“Something good is always cooking at Libby’s.” SIXTIES Week: Wow! Something new going down here at the ‘Disco. Well, actually something even older than usual, I guess. We’re focused on 1960s TV advertising this week. In the first installment of … Continue reading
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Alrighty – more vintage commercials incoming. Here we have four spots from the 1974-75 era. Firstly, it’s Raid Yard Guard. Following that, you can spy spots for Miller High Life Beer, Vick’s NyQuil, and the General Electric Self-Cleaning Iron. I … Continue reading
1976 is our destination today. As per usual, I’ve lined up four vintage commercials for you. Take a stroll down memory lane with Spray ‘n Wash (starring spokesperson Betty White), Raid Solid Insect Killer, Sominex sleeping aid (with Carlin Glynn), … Continue reading
After a decade of calling these posts “70s Spots” I’m just going to start calling them “70s Commercials.” When I worked in advertising we called commercials and trailers “spots,” but I think a general audience may not make as quick … Continue reading
“The collar that conquers the flea.” As summertime approaches, our retro-thoughts turn to the influx of insects. Here now, are two related commercials from August of 1971. First up, a spot for the Hartz 90-Day Collar for dogs and cats. … Continue reading
“The toughest Raid we’ve ever made.” Two spots from July of 1975 on display today. First, we have one for Raid bug spray. After that, Al Unser races the Indy 500 on Monroe Shocks. Raid Commercial (1975) Monroe Shocks ‘Indy … Continue reading