70s Commercials: Prell, Allstate, Superscope Stereo, Sears DieHard (1973)

“For naturally beautiful hair.” It’s a circa 1973 thing today. Firstly, from somewhere around ’72 to ’74, we have a commercial for Prell Shampoo starring Lauren Hutton. After that, soak in spots for Allstate (with Ed Reimers), Superscope Stereo (with … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sears Snow Tires, Tyco Trains, United Airlines, Intimate Fragrance, Jonathan Winters, VW, Midland CB, Palmolive (1973-76)

“Give me the good Superior stuff, sonny!” I’m behind on the ol’ weekend posting here, so this one will be an Extra-Large Economy Size version. The vintage commercials below originally ran on American TV screens between 1973 and 1976. First … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sears Menswear, Ultra Max Shampoo, Bell Telephone, AMC Concord (1979)

“Super looks! Super value!” After last week’s look at 1978 – we move forward now into 1979. This quartet of vintage ads turns the spotlight on Sears Menswear, Ultra Max Shampoo, Bell Telephone’s custom sets (with Joe Frazier), and the … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Johnson’s Baby Oil, Sears Lady Kenmore, Bic Lighter, Spray ‘N Vac (1974)

1974 is the year in question. Enjoy a set of vintage commercials for Johnson’s Baby Oil, Sears Lady Kenmore dishwasher, Bic Butane lighters (with Judd Hirsch and Constance Towers), and Spray ‘n Vac rug cleaner. I hope these ancient advertisements … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Big Red, Total Cereal, Sears Shirtdresses, ‘The Rose’ (1979)

It’s a 1979 kinda thing today. Tuck into commercials for Wrigley’s Big Red gum, Total Cereal, some high fashion Sears shirtdresses, and a TV trailer for Bette Midler’s The Rose. Have a relaxing and refreshing weekend and let’s meet back … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sears ‘Mother’s Day,’ ‘Pepsi Generation,’ Pinto Line-Up, Excedrin P.M. (1977-79)

With Mother’s Day fast-approaching in the US, I’ve rescued a Sears spot from the dumpster of time and displayed it below. It looks like this commercial for Kenmore dishwashers likely aired in both 1978 and ’79. You can also ingest … Continue reading