It’s a 1978 kinda thing today. Fire up the YouTube embeds and enjoy vintage commercials for Prell shampoo, Toyota’s SR5 pickup, Lite beer from Miller (with Grits Gresham), and Cie fragrance (with Candice Bergen). PRELL SHAMPOO COMMERCIAL (1978) Prell Concentrate … Continue reading
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Two spots from 1977 today, and two from ’78. You’ll find an animated spot for AMF which seems influenced by Terry Gilliam, the ’79 Toyota Corona Liftback, Firestone at Kings Island theme park, and Gaines-Burgers dog food. I can’t see … Continue reading
We’re lingering in 1979 with four vintage commercials. First, take in Vlasic Pickles and their stork mascot. The mascot, also known as Jovny, is likely voiced by Pat Harrington Jr. As mentioned previously, since animated spots were basically 30-second cartoons, … Continue reading
“Makes every bite count.” Here’s a nice mid-week batch of classic Seventies commercials. This time around you’ll find Andy Griffith, James Hampton, the lesser-known these days Toyota Corona, and the 1973 Mercury Marquis. A-1 Steak Sauce Commercial (Andy Griffith, 1975) … Continue reading
“You asked for it, you got it!” Two spots now from Toyota’s famous (infamous?) “You asked for it, you got it” series. Both commercials aired in early September of 1978. Don’t get that jingle stuck in your head! Toyota Celica … Continue reading
“You asked for it, you got it – Toyota!” With feathered hair and flares flapping in the wind we continue our 1978 weekend. Today, it’s all about Toyota. First, we peek into the future with the new Celica that’s ready … Continue reading