70s Spots: Max For Men Hair Styler & Mennen Skin Bracer (Joe Frazier, 1972)

“For the natural look.” Men’s grooming is our theme for today. First up, we’ve got a spot for Gillette’s Max for Men Hair Drier & Styler. After that, a fun spot for Mennen Skin Bracer After Shave starring boxing champ … Continue reading

70s Spots: Hertz Rent-A-Car (Don Adams, 1971)

“Ever wondered why everybody doesn’t offer 32 different kinds of cars?” Two spots today for Hertz Rent-a-Car. First up, we find Don Adams (Get Smart) as a Hertz valet. John Erwin provides the voice heard over the loudspeaker. The commercial … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Bay City Rollers, ‘Rock And Roll Love Letter’ (1976)

Jukebox junkies – it’s Music for Monday time! Let’s head over to Cherry Stereo and see what fine seventies disc is currently spinning. Today, it’s another group of Scottish heroes, the Bay City Rollers, performing “Rock And Roll Love Letter” … Continue reading

70s Spots: Fruit Of The Loom Briefs & Playtex Bras (1978)

“Fruit makes the best pickin’s!” Today’s theme is “Underthings of 1978.” With that in mind, let’s enjoy a classic commercial for Fruit of the Loom briefs from August of ’78. You’ll recognize the fruit mascots and the “Granny” who stars … Continue reading

70s Spots: Hebrew National Hot Dogs & Ovaltine Hot Cocoa (1979)

“We’re Kosher…” Eating and drinking in the late 70s is our tenuous theme today. First, enjoy a classic Hebrew National hot dogs spot featuring “Uncle Sam” that ran for a good few years. After that, take in an Ovaltine Hot … Continue reading