70s Spots: Libby’s Juice & Chunky Fruits (1974 & ’78)

“Libby’s, Libby’s, Libby’s on the label, label, label!” Here we have two commercials for Libby’s. Start with a spot from September 1974 featuring a gaggle of kids singing the brand’s famous jingle. After that, take in a spot from November … Continue reading

70s Spots: TV Guide ‘Bicentennial Issue’ & Youthair Dye (Phil Foster, 1975)

“What have you got to lose? Just the gray in your hair!” Most folks will likely find this TV Guide “Bicentennial” commercial the more interesting of the two spots today. And it is a nice little time capsule. However, I’m … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Women Of America’ With Alka-Seltzer & Halls (1978)

“Plop, plop. Fizz, fizz. Oh, what a relief it is!” Two commercials today from November 1978 with a focus on the “Women of America.” First, one for Alka-Seltzer featuring a variety of professions. After that, a spot for Halls Mentho-Lyptus … Continue reading

70s Spots: Wilkinson Sword Razor Blades (Max Gail, 1974)

“The name on the world’s finest blades.” A pair of Wilkinson Sword razor blades commercials today from 1974. The first features actor Max Gail who would go on to find fame playing Detective Wojciehowicz on Barney Miller the following year. … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘I Could’ve Had A V-8!’ Vegetable Juice (1978)

“Wow! I could have had a V-8!” Two commercials now from November 1978 for V-8 Cocktail Vegetable Juice. This well-known slogan ran and ran and I’m sure you remember it well. ‘I Could’ve Had A V-8!’ Commercial (1978) V-8 Cocktail … Continue reading

70s Spots: Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes (1976) & Product 19 (1972)

“They’re gr-rr-rr-eat!” Two bowls of Kellogg’s breakfast cereal today. The first contains Frosted Flakes and features Tony the Tiger. The commercial aired in September of 1976. The second features the Oakland Raider’s George Blanda in a spot for Product 19. … Continue reading