“Better ideas make better cars.” Here comes the Mercury Comet for 1971. This little blue bomber is ready to whisk you away from an angry bull at a moment’s notice! The spot below aired in October 1970. (On a personal … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2016
“When a man retires from football the worst thing he can do is let himself slow down…” Time for a few cans of Miller Lite with football great Rosey Grier (and friends). Lest we forget, Grier was famous in the … Continue reading
“The typewriter that also erases.” Ready for some mid-70s bleeding-edge technology? Behold the IBM Selectric typewriter! This beast erases mistakes without the need to remove paper or apply White-Out. Nifty. The commercial aired in January of 1976 and was produced … Continue reading
“Takes the worry out of household odors instantly.” Boss coming over for a make-or-break dinner and the house smells of fish? Better grab the “Wild Rose” Renuzit air freshener and spray freely. The spot below aired in March of 1974. … Continue reading
“We’re here to help people.” Today, we have another ABC promo from November of 1972. This time, we find Robert Young and James Brolin starring in the long-running series (1969-76), Marcus Welby, M.D.. Dispense it below. ‘Marcus Welby, M.D.’ Promo, … Continue reading
“James Whitmore finds his temperature rising…” Temperatures Rising ran on ABC from September 1972 to August 1974. The promo below aired not long after the sitcom’s debut in November of ’72. The show was later retooled for 1973 (The New … Continue reading