focused on 1972. The seventies commercials awaiting your eyeballs are Kraft Butter Mints (you can’t eat just one!), Hasbro’s Screwball puzzle-toy (with sports champs; Tom Seaver, Bob Griese, and Earl Monroe), Drano, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘ABC After School Special,’ Sears Slacks, Sara Lee, Calgon (1972-75)

I’ve got a fine assortment of vintage seventies commercials for you today. You’ll spy spots for the first season of the ABC After School Special (which featured the debut of Timer), Sears polyester slacks (with Bob Griese), Sara Lee breakfast … Continue reading

70s Spots: Old Spice Shave Cream (1973) & Deodorant (Larry Csonka, 1978)

“Mister, your ship has just come in!” A pair of vintage Old Spice commercials for you today. First, we have a fluffy, floating ship made of Old Spice Shave Cream in a spot from October of 1973. Second, one of … Continue reading

70s Spots: Fashion Time With Bob Griese & Fran Tarkenton (1972)

“You won’t want to wear them all the time – but you could.” Football and fashion go together like…well, not a whole lot. Nevertheless, I’ve got two commercials for you today from October of 1972 featuring just that. First up, … Continue reading

70s Spots: Wembley Ties (1973) & Sears Shirts (Bob Griese, 1974)

“Wembley ties it all together.” Some super seventies fashion today featuring a number of recognizable faces. First, take in actors John Erwin and Ron Masak in a mildly funny Wembley ties commercial from December of 1973. After that, watch famed … Continue reading